Adriana Dominguez

HHSS Basketball named 32 – 5A District Champion

Adriana DominguezFebruary 13, 2013

The Harlingen High School South basketball team outperformed Los Fresnos to be named the 32 – 5A District Champion on Feb. 12. The team soared over the competition with a...

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HHSS JROTC program Exceeds Standards

Adriana DominguezFebruary 12, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets are continuing its tradition for excellence this year. The HHSS JROTC recently earned the overall unit assessment score...

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Lady Cardinals named Bi-District Champions

Adriana DominguezFebruary 12, 2013February 12, 2013

The Lady Cardinals showed the right moves and soared over the competition on Feb. 11. The Lady Cardinals began their playoff quest by defeating the Lady Wildcats with a score...

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HHSS seniors give back to community with fashion

Adriana DominguezFebruary 11, 2013

Harlingen High School South seniors Victoria De La Cruz and Giselle Gonzales are giving back to the community with fashion. During the week of Jan. 14 to Feb. 8, the...

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Cosmetology class creates career pathways for HCISD students

Adriana DominguezFebruary 11, 2013February 11, 2013

When you walk into a Cosmetology class at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, you’ll notice that instead of desks and computers, students will be using scissors and blow dryers...

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Person of the Week: Boykin helps HCISD bring technology in classrooms

Adriana DominguezFebruary 11, 2013February 14, 2013

When Kasey Boykin hears her phone ring, she already knows there is a good chance it’s someone asking for help about his or her computer, phone, tablet or software. Boykin...

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Sam Houston teacher helps change future of Texas Public Education

Adriana DominguezFebruary 8, 2013February 13, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQr3MeQr9_A[/youtube] Sam Houston Elementary teacher Roxanna Shimotsu helped change the future of Texas Public Education by sharing her passion for student success. Shimotsu, who teaches bilingual second...

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Bowie students make music with ACE Program

Adriana DominguezFebruary 7, 2013

Fourth graders at Bowie Elementary School are being drawn into the arts with the help of the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program. Bowie students interested in joining band during...

Academics Arts News

HHSS Speech, Drama and Debate earn top spots during district meet

Adriana DominguezFebruary 7, 2013

The Harlingen High School South's Speech Drama and Debate teams had an outstanding performance at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 32-5A CX Debate District Meet on Jan. 31. Seniors Luana...

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Middle school students show off spelling skills at district competition

Adriana DominguezFebruary 6, 2013

Middle school students from the Harlingen Consolidated School District took to the Memorial Middle School stage to show off their spelling skills on Feb. 5. Students competed at the district’s...

Athletics News

High school swim teams blaze past competition at UIL District Meet

Adriana DominguezFebruary 6, 2013

The high school swimming teams blazed past the competition at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) District 32-5A Swim Meet on Feb. 2. Over 25 students from both teams placed in...

Academics News

HHSS students get college ready with AVID course

Adriana DominguezFebruary 5, 2013February 6, 2013

Students at Harlingen High School South are achieving academic success and preparing for college. Eighty students in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) class participated in a tutor-training course on...

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Cub Scouts get crash course in television production

Adriana DominguezFebruary 5, 2013February 7, 2013

Cub Scouts from Stuart Place Elementary, Rodriguez Elementary, and St. Alban's Episcopal Day School got a crash course in television production on Feb. 4. The scouts took an interactive tour of the KHGN studio...

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Cano Freshman Academy, HHSS to host drill team tryouts

Adriana DominguezFebruary 5, 2013

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HCISD’s Person of the Week: Cortez puts others first for HCISD

Adriana DominguezFebruary 4, 2013

Rachel Cortez strives every day to help others. Whether it’s her children or teachers she is always on the look on how to make difference. Cortez, the Director of Employee...

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Superintendent’s Message: Preparing students for academic transitions and future career pathways

Adriana DominguezFebruary 2, 2013February 2, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmKCxoWLr9Y[/youtube] HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks to the academic transitions incoming freshman will experience as they enter the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy for the February...

