Adriana Dominguez

HHS athlete signs to play college softball

Adriana DominguezFebruary 4, 2016February 4, 2016

Harlingen High School athlete, Mia Garza, signed her letter of intent to play softball for Frank Phillips College on Thursday, February 4. Frank Phillips College is located in Borger, Texas...

ULA donates $4,000 to elementary STEM

Adriana DominguezFebruary 3, 2016

The United Launch Alliance presented the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District with a check in the amount of $4,000 to help fund Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs at...

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Travis awarded $5,000 grant for reading garden

Adriana DominguezFebruary 3, 2016February 3, 2016

Travis Elementary recently received a $5,000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant to fund a campus reading garden. The Literacy Vegetable Garden project will provide students an area where they could...

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HCISD parents and students invited to Test Taking Tips workshop

Adriana DominguezFebruary 2, 2016February 2, 2016

Test Taking Tips for Parents Consejos Para Tomar Exámenes Saturday, February 6, 2016 sabado, 6 de febrero del 2016 9:00 a.m. HCISD Administrative Building 407 N. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen,...

Health & Wellness News

HCISD wellness front and center at Health Fair kick-off

Adriana DominguezFebruary 2, 2016

Focusing on the wellness of all staff members, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District kicked off the first in a series health fairs across the district at the Administration Building...

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Making the Grade: Vela gets students excited about college and careers

Adriana DominguezFebruary 1, 2016

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucfKVUdZPkY&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] Vela Middle School wastes no time in getting kids excited about college and careers. From university banners in the halls to the names of academic teams...

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HCISD Celebrates National Counseling Week 2016

Adriana DominguezFebruary 1, 2016

In recognition of campus counselors and their efforts to support students and staff, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will celebrate National Counseling Week from February 1-5. School counselors are...

Arts News

Community invited to attend 15th Annual Faculty Concert

Adriana DominguezJanuary 28, 2016January 28, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s Music Department will be hosting the 15th Annual Bob Irby Memorial Scholarship Faculty Concert on Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00 P.M. The community is invited...

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HHS named District Champion in Cross Examination Debate

Adriana DominguezJanuary 27, 2016

Harlingen High School’s Speech, Drama, and Debate Team claimed their second 32-6A District Champion title in Cross Examination Debate Friday, January 22 with the team of Jayson Alvarado (12) and Grant Burbach...

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South Speech, Drama, and Debate Team sees wins across the board

Adriana DominguezJanuary 27, 2016January 27, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13999" align="alignnone" width="600"] South Speech Drama Debate - King High School TFA Tournament[/caption] On January 16, Harlingen High School South’s Speech Drama Debate team competed at King High School's...

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ECHS legacy student to fulfill journey that began with an opportunity

Adriana DominguezJanuary 26, 2016January 28, 2016

Guest Author MICHELLE EVERETT Innovation in education works. Just ask Josue Aldrete, who in 2007 enrolled in Harlingen CISD’s Early College High School (ECHS), a decision that would propel him...

Arts News

HHS choir presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Adriana DominguezJanuary 25, 2016

The Harlingen High School Choir program, under the Direction of Joel LaMar Cruz presents a Dinner Theatre Production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The musical comedy features music...

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A winning tradition: Coakley named District Champion for 40th year

Adriana DominguezJanuary 22, 2016January 28, 2016

Guest Author MICHELLE EVERETT The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District has academic talent and a lot of it. Middle school students brought their creative and critical minds forward at the annual...

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Paving the way for future generations of health professionals

Adriana DominguezJanuary 21, 2016January 22, 2016

Through a rigorous curriculum, strong community partnerships, technology-infused classrooms, and a unique hands-on approach to learning, the Harlingen School of Health Professions is paving the way for future health professionals....

Arts News

HHS and HHSS choir members selected for TMEA All-State Choir ensembles

Adriana DominguezJanuary 20, 2016January 21, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13964" align="alignnone" width="600"] HHS All-State Choir members (Left to Right): Beatriz Palacios, Caitlin Gonzales, Victoria Monroy, Crystal Flores, Justin Reyes, and Alexander Alvarez[/caption] [caption id="attachment_13962" align="alignnone" width="600"] HHSS All-State...

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Transforming learning spaces: HCISD to modernize elementary classrooms

Adriana DominguezJanuary 15, 2016December 5, 2017

Students at elementary campuses across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District could soon be entering transformed learning spaces. On January 9, lead teachers from the district’s 17 elementary schools and...

