Adriana Dominguez – Page 22

High school Speech, Drama, and Debate teams sweep the competition

Adriana DominguezSeptember 13, 2013

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama, and Debate Teams had an outstanding performance at the Texas Forensics Association (TFA) Qualifying Tournament hosted by Kempner High...

Gutierrez ACE program earns honors at state convention

Adriana DominguezSeptember 12, 2013September 12, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xhmFEbh8b8[/youtube] The Gutierrez Middle School Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program had another shining year, walking away with two awards at the ACE convention in Austin, TX....

Board of Trustees approve HHSS Associate Principal, Content Area Specialists

Adriana DominguezSeptember 12, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Antonio Layton as the Associate Principal at Harlingen High School South, Melonie Flores as Content Area Science...

Bond District News

HCISD opens newest performance facility

Adriana DominguezSeptember 11, 2013September 13, 2013

Members of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Administration, Board of Trustees and community gathered to witness the grand opening of its newest facility. “This facility will give our students...

HCISD connects students with the path toward graduation

Adriana DominguezSeptember 10, 2013September 10, 2013

A young man enters the doors of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District administration building to the sound of cheers, because he has taken the necessary steps to place himself...

High schools speech programs partner to create district-wide achievement

Adriana DominguezSeptember 9, 2013September 9, 2013

With two campuses and one goal in mind, the Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama and Debate programs have joined forces to achieve district-wide excellence. “We...

Rodriguez duo selected to share success with school boards across the nation

Adriana DominguezSeptember 6, 2013September 6, 2013

For the past four years, Rodriguez Elementary School Counselor Norlene Chamberlain and Thearpy Dog Ariel have helped the students on campus through reading, guidance and incentive activities. Now, to celebrate...

Blogs District News

Treasure Hills student joins HCISD through inter-district transfer

Adriana DominguezSeptember 5, 2013August 4, 2014

Samantha Chapa is a happy mom after she was able to enroll her daughter Lauren at Treasure Hills Elementary through the Experience HCISD enrollment program. The Chapa family live in...

HCISD celebrates education with Teach for America

Adriana DominguezSeptember 5, 2013September 5, 2013

To honor those who help transform education, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and Teach for America joined forces to celebrate another school year. Administrators gathered to meet with the...

HCISD presents College Night

Adriana DominguezSeptember 5, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District presents an evening of higher education on September 19. Hosted by Harlingen High School, the district’s college night invites students to attend and meet...

HHS graduate receives TCTA scholarship

Adriana DominguezSeptember 4, 2013

This fall, Micah Bennet, a recent graduate from HHS, begins his journey through college with a little help from the Texas Classroom Teachers Association. Bennett was recently awarded a $1,000...

HHS cross country races past competition

Adriana DominguezSeptember 3, 2013September 5, 2013

The Harlingen High School Cross Country teams raced past the competition at the Los Fresnos Cross Country Meet on Aug. 31. The HHS team was awarded first place overall with...

District News Superintendent's Message

Superintendent’s Message: Welcome back students and parents to a breakout year at HCISD

Adriana DominguezAugust 30, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60dNVvhCSew[/youtube] During his August 2013 message, HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores welcomes the parents and students of Harlingen back for another monumental year. With a recap of the successes...

HCISD back to school galleries 2013 – 2014

Adriana DominguezAugust 28, 2013August 28, 2013

HCISD students entered their classrooms for another monumental school year on Aug. 26. To find photos from your campus click the links below. More photos will be added throughout the...

Board of Trustees approve balanced budget for 2013-2014 school year

Adriana DominguezAugust 27, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a balanced budget of $162.80 million for the 2013-2014 school year during a special meeting on Monday night. The approved budget...

Academics District News

Coakley teacher awarded AEP Teacher Vision Grant

Adriana DominguezAugust 26, 2013August 26, 2013

Coakley Middle School teacher Norma Gonzalez is getting some help from American Electric Power (AEP) to create a new classroom experience for students on campus. Gonzalez, an eighth grade science...

