Noah Rodriguez, a 6th grader from Gutierrez Middle School of Arts and Sciences earned first place in the Texas FFA Photography Contest, placing first out of more than 330 submitted...
Stuart Place Elementary proudly hosted the inaugural Stuart Place Athletic Club Awards Ceremony to celebrate and recognize the founding members of the Athletic Club for the 2025–2026 school year. Student-athletes...
Harlingen CISD recently hosted its Elementary Robotics Competition at Cano Freshman Academy. The event brought together young innovators from across the district to demonstrate their skills in coding, engineering, teamwork,...
Gutierrez Middle School of Arts and Sciences has made district history, earning seven State Champion titles at the Texas Middle School State Speech and Debate Tournament held April 18 at...
Harlingen CISD has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for the eighth consecutive year. This national honor...
On April 17- 18, 2026, our HCISD middle school Speech, Drama, and Debate teams competed at Dr. Cano Freshman Academy in the Texas Middle School State Tournament against 23 schools...
Harlingen CISD is celebrating a new milestone in academic excellence with the highest number of AP Scholars in district history. During the April regular Board Meeting, HCISD recognized students who...
Harlingen CISD is proud to share that Dr. Tina Garza, principal of Harlingen School of Health Professions, has been named a finalist for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards....
Harlingen CISD has been awarded a $599,746 grant from the Moody Foundation M-Pact Fund to launch an initiative focused on preparing the next generation of educators. The program, titled P.A.T.H....
The Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees has approved an optimization plan designed to strengthen academic programs, maximize the use of district facilities, and ensure long-term financial sustainability. This work builds...
Harlingen CISD is excited to announce the official launch of Harley, a new AI-powered assistant designed to support students, parents, and staff across the district. Harley is now live on...
HCISD is proud to announce that Mercedes Espinoza, Secondary CTE Engineering Pathway Teacher at UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High School (HCH), has been awarded the 2025 STEM Teachers Mini Grant from...
The holidays are a time for giving, and Harlingen CISD is inviting our community to make a difference. From December 3–16, each campus will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable...
Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that three campuses—Wilson Elementary, Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy, and Harlingen Collegiate High—have been selected as recipients of the 2025 Counselors Reinforcing Excellence...
Harlingen, TX – The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department was selected as a grant recipient of the Texas Bar Foundation to support its...
Mary Ann Garcia’s journalism class at Harlingen High School South was selected as one of the recipients of the J. Gonzalez Law Firm’s Legacy of Learning Giveaway, receiving a $1,000...
Each year in October, the world comes together to honor the educators who dedicate their time, passion, and expertise to shaping the minds and hearts of future generations. At the...
Cynthia Castillo, HCISD Coordinator for Assessment and Accountability, has been named Vice President of the Texas Statewide Network of Assessment Professionals (TSNAP), a statewide organization dedicated to supporting assessment professionals...
The Harlingen High School South Mighty Hawk Band earned the title of Class 3A Regional Champions at the Bands of America Regional Championships held in McAllen on September 20. The...
Bird Bowl has been an HCISD tradition for 33 years, uniting the community each fall. This year, the spirit of the event went beyond the football field. Former and current...
Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that Robert Shane Strubhart has been named the district’s new Assistant Superintendent of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Strubhart will lead...
Harlingen CISD has once again been recognized for its commitment to financial transparency and excellence. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded HCISD...
At Harlingen CISD, student safety is a top priority. To support this commitment, the district follows a multi-tiered, collaborative approach to safety and security, with each layer designed to protect...
[caption id="attachment_29723" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Dr. Veronica Kortan and Dr. Nolan Perez welcome HCISD’s new assistant principal residents during the 2025 Administrator Retreat: Antonio Coronado, Alejandra Muñiz, and Leticia Almaguer[/caption] The...
Harlingen CISD is celebrating two consecutive years of academic growth following the release of the Texas Education Agency’s 2025 accountability ratings. The district received TEA's Postsecondary Readiness distinction, one of...
This summer, 75 middle school students in grades 6-8 experienced the excitement of technology and innovation through Camp Code, a dynamic, hands-on summer camp held at Harlingen Collegiate High from...
Harlingen CISD is proud to announce its recognition in the 2025 Valley Morning Star Readers’ Choice Awards, earning top honors in 10 categories. These awards reflect the hard work and...
The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) announced the 109 winners of the 2025 District of Distinction Award. Among the list of honorees is Harlingen CISD. The recognition honors school districts...
In June, HCISD middle school and high school students competed at the National Speech and Debate Association National Finals in Des Moines, Iowa. Gutierrez Middle School of Arts and Sciences,...
The Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees approved two new principals at the July 8 board meeting. Yvonne Cavazos Gonzalez was selected as principal for Early Childhood Academy, and Venessa Acosta...
Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that Ida Ambriz has been named Assistant Superintendent for Business Services. Her career in school finance began in 2006 with HCISD’s Accounting Department, where...
Harlingen CISD celebrates its high school One Act Play programs, as both Harlingen High School South and Harlingen High School advanced to the UIL One Act Play State Meet, placing...
Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South have earned statewide recognition for excellence, both finishing in the top 40 among hundreds of 5A and 6A schools in Texas in...
This past school year marked a milestone for Harlingen CISD as the district successfully expanded its HOPE Squad program to all elementary and secondary campuses. Launched in 2022 through a...
Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that Dalia Moore has been named principal for Harlingen High School South. A proud native of Harlingen, Moore was born and raised in this...
Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that 11 elementary campuses have been named Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools for the 2024–2025 school year! This exciting recognition highlights schools that...
Harlingen CISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 26th...
When Emmalee Fuentes heard her ticket number called as the winner of a 2024 Chevy Trax LX at last year’s Gillman Drive for Perfect Attendance event, she was in disbelief....
Following a two-year court injunction, TEA has released the 2023 A-F ratings, giving the community the opportunity to see the progress and achievements of local schools. In 2023, Texas launched...
Harlingen CISD is thrilled to announce that the Aquatic Center has received the STEP INTO SWIM Grant, which will allow us to offer free swimming lessons to 50 students this...
Harlingen CISD is excited to announce that four amazing first-year teachers have been awarded the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) 2025-2026 First-Year Teacher Scholarship. This state-wide competition recognizes new teachers...
Four Harlingen CISD students have been awarded scholarships by the Harlingen Concert Association in recognition of their dedication to the performing arts. The recipients were honored during a Shake, Rattle,...
For Harlingen High School South senior Josh Ruiz, attending school every day wasn’t just about keeping up with his studies—it also earned him a new car. Through a partnership between...
For the second year in a row, Harlingen CISD counselors have been named finalists in the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, representing both the elementary and secondary counselor categories in...
What if attending school every day could lead to winning a brand-new car? For sophomores, juniors, and seniors at Harlingen CISD, this is possible through the Gillman Chevrolet Drive for...
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFJuYuTG6rg[/embed] Watch as Mr. Matthew Rodriguez, Theatre Teacher, shares the exciting news with his students. Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that Gutierrez Middle School of Arts & Sciences...
Every January, school districts across Texas come together to celebrate School Board Appreciation Month, and at HCISD, we are proud to honor the dedicated individuals who make up our Board...
For the past three years, Coakley Middle School athletes have made it a tradition to spread holiday cheer by visiting their feeder campuses and gifting toys to future students. Each...
The Harlingen Police Department brought smiles and Christmas cheer to 86 Harlingen CISD students during their 10th Annual Shop with a Cop event. “Every year, this event warms our hearts,...
Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that Kevin Garcia has been named interim principal for UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High School. Garcia has served Harlingen CISD for the past year and...
