Author: Ashley Berrones

Five HCISD campuses were recently recognized as a 2019 - 2020 Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll Schools for high achievement in student success. Dishman Elementary, Rodriguez Elementary, Zavala Elementary,...

When the Cameron County Health Department called for assistance with administering COVID-19 vaccines in Harlingen, Michelle Davies, Verna Garza, Elvia Loera, and Lisa Phipps jumped into action. The Harlingen CISD...

Ezvyn Zuniga is a senior at Harlingen High School who has been training physically and academically to attend his dream school: The United States Military Academy at West Point. “I...

Nine Harlingen CISD students earned a position in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Texas All-State Ensemble. Virtual auditions, where students submitted recorded, real-time performances for a panel of five...

Christopher Ringheanu, a sophomore at Harlingen High School South spent an entire weekend painting, refurbishing, and reorganizing the teacher lounge at his campus. This renovation was a service project; the...

The Harlingen High School Varsity Women’s Choir was invited to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association Conference. Every year, ensembles submit their music to the TMEA board for a...

During the month of January, Harlingen CISD honors its Board of Trustees for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for our children and public schools. As elected officials, they...

Abbeny Solis, a senior at Harlingen High School South developed a proactive idea to give back to her community. Inspired by her passion for service, Solis created Insync, a virtual...

Dishman, Crockett, Wilson, Bowie, and Bonham Elementary are sporting new gardens on their campus grounds as part of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Learning Landscapes Collaborative, a network of organizations...

On the evening of January 4, the Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees officially named Dr. Alicia Noyola as Superintendent of Schools. “Tonight is truly the most humbling moment of my...

Their international experience began with a curiosity about other cultures, languages, and places. Now, four foreign exchange students are realizing their dreams of an American education at Harlingen CISD.  Astrid Skjoedt from Denmark, Anastasia Gobbi from...

Shoppers gazed curiously at the police vehicles and officers standing at the front of Target on the morning of December 16. Upholding a yearly tradition, The Harlingen Police Department was...

This year, despite a pandemic, the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) at Bonham Elementary raised $1,500 for the Harlingen Food Pantry. Last school year, the Bonham NEHS raised approximately $1,085...

Residents of Paradise Park in Harlingen donated new clothes, shoes, and undergarments to the HCISD Clothing Closet. “We are delighted to be able to do this,” Paradise Park resident Sharon...

On Monday night, December 14, the Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees named Dr. Alicia Noyola as the Lone Finalist for the Superintendent position being vacated by the retirement of long-time...

Band students and staff were greeted with cheers and waves on December 14 as they began their trip to the state competition with a parade through the HCISD Administration building...

The Rotary Club of Harlingen gave 25 HCISD students the opportunity for a shopping spree at Target. Students were led by Rotary Club members and HCISD staff throughout the store...

In the spirit of the holiday season, the Afterschool Centers on Education program hosted Hurray for the Holidays, a series of reading and interactive activities to get the whole family...

Austin Elementary and Sam Houston Elementary began their candidacy phase to become International Baccalaureate (IB) Schools in 2018. On December 2, 2020, the two HCISD campuses officially met all program...

The Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas recognized Harlingen CISD on December 2 for the outstanding support the school district has provided the group throughout their partnership. Representing the Girl...

In 1997, Harlingen High School South was only a couple of years old, and a group of freshmen, juniors, and seniors, without realizing it then, made a tremendous impact to...

The Harlingen CISD Clothing Closet has helped many HCISD students and families throughout the years. The district is grateful for the outpour of support from the HCISD family the community, but...

HCISD cross country and volleyball athletes were recognized by the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) as 2020-2021 Academic All-State Recipients on November 6.  The THSCA Academic All-State Teams recognize high school...

The Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) elementary program began a, five-week, Saturday Animation Academy on October 24.  Through this academy students are learning about various kinds of animation, and their classes include sketching, 3D printing, and computer animation among others. Students are also learning to...

Harlingen CISD was one in eight schools chosen to pilot the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program last month. Now the district is preparing to begin using these testing kits. “The federal...

Robotics teams across the district have started getting ready for a new year of competition while adjusting to changes made to ensure a safe season. One of the changes includes...

Crockett Elementary fourth-grader, Yohali Cavazos, has been a part of the ACE program for two years. She is currently attending school in person, and after school she is highly involved...

Harlingen CISD was one of the eight schools selected for the launch of the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program. On October 14, Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Education Agency (TEA),...

Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory students were featured in a National Hispanic Foundation video shared on social media platforms. The video was posted in early October in honor of Hispanic Heritage...

All varsity high school home football and volleyball games will be livestreamed or telecasted this year to allow fans to watch these events online.   Football is one of the biggest sports of the season because of...

Harlingen CISD held a groundbreaking on October 13 for the Transition Academy, a home that will further prepare students with special needs for life after high school.   Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Joseph Villarreal opened the groundbreaking ceremony with a...

Richard Molina, Chief Appraiser of the Cameron County Appraisal District presented a $1,000 to the HCISD Clothing Closet on October 7. “Every year we have this fund where we raise...

The 31st Annual Parental Involvement Districtwide Virtual Conference is scheduled for Saturday, November 7. This virtual conference will empower all stakeholders to increase student achievement, offer opportunities to learn strategies, and allow for networking...

Student golfers at Harlingen CISD will now have their own place to practice: a new golf station located near Cano Freshman Academy. “Golf has always been a mainstay in our...

The Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program is offering a five-week CSI Virtual Science Academy for HCISD students every Saturday in October. The sessions include topics such as Forensic Anthropology,...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the U.S. Department of Education have developed unique science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Design Challenges. These challenges will allow middle school students...

Cecilia Saldivar is a sixth-grade student at STEM2 Preparatory Academy who participates in the ACE program at Gutierrez Middle School of Arts and Sciences as she is zoned to that...

These days a great number of toddlers can unlock a cellphone and load their favorite video on YouTube within seconds, their tiny fingers scrolling across the screen with ease. Yet,...

The Vela Middle School Jazz I band, directed by Erika R. Uribe, has been selected as a National Winner in the Mark of Excellence/ National Jazz Honors Project. "The Foundation...

In an effort to assist families who may not be able to reach one of the 25 school Meal Distribution sites, the HCISD Child Nutrition and Transportation departments have teamed...

Last fall, Vernon Middle School transformed into a World Languages Academy. Now the campus is beginning the process of becoming an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.   The goal of the IB...

Savings are making their way to property owners within Harlingen CISD boundaries. The HCISD Board of Trustees voted to lower the property tax rate by 4.4 cents this year. As...

Now that school has started, Harlingen CISD is providing technical support through the HCISD Technology Help Desk. Students, parents, and staff can call if they need assistance connecting to their...

Harlingen CISD held a New Teacher Institute at the end of August. Every year the school district welcomes new teachers. Some are new to the profession, some transfer their experience...

For the last 10 years, United Way has been supplying students in our community with essential school supplies through an outreach program called Stuff the Bus. In previous years, United...

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, The City of Harlingen, and The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new UTRGV Early College High School. ...

Arely Tamez, principal at Vernon Middle School World Languages Academy has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as a Region One Outstanding Principal of the...

Since its establishment across several Harlingen CISD campuses, The Afterschool Centers on Education program has provided opportunities for students to complete homework and stay engaged with activities and classes after...

Harlingen High School began passing out devices for remote learning to students on August 21. They held a soft roll out to ensure that everything would go smoothly prior to...

HCISD continues to expand its partnerships throughout the Harlingen Community. As we get ready to begin remote instruction on September 8, Harlingen CISD has partnered with The Boys and Girls...