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Perfect Attendance Pays Off: Last Year’s Car Winner Reflects on Her Big Win

Ashley RodriguezMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025

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....

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Accountability Ratings from 2023 Now Public: HCISD Earns 74 Distinctions

Ashley RodriguezApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

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...

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Harlingen CISD Aquatic Center Receives STEP INTO SWIM Grant

Ashley RodriguezApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

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...

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Four Harlingen CISD First-Year Teachers Named Scholarship Winners

Ashley RodriguezApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025

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...

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Four HCISD Students Receive Harlingen Concert Association Scholarships

Ashley RodriguezMarch 27, 2025March 27, 2025

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,...

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Showing Up to School Earns HCISD Student a New Car

Ashley RodriguezMarch 25, 2025March 27, 2025

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...

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For the Second Year in a Row, HCISD Counselors Named H-E-B Excellence in Education Finalists

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 28, 2025February 28, 2025

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...

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Drive for Perfect Attendance: HCISD and Gillman Chevrolet Celebrate 12 Years of Partnership

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 28, 2025

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...

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Gutierrez Middle School of Arts & Sciences Awarded Prestigious Theater Grant

Ashley RodriguezJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

[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...

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HCISD celebrates Board Appreciation Month

Ashley RodriguezJanuary 6, 2025January 6, 2025

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...

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Coakley athletes spread Holiday Cheer at Bowie Elementary

Ashley RodriguezDecember 20, 2024

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...

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Harlingen PD brings joy to students with 10th Annual Shop with a Cop

Ashley RodriguezDecember 20, 2024

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,...

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Kevin Garcia named interim principal for UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High School

Ashley RodriguezDecember 20, 2024

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...

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HCISD schools earn CREST award for excellence in counseling programs

Ashley RodriguezDecember 10, 2024December 16, 2024

We are excited to announce that three Harlingen CISD campuses—Wilson Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy—have been honored with the prestigious Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students...

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HCISD partners with Calvary Baptist Church to provide beds for students in need

Ashley RodriguezDecember 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Harlingen CISD has partnered up with Calvary Baptist Church to support students in need by providing handmade beds for children. The initiative, led by Calvary Baptist Church, aims to build...

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Harlingen CISD introduces Centegix Silent Alert System to enhance safety

Ashley RodriguezDecember 4, 2024December 5, 2024

Harlingen CISD has implemented Centegix, an advanced safety tool to ensure the safety and security of students and staff across the district. The system—a wearable card—features panic button technology. With...

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Vernon life skills students host annual Thanksgiving celebration

Ashley RodriguezNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Mrs. Perez’s life skills class at Vernon Middle School World Languages Academy celebrated their annual Thanksgiving feast just before the holiday break. “I have been doing this since I started...

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Harlingen CISD receives $1 Million grant to enhance school safety and mental health support

Ashley RodriguezNovember 21, 2024November 22, 2024

Harlingen CISD has been awarded $1 million in federal funding through the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s STOP School Violence Program to support its "Safe Schools, Bright Futures" initiative. This highly...

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HCISD earns eight U.S. News Best School recognitions

Ashley RodriguezNovember 19, 2024November 20, 2024

Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that six elementary schools and two middle schools have been named among the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools in...

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HCISD gana ocho reconocimientos U.S. News Best School.

Ricardo LaraNovember 19, 2024January 9, 2025

Harlingen CISD se enorgullece de anunciar que seis escuelas primarias y dos escuelas secundarias han sido nombradas entre las mejores escuelas primarias y secundarias de Texas según U.S. News &...

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Harlingen High School Band celebrates 100 Years with alumni-filled halftime performance

Ashley RodriguezNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

The Harlingen High School Big Red Cardinal Band marked its 100th anniversary at the 2024 Battle of the Arroyo game, with alumni from across the decades joining current band members...

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La Banda de la Preparatoria Harlingen High celebra sus 100 años con una presentación de medio tiempo con muchos de sus exalumnos.

Ricardo LaraNovember 15, 2024January 9, 2025

La Banda Big Red Cardinal de la escuela preparatoria Harlingen celebró su centenario en el juego Battle of the Arroyo de 2024, con exalumnos de diferentes décadas participaron con los...

