BY CAMRYN HILL The Harlingen CISD Performing Arts Conservatory students and staff captivated their audience with an immersive experience at their Earth, Wind, and Fire performances.   The show told the story about a family, represented through the elements of earth, wind, fire, and water, going...

The Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas recognized Harlingen CISD on December 2 for the outstanding support the school district has provided the group throughout their partnership. Representing the Girl...

In 1997, Harlingen High School South was only a couple of years old, and a group of freshmen, juniors, and seniors, without realizing it then, made a tremendous impact to...

The Harlingen CISD Clothing Closet has helped many HCISD students and families throughout the years. The district is grateful for the outpour of support from the HCISD family the community, but...

El armario de ropa de Harlingen CISD ha ayudado a muchos estudiantes y familias de HCISD durante muchos años. El distrito agradece el gran apoyo de la familia HCISD y...

HCISD cross country and volleyball athletes were recognized by the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) as 2020-2021 Academic All-State Recipients on November 6.  The THSCA Academic All-State Teams recognize high school...

The Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) elementary program began a, five-week, Saturday Animation Academy on October 24.  Through this academy students are learning about various kinds of animation, and their classes include sketching, 3D printing, and computer animation among others. Students are also learning to...

Harlingen CISD was one in eight schools chosen to pilot the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program last month. Now the district is preparing to begin using these testing kits. “The federal...

Robotics teams across the district have started getting ready for a new year of competition while adjusting to changes made to ensure a safe season. One of the changes includes...

BY FERNANDA FIGUEROA This school year, HCISD is embarking on a fresh approach to workplace wellness with their High Five to Thrive (Transforming Health through Resources, Inspiration, Vitality and Education)...

Crockett Elementary fourth-grader, Yohali Cavazos, has been a part of the ACE program for two years. She is currently attending school in person, and after school she is highly involved...

Harlingen CISD was one of the eight schools selected for the launch of the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program. On October 14, Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Education Agency (TEA),...

Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory students were featured in a National Hispanic Foundation video shared on social media platforms. The video was posted in early October in honor of Hispanic Heritage...

All varsity high school home football and volleyball games will be livestreamed or telecasted this year to allow fans to watch these events online.   Football is one of the biggest sports of the season because of...

Harlingen CISD held a groundbreaking on October 13 for the Transition Academy, a home that will further prepare students with special needs for life after high school.   Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Joseph Villarreal opened the groundbreaking ceremony with a...

Richard Molina, Chief Appraiser of the Cameron County Appraisal District presented a $1,000 to the HCISD Clothing Closet on October 7. “Every year we have this fund where we raise...

The 31st Annual Parental Involvement Districtwide Virtual Conference is scheduled for Saturday, November 7. This virtual conference will empower all stakeholders to increase student achievement, offer opportunities to learn strategies, and allow for networking...

Student golfers at Harlingen CISD will now have their own place to practice: a new golf station located near Cano Freshman Academy. “Golf has always been a mainstay in our...

The Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program is offering a five-week CSI Virtual Science Academy for HCISD students every Saturday in October. The sessions include topics such as Forensic Anthropology,...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the U.S. Department of Education have developed unique science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Design Challenges. These challenges will allow middle school students...

Cecilia Saldivar is a sixth-grade student at STEM2 Preparatory Academy who participates in the ACE program at Gutierrez Middle School of Arts and Sciences as she is zoned to that...

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...