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HHSS and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy to host cheer tryouts

Adriana DominguezFebruary 1, 2013May 29, 2013

Harlingen High School South and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy will host cheerleading tryouts on March 8. Prior to the tryout date, both campuses will hold mandatory parent...

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Dishman and Treasure Hills receive grant for outdoor project

Adriana DominguezFebruary 1, 2013February 1, 2013

The students at Dishman and Treasure Hills Elementary School will soon have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in the great outdoors. Claudia Pompa, kindergarten teacher at Dishman, Larisa Vento,...

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Classical violinist performs for Wilson and Rodriguez students

Adriana DominguezFebruary 1, 2013

The sounds of classical music captivated students at Wilson and Rodriguez Elementary School on Jan. 31. Ann Fontanella, a solo violinist, and pianist Jo Jiang treated Wilson and Rodriguez...

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HHS and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy to host cheer tryouts

Adriana DominguezJanuary 31, 2013January 31, 2013

Harlingen High School and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy will host cheerleading tryouts on March 8. Prior to the tryout date, both campuses will hold mandatory parent meetings...

Academics Arts News

HHSS Speech, Drama and Debate Team finds success at national tournament

Adriana DominguezJanuary 31, 2013January 31, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama and Debate Team soared above the competition at the 2013 Columbia High School Invitational on Jan. 25 – Jan. 27. Angel Yanez,...

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HHS volleyball player signs to play in college

Adriana DominguezJanuary 30, 2013

For Harlingen High School Senior Alex Guerra, she’s made the choice to continue her education and athletic career. Guerra signed her letter of intent to play college volleyball at...

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Coakley Middle School takes 37th consecutive District Championship

Adriana DominguezJanuary 30, 2013January 30, 2013

Students from Coakley Middle School continued its tradition for excellence by earning its 37th consecutive district championship. At their most recent meet, Coakley blew away the competition with a score...

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Rodriguez Elementary celebrates Career Week

Adriana DominguezJanuary 30, 2013

The students of Rodriquez Elementary School opened their minds and ears to the world of professions during the school’s Career Week from Jan. 28 – Feb. 1. Students from...

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Students place in Fire Prevention Poster Contest

Adriana DominguezJanuary 29, 2013January 30, 2013

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District students were awarded for their creativity in spreading the word about fire safety on Jan. 28. Students ranging from pre-K to 12th grade submitted...

Arts News

Music Department gears up to host faculty concert for scholarship fund

Adriana DominguezJanuary 28, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is getting ready to treat the senses on Feb. 9. The HCISD Music Department will present its 12th annual Faculty Concert to...

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Person of the Week: Bauer finds her passion at HCISD

Adriana DominguezJanuary 28, 2013February 14, 2013

Vivian Bauer lives by her personal motto of “it is what it is.” She uses it to drive her actions every day, and she’s constantly pursuing her personal best....

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Ben Milam welcomes Houston Astros for day of reading

Adriana DominguezJanuary 25, 2013January 25, 2013

The sound of cheers and spirited chants filled the air at Ben Milam Elementary as the students geared up for a morning of baseball and stories on Jan. 23. Members...

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Stuart Place raises $1,844 for Harlingen Humane Society

Adriana DominguezJanuary 25, 2013January 25, 2013

The students at Stuart Place Elementary came together to help “man’s best friend” this January. Stuart Place participated in the third annual Give a Dog a Bone fundraiser. They collected...

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Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy pre-registration schedule

Adriana DominguezJanuary 24, 2013

The Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy is gearing up for the 2013 – 2014 school year by hosting a series of orientations and opportunities for early registration during...

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Person of the Week: Hopkins looks to the sky for HCISD

Adriana DominguezJanuary 24, 2013February 14, 2013

For most people, the words textbooks and astronomy relate to a class they once took in college, but for Thomas Hopkins they represent two areas of his work. Hopkins...

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HHS Masterminds prepare to test their knowledge

Adriana DominguezJanuary 24, 2013

The Harlingen High School Masterminds team is preparing to test their knowledge at the next round of the televised competition. The team will be facing Saint Joseph's Academy from Brownsville...

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United Launch Alliance awards grant money to high school engineering clubs

Adriana DominguezJanuary 23, 2013January 25, 2013

The high school engineering teams at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are getting help from the United Launch Alliance (ULA) to continue their successful competition season this school year....

