On April 7 and 8, Rodriguez and Travis Elementary principals held staff meetings to reveal that their campuses were designated as the next STEM academies. Board members, the senior team,...
When Keoni Vega, a McAllen resident, heard about the opening of the Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory, he enrolled at HCISD. “I joined my sophomore year,” Vega said. “I came because...
Students at Cano Freshman Academy submitted their western-themed artwork to the 2021 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Western Art competition. Three students earned the top spots in their respective categories...
The Harlingen High School South Future Business Leaders of America chapter competed at the FBLA State Conference in March. Nine members will be advancing to the national competition after earning...
A 2019 Harlingen School of Health Professions graduate, and current Brown University sophomore, Aaron Castillo was recently awarded the Ginsberg Aging Research Fund from the Center for Gerontology and Healthcare...
The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South FFA teams showed their animals and exhibited their projects at the 2021 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show which took place from...
Harlingen High School South senior, Idali Vasquez lifted a combined weight of 870 pounds at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association State Meet, earning fifth place overall. “At state,...
Caleb Davis, a junior at Harlingen High School South began his high school athletic career playing football as an offensive lineman. This year, despite a pandemic, Davis is leaving his...
He held the drumsticks with confidence, slamming down on his red and black drum set on the stage of the HCISD Performing Arts Center, keeping the beat of the music...
HCISD educators and other district staff formed a line outside of Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South, eagerly waiting to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine...
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...
Cano Freshman Academy students Yvette Govea and Alondra Bastidas received gold medals for the artwork they submitted to the 26th Annual Visual Arts Scholastic Event. They received a Superior rating,...
Idali Vasquez, a senior at Harlingen High School South completed a state-qualifying performance at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Meet on March 6. Vasquez has been a member of...
In early March, Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South competed at the District 32-6A One-Act Play contest. The Harlingen High School cast and crew earned first place with...
Skylen Perez is moving to England to pursue his post-secondary academic and athletic dreams. Perez, a senior at Harlingen High School signed his letter of intent to play semi-pro soccer...
The Battle of the Books team at Harlingen High School put their reading skills to the test and resulted victorious, earning first place at the district and regional competitions. Battle...
For the third year in a row and in a year unlike any other, Vela Middle School earned the UIL District Champion title. Traditionally, the UIL District Meet is a...
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...
Students at Cano Freshman Academy submitted 83 custom-made notes to Operation Gratitude, an organization that sends letters and personalized care packages to service personnel. The students wrote letters not only to troops, but also to...
The Lady Cardinal basketball team won the Class 6A Regional Quarterfinal Championship after defeating Edinburg High 55-54 on February 25. For their next game, the team will play San Antonio...
The Harlingen High School Lady Cardinals beat San Antonio Harlan 62-45 on February 22 at a basketball playoff game that took place in Calallen High School. With this win, the...
Students at Harlingen School of Health Professions have many opportunities to gain real-life experiences in the health profession setting. In early February, a group of eleven HSHP Licensed Vocational Nurse...
Growing up in Harlingen, Griffin Rozell never imagined that one day he would work overseas. A 2000 graduate from Harlingen High School, he now serves as the Spokesperson for the...
HCISD held the Iron Hawk Powerlifting Meet, the first meet of its kind that the school district has ever hosted, on January 28-29 at the Aquatics Center Gym. Harlingen South...
[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...
Alek Araguz, Esmeralda Treviño, and Valeria Bautista will be representing the Harlingen High School South Speech and Debate program at the UIL State Congress meet and Cross-Examination (CX) Debate meet...
Over the last seven years, Ashley Moncivaiz has recorded 200 wins as head basketball coach of the Harlingen High School Lady Cardinals. This accomplishment comes after the Lady Cardinals defeated...
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...
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 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...
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...