Gillman Auto Group partners with HCISD for student attendance program

Adriana DominguezAugust 23, 2013August 23, 2013

The Gillman Auto Group of the RGV and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District have partnered to form an attendance incentive program that aims to improve student performance and increase average...

Eagle Scout hopeful builds outdoor classroom at former campus

Adriana DominguezAugust 23, 2013August 28, 2013

Former Coakley Middle School and current Harlingen High School South senior Zachary Gonzalez recently completed a project to help the students at his former campus learn in a new environment....

District celebrates new school year at annual Kick-off

Adriana DominguezAugust 22, 2013August 22, 2013

To celebrate the start of the 2013 – 2014 school year, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District gathered for their annual District Kick off on Aug. 21. Hosted by the...

Dr. Cano Freshman Academy Raven Receptions postponed to August 24

Adriana DominguezAugust 16, 2013August 16, 2013

To give our students the full Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy experience, the Raven Receptions scheduled for today, August 16th, and Saturday, August 17th, have been postponed until Saturday August...

Board of Trustees approve Treasure Hills Elementary Principal

Adriana DominguezAugust 14, 2013August 16, 2013

During their regular board meeting on Aug. 13, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Roland Ingram for the position of principal at Treasure Hills Elementary. Ingram...

HCISD welcomes new educators during annual event

Adriana DominguezAugust 14, 2013August 14, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District welcomes their newest family members during its New Teacher Luncheon on Aug. 14. The annual banquet, hosted this year by Harlingen High School South,...

HCISD meets TEA accountability standards with 24 academic distinctions district-wide and three out of five middle schools earning distinction in all areas

Adriana DominguezAugust 9, 2013August 9, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District met standards on all accountability categories this year, according to the results of the new state accountability system. Released on Aug. 8, the ratings...

Community invited to meet their campus principal

Adriana DominguezAugust 8, 2013August 9, 2013

With both parents and students looking forward to the start of a new school year, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is hosting an evening to give the community an...

HCISD administrators set expectations for upcoming school year

Adriana DominguezAugust 7, 2013August 9, 2013

To celebrate the start of a new school year, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District administrators and school board members gathered to set their expectations for success on Aug. 7. During...

HCISD Registration Dates for the 2013 – 2014

Adriana DominguezAugust 2, 2013August 9, 2013

HCISD Registration for the 2013 - 2014 school year! Elementary Schools All elementary students new to HCISD may register beginning August 5th at their respective campus. Middle Schools (Coakley, Gutierrez,...

House Bill 5 Summary

Adriana DominguezAugust 2, 2013August 2, 2013

House Bill 5 Below is a summary of House Bill 5 that was signed by Governor Perry. Effective date: June 10, 2013. Applies beginning with the 2014-15 school year, except...

Linda Krabill Returns to Perform the Duties of Acting Principal at Treasure Hills Elementary

Adriana DominguezAugust 1, 2013August 9, 2013

While the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District continues to search for the Treasure Hills Elementary Principal, Linda Krabill will perform the duties of acting principal until a permanent selection is...

Board approves principals for Vela and Austin, assistant principals approved at two campuses

Adriana DominguezJuly 29, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Magda Gonzalez as the Principal at Austin Elementary and Tony Gonzales as the Principal of Vela Middle...

Students named winners of Summer Reading Program

Adriana DominguezJuly 29, 2013

Congratulations to the winners of the Harlingen Public Library Summer Reading Program. The winners were: High School Division - Daniel Rodriguez Middle School Division - Marie Jimenez 3rd – 5th...

Cano Academy opens to incoming freshmen this fall

Adriana DominguezJuly 26, 2013July 26, 2013

On August 26, more than 1,000 incoming freshmen will begin their journey for a high school education at the new Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy. The Academy, which is...

HHSS graduate signs letter of intent for football

Adriana DominguezJuly 25, 2013

This Fall, Orion Barron, recent graduate at Harlingen High School South, will get to continue his academic and athletic career as he moves on to college. On July 25, Barron...

