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Vernon life skills students host annual Thanksgiving celebration

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Harlingen CISD receives $1 Million grant to enhance school safety and mental health support

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HCISD earns eight U.S. News Best School recognitions

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Harlingen High School Band celebrates 100 Years with alumni-filled halftime performance

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Vernon life skills students host annual Thanksgiving celebration

Ashley RodriguezNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Mrs. Perez’s life skills class at Vernon Middle School World Languages Academy celebrated their annual Thanksgiving feast just before the holiday break. “I have been doing this since I started...

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Harlingen CISD receives $1 Million grant to enhance school safety and mental health support

Ashley RodriguezNovember 21, 2024November 22, 2024

Harlingen CISD has been awarded $1 million in federal funding through the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s STOP School Violence Program to support its "Safe Schools, Bright Futures" initiative. This highly...

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HCISD earns eight U.S. News Best School recognitions

Ashley RodriguezNovember 19, 2024November 20, 2024

Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that six elementary schools and two middle schools have been named among the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools in...

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Harlingen High School Band celebrates 100 Years with alumni-filled halftime performance

Ashley RodriguezNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

The Harlingen High School Big Red Cardinal Band marked its 100th anniversary at the 2024 Battle of the Arroyo game, with alumni from across the decades joining current band members...

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Harlingen Collegiate High Counselor Receives Grant to Support Social Emotional Learning

Ashley RodriguezOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

WRITTEN BY: Alma Rock Harlingen, TX — Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that Dr. Valerie Paredes, Head Counselor at Harlingen Collegiate High, has been awarded a $1,500 grant from...

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Consejera de la Preparatoria Harlingen Collegiate High recibe un donativo para apoyar el Aprendizaje Socioemocional.

Ricardo LaraOctober 4, 2024November 7, 2024

ESCRITO POR: Alma Rock Harlingen CISD se enorgullece en anunciar que la Dra. Valerie Paredes, Consejera Principal de la Preparatoria Harlingen Collegiate High, recibió un donativo de $1,500 de la...

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El Departamento Multilingüe de HCISD recibe donativo de la Fundación Dollar General Literacy.

Ricardo LaraAugust 28, 2024November 7, 2024

Escrito por: Alma Rock El pasado mes de mayo, el Departamento de Multilingüe del Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Harlingen (HCISD) recibió un donativo del programa de donativos de General...

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HCISD Multi-Language Department awarded grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Ashley RodriguezAugust 28, 2024September 3, 2024

Written by: Alma Rock Last May, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) Multi-Language Department was awarded a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation Summer Reading grant program. HCISD...

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Empowering future principals: HCISD receives principal residency grant

Ashley RodriguezAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Written by: Alma Rock The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) has been awarded the highly competitive 2024-2025 Principal Residency Grant, Cycle 7, funded by the Texas Education Agency (TEA)....

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Empoderando a futuros directores: HCISD recibe donativo para residencia de directores.

Ricardo LaraAugust 20, 2024November 7, 2024

Escrito por: Alma Rock El Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Harlingen (HCISD) ha recibido el muy competitivo Donativo para Residencia de Directores 2024-2025, Ciclo 7, otorgado por la Agencia de...

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Reader’s Choice Awards 2024

Ashley RodriguezAugust 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Congratulations to the following Harlingen CISD champions for being recognized as Valley Morning Star Reader's Choice Award Winners. Best School District- Harlingen CISD Best Elementary- Lamar Elementary Dual Language Academy...

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Reconocimientos Reader’s Choice Awards 2024

Ricardo LaraAugust 15, 2024November 7, 2024

Felicidades a los siguientes campeones de Harlingen CISD por haber sido reconocidos como los Ganadores del Reconocimiento Valley Morning Star Reader’s Choice. Mejor Distrito Escolar - Harlingen CISD Mejor Escuela...

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HCISD celebrates Year 2 achievements of Capturing Kids’ Hearts Program and prepares for Year 3

Ashley RodriguezAugust 9, 2024

Written by: Alma Rock Launched in the 2022/2023 academic year thanks to an extraordinarily generous, three-year $880,000 grant funded by the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation, the Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH)...

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HCISD celebra 2 años de éxito del Programa Capturing Kids’ Hearts y se prepara para el año 3.

Ricardo LaraAugust 5, 2024November 4, 2024

Escrito por: Alma Rock El programa Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) de HCISD, que se puso en marcha en el año académico 2022/2023 gracias a un donativo extraordinariamente generoso por un...

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Harlingen CISD expands student learning opportunities with study abroad program

Ashley RodriguezAugust 5, 2024August 6, 2024

Harlingen CISD embarked on a new journey with an inaugural study abroad program. This summer, the school district initiated a pilot program, sending 11 high school students to Salamanca, Spain...

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Harlingen CISD expande las oportunidades de aprendizaje estudiantil con el programa de estudios en el extranjero.

Ricardo LaraAugust 5, 2024November 4, 2024

Harlingen CISD se embarcó en un nuevo trayecto con un programa inaugural de estudios en el extranjero. Este verano, el distrito escolar inició un programa piloto, enviando a Salamanca, España,...