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HCISD restores name of former campus

Adriana DominguezJanuary 21, 2013January 18, 2013

To recognize past educational facilities, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is taking steps to ensure part the city’s history is restored. The district recently approved efforts to restore...

Academics Athletics News

HHS student-athletes selected for Academic All-State Football Team

Adriana DominguezJanuary 18, 2013

Harlingen High School seniors Omar Hunter and Erik Jorn have had a great season, not only on the football field but also in the classroom. Hunter and Jorn were...

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Coakley student selected to attend Middle School Presidential Inaugural Conference

Adriana DominguezJanuary 18, 2013

Ande Beasley, eighth grade student at Coakley Middle School, will be one of the few students from across the nation to take part in the Presidential Inauguration this month....

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HCISD supports the University of Texas Board of Regents efforts to establish valley-wide medical school

Adriana DominguezJanuary 18, 2013January 18, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the support of initiatives to create educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley on Jan. 15. The Board of Trustees...

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Wilson hosts picnic to celebrate diversity

Adriana DominguezJanuary 17, 2013

Wilson Elementary School students took a break from sitting at the average school lunch tables and gathered around for picnic on Jan. 14. Wilson hosted its Mix-It-Up Picnic, which allowed...

Bond District News

Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy selected as name of new campus

Adriana DominguezJanuary 16, 2013January 17, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved proposals that will pave the way for the district’s new campus during its regular meeting on Jan. 15. The...

Academics News

HHS students named Texas High School Aerospace Scholars

Adriana DominguezJanuary 16, 2013January 18, 2013

Austin Wright and Quentin Hale, juniors at Harlingen High School, have always been interested in rocketry, and now that interest has them working with the nations leaders in space exploration....

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HCISD hosts Eighth Grade College and Readiness Fair

Adriana DominguezJanuary 16, 2013January 16, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is teaming up with RGV LEAD, Texas State Technical College and The University of Texas – Pan American to host the district’s Eighth...

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HCISD celebrates Board Recognition Month

Adriana DominguezJanuary 16, 2013January 16, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is taking time to recognize those who help lead students towards a brighter future. Throughout the month of January, HCISD will celebrate Board...

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Chess champion leaves mark at competition and HCISD

Adriana DominguezJanuary 16, 2013

Chess students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District can now say they’ve played with the undefeated champion of the North American Open. Timur Gareev was recently named...

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Choir and band students qualify for TMEA All State ensembles

Adriana DominguezJanuary 15, 2013January 25, 2013

[caption id="attachment_4128" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Band students from Harlingen High School South prepare for the All Area Auditions on Jan. 12.[/caption] The choir and band students at Harlingen High School and...

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Sam Houston chess team soars above competition

Adriana DominguezJanuary 15, 2013January 15, 2013

The Sam Houston chess team put their skills to the test at the Hanna High School Scholastic Chess Tournament on Jan. 12. The team was awarded first place in the...

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HHS student selected to attend inaugural summit

Adriana DominguezJanuary 15, 2013

Jacob Sanchez, senior at Harlingen High School, is getting ready to be part of history. Sanchez was selected to attend the Presidential Inaugural Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. He...

District News Superintendent's Message

Superintendent’s Message: The importance of leadership in our community and schools

Adriana DominguezJanuary 14, 2013January 15, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMDaHryI3lY[/youtube] HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks to the importance of leadership for the January 2013 Superintendent's Message. Leaders serve our community and district every day. They allow...

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Person of the Week: Araiza keeps HCISD connected

Adriana DominguezJanuary 14, 2013February 14, 2013

When Javier Araiza hears the word “master” it can apply to a couple of things. From his barbequing talents to his career, Araiza continually works to keep at the top...

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Abrams Brothers perform for HCISD students

Adriana DominguezJanuary 11, 2013January 16, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx9-WJM87ew[/youtube] Students at Gutierrez Middle School and Dishman Elementary School opened their ears to a bluegrass experience on Jan. 11. The Abrams Brothers, a bluegrass trio from...