Recent HHS graduates continue football careers in college

Adriana DominguezJuly 25, 2013

Recent Harlingen High School graduates John Hallett, Nathan Prado and Omar Hunter are getting to continue their athletic careers as they move to the next level of their education. All...

HCISD rolls out second year of technology initiative

Adriana DominguezJuly 24, 2013

Classrooms at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will continue to see change this coming school year. This marks the second year the district will embark on its digital...

Academics District News

District gears up second year of Dual Language Academy

Adriana DominguezJuly 23, 2013July 24, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is gearing up to begin its second year of an initiative aimed at giving students an edge in a global economy. This will be...

HCISD begins road to School of Health Professions

Adriana DominguezJuly 22, 2013July 22, 2013

With the objectives for success set for the upcoming school year, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is already setting its sights on what the 2014 – 2015 school year...

Board approves cost of living increase for all employees

Adriana DominguezJuly 22, 2013July 22, 2013

During a special meeting/budget workshop on July 12, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Cost of Living Increases for all district employees. Teachers will receive an...

HCISD recognized for district safety by TASB

Adriana DominguezJuly 16, 2013July 17, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District received recognition by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for their efforts to decrease hazards at the work place during the regular Board...

Aerobics enthusiasts shake for lymphoma research

Adriana DominguezJuly 15, 2013July 15, 2013

Looking to break a sweat and to raise money for lymphoma research, about 300 aerobics enthusiasts came together on July 13 at Harlingen High School for the Shake Away Lymphoma...

Academics District News

HCISD adds three Dual Language campuses for the 2013 – 2014 school year

Adriana DominguezJuly 12, 2013July 16, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will expand its Dual Language Academy to include three more campuses during the 2013 – 2014 school year. In Fall 2013, Dual Language Academies...

Board of Trustees approves, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Stuart Place Principal and Physical Education Coordinator

Adriana DominguezJuly 10, 2013July 12, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Dr. Alicia Noyola for the position of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction PK – 16 during its regular meeting...

Board of Trustees approves principal for Gutierrez Middle School

Adriana DominguezJuly 3, 2013July 3, 2013

On July 2, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Mike Reyes for the position of principal of Gutierrez Middle School. Reyes is a graduate of the...

Board, community celebrate ground breaking ceremonies at Aquatics Center

Adriana DominguezJuly 3, 2013

Members of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District school board, administration and community celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aquatics Center. The athletic facility will open Spring 2014 and...

High schools host ZumbaThon fundraiser for lymphoma

Adriana DominguezJuly 2, 2013

The Harlingen High School Cardettes, JROTC and the Harlingen High School South AFJROTC are hosting a Shake Away Lymphoma ZumaThon Fundraiser on July 13 at 9 a.m.. The event will...

HCISD embraces school choice

Adriana DominguezJuly 1, 2013

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Academics Arts News

Music programs help students hit the right notes in classrooms

Adriana DominguezJune 21, 2013June 3, 2013

When Memorial Middle School student William Galvan picks up his viola and plays smooth melodies in his orchestra class or practices at home, he’s not only learning how to create...

Academics Arts News

HHS junior turns cartons into art for national contest

Adriana DominguezJune 13, 2013June 18, 2013

HHS junior Donaldo Almazan is using his artistic abilities to share with other students the importance of building strong bones. Almazan was awarded for his submission in the high school...

Academics District News

Community invited to attend second annual Family Literacy Week

Adriana DominguezJune 12, 2013June 3, 2013

To keep students’ minds active in the summer, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is hosting a week dedicated to reading. HCISD is hosting its second annual Family Literacy Week...

ECHS graduate prepares to begin innovative medical program

Adriana DominguezJune 10, 2013June 4, 2013

Early College High School graduate Bobby Palmos is getting ready to join an elite group of students determined to pursue a medical career. In the fall, Palmos will be one...

HCISD invites community to public hearing

Adriana DominguezJune 7, 2013

Public Hearing Harlingen CISD invites community members to a public hearing in reference to the planning amounts for the No Child Left Behind Application for Federal Funding for the 2013-2014...