2017

$2,000 grant provides gifts for Travis Elementary students

Brianna VelaDecember 20, 2017

It all started with a passion to help students. That passion turned into a written letter, which turned into a $2,000 grant to provide gifts today at Travis Elementary. Andres...

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HPD treats 68 students to holiday shopping

Adriana DominguezDecember 20, 2017

Harlingen Police Department and the Harlingen community came together on Dec. 20 for the biggest Shop with a Cop event to date. For the third year in a row, select...

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Harlingen Rotary Donates to families displaced by hurricanes

Adriana DominguezDecember 19, 2017

Harlingen Rotary recently donated $1,900 to three families at Rodriguez Elementary, Bowie Elementary, and Coakley Middle School displaced by hurricanes. "This is what the true spirit of the holidays is...

Academics News

South SDD brings home sweepstakes trophy

Adriana DominguezDecember 19, 2017

Harlingen High School South Speech and Debate team competed at the McAllen High School Speech and Debate tournament held Dec. 16. The team brought home another Sweepstakes trophy and also picked up several...

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Harlingen South students give back

Adriana DominguezDecember 18, 2017

[caption id="attachment_20157" align="alignnone" width="1961"] Adopt-An-Angel[/caption] [caption id="attachment_20158" align="alignnone" width="1380"] Operation Santa[/caption] During the last full week before the holiday break, members of various student organizations at Harlingen High School South...

Arts News

HCISD musicians earn spots on TMEA All-State Jazz Ensembles

Adriana DominguezDecember 15, 2017December 18, 2017

[caption id="attachment_20141" align="alignnone" width="980"] Xavier Esparza, Trombone[/caption]Three Harlingen CISD students now belong to a prestigious group of Texas musicians. Earning positions in the TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) All-State Jazz...

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Lamar Elementary students donate over 250 toys

Adriana DominguezDecember 14, 2017December 14, 2017

Students across Harlingen CISD are learning the true meaning of the holidays by participating in activities that encourage giving to others. Lamar Student Council hosted their annual Toys for Tots...

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HHS student recognized for success at FFA Public Speaking Contest

Adriana DominguezDecember 13, 2017

Harlingen High School's Cara Cash was recognized by the HCISD Board of Trustees at the December regular meeting for her success at the FFA Public Speaking Contest at the State...

Arts News

Rodriguez Elementary first-grader wins Region One Holiday Art Contest

Adriana DominguezDecember 11, 2017

Myah Castro, a first-grader at Rodriguez Elementary, was selected as a winner in this year’s Region One ESC Annual Holiday Art Contest. Her artwork will be featured alongside two other...

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HCISD hosts Special Olympics MATP Challenge Day

Adriana DominguezDecember 8, 2017December 8, 2017

On Dec. 7, Harlingen CISD held its Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Program (MATP) Challenge Day at the Harlingen Boys & Girls Club. MATP is for athletes who cannot compete...

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Kinder student sells his toys in support of 3rd Annual Shop with a Cop

Adriana DominguezDecember 7, 2017

Five-year-old Ryan Ortiz had a strong desire to give to children in need this holiday season, but he knew that somehow, he would have to find a way to collect...

Arts News

Students earn spots on Region 28 Band

Adriana DominguezDecember 7, 2017December 8, 2017

Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South musicians went through a rigorous audition process on Nov. 25 for a chance to earn a chair in one of the Region...

Academics News

MS speech competitors dominate at UIL Tournament

Adriana DominguezDecember 6, 2017December 7, 2017

HCISD UIL speech students competed at the Audie Murphy Middle School UIL Tournament in Alamo this past Saturday against 24 schools from across the valley. HCISD dominated the speech competition....

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Philosophical Society of Texas selects Dr. Nolan Perez for membership

Adriana DominguezDecember 6, 2017December 6, 2017

Nolan E. Perez, M.D., has been selected to join the Philosophical Society of Texas, an exclusive non-profit organization established in 1837 to develop and promote literary, scientific and philosophical research....

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Treasure Hills TV Club awarded Innovative Teaching Grant

Adriana DominguezDecember 5, 2017December 8, 2017

The Treasure Hills Elementary TV Club is letting their creativity take flight. They were recently awarded Harlingen Area Educational Foundation’s Innovative Teaching Grant towards the purchase of a new tablet...

Academics News

Speech and Debate teams compete in Longhorn Classic, individuals qualify for national events

Adriana DominguezDecember 5, 2017

[caption id="attachment_20042" align="alignnone" width="960"] Harlingen High School South[/caption] [caption id="attachment_20041" align="alignnone" width="640"] Harlingen High School[/caption] Harlingen High School South and Harlingen High School speech teams competed at the University of...

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Over 850 students qualify for Duke 4th-6th Grade Talent Search

Adriana DominguezDecember 4, 2017December 5, 2017

More than 850 HCISD students qualified for the Duke Talent Identification Program’s 4th–6th Grade Talent Search. Fourth, fifth, and sixth-graders qualify for the program by scoring in the 95th percentile...