Arts News

HHS and HHSS band members selected for TMEA All-State Band

Adriana DominguezJanuary 15, 2016January 15, 2016

Members of Harlingen High School’s Big Red Cardinal Band and Harlingen High School South’s Mighty Hawk Band have advanced to the highest level of performance for a high school band...

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Lady Hawks take first at soccer tournament

Adriana DominguezJanuary 13, 2016January 13, 2016

The Harlingen High School South Lady Hawks Soccer team took first place at the Spring Branch ISD Varsity Soccer Tournament that took place on January 7-9. The team emerged...

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HCISD named to College Board’s sixth annual Advanced Placement District Honor Roll

Adriana DominguezJanuary 13, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District was recently named to the College Board’s 6th Annual AP District Honor Roll list. “This is the first year HCISD is recognized in the...

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Building a transformed district: Two HCISD facilities receive awards for architectural design

Adriana DominguezJanuary 11, 2016January 11, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13904" align="alignnone" width="600"] Harlingen CISD Performing Arts Center - Auditorium[/caption] [caption id="attachment_13905" align="alignnone" width="600"] Harlingen School of Health Professions - Commons Area[/caption] The panorama of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent...

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HCISD celebrates School Board Recognition Month

Adriana DominguezJanuary 11, 2016January 11, 2016

During the month of January, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District honors its Board of Trustees and their countless contributions to public education. Campuses across the district will join the...

Athletics News

HHS and HHSS students sign to play sports at the college level

Adriana DominguezJanuary 6, 2016

Harlingen High School senior, Crystal Lopez and Harlingen High School South senior, Jeremiah Gonzalez made the commitment to continue their athletic and academic careers into college. Lopez signed her letter of...

Arts News

HHS Choir members headed to area competition

Adriana DominguezJanuary 6, 2016January 13, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13872" align="alignnone" width="599"] HHS TMEA Region 28 Pre-Area Mixed Choir Members (pictured L to R): Front Row: Bianca Lopez (9), Caitlin Gonzales (12), Crystal Flores (12), Alexandria Flores...

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Superintendent’s Message: 2015 a remarkable year, best wishes this holiday season

Adriana DominguezDecember 18, 2015December 18, 2015

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymwClOTp3lI[/youtube] This holiday season, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos reflects on the great advancements that have taken place throughout the district this year. To...

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Women’s law section donates 268 vouchers for the purchase of new shoes for students

Adriana DominguezDecember 17, 2015

On December 14, the Cameron County Bar Association Women’s Law Section in support of their Sneakers for Students Program presented the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District with 268 Payless Shoe...

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HPD spreads Christmas cheer through first Shop with a Cop event

Adriana DominguezDecember 15, 2015December 15, 2015

Harlingen Police Department and community leaders spread some Christmas cheer to 34 youngsters from the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District as part of the very first Shop with a Cop...

Academics News

HHS and HHSS unveil new College and Career Rooms

Adriana DominguezDecember 15, 2015December 15, 2015

Last week, Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South unveiled their brand new College and Career Rooms. The new initiative aims to provide students and parents with information...

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UIL announces statewide robotics program

Adriana DominguezDecember 10, 2015December 10, 2015

The University Interscholastic League will host the first ever UIL robotics pilot program to begin during the 2015-2016 academic school year. The UIL Robotics State Championship will have two divisions,...

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Students explore the laws of motion through racecar challenge

Adriana DominguezDecember 9, 2015December 17, 2015

Eighth-grade students at Coakley Middle School recently tested out Newton’s Laws of Motion by designing race cars and competing in a race car challenge. “We had to use what we...

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South’s color guard team takes top spot at RGV JROTC meet

Adriana DominguezDecember 8, 2015

The Harlingen High School South Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) recently competed at the Rio Grande Valley JROTC Skills Meet hosted by PSJA Early College High School. South's all-female color...

Arts News

HHS Jazz Ensemble to perform at international conference

Adriana DominguezDecember 8, 2015

The Harlingen High School Jazz Ensemble will be representing the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and the state of Texas at the 69th International Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in...

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2015 Holiday Performance Schedule

Adriana DominguezDecember 7, 2015December 7, 2015

Students are spreading Christmas 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 of...

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Literacy campaign distributes 35,000 books to HCISD and area schools

Adriana DominguezDecember 4, 2015December 7, 2015

Students at 14 Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District elementary campuses will be heading into the holiday vacation with new books to take home. In celebration of Giving Tuesday, the Molina...

