Though she may small, what Romina Martinez lacks in stature, she more than makes up for in natural ability. On Oct. 22, she proved she has a knack for...
HCISD invites the community to its annual Band Night on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Boggus Stadium at 6 p.m. The event will feature this year's marching shows for Harlingen High School's...
Lea esta historia en español. Enrichment Sessions are in full swing at Lee Means Elementary Fine Arts Academy, but one session in the theater strand is giving people reason to do...
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District presents an evening of higher education on Thursday, September 27. Hosted by Harlingen High School South, the event invites all HCISD high school students and...
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Harlingen CISD by Government of Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its...
During their regular meeting held Sept. 11, Harlingen CISD’s Board of Trustees recognized seven middle-school students who proved they have the smarts to compete with college-bound seniors. These students earned...
The 2018-2019 competitive season is off to a great start for Harlingen High School South's Speech/Drama/Debate team. The team took a 1st Place Sweepstakes win at the Speech & Debate TFA...
An idea that sparked a movement at HCISD’s two comprehensive high schools last year has taken root and is spreading to middle schools in a significant push toward kindness. The...
The expansion of Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities continue at Harlingen CISD as the 2018-2019 school year brings new career pathways to the district’s existing academies and the addition...
The 2018-2019 Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy cheerleaders attended the National Cheerleaders Association camp held at South Padre Island this summer where they made a strong debut, receiving numerous...
Harlingen CISD unveiled a new partnership with Discovery Education on Tuesday, Aug. 28. A team comprised of campus administrators and community members were invited to the district’s administrative offices for...
Harlingen High School South had a fantastic start to their 2018-2019 tennis season. The Hawk tennis team won the Northside Invitational Team Tennis Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 18. The Hawks...
[caption id="attachment_21482" align="alignnone" width="980"] L to R: Matthew Garcia and Aaron Castillo[/caption] Harlingen School of Health Professions students are making a name for themselves in HOSA Future Health Professionals. Seniors...
HCISD’s Public Relations and Community Engagement Department was recognized during a regular board meeting for their outstanding efforts in communication. The department received a Silver Telly Award for the video...
An essential step on the journey toward reading fluency is getting reinforcements. They are called Leveled Literacy Libraries, and Harlingen CISD educators will be using them to assess each student’s...
HCISD students entered their classrooms for another wonderful school year on August 13. The district’s Senior Team and staff photographers visited campuses across the district to capture memorable moments during...
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability ratings released Wednesday, August 15, show that HCISD earned Recognized Academic Performance, and for the first time since the inception of the STAAR program,...
Since being announced as a Fine Arts Academy in the spring of 2018, Lee Means Elementary has undergone much transformation in preparation for its arts-infused curriculum. Though this change may...
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is the latest local government entity to achieve specific transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars Program. HCISD received a...
Harlingen High School South Latin students traveled to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, to attend the 2018 National Junior Classical League Convention from July 23 to 28. Students competed in...
Harlingen CISD has been awarded a $1.5 million 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Cycle 10, Year 1 grant by the Texas Education Agency. This federally-funded program (also called Texas Afterschool...
Adriana Arellano was recently appointed as principal at Rodriguez Elementary and Jaymie Galan was appointed as interim principal for Bowie Elementary. Arellano will serve as principal at Rodriguez after having served...
Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy was selected from over 1,000 schools worldwide that will participate in the new Pre-Advanced Placement Program this fall. The new program offers instructional resources...
Mike Reyes, principal at Gutierrez Middle School, was named the TASSP (Texas Association of Secondary School Principals) Region I Middle School Principal of the Year in June at the TASSP...
The Harlingen Area Educational Foundation will be hosting a Partners in Education Luncheon “Building Bridges between Private Industry and HCISD” on Aug. 23, 2018, benefit Harlingen CISD’s academy development, innovative...
Linda Salinas, a history teacher at Harlingen High School, was recently selected as a recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award. This prestigious award is presented annually...
School may be out for summer, but that hasn't stopped students' sense of discovery as they continue to enhance their skills through the various summer camps offered at Harlingen CISD. From...
Matthew Garcia was in sixth grade when he picked up his viola in orchestra class for the first time, not realizing the magnitude of the impact music would have on...
With STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) occupations increasingly taking center stage in the job market of tomorrow, Harlingen CISD is ensuring its students have access to quality STEM learning...
Junior Matthew Garcia is determined to make a difference in his community. He was recently offered a prestigious opportunity to do just that as he prepares for his last year...
Harlingen CISD's Board of Trustees recognized Harlingen Sunburst Rotary Club during their regular June board meeting. The organization gave away 72 bicycles as part of its Wheels of Learning initiative throughout...
Harlingen CISD’s Board of Trustees recognized 51 graduates from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South, Early College High School, and Harlingen School of Health Professions during the June regular...
Laila Velez, a third-grade student at Lamar Elementary, received national recognition in the “Art Energizes STEAM” 2017-2018 Crayola Art Expo. Her artwork entitled “Reflection of the Sunset,” was one of...
Six Harlingen CISD schools were named to the 2017-2018 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll for their high achievement and student success. Receiving the honors were Bowie Elementary School, Dishman Elementary...
Twenty Harlingen High School Choir students competed at the state level UIL Solo & Ensemble Competition at the University of Texas Austin on May 27. They brought home 14 first...
Students from the first graduating class at Harlingen School of Health Professions share their thoughts about their time at Harlingen CISD's unique medical campus during the weeks leading up to...
Early College High School and Dr. Cano Freshman Academy were named to the 2018 U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best High Schools in the country. "We are super...
Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Alma Atkinson as principal for Lamar Elementary and Arely Tamez as principal for Vernon Middle School during a special board meeting on...
HCISD seniors are wrapping up classes and getting ready to celebrate a milestone in their educational careers with commencement ceremonies for Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South, Early College...
Harlingen High School soccer players were recently recognized for their outstanding academic and athletic performances. Kaylee Gushwa, Kaela De Leon, Oscar Garcia, and Arely Gonzalez were named to Academic All-State for...
Harlingen High School South senior Megan Adair received the FFA Lonestar State Degree - the highest degree of membership the state FFA Association can grant - at the 2017 FFA...
The Texas Tennis Coaches Association recognized four talented Harlingen High School athletes for their outstanding performances in the classroom and on the field. The TTCA presented academic all-state awards to tennis...
Unit TX-041 at Harlingen High School South has been selected as one of 276 units to receive the 2017-2018 Air Force JROTC Distinguished Unit Award. This award recognizes Air Force...
Senior James Gracia and junior John Duncan competed at the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions in Denver, Colorado, from May 11-13. Both competitors returned home as national finalists. This...
On May 14, Dr. Belinda Reininger was officially sworn in as a member of the Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees during a special meeting. Surrounded by family, friends, school district...
Harlingen CISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education...
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[caption id="attachment_21074" align="alignleft" width="400"] "I plan to attend Dartmouth College, and I’m going to major in Psychology. I hope to become a psychiatrist because I want to help people. I...
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