Author: Ashley Rodriguez

Michelle Ayala, a district assistant principal was recognized as TEPSAN of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). “I feel extremely honored and humbled to be...

When it comes to choosing a career, some students know what they want to be even before Kindergarten, while others discover their passions later in life. Dr. Fehima Dawy, a...

[gallery size="medium" link="file" ids="25582,25583,25581,25585,25584,25586"] The Harlingen High School FFA and the Harlingen High School South FFA competed in the 41st Annual Cameron County Fair and Livestock Show in Los Fresnos...

As the opening of the HCISD Transition Academy approaches, the Harlingen Area Educational Foundation has set up multiple fundraisers to purchase tools and supplies for the educational facility while also...

From cooking to exercising and staying safe during a pandemic, ACE kicked off January with health and wellness in mind. They hosted Kickstart your Healthy Lifestyle from January 25-28. “ACE...

Students at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South are working with Architectural Design teacher, Emiliano Amaro, to design blueprints for the Harlingen Community Development Division. The Architectural Design...

Students in kindergarten through eighth grade have an opportunity to learn about computer science through the ACE after school program. In December, they participated in National Computer Science Week and...

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...

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...

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 during a global pandemic. Inspired by her passion for service, Solis...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...