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Third-grader meets former First Lady Laura Bush after winning essay contest on conservation

Adriana DominguezDecember 1, 2017

Saban Ybanez, a third-grade student at Stuart Place Elementary, had the chance to meet former First Lady Laura Bush at an invitation-only luncheon hosted at Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center...

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HHS students spread kindness with Character Strong

Adriana DominguezNovember 15, 2017November 16, 2017

[caption id="attachment_19618" align="alignnone" width="980"] Left to Right: Ana Lizcano 11th, Vivianne Coronado 11th, Faith Rhodes 12th, Serena Garcia 12th, Jazmin Lopez 11th, Jacqueline Medina 12th, Audrey Morales 11th, Veronica Hunt...

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Veterans present donation to HHS JROTC

Adriana DominguezNovember 15, 2017November 15, 2017

In a gathering that paid homage to the past, present, and future of the United States Armed Forces, Veterans from the Harlingen High School Multi-Class Reunion Group presented a $300 donation...

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South Speech has spectacular finish at Victoria East tournament

Adriana DominguezNovember 15, 2017

On Nov. 11, the Harlingen South Speech/Drama/Debate Team traveled to Victoria, Texas, to compete at the Victoria East High School Tournament. The team had a spectacular finish as they secured...

Arts News

Students earn spots on HS and MS Region 28 Orchestras

Adriana DominguezNovember 13, 2017November 27, 2017

[caption id="attachment_19591" align="alignleft" width="980"] Harlingen High School[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19592" align="alignnone" width="980"] Harlingen High School South[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19593" align="alignnone" width="980"] Vela Middle School[/caption] [caption id="attachment_20002" align="alignnone" width="980"] Vernon Middle School[/caption] [caption...

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South’s Christopher Smith receives NSDA Academic All American Award

Adriana DominguezNovember 10, 2017November 11, 2017

Christopher Smith is the recipient of the National Speech & Debate Association’s Academic All American award. This distinguished award recognizes students who have completed at least five semesters of high...

Arts News

2017 Holiday Concert Schedule

Adriana DominguezNovember 10, 2017December 1, 2017

Students are spreading holiday cheer as they perform carols for the community at the Performing Arts Center and various other locations. HCISD invites the community to get in the spirit...

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Veterans Day 2017: HCISD honors all who served

Adriana DominguezNovember 9, 2017

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District honors the men and women who have served in the armed forces during Veterans Day on November 11. Celebrations will take place at HCISD...

Athletics News

High-schoolers find success at Special Olympics Bowling tournament

Adriana DominguezNovember 8, 2017November 8, 2017

The Special Olympics Bowling competition continued this Monday, Nov. 6, as bowlers ages 16 and older came together at Creasey’s Bowl. Harlingen Stingray competitors from Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School...

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Harlingen Sunburst Rotary: Perfect attendance, good grades may mean new wheels

Adriana DominguezNovember 7, 2017

[caption id="attachment_19560" align="alignnone" width="640"] The first winners of the Wheels of Learning initiative at Jefferson Elementary - Luis Orozco and Desiree Pardo.[/caption] Harlingen Sunburst Rotary Club is giving away 72...

Academics News

Speech, Drama, and Debate competitors advance to State Congress Meet

Adriana DominguezNovember 6, 2017November 6, 2017

On November 3, Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South competed with schools representing ESC Region I. Three competitors from Harlingen qualified for the UIL State Congress Meet to be held...

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HSHP seniors refine healthcare skills through real-world experience

Adriana DominguezNovember 3, 2017

After years of preparation and study, the legacy class of Harlingen School of Health Professions is heading out into the community to show the world what they’re made of through...

Athletics News

Bowlers show off skills at Special Olympics competition

Adriana DominguezNovember 1, 2017November 1, 2017

Special Olympics bowlers from across the Rio Grande Valley came together at Creasey’s Bowling in Harlingen on Monday, October 30, to kick off their bowling competition season. HCISD’s Harlingen Stingrays...

District News

Cerelia Diaz recognized as 2017 National Student Teacher of the Year

Adriana DominguezNovember 1, 2017November 1, 2017

Cerelia Diaz, a first-year teacher at Treasure Hills Elementary, is the recipient of the 2017 National Student Teacher of the Year Award presented by Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) and the...

Athletics News

Harlingen South Tennis advancing to Regional Semifinals

Adriana DominguezOctober 27, 2017October 30, 2017

The Harlingen High School South Tennis Team is advancing to Regional Semifinals. Harlingen South Hawks are currently ranked 19th in the state. This is the 10th year a row that the...

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Student picks up third language through HCISD’s Dual Language program

Adriana DominguezOctober 26, 2017

[caption id="attachment_19523" align="alignnone" width="980"] Pictured: Vladislava Milova and her fourth-grade Dual Language teacher Yesenia Cortez.[/caption] Vladislava Milova, a fourth-grade student at Wilson Elementary, pronounces the word for “dog” in three...