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Harlingen Collegiate High Counselor Receives Grant to Support Social Emotional Learning

Ashley RodriguezOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

WRITTEN BY: Alma Rock Harlingen, TX — Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that Dr. Valerie Paredes, Head Counselor at Harlingen Collegiate High, has been awarded a $1,500 grant from...

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Consejera de la Preparatoria Harlingen Collegiate High recibe un donativo para apoyar el Aprendizaje Socioemocional.

Ricardo LaraOctober 4, 2024November 7, 2024

ESCRITO POR: Alma Rock Harlingen CISD se enorgullece en anunciar que la Dra. Valerie Paredes, Consejera Principal de la Preparatoria Harlingen Collegiate High, recibió un donativo de $1,500 de la...

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El Departamento Multilingüe de HCISD recibe donativo de la Fundación Dollar General Literacy.

Ricardo LaraAugust 28, 2024November 7, 2024

Escrito por: Alma Rock El pasado mes de mayo, el Departamento de Multilingüe del Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Harlingen (HCISD) recibió un donativo del programa de donativos de General...

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HCISD Multi-Language Department awarded grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Ashley RodriguezAugust 28, 2024September 3, 2024

Written by: Alma Rock Last May, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) Multi-Language Department was awarded a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation Summer Reading grant program. HCISD...

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Empowering future principals: HCISD receives principal residency grant

Ashley RodriguezAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Written by: Alma Rock The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) has been awarded the highly competitive 2024-2025 Principal Residency Grant, Cycle 7, funded by the Texas Education Agency (TEA)....

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Empoderando a futuros directores: HCISD recibe donativo para residencia de directores.

Ricardo LaraAugust 20, 2024November 7, 2024

Escrito por: Alma Rock El Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Harlingen (HCISD) ha recibido el muy competitivo Donativo para Residencia de Directores 2024-2025, Ciclo 7, otorgado por la Agencia de...

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Reader’s Choice Awards 2024

Ashley RodriguezAugust 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Congratulations to the following Harlingen CISD champions for being recognized as Valley Morning Star Reader's Choice Award Winners. Best School District- Harlingen CISD Best Elementary- Lamar Elementary Dual Language Academy...

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Reconocimientos Reader’s Choice Awards 2024

Ricardo LaraAugust 15, 2024November 7, 2024

Felicidades a los siguientes campeones de Harlingen CISD por haber sido reconocidos como los Ganadores del Reconocimiento Valley Morning Star Reader’s Choice. Mejor Distrito Escolar - Harlingen CISD Mejor Escuela...

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HCISD celebra 2 años de éxito del Programa Capturing Kids’ Hearts y se prepara para el año 3.

Ricardo LaraAugust 5, 2024November 4, 2024

Escrito por: Alma Rock El programa Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) de HCISD, que se puso en marcha en el año académico 2022/2023 gracias a un donativo extraordinariamente generoso por un...

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Harlingen CISD expands student learning opportunities with study abroad program

Ashley RodriguezAugust 5, 2024August 6, 2024

Harlingen CISD embarked on a new journey with an inaugural study abroad program. This summer, the school district initiated a pilot program, sending 11 high school students to Salamanca, Spain...

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Harlingen CISD expande las oportunidades de aprendizaje estudiantil con el programa de estudios en el extranjero.

Ricardo LaraAugust 5, 2024November 4, 2024

Harlingen CISD se embarcó en un nuevo trayecto con un programa inaugural de estudios en el extranjero. Este verano, el distrito escolar inició un programa piloto, enviando a Salamanca, España,...

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Harlingen CISD welcomes administrators back for the 2024-2025 school year

Ashley RodriguezJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District held an Administrator Kickoff to prepare for the upcoming school year. The day-long event is an annual tradition which brings together administrators from every...

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Harlingen CISD da la bienvenida a los administradores al año escolar 2024-2025.

Ricardo LaraJuly 17, 2024July 18, 2024

El Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Harlingen realizó un evento de bienvenida a los administradores para prepararse para el próximo año escolar. Este evento, que se llevó a cabo durante...

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Five Harlingen CISD campuses make the Honor Roll

Ashley RodriguezJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

The Educational Results Partnership (ERP) has released its annual Honor Roll as part of the National Campaign for Business and Education Excellence. Five of our campuses, including UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate...

