Joe De Leon

Vernon Middle School Robotics Team Advancing to Regional Championship

Joe De LeonFebruary 20, 2019

Following a successful victory at the FLL Robotics League Meet Championship, Vernon Middle School's Intergalactic Mustangs will be advancing to the Regional Championship on March 2, alongside several other...

District News

HCISD principal named finalist in HEB Excellence in Education Awards

Joe De LeonFebruary 15, 2019

[caption id="attachment_23032" align="alignnone" width="4685"] Irma Davis is announced as a finalist for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards (Principal, Elementary), Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at Dishman Elementary in Combes,...

Athletics News

Lady Ravens Titled District Champions

Joe De LeonFebruary 14, 2019

Cano Freshman Academy’s Lady Raven (Navy) basketball team earned the district championship title. After a win of 44 -14 against, Brownsville Rivera High School, the girls received the honor. Coach...

Arts News

Cano Freshman Academy Students earn Highest Rating in Art Competition

Joe De LeonFebruary 12, 2019

Two Cano Freshmen Academy students successfully competed in the 2019 Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE). Emerica Gonzales and Kaitlynn Miranda received the highest rating of 4, with Kaitlynn receiving...

District News

ULA contributes to Harlingen CISD’s Robotics TEAMS

Joe De LeonFebruary 12, 2019

Seeking to support and grow our future STEM workforce, United Launch Alliance donated $1,000 to each of the engineering clubs at Harlingen High School, Harlingen HIgh School South, and...

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Lamar Elementary administrator receives Region One Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year

Joe De LeonFebruary 11, 2019

Lamar Elementary Assistant Principal Michelle Ayala has been selected as the Region One Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year. Ayala’s talent stood out amount dozens of assistant principals from...

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Spelling Bee Champion: Vela Middle School Student Takes First Place

Joe De LeonFebruary 11, 2019

Isabelle Jackson, a 8th grader at Vela Middle School, is taking HCISD to regionals after winning first place in the district spelling bee. She will now compete at the...

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Members of Mighty Hawk Band qualify for Texas State Solo and Ensemble

Joe De LeonFebruary 8, 2019February 11, 2019

Thirty-three Harlingen High School South band students have qualified for the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. This is the most number of students in our district that have ever...

Arts News

HCISD students awarded chairs in TMEA regional mariachi group

Joe De LeonFebruary 6, 2019February 6, 2019

Students from both Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South were recently awarded chairs in the 2019 Texas Music Educators Association Region 28 Mariachi Auditions held Jan. 29...

Athletics News

Lady Cards Win District Championship

Joe De LeonFebruary 5, 2019February 14, 2019

The Harlingen High School Lady Cards are making their way to the playoffs, after winning the District 32-6A Championship with a 9-0 record. Harlingen High Girls are scheduled to...

District News

Bon A-Pet-Treat : HHS students make special delivery to animal shelter

Joe De LeonFebruary 4, 2019February 4, 2019

A lesson at Harlingen High School turns into a good deed as Andres Gonzales, a teacher at HHS, and his animal science class took on a culinary project. The task...

Academics News

Cano takes first at FTC League Championship, teams advance to RGV Championships

Joe De LeonJanuary 30, 2019January 30, 2019

[caption id="attachment_22813" align="alignnone" width="960"] Cano Freshman Academy[/caption] Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy won the First Tech Challenge League Championship held at STEM2 Preparatory Academy on Jan. 26. This qualifies...

Athletics News

Making waves: HS swimmers advance to Regionals

Joe De LeonJanuary 30, 2019February 5, 2019

[caption id="attachment_22796" align="alignnone" width="5080"] Harlingen High School South[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22898" align="aligncenter" width="865"] Harlingen High School[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22897" align="aligncenter" width="858"] Harlingen High School[/caption] Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School...

Academics

Two-time state qualifying team to compete against best debaters in Texas

Joe De LeonJanuary 29, 2019January 31, 2019

Two students from Harlingen High School South, Ramiro Gonzalez (12) and Christian Villarreal (12), are going to UIL State in Cross-Examination Debate. They will compete in Austin on March 22-23 against...

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HHS teacher honored by Humanities Texas for her contributions to student learning

Joe De LeonJanuary 28, 2019January 28, 2019

Linda Salinas, a history teacher at Harlingen High School, joined an elite group of educators last July when she was selected for the Humanities Texas Award, only 16 teachers in...

Academics News

Harlingen South Speech sweeps Tuloso-Midway Tournament

Joe De LeonJanuary 28, 2019January 28, 2019

Harlingen High School South's Speech and Debate team competed from dawn ‘till dusk, shining brightly at the Tuloso-Midway High School Tournament. The team took First Place Sweepstakes and earned three...