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High Five to Thrive: A new look at employee wellness

KHGN InternsNovember 3, 2020

BY FERNANDA FIGUEROA This school year, HCISD is embarking on a fresh approach to workplace wellness with their High Five to Thrive (Transforming Health through Resources, Inspiration, Vitality and Education)...

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State of the art students earn gold

KHGN InternsMarch 12, 2020March 12, 2020

BY CATHERINE DUNCAN Dr. Cano P. Freshman Academy students showcased their creative capabilities at the 25th annual Visual Arts Scholarship Event on March 7th, 2020. The group of students was...

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Mackey motivates students with visit to HCISD

KHGN InternsMarch 9, 2020March 9, 2020

BY CATHERINE DUNCAN Stephen Mackey, 2Words Character Development Program CEO, answered the phone anticipating a call from a worried parent or inquiring coach. Instead, he was greeted by the fascinated...

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HSHP student named Texas Girl’s State champion in chess

KHGN InternsFebruary 25, 2020March 9, 2020

BY MEGAN AUNE Lauren Tovias was at Sam Houston Elementary when she first encountered the game of chess. She noticed checkered boards, intricately shaped pieces atop them, in the...

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HCISD moves forward with new Early College High School campus

KHGN InternsNovember 20, 2019November 22, 2019

The Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees along with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley entered into a historic agreement Tuesday for the construction of the new Early College High...

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HCISD students create first-of-its-kind recycling program

KHGN InternsNovember 1, 2019November 1, 2019

BY MEGAN AUNE AND CATHERINE DUNCAN Harlingen CISD recently launched a first-of-its-kind recycling initiative at Boggus Stadium, a program Cardinal and Hawk fans have eagerly participated in this football season....

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Choir soloist earns rare ‘outstanding performer’ award at state

KHGN InternsOctober 24, 2019October 24, 2019

BY CATHERINE DUNCAN | HCISD WRITER Harlingen High School South Senior Seth Keele earned the coveted Outstanding Performer Award at state this year for the second time in his high school career....

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A Golden Tribute

KHGN InternsOctober 10, 2019October 10, 2019

ECHS graduate pays homage to late mother BY CATHERINE DUNCAN | HCISD Writer The Girls Scouts of the United States of America awarded a recent Early College High School graduate...

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HCISD Performing Arts Conservatory growing local talent

KHGN InternsSeptember 18, 2019September 19, 2019

BY MEGAN AUNE | HCISD WRITER Faith Zepeda confidently raised her arms as she felt the pulse of hip-hop and traditional African music fused to create an empowering environment. She felt...

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Girl Scouts strike Gold

KHGN InternsAugust 28, 2019August 28, 2019

BY MEGAN AUNE | HCISD WRITER Early College High School student Valerie Martinez put her heart into building a puppet theater and a bookshelf, hoping to grow enthusiasm for reading,...

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HCISD celebrates new school year with district-wide kickoff

KHGN InternsAugust 12, 2019August 13, 2019

BY JACQUELINE MAGNO | HCISD WRITER The Harlingen Performing Arts Center was packed Thursday as teachers, staff, and administration congregated for HCISD’s annual district-wide kickoff, a gathering celebrating the beginning...

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Marching bands gear up for halftime performances, competitions

KHGN InternsAugust 9, 2019August 12, 2019

BY GABBY RODRIGUEZ | HCISD WRITER Instead of sleeping in this summer, a dedicated group of music students decided to spend a substantial amount of time perfecting their marching skills...

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Summer Jumpstart Music Camp prepares incoming 6th graders

KHGN InternsJuly 25, 2019July 29, 2019

BY JACQUELINE MAGNO | HCISD WRITER Several young musicians took to the stage last week as part of the Summer Jumpstart Music Camp, a district initiative that provides incoming...

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HCISD Child Nutrition provides free summer meals for all children

KHGN InternsJuly 5, 2019July 5, 2019

BY JACQUELINE MAGNO | HCISD WRITER Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition teams serve fresh, hot meals to anyone under the age of 18 throughout the summer as part of the district’s...

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Three campuses recognized in Texas Honor Roll for high academic achievement

KHGN InternsJune 28, 2019June 27, 2019

BY JACKIE MAGNO | HCISD WRITER Harlingen CISD made its mark once again as a high-performing school district. The Educational Results Partnership released their annual Honor Roll, a selection of...

Media News

Four summer on stage performances set to impress the public next week

KHGN InternsJune 18, 2019June 24, 2019

By Oziel Landaverde | HCISD WRITER Emerging from mystical fog, the 7-year-old Fairy Godmother strolled across the stage toward Cinderella. Coral Fultz, the 7-year-old playing the part of the Fairy...

Academics News

HCISD expanding partnership with Discovery Education

KHGN InternsJune 17, 2019June 24, 2019

Harlingen CISD this week announced the expansion of its multi-year partnership with Discovery Education, the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content. In this collaboration’s latest phase, Discovery Education will...

Academics Arts District News

Beyond the Bell summer program engages students in creative activities

KHGN InternsJune 1, 2019June 24, 2019

BY JACKIE MAGNO | HCISD WRITER Silence fills a classroom at Travis Elementary as several students concentrate on crocheting. Across the hallway, other students laugh as they shake a Tupperware...

