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Vela Middle School students give outstanding performances at TFA State qualifying tournament

Adriana DominguezSeptember 29, 2016

Vela Middle School students Aaron Blount and Kole Kibler gave outstanding performances at the Harlingen South TFA State qualifying speech and drama tournament on September 24. The seventh-grade students competed...

District News TRE

Impact of TRE continues with installation of surveillance systems at all elementary campuses

Adriana DominguezSeptember 28, 2016September 29, 2016

By: Marifer Quevedo Exactly one year after the Harlingen community voted in favor of a school board adopted tax rate, students continue to see the direct impact of the Tax...

HCISD earns 72 distinctions in TEA accountability ratings

Adriana DominguezSeptember 19, 2016September 19, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District earned 72 distinction designations in the 2016 accountability ratings announced September 14 by the Texas Education Agency. The district along with each of its...

South Speech, Drama, and Debate takes 1st place sweepstakes at Carroll tournament

Adriana DominguezSeptember 13, 2016

The Harlingen South Speech Drama Debate Team achieved a 1st place sweepstakes win at the Mary Carroll High School State qualifying tournament on September 9 in Corpus Christi, Texas. The following students placed in...

Athletics District Health & Wellness News

Tennis and First Tee Golf program swings into action for HCISD third-graders

Adriana DominguezSeptember 12, 2016September 15, 2016

Students learned to balance a ball on their tennis rackets this morning as a new wellness program swung into action for third-graders at Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Lee Means...

Harlingen High School Cardinals play 1000th game

Adriana DominguezSeptember 9, 2016September 9, 2016

The team with the all-time record of 655 wins in the Rio Grande Valley, the Harlingen High School Cardinals, will play its 1000th game tonight, September 9. The Cardinals will...

Harlingen South Latin Club excels at national convention

Adriana DominguezSeptember 8, 2016

The Harlingen High School South Latin Club excelled at the National Junior Classical League 63rd Annual Convention that took place at Indiana University, in Bloomington, Indiana from July 24 to...

Academics District News

HCISD receives $300,000 grant from TWC: Upgrades to auto collision courses bring new college credit opportunities for students

Adriana DominguezAugust 30, 2016September 1, 2016

Planning is underway for the revamp of Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s auto collision and repair courses thanks to a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant awarded by the...

2016 HCISD Kickoff Celebration Galleries

Adriana DominguezAugust 26, 2016August 26, 2016

Music filled the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s Performing Arts Center as crowds of teachers and staff gathered to kick off the 2016-2017 school year during a two-day celebration on...

Alumni Spotlight: South grad pursues master’s in International Relations and Diplomacy at Shanghai University

Adriana DominguezAugust 26, 2016

By: Marifer Quevedo According to the comprehensive language reference catalog Ethnologue, Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world, spoken by 1.2 billion native speakers. It is no...

HCISD welcomes students to the 2016-2017 school year

Adriana DominguezAugust 23, 2016August 23, 2016

HCISD students entered their classrooms for another wonderful school year on August 23. The district's Senior Team and Public Relations/Community Engagement Department visited campuses across the district to capture memorable...

2016 Meet the Principal Events

Adriana DominguezAugust 15, 2016August 15, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District invites the Bowie Elementary, Long Elementary, and KEYS Academy learning communities to meet their respective campus leaders during the Meet the Principal events. The...

Board of Trustees adopts District of Innovation plan

Adriana DominguezAugust 12, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will enter the 2016-2017 school year with a plan unlike any other in its history. On July 26, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved...

HCISD takes 6 Best of the Best recognitions in VMS Reader’s Choice Awards

Adriana DominguezAugust 10, 2016August 10, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District earned the top honors in six categories of the Reader’s Choice Awards earning the best school awards for Best Elementary School, Best Middle School, and...

DISH Cares for Dishman Elementary

Adriana DominguezAugust 10, 2016August 11, 2016

With the first day of school right around the corner, DISH Network employees have made it their mission to make a difference in the lives of young learners. On August...

Board approves principal for Long Elementary

Adriana DominguezAugust 5, 2016August 10, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Bobbie Jo Hushen as Principal for Long Elementary during a special board meeting on August 2. Hushen...

HCISD invites the community to 2016 Texas Parents Day celebration

Adriana DominguezAugust 5, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District invites the community to attend the 2016 Texas Parents Day Celebration. The event will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at the Harlingen Boys and Girls...

