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TRE Projects: Summer 2017 Update

Adriana DominguezJune 13, 2017July 5, 2017

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is making progress on upgrades throughout its campuses, all of which were made possible with the passing of the tax ratification in September 2015. HCISD...

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HCISD hosts first Summer Technology Conference

Adriana DominguezJune 7, 2017

Classes may be out, but Harlingen CISD educators were hard at work on Tuesday, June 6, learning new skills that will take them into the next school year. The district...

Academics News

Decision Day: Class of 2017 commits to complete

Adriana DominguezMay 30, 2017May 31, 2017

Nearly 1,000 seniors took the next step in their academic lives during Decision Day events held atHarlingen High School and Harlingen High School South. School and district administrators joined the...

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HCISD’s Firefighters Academy enlists first recruits

Adriana DominguezMay 26, 2017May 26, 2017

[metaslider id=18710] A group of 11 candidates recently put their endurance and agility skills to the test to become the first students to enter HCISD’s new Firefighters Academy. A total...

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Travis Elementary leaders selected for Raising Family Partnerships Fellowship

Adriana DominguezMay 23, 2017May 23, 2017

Campus leaders at Travis Elementary have been selected to participate in the 2017 Raising Family Partnerships Fellowship, a Raise Your Hand Texas initiative. The family engagement fellowship seeks to redesign...

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HCISD Chess teams find success at SuperNationals

Adriana DominguezMay 19, 2017May 19, 2017

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Chess teams are celebrating big after finding success at the SuperNationals VI Chess Tournament in Nashville, Tennessee. Breaking the record as the most attended chess tournament,...

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HCISD prepares for 2017 commencement ceremonies

Adriana DominguezMay 17, 2017May 17, 2017

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, and Early...

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Strike donates $10,000 towards HCISD welding program

Adriana DominguezMay 16, 2017

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District received a $10,000 donation from Strike to help support the district’s welding program, which will be launching this fall as part of the new Apprenticeship...

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Lady Hawks advance to Sweet 16

Adriana DominguezMay 16, 2017May 16, 2017

The Lady Hawks softball team advanced to the sweet 16 with their win over the South San Antonio Bobcats on Saturday, May 13. The Lady Hawks dropped the first of...

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South SDD put on award-winning performance at national contest

Adriana DominguezMay 15, 2017

The Harlingen High School South Speech Drama and Debate team had an outstanding performance at the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions this past weekend in Kansas City Missouri. Jaime...

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Coakley Chess Team among four HCISD teams traveling to SuperNationals

Adriana DominguezMay 11, 2017May 11, 2017

by Aida Meeks Coakley Middle School Chess Team is one of four teams from the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District traveling to Nashville, TN to compete in SuperNationals VI Chess...

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South softball team advances to Regional Quarterfinals

Adriana DominguezMay 11, 2017

The Harlingen High School South Softball team advanced to the Regional Quarterfinals after defeating Laredo United Lady Longhorns in an Area playoff game in Corpus Christi on Friday, May 5....

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Harlingen community celebrates Pendleton All-Inclusive Playground Ribbon Cutting

Adriana DominguezMay 10, 2017May 17, 2017

[metaslider id=18652] City leaders and community members gathered on Wednesday, May 10, at Pendleton Park to celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for one of three new all-inclusive playgrounds to...

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Cano Freshman Academy’s Raven Club receives national recognition

Adriana DominguezMay 5, 2017May 8, 2017

Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy’s Raven Club was crowned the national champions in the Teens in the Driver Seat Driving the Message Contest sponsored by State Farm and AAA....

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HCISD names 2017 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year

Adriana DominguezMay 2, 2017May 2, 2017

District administrators kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week on May 1, 2017, with celebratory visits to Dishman Elementary and KEYS Academy where two of Harlingen CISD’s top educators were named Elementary...

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Milam’s Dr. Rosie Cobarrubias recognized as Region 1 TEPSAN of the Year

Adriana DominguezApril 27, 2017April 28, 2017

Milam Elementary principal, Dr. Rosie Cobarrubias, was recently recognized as Region 1 TEPSAN of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). "I am humbled to have...

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Travis’ Jesse Saldivar recognized as TEPSA Region One Assistant Principal of the Year

Adriana DominguezApril 25, 2017April 27, 2017

Travis Elementary assistant principal, Jesse Saldivar, was recently recognized as the 2017 Region One Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). "It is...

District Health & Wellness News

American Heart Association recognizes HCISD as a Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite

Adriana DominguezApril 24, 2017

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District has been recognized as a Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for making health and wellness a priority. “It’s incredible to be receiving...