Athletics News

HHS XC runner Ramos advances to state

Adriana DominguezOctober 24, 2017October 24, 2017

Edward Ramos, a runner for the Harlingen High School Boys Cross Country team, is state-bound after competing at the Region IV Cross Country Meet in Corpus Christi on Monday, Oct. 23. He...

Arts News

HHS and South bands earn Division 1 ratings at 75th Pigskin Jubilee

Adriana DominguezOctober 24, 2017October 24, 2017

The Harlingen High School Big Red Cardinal Band and Harlingen High School South Mighty Hawk Band gave stellar performances at the 75th Pigskin Jubilee on October 21. Hosted at Boggus...

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2017 Red Ribbon Week Events

Adriana DominguezOctober 23, 2017October 24, 2017

Beginning October 23, HCISD starts its Red Ribbon Week (RRW) celebration, which is dedicated to promoting a drug-free lifestyle to students, their families, and the community. The celebration is part of...

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HCISD celebrates ribbon cutting for Media Arts and Communications Academy

Adriana DominguezOctober 19, 2017October 20, 2017

HCISD rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the grand opening of its Media Arts and Communications Academy (MACA) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on, Tuesday, October 17. Made possible...

Athletics

HHS Boys Cross Country team wins District Championship

Adriana DominguezOctober 18, 2017October 18, 2017

The Harlingen High School Boys Cross Country team was named district champs at the District 32-6A Cross Country Meet held on Friday, October 13 in Los Fresnos. The team, along with Michelle...

Academics News

HHS and South among top teams at speech tournament

Adriana DominguezOctober 17, 2017

[caption id="attachment_19456" align="alignnone" width="980"] Harlingen South SDD Team wins 1st Place Sweepstakes[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19457" align="alignnone" width="980"] HHS SDD Team wins 3rd Place Sweepstakes[/caption] Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School...

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HCISD to host 28th Annual Parental Involvement Districtwide Conference

Adriana DominguezOctober 12, 2017October 12, 2017

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will host its 28th annual Parental Involvement Conference on Saturday, November 4. The conference will be held at Texas State Technical College in building...

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Students build mobile apps as part of new class offering at HCISD

Adriana DominguezOctober 11, 2017October 11, 2017

Students in the App Creators class at Vernon Middle School take part in a lively discussion on how to make their code run smoothly before heading to the lab to...

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HHS earns top honors at Navy SeaPerch Challenge

Adriana DominguezOctober 10, 2017October 14, 2017

[caption id="attachment_19436" align="alignnone" width="980"] UTRGV Photo by David Pike[/caption] For the second consecutive year, Harlingen High School earned top honors at the U.S. Navy SeaPerch Challenge, held Friday, Oct. 6,...

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South seniors named Commended National Merit Scholars

Adriana DominguezOctober 4, 2017October 5, 2017

Two seniors from Harlingen High School South have been named Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. Erika Hernandez and Christian Ingram are among 34,000 high-school seniors to...

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South SDD sweeps the competition

Adriana DominguezOctober 2, 2017October 3, 2017

The Harlingen High School South Speech/Drama/Debate Team had a fantastic performance at the Harlingen High School Tournament on Saturday, September 30. The team swept the competition with a 1st place...

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South senior awarded scholarship by the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators

Adriana DominguezSeptember 29, 2017

Jacob Fraga, a senior at Harlingen High School South, is one of 11 Latino honorees to be awarded the John S. Martínez Leadership Scholarship by the National Hispanic Caucus of...

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Students explore career options at first Occupational Opportunities Expo

Adriana DominguezSeptember 27, 2017

What’s next? That is the question students asked themselves as Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South hosted the Occupational Opportunities Expo on Sept. 26-27. As part of Careers...

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Activation Day: 300 students receive new devices as part of Sprint 1Million Project

Adriana DominguezSeptember 26, 2017

Three-hundred students at Harlingen CISD now have new technology and Internet access at their fingertips. As part of the Sprint 1Million Project, 110 tablets and 190 smartphones were distributed to...

Athletics News

Football fans come together for Birdbowl XXV

Adriana DominguezSeptember 25, 2017September 29, 2017

Cardinal and Hawk football fans will come together to revel in the excitement of Bird Bowl XXV. The game will be played at Boggus Stadium on Sept. 29 and will...

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Students honor former ambassador for his contributions to Austin Elementary

Adriana DominguezSeptember 21, 2017

[caption id="attachment_19388" align="alignright" width="400"] Warren Tichenor with his first-grade teacher Tony Taylor.[/caption] Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Warren Tichenor, received a big welcome during his latest visit to...

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SAC awarded HAEF Innovative Teaching Grant

Adriana DominguezSeptember 20, 2017September 20, 2017

Harlingen CISD’s Secondary Alternative Center has just purchased new exercise equipment thanks to a $500 Innovative Teaching Grant awarded by the Harlingen Area Educational Foundation. The fitness gear, consisting of...