These days a great number of toddlers can unlock a cellphone and load their favorite video on YouTube within seconds, their tiny fingers scrolling across the screen with ease. Yet,...

The Vela Middle School Jazz I band, directed by Erika R. Uribe, has been selected as a National Winner in the Mark of Excellence/ National Jazz Honors Project. "The Foundation...

In an effort to assist families who may not be able to reach one of the 25 school Meal Distribution sites, the HCISD Child Nutrition and Transportation departments have teamed...

Last fall, Vernon Middle School transformed into a World Languages Academy. Now the campus is beginning the process of becoming an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.   The goal of the IB...

Savings are making their way to property owners within Harlingen CISD boundaries. The HCISD Board of Trustees voted to lower the property tax rate by 4.4 cents this year. As...

Now that school has started, Harlingen CISD is providing technical support through the HCISD Technology Help Desk. Students, parents, and staff can call if they need assistance connecting to their...

Harlingen CISD held a New Teacher Institute at the end of August. Every year the school district welcomes new teachers. Some are new to the profession, some transfer their experience...

For the last 10 years, United Way has been supplying students in our community with essential school supplies through an outreach program called Stuff the Bus. In previous years, United...

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, The City of Harlingen, and The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new UTRGV Early College High School. ...

Arely Tamez, principal at Vernon Middle School World Languages Academy has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as a Region One Outstanding Principal of the...

Since its establishment across several Harlingen CISD campuses, The Afterschool Centers on Education program has provided opportunities for students to complete homework and stay engaged with activities and classes after...

Harlingen High School began passing out devices for remote learning to students on August 21. They held a soft roll out to ensure that everything would go smoothly prior to...

HCISD continues to expand its partnerships throughout the Harlingen Community. As we get ready to begin remote instruction on September 8, Harlingen CISD has partnered with The Boys and Girls...

Pampered Pooches, a dog washing station and student training lab, is coming to Harlingen High School South. Through this project, students in the Pre-Veterinary Academy will be able to practice...

Pampered Pooches, es una estación de bañado de perros y un laboratorio de capacitación para estudiantes, que llegará próximamente a la Preparatoria Harlingen High South. Por medio de este proyecto,...

School will begin remotely on September 8 for the 2020-2021 school year, but before then, elementary, middle school, and high school campuses will host virtual Meet the Teacher events to...

When the school district ordered more than 10,000 new devices for students to prepare for this school year, they thought about the need for technology upgrades for teachers too. The...

Harlingen CISD received an “A” rating for its superior financial management practices from the Texas Education Agency through the School Financial Integrity Rating System (FIRST) program. The Business Services Department...

Many things have changed over the last couple of months due to the pandemic, but the expectations for bus safety have not. Harlingen CISD is installing Zonar equipment on its...

In May, the district placed orders for technology devices after a school year that ended with virtual learning. Recently, these orders began to arrive. The first shipment included 6,140 iPads...

[gallery size="medium" link="file" ids="24973,24964,24967,24968,24972,24966"] At the Special Called Board Meeting on August 4, the Harlingen CISD School Board approved the contract to build the HCISD Transition Academy. This custom-built educational...

The goal of the student portal in the HCISD Virtual Academy is to connect students back into learning. The student component will be offering academic and enrichment courses beginning August...

A strong partnership between parents, students, and teachers is needed in order to provide a successful education. To achieve this goal, it is important to increase the knowledge and preparedness not...

Hand sanitizer has become an indispensable item during these times.  After being in low stock or out of stock in some areas, it is slowly making its way back to...

To some people, the act of playing video games might appear to be a series of recurring mindless clicks and presses on a keyboard or game controller. However, when you...

Transportation has been an area of focus as HCISD continues to prepare a safe atmosphere for the return of students and staff. School buses will be disinfected more frequently, and...