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HCISD rolls out the red carpet for 6th Annual Student Film Awards

Adriana DominguezApril 21, 2017April 21, 2017

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District rolled out the red carpet as aspiring actors, actresses, directors, and producers from across the Rio Grande Valley converged at the Performing Arts Center for...

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South Latin Club heading to Nationals

Adriana DominguezApril 18, 2017

Harlingen High School South Latin Club team members will compete in the National Junior Classical League Competition this summer in Troy, Alabama, on July 24-29. The South Hawk’s Latin Team...

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HHS Golf Team takes 32-6A District Title

Adriana DominguezApril 18, 2017April 18, 2017

The Harlingen High School Cardinal Golf Team won the 32-6A district title on Tuesday, April 11 after shooting a season-best 294 on the last day of the competition sealing a 50...

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HCISD takes win in 2017 It’s Time Texas Community Challenge

Adriana DominguezApril 12, 2017April 12, 2017

For the second year in a row, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District walked away with top honors in promoting healthy lifestyles throughout the community. The district took first place in...

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Hawks dominate at District 32-6A tennis tournament, HS teams advance to regionals

Adriana DominguezApril 11, 2017April 11, 2017

The Harlingen High School South Hawk Tennis team had a clean sweep this weekend at the 32-6A District Tennis Tournament. For the second year in a row and the second...

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HHSS Jazz Ensembles, Salsa group, Winter Guard come out on top at contests

Adriana DominguezApril 10, 2017April 11, 2017

[caption id="attachment_18271" align="alignnone" width="980"] HHSS Jazz 1 Ensemble[/caption] [caption id="attachment_18272" align="alignnone" width="980"] HHSS Jazz 3 Ensemble[/caption] [caption id="attachment_18270" align="alignnone" width="980"] HHSS Salsa Group[/caption] Harlingen High School South 1st and 3rd...

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South FFA Career Development Event teams take top spots in South Texas Invitational

Adriana DominguezApril 10, 2017

Harlingen High School South FFA Career Development Event teams competed in the South Texas Invitational in Jourdanton on April 4. Career Development Events build on what is learned in agricultural...

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South track wins District Championship

Adriana DominguezApril 10, 2017April 27, 2017

The Harlingen High School South Hawks Men’s Track Team won the 32-6A district title held in Weslaco on Saturday, April 8. The meet came down to the mile relay, the...

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Lady Hawks Soccer named Area Champs

Adriana DominguezApril 3, 2017April 4, 2017

The Lady Hawk Varsity Girl's Soccer Team are advancing to the third round of playoffs after winning their match against San Antonio Southwest 4-3 in penalty kicks on Friday night....

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South’s One-Act Play takes first at Area and advances to Regional contest

Adriana DominguezApril 3, 2017April 3, 2017

Harlingen High School South's One-Act Play cast and crew advanced to the Regional contest after taking 1st place at Area 2 on Saturday, April 1. The OAP team is one...

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Houston Elementary student named Co-Champion at state chess tournament

Adriana DominguezMarch 31, 2017

Michael Casas, a fifth-grade student at Sam Houston Elementary, is always a few steps ahead of his opponent when it comes to the game of chess, so much so that...

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Harlingen South captures UIL Academic District Championship

Adriana DominguezMarch 29, 2017March 31, 2017

The Harlingen High School South UIL team won the 32-6A UIL Academic District Championship on Saturday, March 25. Students competed in 25 academic events accumulating the most points out of...

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MS musicians travel to the Big Apple this summer for performance series at Carnegie Hall

Adriana DominguezMarch 29, 2017

[caption id="attachment_18184" align="alignnone" width="980"] Top Row: Marco Lopez, Joel Acuna, Alfredo Bonilla, Christina Ramirez; Middle Row: Marlene Ochoa, Christian Briones, Jeanna Jones; Bottom Row: Andrea Leal, Cadence Carpio[/caption] HCISD students...

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Lady Hawks win Bi-District Championship

Adriana DominguezMarch 28, 2017

The Lady Hawk Varsity Girl's Soccer Team won their Bi-District Championship on Friday night 6-1 against Edinburg Vela. The team will take on San Antonio Southwest for the area championship...

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Zavala Elementary takes first place in TASB Student Video Contest

Adriana DominguezMarch 27, 2017March 27, 2017

Zavala Elementary has been selected as a first-place winner of the student video contest sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). These videos illustrate the true value of...

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HCISD’s FFA students round up awards at 2017 RGV Livestock Show

Adriana DominguezMarch 23, 2017March 24, 2017

HCISD's FFA students showcased their talents while rounding up awards at the 2017 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show held March 8-19. Participants from across the Valley were judged in their...