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Harlingen CISD welcomes administrators back for the 2024-2025 school year

Ashley RodriguezJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District held an Administrator Kickoff to prepare for the upcoming school year. The day-long event is an annual tradition which brings together administrators from every...

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Harlingen CISD da la bienvenida a los administradores al año escolar 2024-2025.

Ricardo LaraJuly 17, 2024July 18, 2024

El Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Harlingen realizó un evento de bienvenida a los administradores para prepararse para el próximo año escolar. Este evento, que se llevó a cabo durante...

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Five Harlingen CISD campuses make the Honor Roll

Ashley RodriguezJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

The Educational Results Partnership (ERP) has released its annual Honor Roll as part of the National Campaign for Business and Education Excellence. Five of our campuses, including UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate...

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Cinco escuelas de HCISD dentro del Cuadro de Honor.

Ricardo LaraJune 20, 2024July 10, 2024

La Educational Results Partnership (ERP) ha publicado su Cuadro de Honor anual como parte de la Campaña Nacional para la Excelencia Empresarial y Educativa. Cinco de nuestras escuelas, incluyendo UTRGV...

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CTE Summer Programs

Ashley RodriguezJune 20, 2024

2024 CTE Summer Bridge Program We have an opportunity for incoming 9th and 10th graders. Are you interested in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Pipefitting. Sign up for the upcoming Summer...

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Programas de Verano CTE.

Ricardo LaraJune 20, 2024July 10, 2024

Programa CTE 2024 Summer Bridge Tenemos una oportunidad para los estudiantes ingresando al de 9no y 10mo grado. ¿Estás interesado en HVAC, electricidad, plomería y tuberías? Regístrate para el próximo...

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Harlingen High School of Health Professions named as recipient of the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries Grant

Ashley RodriguezMay 23, 2024May 30, 2024

Today, Harlingen School of Health Professions was one of 200 schools from 40 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries....

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La Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud de Harlingen recibe el Subsidio de la Fundación Laura Bush para las Bibliotecas de Estados Unidos.

Ricardo LaraMay 23, 2024May 30, 2024

Hoy, la Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud de Harlingen fue una de las 200 escuelas de 40 estados de todo el país que recibieron un subsidio de $5,000 a...

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2024-2025 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year

Ashley RodriguezMay 9, 2024May 30, 2024

During Teacher Appreciation Week, Superintendent Dr. J.A. Gonzalez visited Early Childhood Academy and Memorial Middle School to announce the 2024-2025 District Teachers of the Year. Congratulations to Patricia Salazar from...

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Maestros del Año 2024-2025 de las Primarias y Secundarias

Ricardo LaraMay 9, 2024May 30, 2024

Durante la Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros, el Superintendente Dr. J.A. González visitó la Academia de la Primera Infancia y la Escuela Secundaria Memorial para anunciar a los Maestros...

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Elementary robotics teams partake in intra-district competition

Ashley RodriguezMay 2, 2024

At Harlingen CISD, we strive to create learning opportunities that promote a STEM-inspired culture of learning while providing opportunities for our students beyond the classroom. Our elementary robotics teams gathered...

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Equipos de Robótica de primaria participan en competencia interdistrital.

Ricardo LaraMay 2, 2024May 30, 2024

En Harlingen CISD, buscamos crear oportunidades de aprendizaje que promuevan una cultura de aprendizaje inspirada en STEM y que al mismo tiempo brinden oportunidades a nuestros estudiantes más allá del...

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Harlingen CISD SEAL program receives 2024 USA Swimming Foundation grant

Ashley RodriguezApril 25, 2024April 25, 2024

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) Safely Educating Aquatic Learners (SEAL) Program was chosen as one of 124 youth programs from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim...

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El programa SEAL de Harlingen CISD recibe un subsidio del 2024 USA Swimming Foundation.

Ricardo LaraApril 25, 2024May 30, 2024

El Programa de Educación Acuática Segura (SEAL) del Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Harlingen (HCISD) fue elegido como uno de los 124 programas juveniles de la red nacional de instructores...

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Tanya Garza named Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education

Ashley RodriguezApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that Tanya Garza has been selected as Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education. Garza has 22 years of experience in education and has dedicated 15...

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Tanya Garza ha sido nombrada Superintendente Asistente de Educación Primaria.

Ricardo LaraApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Harlingen CISD se enorgullece en anunciar que Tanya Garza ha sido seleccionada como Superintendente Asistente de Educación Primaria. Garza cuenta con 22 años de experiencia en educación y ha dedicado...

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Harlingen CISD hosts 2nd annual quinceañera conference

Ashley RodriguezApril 12, 2024

Written by: Alma Rock Thanks to a generous grant from The Raul Tijerina Jr. Foundation, Harlingen CISD’s Multi-Language Department hosted the 2nd Annual The Power of La Quinceañera Conference, a...

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Harlingen CISD organiza la segunda conferencia anual de quinceañeras.