Harlingen South Speech Drama and Debate hosts summer camp

Adriana DominguezJuly 29, 2016August 10, 2016

Harlingen High School South's Speech Drama Debate Team is hosting their annual summer speech camp August 1-5 for students in grades 6-12. The camp will take place from 10:00 A.M....

Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos appointed to State Board for Educator Certification

Adriana DominguezJuly 28, 2016July 28, 2016

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s Superintendent, Dr. Art Cavazos, to the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) for a five-year term. “I am honored to...

HHS Jazz Ensemble to perform at 2017 TMEA Convention

Adriana DominguezJuly 28, 2016

The Harlingen High School Jazz Ensemble will put on the performance of a lifetime as they play their hearts out before thousands of attendees at the Texas Music Educator’s Association...

Harlingen South Football Camp 2016

Adriana DominguezJuly 26, 2016August 10, 2016

Harlingen High School South will be hosting a football camp for students 2nd through 9th grade. The camp will be held from August 1-3, 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. at...

Academics District News

Students gear up for competition with Summer Robotics Camp

Adriana DominguezJuly 18, 2016August 10, 2016

[caption id="attachment_15635" align="alignnone" width="980"] Gutierrez Middle School students compete at robotics meet during the 2015-2016 school year.[/caption] Boot up the robots. RGV Robotics will be hosting a Summer Robotics Camp...

ECHS author Katelynn Renteria rises as Top Seller

Adriana DominguezJuly 14, 2016July 14, 2016

[caption id="attachment_15626" align="alignnone" width="980"] Renteria was recognized by HCISD administration at the July 2016 board meeting.[/caption] It has been an eventful summer for Early College High School junior Katelynn Renteria....

HCISD Registration for 2016-2017 School Year

Adriana DominguezJune 30, 2016August 5, 2016

Elementary Schools New to District and Regular Registration Starting Tuesday, August 2, please contact your elementary student's campus to register. Middle Schools (Coakley, Gutierrez, Memorial, Vela, Vernon) Regular Registration...

Harlingen South SDD named School of Honor at national tournament

Adriana DominguezJune 27, 2016August 10, 2016

The Harlingen High School South Speech Drama Debate team returned from their performance at the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament held in Salt Lake City, Utah bringing home the...

Academics District News

HCISD Commencement Photo Galleries 2016

Adriana DominguezJune 7, 2016June 27, 2016

Relive the moments from the Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and Early College High School commencement ceremonies by viewing the photo galleries from the day’s celebrations. Click here to...

Inclement Weather Plan for Harlingen High School Commencement Ceremony

Adriana DominguezJune 3, 2016June 3, 2016

In case of inclement weather, HCISD is preparing for the possibility of an indoor graduation ceremony for Harlingen High School’s Class of 2016. The outdoor ceremony would be moved to...

Travis receives grant from Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries

Adriana DominguezJune 3, 2016

Travis Elementary has received a $6,800 library grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. “I am elated that Travis Elementary has been awarded this grant that will allow...

We are HCISD: Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos’ End of Year Message

Adriana DominguezJune 3, 2016June 6, 2016

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX6PgeHXocQ&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos reflects on an outstanding school year and the achievements that were seen. To view Dr. Cavazos’ message...

Inclement Weather Plan for Harlingen High School South Commencement Ceremony

Adriana DominguezJune 2, 2016June 2, 2016

In the case of inclement weather, HCISD is preparing for the possibility of an indoor graduation ceremony for Harlingen High School South’s Class of 2016. The outdoor ceremony would be...

HSHP teachers awarded Innovative Teaching Grant

Adriana DominguezMay 31, 2016

Harlingen School of Health Professions teachers Ashley Perez and Bianca Rodriguez will be able to kick start their leadership program, Lead University, next year thanks to the Innovative Teaching Grant...

Academics District News

Young entrepreneurs discover their passion with Shark Tank competition

Adriana DominguezMay 26, 2016May 26, 2016

Young entrepreneurs and inventors shined at the Heroes for Harlingen Shark Tank finale held at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District administrative building on May 24. Following the format of...

HCISD to celebrate Class of 2016 during commencement ceremonies

Adriana DominguezMay 24, 2016

Seniors at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are wrapping up classes and getting ready to celebrate a milestone in their educational careers with commencement ceremonies for Harlingen High School,...