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Cinco escuelas de HCISD dentro del Cuadro de Honor.

Ricardo LaraJune 20, 2024July 10, 2024

La Educational Results Partnership (ERP) ha publicado su Cuadro de Honor anual como parte de la Campaña Nacional para la Excelencia Empresarial y Educativa. Cinco de nuestras escuelas, incluyendo UTRGV...

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CTE Summer Programs

Ashley RodriguezJune 20, 2024

2024 CTE Summer Bridge Program We have an opportunity for incoming 9th and 10th graders. Are you interested in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Pipefitting. Sign up for the upcoming Summer...

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Programas de Verano CTE.

Ricardo LaraJune 20, 2024July 10, 2024

Programa CTE 2024 Summer Bridge Tenemos una oportunidad para los estudiantes ingresando al de 9no y 10mo grado. ¿Estás interesado en HVAC, electricidad, plomería y tuberías? Regístrate para el próximo...

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Harlingen High School of Health Professions named as recipient of the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries Grant

Ashley RodriguezMay 23, 2024May 30, 2024

Today, Harlingen School of Health Professions was one of 200 schools from 40 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries....

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La Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud de Harlingen recibe el Subsidio de la Fundación Laura Bush para las Bibliotecas de Estados Unidos.

Ricardo LaraMay 23, 2024May 30, 2024

Hoy, la Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud de Harlingen fue una de las 200 escuelas de 40 estados de todo el país que recibieron un subsidio de $5,000 a...

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2024-2025 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year

Ashley RodriguezMay 9, 2024May 30, 2024

During Teacher Appreciation Week, Superintendent Dr. J.A. Gonzalez visited Early Childhood Academy and Memorial Middle School to announce the 2024-2025 District Teachers of the Year. Congratulations to Patricia Salazar from...

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Maestros del Año 2024-2025 de las Primarias y Secundarias

Ricardo LaraMay 9, 2024May 30, 2024

Durante la Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros, el Superintendente Dr. J.A. González visitó la Academia de la Primera Infancia y la Escuela Secundaria Memorial para anunciar a los Maestros...

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Elementary robotics teams partake in intra-district competition

Ashley RodriguezMay 2, 2024

At Harlingen CISD, we strive to create learning opportunities that promote a STEM-inspired culture of learning while providing opportunities for our students beyond the classroom. Our elementary robotics teams gathered...

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Equipos de Robótica de primaria participan en competencia interdistrital.

Ricardo LaraMay 2, 2024May 30, 2024

En Harlingen CISD, buscamos crear oportunidades de aprendizaje que promuevan una cultura de aprendizaje inspirada en STEM y que al mismo tiempo brinden oportunidades a nuestros estudiantes más allá del...

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Harlingen CISD SEAL program receives 2024 USA Swimming Foundation grant

Ashley RodriguezApril 25, 2024April 25, 2024

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) Safely Educating Aquatic Learners (SEAL) Program was chosen as one of 124 youth programs from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim...

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El programa SEAL de Harlingen CISD recibe un subsidio del 2024 USA Swimming Foundation.

Ricardo LaraApril 25, 2024May 30, 2024

El Programa de Educación Acuática Segura (SEAL) del Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Harlingen (HCISD) fue elegido como uno de los 124 programas juveniles de la red nacional de instructores...

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Tanya Garza named Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education

Ashley RodriguezApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that Tanya Garza has been selected as Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education. Garza has 22 years of experience in education and has dedicated 15...

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Tanya Garza ha sido nombrada Superintendente Asistente de Educación Primaria.

Ricardo LaraApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Harlingen CISD se enorgullece en anunciar que Tanya Garza ha sido seleccionada como Superintendente Asistente de Educación Primaria. Garza cuenta con 22 años de experiencia en educación y ha dedicado...

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Harlingen CISD hosts 2nd annual quinceañera conference

Ashley RodriguezApril 12, 2024

Written by: Alma Rock Thanks to a generous grant from The Raul Tijerina Jr. Foundation, Harlingen CISD’s Multi-Language Department hosted the 2nd Annual The Power of La Quinceañera Conference, a...