Ricardo LaraApril 12, 2024April 15, 2024

Escrito por: Alma Rock Gracias a un generoso donativo de la Fundación Raúl Tijerina Jr., el Departamento Multilingüe de HCISD celebró la Segunda Conferencia Anual El Poder de La Quinceañera,...

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Harlingen CISD receives national recognition for music education support

Ashley RodriguezApril 9, 2024April 9, 2024

Harlingen CISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education for six years. Now in its...

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Harlingen CISD recibe reconocimiento nacional por su apoyo la educación musical.

Ricardo LaraApril 9, 2024April 10, 2024

Harlingen CISD ha sido honrado con la designación de Mejores Comunidades para la Educación Musical de la Fundación NAMM por su destacado compromiso con la educación musical durante seis años....

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Harlingen CISD enhances school security with Guardian program

Ashley RodriguezApril 5, 2024April 10, 2024

Harlingen CISD expanded its security measures across the district with the Guardian program. Established in accordance with House Bill 3 of the 88th Legislature, this initiative builds upon existing security...

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Harlingen CISD mejora la seguridad en las escuelas con el programa Guardian.

Ricardo LaraApril 5, 2024April 10, 2024

Harlingen CISD incrementó sus medidas de seguridad en todo el distrito con el programa Guardian. Esta iniciativa se estableció en cumplimiento del Proyecto de Ley 3 de la Cámara de...

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Harlingen High School, Harlingen South, and Gutierrez Middle School earn One-Act Play District Championship

Ashley RodriguezMarch 29, 2024March 30, 2024

Congratulations to our high school and middle school One-Act Play District Champions. Harlingen High School earned first place with their performance of "Big Love." Harlingen High School South earned first...

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La Escuela Secundaria Gutierrez y las Preparatorias Harlingen High y Harlingen High South ganan el Campeonato One-Act Play Nivel Distrito.

Ricardo LaraMarch 29, 2024April 9, 2024

Felicitaciones a nuestros campeones nivel distrito One-Act Play de preparatoria y secundaria. La Escuela Preparatoria Harlingen High obtuvo el primer lugar con su interpretación de “Big Love”. La Escuela Preparatoria...

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2024 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Results

Ashley RodriguezMarch 25, 2024April 9, 2024

Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South FFA members competed at the 85th Annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and brought home many awards. Results are listed below. Harlingen...

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Resultados de la Expo Ganadera del Valle del Río Grande 2024.

Ricardo LaraMarch 25, 2024April 9, 2024

Los miembros de la FFA de las escuelas Preparatorias Harlingen High y Harlingen High South compitieron en la 85ta Expo Ganadera Anual del Valle del Río Grande y se llevaron...

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Teacher Academy Success: Estefany Rojo Munoz’s journey from student to educator

Ashley RodriguezMarch 7, 2024

Estefany Rojo Munoz’s determination and resilience have led her to fulfill her dream of becoming an educator. Rojo Munoz, a first-year teacher at Wilson Elementary is a Harlingen High School...

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El Éxito Académico de una Maestra: la trayectoria de Estefany Rojo Munoz de estudiante a educadora.

Ricardo LaraMarch 7, 2024March 8, 2024

La determinación y perseverancia de Estefany Rojo Munoz la han llevado a cumplir su sueño de llegar a ser una educadora. Este es el primer año como maestra en la...

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Ready to Launch: Harlingen CISD announces aviation program

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 23, 2024

Harlingen CISD unveiled its latest addition to the district's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program—an aviation program. The announcement took place during a press conference at Valley International Airport on...

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Listos para el despegue: Harlingen CISD anuncia su programa de aviación.

Ricardo LaraFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024

Harlingen CISD dio a conocer su última especialidad que será integrada al programa de Educación Técnica y Profesional (CTE) del distrito: un programa de aviación. Esto fue anunciado durante una...

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Two Harlingen CISD counselors recognized as H-E-B Excellence in Education Finalists

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 22, 2024

Lea Saldivar from Lee Means Fine Arts Academy and Magdalena Lopez-Perez from Harlingen School of Health Professions were recognized in February as counselor finalists in the H-E-B Excellence in Education...

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Dos consejeras de Harlingen CISD fueron reconocidas como finalistas del Premio H-E-B Excelence en Education Award.

Ricardo LaraFebruary 22, 2024February 23, 2024

Lea Saldivar de la Academia de Bellas Artes Lee Means y Magdalena Lopez-Perez de la Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud de Harlingen fueron reconocidas en febrero como consejeras finalistas...

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Harlingen CISD celebrates second year of full teacher incentive allotment approval

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 9, 2024February 10, 2024

Harlingen CISD is excited to announce full approval of its Teacher Incentive Allotment for the second consecutive year. This year, HCISD submitted 156 TIA designations. The approved TIA for the...

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HCISD celebra el segundo año de la aprobación total de la asignación de incentivo a maestros.

Ricardo LaraFebruary 9, 2024February 12, 2024

Con gran emoción Harlingen CISD anuncia la aprobación total de su Asignación de Incentivo a Maestros (TIA) por segundo año consecutivo. Este año, HCISD presentó 156 designaciones TIA. El TIA...