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Harlingen CISD Board Of Trustees approve 22 cent tax decrease
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approves a significant tax rate reduction for the upcoming 2023 tax year. The unanimous decision was made during Tuesday night’s regularly...
HCISD kicks off ninth year of SEAL Program
It’s a new school year at HCISD, and that means that more than 1,000 new second graders will learn how to swim through the SEAL program at the Harlingen Aquatic...
Board Member Eladio Jaimez selected for Leadership TASB
HCISD is excited to announce that Trustee Eladio Jaimez was one of 36 school board leaders from across Texas selected to be part of the 2024 Leadership Texas Association of...
Dr. J.A. Gonzalez officially named as HCISD Superintendent of Schools
The Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the official naming of Dr. J.A. Gonzalez as the new Harlingen CISD Superintendent of Schools. The announcement was made during...
Kevin Garcia named Director of Advanced Academics
HCISD is excited to announce that Kevin Garcia has been selected as the Director for Advanced Academics. Garcia has 15 years of experience in education. This is his first year...
Michelle Ayala named Director of ACE
HCISD is proud to announce that Michelle Ayala has been selected as the director for the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program. Ayala has 18 years of experience in education...
Principals and Interim Principals newly named for Treasure Hills, Milam, Dishman, and Bowie Elementary
Harlingen CISD is excited to announce new principals and interim principals for four elementary campuses in the district. Treasure Hills Elementary Principal: Jaymie Galan Jaymie Galan has 20 years of...
Interim Principal named for Coakley Middle School
HCISD is proud to announce that Elizabeth Minto-Bauer has been named interim principal for Coakley Middle School. Minto-Bauer has worked in education for nearly two decades and spent 16 of...
HCISD SEAL program receives 2023 grant funding from USA Swimming Foundation
The Harlingen CISD SEAL program was chosen as one of 69 youth programs from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim lesson providers to receive grant money in early...
Ricky Leal sworn in as HCISD Board of Trustee
On May 15, Ricky Leal was officially sworn in as a member of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees during a Special Board Meeting. Leal is a...
Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees appoint Interim Superintendent
Harlingen native and longtime educator, Dr. Veronica Kortan, was named as interim superintendent by the Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees during a special board meeting on Monday, May 14, 2023....
HCISD recognizes Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year
Harlingen CISD has 31 campuses. Every year, each campus selects a teacher to represent their school. Out of that group of teachers, one elementary teacher and one secondary teacher are...
H-E-B helps expand recycling in HCISD school cafeterias
H-E-B provided Harlingen CISD with a $30,000 grant that allowed for the purchase and installation of a StyroGenie machine. A day before Earth Day, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at...
Vernon World Languages Academy officially becomes an IB World School
After an extensive authorization visit from an International Baccalaureate certified team, Vernon Middle School World Languages Academy received the news in early April that they were approved to be an...
Estudiantes de HHS avanzan a las Nacionales TAFE.
Los estudiantes de la Preparatoria Harlingen High compitieron en la Conferencia de la Asociación de Futuros Educadores de Texas (TAFE) en Round Rock y lograron llegar a las competencias nacionales....
Estudiante de HHS avanza a la Competencia Nacional de Albañilería SkillsUSA.
Victoria Garcia, estudiante de 12do grado en la Preparatoria Harlingen High, compitió en el Campeonato Estatal de Albañilería SkillsUSA 2023, donde obtuvo el primer lugar. Avanzó al Campeonato Nacional y...
HCISD FFA members excel at Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show
Harlingen High School and Harlingen South FFA members competed at the 84th Annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show in Mercedes over Spring Break and brought home top honors. Results are...
HCISD celebrates full approval for Teacher Incentive Allotment
Harlingen CISD is celebrating after receiving full system approval for the Teacher Incentive Allotment program on February 6. On February 10, the qualifying teachers were brought together at the HCISD...
HCISD celebrates Texas Public Schools Week
As HCISD kicks off Texas Public Schools Week, Monday, March 6 through Friday, March 10, the district will have several celebrations and themed events. Please view campus activities below. Sam...
Sam Houston Elementary teacher publishes children’s book
Sam Houston Elementary Spanish teacher Laura Abrego is a newly published author. She wrote “Fun at the Festival” a year ago but did not submit it until a few months...
For the community by the community: HCISD Board adopts new district strategic plan
“Inspire, engage, empower,” that’s the foundation of the new HCISD strategic plan which was adopted by the Board of Trustees at the regular board meeting on February 14. The new...
HCISD celebrates Board Appreciation Month
During the month of January, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District honored its Board of Trustees for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for our children and public...
HCISD celebrates installation of fire training structure
On December 12, HCISD held a ribbon-cutting for a fire training structure which will allow our Fire Academy students to complete required live-fire training. The fire simulator was made possible...
Director named for Family and Community Engagement
Sylvia Gonzalez has been named Director of Family and Community Engagement. Gonzalez has been a part of the Family and Community Engagement Department at Harlingen CISD for 18 years. She...
Annual Shop with a Cop brings Christmas cheer
The Harlingen Police Department invited 68 HCISD students on a shopping spree. The day began when students arrived at Target on December 8. “We’re blessed as a school district to...