Board approves principal for KEYS Academy

Adriana DominguezMay 23, 2016May 25, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Isidoro Nieto as Principal for KEYS Academy during the regular May board meeting. Nieto will serve as...

Academics Athletics News

South Basketball athletes named to TABC Academic All-State Team

Adriana DominguezMay 23, 2016May 23, 2016

Harlingen High School South basketball players, Patrick McDaniel and Luke Bradford, were recently named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Academic All-State Team for the 2015-2016 school year. Additionally, Bradford...

South tennis star finishes 2nd in UIL State Tournament

Adriana DominguezMay 20, 2016May 20, 2016

Harlingen High School South's Jeremiah Gonzalez walked away with a 2nd place finish at the Boys 6A Singles UIL Tennis State Tournament. Jeremiah won his quarterfinal match over Nick Ryniak from...

HHSS Orchestra students advance to state, play final performance of the season

Adriana DominguezMay 19, 2016May 25, 2016

Harlingen High School South Orchestra students will have the opportunity to showcase their musical talents and test their skills against the best musicians in the state. The following students have...

HCISD releases issue 6 of Experience HCISD The Magazine

Adriana DominguezMay 19, 2016May 19, 2016

Relive the achievements and monumental happenings from the 2015 – 2016 school year by picking up the latest issue of Experience HCISD the Magazine! The Magazine is available for parents...

HHS seniors “Commit to Complete”

Adriana DominguezMay 16, 2016

Nearly 600 Harlingen High School seniors celebrated the next step in their academic lives at a Commit to Complete (C2C) event on Friday, May 13 by signing a pledge to...

HHS Track and Field athlete signs with the University of Houston

Adriana DominguezMay 13, 2016

Harlingen High School Track and Field athlete Travis Barnes will continue his athletic career and academic pursuits at the University of Houston next fall. He signed his letter of intent to...

South Track and Field students named to Academic All-State Team

Adriana DominguezMay 12, 2016

[caption id="attachment_15030" align="alignnone" width="980"] From left to right: William Ernst, Adey Awah, Christopher Reyna, Aaron Gomez, Jonathan Rozeff, and Manuel Leal[/caption] Six Harlingen High School South Track and Field students were...

59 ECHS seniors receive degrees from TSTC

Adriana DominguezMay 11, 2016

As students prepare to receive their high school diplomas, 59 graduating seniors from Early College High School have already received their associate degrees from Texas State Technical College in Harlingen....

Zavala principal recognized as TEPSAN of the Year

Adriana DominguezMay 10, 2016May 11, 2016

Zavala Elementary principal, Tanya Garza, was recently recognized as Region 1 TEPSAN of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). Members from the 20 TEPSA Regions...

Academics District News

College Showcase with HCISD’s Top 10 Graduates

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2016May 6, 2016

As students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District prepare to graduate, the Top 10 graduates at each of the district’s comprehensive high schools share their experience at HCISD and...

Arts District News

Board approves Director of Music

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Ronnie Rios as Director of Music Education during their regular meeting on April 12. Rios continues to...

College Showcase with ECHS’ Top 10 Graduates

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2016May 6, 2016

[caption id="attachment_14889" align="alignleft" width="400"] I plan to attend the University of Texas at Dallas and major in Biomedical Engineering. I hope to become involved in research opportunities and get...

College Showcase with HHSS’ Top 10 Graduates

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2016May 6, 2016

[caption id="attachment_14935" align="alignleft" width="400"] "I plan to attend the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and major in Mathematics and Music Performance. I want to pursue a career as...

College Showcase with HHS’ Top 10 Graduates

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2016May 6, 2016

[caption id="attachment_14855" align="alignleft" width="400"] "I plan to attend either the University of Texas or Texas A&M University. I am majoring in Petroleum Engineering as well as fulfilling prerequisites for...

Harlingen South competitors advance to national Latin competition

Adriana DominguezMay 4, 2016

A team of 15 Harlingen High School South Latin students attended the Texas State Junior Classical League – State Competition in Houston, Texas on April 22-23. Seven competitors advanced to...

HHS’ Rosales advances to state track meet

Adriana DominguezMay 3, 2016

Harlingen High School student Christopher Rosales had an outstanding performance at the Region IV Track and Field Championship on April 30. Coming in at 2nd place with a time of...