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Knights of Columbus donates to HCISD’s Special Olympics fund

Adriana DominguezDecember 3, 2015December 3, 2015

[caption id="attachment_13455" align="alignnone" width="600"] Left to Right: Hector Pena, Amador Palacios, Albert Esparza, Willie Leal, Dr. Art Cavazos, Cesar Morales, Charlie Perez[/caption] In the spirit of charity, the Knights of...

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Zavala teachers receive new Apple devices through ConnectED Grant

Adriana DominguezDecember 2, 2015December 4, 2015

Christmas came early for Zavala Elementary teachers as they unwrapped their brand new devices as part of the Apple ConnectED grant on Tuesday. The school was selected last fall as...

Athletics News

HCISD to host first Winter Splash Bash

Adriana DominguezDecember 1, 2015December 1, 2015

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will host its first Winter Splash Bash Invitational at the Harlingen CISD Aquatic Center on December 4 and 5. With 14 schools from across...

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HCISD makes security camera upgrades to school buses

Adriana DominguezNovember 20, 2015January 15, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is enhancing its security and safety operations for students by installing high definition cameras on 54 of its school buses. The project was funded...

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Teacher recognized with Teacher Legend Award at UTRGV banquet

Adriana DominguezNovember 20, 2015

As part of its annual Teacher of the Year Banquet, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley recognized Dorraine Araiza, a teacher at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District,...

Academics News

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

Adriana DominguezNovember 18, 2015

[caption id="attachment_13271" align="alignnone" width="600"] From left to right: Chris Smith - HHSS 2nd place, Grant Burbach - HHS 1st place, Juan Alvarez - HHS 3rd place[/caption] [caption id="attachment_13273" align="alignnone" width="600"]...

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HCISD celebrates Parental Involvement Day

Adriana DominguezNovember 18, 2015

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District celebrates Parental Involvement Day on Thursday, November 19. Parents are invited to sign the Parental Involvement Pledge at their respective campus as they enjoy...

Arts News

High school musicians named to TMEA All-State Jazz Ensembles

Adriana DominguezNovember 16, 2015November 16, 2015

Three Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District students now belong to a prestigious group of Texas musicians. Performing at the highest level, Israel Yanez and Josue Ayala from Harlingen High School...

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Speech, Drama, and Debate teams earn top honors in Corpus Christi tournament

Adriana DominguezNovember 12, 2015

Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South’s Speech, Drama and Debate teams competed at the W.B. Ray TFA Qualifier tournament on November 7 in Corpus Christi. HHS and HHSS brought back...

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Veterans Day 2015: HCISD honors all who served

Adriana DominguezNovember 10, 2015November 10, 2015

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District honors the men and women who have served in the armed forces during Veterans Day on November 11. Campuses across the district will host...

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Educators invited to join the conversation with #HCISDchat

Adriana DominguezNovember 10, 2015

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District started its own Twitter chat in 2015. The Organizational Development Department will host a monthly chat for the 2015-2016 school year in an effort...

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HCISD Bands: Thank you Harlingen

Adriana DominguezNovember 9, 2015January 15, 2016

On Friday, November 6, two of the largest and most successful programs in the Rio Grande Valley came together to thank the Harlingen community for supporting students with the passing...

Athletics News

Cardinals named District 32-6A Co-Champs

Adriana DominguezNovember 9, 2015November 9, 2015

After being named District 32-6A Co-Champs, the Harlingen High School Cardinals will be advancing into the playoffs. They share the title with San Benito and Los Fresnos The Cardinals will be...

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Mentor reading program brings together Coakley and Houston students

Adriana DominguezNovember 6, 2015

It’s Friday morning, and an enthusiastic class of students from Coakley Middle School walks over to their neighboring campus, Houston Elementary. They’re on an important mission to help a select...

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Football fans unite for Bird Bowl XXIII

Adriana DominguezNovember 3, 2015

Bird Bowl XXIII will be played this Friday, on November 6 at Boggus Stadium. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. Bringing together football fans from all over Harlingen, the annual...

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Investing in the future: United Launch Alliance awards grants to HCISD engineering clubs

Adriana DominguezOctober 30, 2015

On October 27, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s high school engineering clubs gathered for a special recognition in their honor. The United Launch Alliance presented the Harlingen High School, Harlingen...

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Hawk and Cardinal Tennis Teams advance to regional tournament

Adriana DominguezOctober 27, 2015

Harlingen High School South and Harlingen High School took first and second place respectively at the District 31-6A/32-6A Area Team Tennis Tournament on Tuesday, October 20. Both teams will advance...