Arts News

Seven elementary students blaze through regional art contest

KHGN InternsMay 27, 2019June 24, 2019

Harlingen CISD elementary students nearly swept the Rio Grande Valley Firefighters and Fire Marshal's Association's annual poster contest this month. Harlingen CISD students brought home seven awards. The following...

Athletics News

Lady Hawks Softball headed to Sweet 16

KHGN InternsMay 13, 2019June 20, 2019

BY HCISD STAFF The Lady Hawks softball team is headed to the Sweet 16 round once again. The Lady Hawks have had another successful softball season, having attained the area...

Bond District News

Elementary UIL winners recognized at board meeting

KHGN InternsApril 21, 2019June 24, 2019

Sweepstakes: Means Elementary School Small campus 1st place: Jefferson Elementary School 2nd place: Crockett Elementary School 3rd place: Wilson Elementary School Large campus 1st place: Means Elementary School...

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Vernon Middle School World Languages Academy Application

KHGN InternsApril 19, 2019June 20, 2019

Click here to apply to Vernon Middle School World Languages Academy(incoming 6th grade students). For questions please call 956-427-3040. Frequently Asked Questions

Arts District News

HCISD named one of the “Best Communities for Music Education”

KHGN InternsApril 18, 2019June 24, 2019

The National Association Music Merchants named Harlingen CISD one of the “Best Communities for Music Education” for its ongoing commitment to music education, the association announced this week. The designation...

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Three HCISD soccer teams clinch bi-district titles

KHGN InternsApril 5, 2019June 24, 2019

By Cristina M. Garcia | HCISD Staff Harlingen CISD has three soccer teams who are bi-district champions. Both the Harlingen High School South boys and girls soccer teams are...

Arts District News

Memorial Middle School students earn superior ratings at visual arts event

KHGN InternsApril 4, 2019June 24, 2019

Memorial Middle School students competed in the Texas Art Education Association's Visual Arts Scholastic event this past weekend. The following students earned superior ratings: Annie Ambriz Esmer Barrera Audrey...

Athletics District News

11 Harlingen High School South tennis players advance to regionals

KHGN InternsApril 2, 2019June 24, 2019

Harlingen High School South tennis team not only secured the district championship on Thursday but also nearly swept the district meet with 11 tennis athletes advancing to regionals. “I think...

Academics News

Dishman principal recognized among the best educational leaders in Texas

KHGN InternsApril 1, 2019June 24, 2019

A Harlingen CISD leader received the district’s first H-E-B Education in Excellence award during a ceremony held in May. H-E-B Education in Excellence, established to recognize outstanding public school leaders,...

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ECHS Robotics teams Advance to World Championship

KHGN InternsMarch 30, 2019June 24, 2019

Following a successful victory at the Alamo West Regional Championship, both of Early College High School's robotics teams took top spots, landing them a spot at the FIRST Robotics World...

District News

Board of Trustee Dr. Nolan Perez appointed to UT System Board of Regents

KHGN InternsMarch 15, 2019June 24, 2019

Harlingen CISD Board of Trustee Nolan E. Perez, M.D., has been appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to join the University of Texas System Board of Regents. The Board of...

District News

HCISD PTA’s participate in state

KHGN InternsMarch 4, 2019June 24, 2019

Each legislative year, Texas Parent Teacher Association (PTA) hosts Rally Day, a day designated for PTA members from across the state to gather at the Capitol and rally for public...

Athletics District

Harlingen High School wins back-to-back golf tournaments

KHGN InternsMarch 4, 2019June 24, 2019

Getting into the swing of things, Harlingen High School’s golf team won both the Regional Golf Tournament in San Antonio on February 16 and the Laredo Border Olympics in Laredo...

District Robot Week

ECHS Teams Advance to State Robotics Competition

KHGN InternsMarch 1, 2019June 24, 2019

After competing in the FTC Regional Robotics Championship at Royal Technologies in Mission, the Early College High School teams took top spots and are advancing to the Alamo West Regional...

Academics District News Robot Week

National win brings big money to HCISD engineering teams

KHGN InternsFebruary 27, 2019June 24, 2019

The collaboration of innovative minds has earned two Harlingen high school engineering groups first and third place in the national Ford NGL STEAM High School Community Challenge. During what was...

Academics Health & Wellness News

HSHP Students Advance to State HOSA Competition

KHGN InternsFebruary 24, 2019June 24, 2019

The Area 7 Spring Leadership Conference took place on February 15-16 at the McAllen Convention Center. Students participated in competitive events that are aligned to the National Healthcare Foundation and Accountability Criteria outline...

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HHS students advance to state educators competition

KHGN InternsFebruary 22, 2019June 24, 2019

Eighteen Harlingen High School students will be competing at the 35th Annual Teach Tomorrow Summit by Texas Association of Future Educators and competition on February 28 and March 1 in...

District News

Students participate in 3rd Annual Cardinal Classic

KHGN InternsFebruary 18, 2019June 24, 2019

Hogs, cows, and goats, oh my! Harlingen High School life skills students and members of the campus FFA participated in the 3rd Annual Cardinal Classic on February 23. This program brings...

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HHS Coffee Club Brewing up Smiles

KHGN InternsFebruary 5, 2019June 24, 2019

Inside the teacher's lounge, the Harlingen High School Coffee Club is serving up coffee and authentic learning experiences for our life skills students. This initiative provides the opportunity for the...