South alumna is inspired by high school biology teacher to pursue healthcare
When she was 15 years old, Brieanna Flowers-Joseph, a Harlingen High School South alumna decided that she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. At that time, she had a...
Gutierrez Middle School unveils Zen Room
Gutierrez Middle School of Arts and Sciences hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in November to celebrate the opening of a new spa-like room for teachers and staff on their campus. The...
Family and Community Engagement Department offers homework help
The Harlingen CISD Family and Community Engagement Department is currently in a partnership with the Cameron County Housing Authority and the Harlingen Housing Authority to provide support to students in...
HCISD bus drivers reflect on 36 years of service
In their 36 years as bus drivers, Manuel Betancourt and Olga B. Rodriguez have safely transported two generations of students to and from numerous destinations including school, home, competitions, and...
HCISD Cafeteria Manager celebrates 40 years of service
Seeking a more family-friendly work schedule that coordinated with her daughter’s school schedule, Ninfa Munoz began her career in the Child Nutrition Department at Harlingen CISD in 1983. This...
South alumna appointed as White House Fellow
Although Vanessa Cobarrubias calls the Rio Grande Valley home, she is currently living in Washington, D.C. In August, Cobarrubias, a Harlingen High School South graduate, was appointed as a 2022-2023...
HCISD celebrates expansion and relocation of clothing closet
With the help of the entire Harlingen community, what began as a single, small closet more than 25 years ago has now expanded into an entire building. Harlingen CISD held...
Security camera monitoring center provides 360-view of HCISD
This school year, HCISD has set up a security camera monitoring center as an additional layer of safety and security. “Every campus throughout the district has both internal cameras as...
El Centro de Monitoreo de Cámaras de vigilancia ofrece una vista de 360 de HCISD.
Este año escolar, HCISD ha establecido un centro de monitoreo de cámaras de seguridad como una capa adicional de seguridad y protección. “Todas las escuelas en todo el distrito tienen...
District student wellness specialists bring additional mental health support
Harlingen CISD has created additional layers of support for mental health this school year with the hiring of two student wellness specialists, Angela Totman and Cathy Steadman. In their new...
Las especialistas en bienestar estudiantil del distrito ofrecen apoyo adicional para la salud mental.
Harlingen CISD ha incluido capas adicionales de apoyo a la salud mental este año escolar con la contratación de dos especialistas en bienestar estudiantil, Angela Totman y Cathy Steadman. Totman...
Dr. Belinda Reininger selected for Leadership TASB
HCISD Board of Trustee and current Board Secretary Dr. Belinda Reininger was one of 27 school board leaders from across Texas selected to be part of the 2023 Leadership Texas...
La Dra. Belinda Reininger fue seleccionada para la Clase de Liderazgo TASB.
La integrante y actual Secretaria de la Mesa Directiva Escolar de HCISD, Dra. Belinda Reininger, fue una de los 27 líderes de mesas directivas escolares de Texas seleccionados para formar...
Dr. Gina Cano-Monreal sworn in as HCISD Board of Trustee
Dr. Gina Cano-Monreal was officially sworn in as a member of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees on August 9 at a regular board meeting. “I am...
La Dra. Gina Cano-Monreal es juramentada como integrante de la Mesa Directiva Escolar de HCISD.
La Dra. Gina Cano-Monreal fue oficialmente juramentada como miembro de la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Harlingen el 9 de agosto en una reunión regular de la...
HCISD receives $888,000 grant for mental health initiatives
The Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation awarded an $888,000 grant to Harlingen CISD. This grant will help to provide students with resources and support for mental health wellness and student connectedness...
HCISD recibe donación de $888,000 para iniciativas de salud mental.
Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation otorgó un donativo de $888,000 a Harlingen CISD. Este donativo ayudará a ofrecer a los estudiantes recursos y apoyo para el bienestar de la salud mental...
HCISD welcomes new professionals
Right before the start of the 2022-2023 school year, all new teachers and other professionals joining the district were brought together for an HCISD welcome. The luncheon, this year featuring...
HCISD da la bienvenida al nuevo equipo de profesionales.
Justo antes del inicio del año escolar 2022-2023, todos los nuevos maestros y demás profesionales, que ahora son parte del HCISD, participaron en la reunieron de bienvenida organizada por el...
School Safety Design Team works on comprehensive safety plan
The Harlingen CISD School Safety Design Team had its first meeting of the school year in July. “Design teams are groups of people we bring together that are part of...
El Equipo de Diseño de Seguridad Escolar trabaja en el plan integral de seguridad.
El Equipo de Diseño de Seguridad Escolar de Harlingen CISD tuvo su primera reunión del año escolar en julio. “Los equipos de diseño son grupos de personas que nos reunimos...
Texas Parents Day
The Family and Community Engagement Department will hold a Texas Parents Day event at the Boys & Girls Club of Harlingen on August 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m....
Día de Padres Texanos.
El Departamento de Participación Familiar y Comunitaria (FACE) llevará a cabo un evento del Día de Padres Texanos en el Boys & Girls Club de Harlingen el 12 de agosto...
Gerry Fleuriet announces leave from HCISD school board after 27 years of service
HARLINGEN, Texas (July 25, 2022) -- Longtime board member Gerry Fleuriet announced her resignation from the Harlingen CISD School Board in late July 2022. Fleuriet has served as a board...