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HHS senior signs to play football at Incarnate Word

Adriana DominguezMarch 21, 2017

Senior, Jeriel Cervantes, signed his letter of intent on Friday, March 10, to play football for the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio this fall. Cervantes said what...

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HCISD celebrates Early College High School Week

Adriana DominguezMarch 20, 2017

HCISD celebrates Early College High School Week during March 20-24. Early college high schools continue to tackle one of our nation’s biggest educational challenges—propelling students from underserved backgrounds to graduate from...

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Future filmmakers to be showcased at 2017 Student Film Awards

Adriana DominguezMarch 8, 2017

Lights, camera, action! HCISD invites the community to attend this special event as aspiring actresses, actors, directors, and producers from schools across the Rio Grande Valley celebrate the art of...

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HS students qualify for SkillsUSA State Championship

Adriana DominguezMarch 8, 2017March 9, 2017

Hundreds of students throughout the Rio Grande Valley put their skills to the test during the SkillsUSA District 13 Leadership and Skills Conference held on February 24-25 in Harlingen. After...

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Students compete in 5th annual Elementary UIL District Meet

Adriana DominguezMarch 8, 2017March 8, 2017

[caption id="attachment_18018" align="aligncenter" width="980"] 1st Place- Stuart Place Elementary - Large Schools[/caption] [caption id="attachment_18019" align="aligncenter" width="980"] 1st Place - Crockett Elementary - Small Schools[/caption] Students from all across HCISD participated...

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Harlingen South’s One Act Play competitors advance to District contest

Adriana DominguezMarch 3, 2017March 8, 2017

The cast and crew of Harlingen High School South's UIL One Act Play contest entry advanced from zone competition and will compete at District on Tuesday, March 7th at 11:00...

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Memorial MS Jazz awarded Superior Ratings

Adriana DominguezFebruary 28, 2017February 28, 2017

Memorial Middle School 7th and 8th-grade jazz ensembles received Superior Ratings at the University of Houston's 20th Annual Moores School of Music Jazz Festival held on Feb. 24-25. Memorial MS was...

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HCISD celebrates 2017 Texas Public Schools Week

Adriana DominguezFebruary 27, 2017February 28, 2017

The Board of Trustees, district administrators, Harlingen officials, and community members came together to celebrate public education as the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District kicked off its weeklong dedication to Texas schools on February...

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Harlingen South Boys Basketball Team Named 32-6A Bi-District Champions

Adriana DominguezFebruary 22, 2017February 23, 2017

On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Harlingen High School South Boys Basketball team earned the Bi-District 32-6A Championship title after an outstanding win over Edinburg High School. The game ended with...

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HCISD celebrates Instructional Coach Week

Adriana DominguezFebruary 17, 2017

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School Districts celebrates Instructional Coach Week on February 20-24. With a presence on every campus, the mission of an Instructional Coach is to provide teachers with instructional...

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Memorial Anti Bullying Committee: Building a positive school culture

Adriana DominguezFebruary 17, 2017

Promoting a positive environment in classrooms and throughout an entire campus requires the commitment of teachers, administrators, and staff. Nine years ago, Memorial Middle School created the Anti-Bullying Committee a...

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Harlingen South Girls Basketball named 32-6A Bi-District Champions

Adriana DominguezFebruary 17, 2017March 3, 2017

[caption id="attachment_18001" align="alignleft" width="640"] 32-6A All District recipients[/caption] On Monday, Feb. 13, the Harlingen High School South Girls Basketball team earned the Bi-District 32-6A Champion title after a great season....

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Students put their skills to the test at district spelling bee

Adriana DominguezFebruary 15, 2017February 15, 2017

Students from across HCISD's middle schools put their skills to the test as they competed in the annual District Middle School Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Gutierrez...

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Gutierrez Athletics: Teaching students life skills through sports

Adriana DominguezFebruary 10, 2017

A key concept among successful athletes is persistence – which incidentally, also happens to be essential to attaining success in life. Coaches at Gutierrez Middle School aren’t just showing students...

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New handrail installation at Boggus Stadium, lighting upgrades to take place at several campuses as part of TRE

Adriana DominguezFebruary 10, 2017February 10, 2017

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved bids during a special board meeting on February 7, to install an aisle handrail system at Boggus Stadium and carry...

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Top Bots: Robotics teams sweep FTC League Championship

Adriana DominguezFebruary 7, 2017February 7, 2017

Harlingen CISD Robotics teams surpassed the competition at the FIRST Tech Challenge League Championship held Saturday, February 4, at PSJA Southwest High School. More than 40 teams from across the...