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Student Content Showcase: August 11th

Adriana DominguezAugust 11, 2014August 11, 2014

Secondary Schools from across the district submitted student artwork created this past school year. The submissions below were featured in Valley Morning Star’s Student Content Summer Showcase on August 11th....

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Board of Trustees Approves Principal for Jefferson Elementary

Adriana DominguezAugust 6, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9692" align="alignnone" width="356"] Alejandra Lara, Principal, Jefferson Elementary[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Alejandra Lara as Principal at Jefferson Elementary. She will serve as...

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HCISD Embraces School Choice

Adriana DominguezAugust 5, 2014August 5, 2014

Don’t live here but love our schools? There’s still time for you and your children to join the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District family. Under the FDA (Local) exemptions adopted...

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Student Content Showcase: August 4th

Adriana DominguezAugust 4, 2014August 4, 2014

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HCISD receives top honors in Valley Morning Star Reader’s Choice Awards

Adriana DominguezJuly 30, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District earned the top honors in five categories of the Reader’s Choice Awards earning the best school awards for best high school, middle school, and...

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Student Content Showcase: July 28th

Adriana DominguezJuly 28, 2014

Secondary Schools from across the district submitted student artwork created this past school year. The submissions below were featured in Valley Morning Star's Student Content Summer Showcase on July 28th....

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1964 Graduate Donates HCISD Memorabilia

Adriana DominguezJuly 25, 2014July 28, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9605" align="alignnone" width="706"] 1961 Gay Junior High Band[/caption] Keeping HCISD tradition alive, a 1964 Harlingen High School graduate donated a collection of district memorabilia. The collection spans the years...

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Board Approves Administrator for Secondary Education and Coordinator for Library Services

Adriana DominguezJuly 24, 2014July 25, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9589" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dr. Joe Rodriguez, Administrator for Secondary Education[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9591" align="alignnone" width="251"] Mireya Galvan, Coordinator for Library Services[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees...

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Board approves cost of living increase for 2014-2015 school year

Adriana DominguezJuly 24, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a cost of living increase for the 2014-2015 school year during a special board meeting Wednesday night. “This increase reflects...

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Student Content Showcase: July 21st

Adriana DominguezJuly 21, 2014July 18, 2014

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HCISD 2014-2015 Registration Dates

Adriana DominguezJuly 18, 2014August 6, 2014

HCISD Registration for the 2014 – 2015 school year! Elementary Schools All elementary students new to HCISD may register beginning August 1st at their respective campus. Middle Schools (Coakley, Gutierrez,...

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Message regarding Social Security Administration Service Change

JavierJuly 18, 2014July 18, 2014

Beginning August 2014, Social Security number printouts in Social Security Administration field offices will no longer be issued . Individuals, who need proof of their Social Security number and cannot find...

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HAEF hosts 6th Annual Partner Gala, tickets available to community

Iris AvalosJuly 16, 2014July 16, 2014

The Harlingen Area Educational Foundation will be hosting there 6th Annual Partner Gala Flappers and Fellas on Aug. 16. The event will be hosted at HCISD's Performing Arts Center and...

Athletics District News

2014 HCISD Football Ticket Sales Schedule

Adriana DominguezJuly 15, 2014

With the upcoming school year right around the corner, make sure to get your season tickets for our 2014 HCISD high school football season. Details on the sales schedule are...

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Student Content Showcase: July 14

Adriana DominguezJuly 14, 2014July 18, 2014

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HCISD Public Auction

Adriana DominguezJuly 9, 2014July 10, 2014

Public Auction HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Date: Sat July 12, 2014 TIME: 10:00 A.M. LOCAT ION: 3132 W. Wilson Rd., Harlingen, Tx 78550 Viewing & PRE-Registration Friday July 11 from: 10:00am...

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Board Approves Principals for Lamar and KEYS

Adriana DominguezJuly 9, 2014July 9, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9498" align="alignnone" width="300"] Tracy Hitchcock, Principal Lamar Elementary[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9497" align="alignnone" width="217"] Dr. Pamela Flores, Principal KEYS Academy[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved...

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Memorial Services for Yvonne Montemayor

Adriana DominguezJuly 6, 2014July 6, 2014

Information regarding upcoming Memorial Services for Yvonne Montemayor: On Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at San Benito Funeral Home, there will be a Memorial Visitation from 2:00 – 7:00 PM with...

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Board Approves Principals for Zavala and Lee Means

Adriana DominguezJuly 2, 2014July 2, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9384" align="alignnone" width="250"] Tanya Garza, Principal Zavala Elementary[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9386" align="alignnone" width="222"] Mindy Sanchez, Principal Lee Means Elementary[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved...

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Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos Recognized for Advancing Library Services

Adriana DominguezJuly 1, 2014July 2, 2014

Superintendent, Dr. Art Cavazos was recognized on Saturday, June 28, for his efforts to promote library services within the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. The American Association of School Librarians...

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Dr. Bobby Muniz sworn in as HCISD Board of Trustee, Dr. Cesar Maldonado recognized for years of service

Adriana DominguezJune 10, 2014

On June 10, Dr. Bobby Muniz was officially sworn in as a member of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees during their regular meeting. “I feel honored...

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HCISD brings books to students with mobile library

Adriana DominguezJune 6, 2014June 10, 2014

Opening up her favorite book at Austin Elementary, a student at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is taking part in the districts newest program to encourage reading during summer...

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Dr. Bobby Muniz appointed to HCISD Board of Trustees

Adriana DominguezJune 4, 2014

During a special board meeting on June 3, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Bobby Muniz to fill the vacancy left...

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HCISD releases issue 4 of Experience HCISD The Magazine

Adriana DominguezMay 27, 2014May 26, 2014

See all of the great things happening at HCISD in the fourth issue of Experience HCISD the Magazine! The spring edition is dedicated to showing off the district’s outstanding Performing...

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HCISD celebrates the Class of 2014 during commencement ceremonies

Adriana DominguezMay 23, 2014

Seniors at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are getting ready to celebrate their education at the Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and Early College High School Commencement...

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Board approves Director of Human Services for Secondary Education

Adriana DominguezMay 20, 2014

During their special board meeting on May 19, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Melissa Nieto for the position of Director for Human Services – Secondary...

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Students rewarded by Gillman Chevrolet at Drive for Perfect Attendance Award Program ceremony

Adriana DominguezMay 20, 2014July 18, 2014

On a clear Saturday morning, Harlingen High School student Mario De Leon celebrated a year of perfect attendance by putting the keys to his brand new 2014 Chevy Sonic...

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Board restructures, appoints Greg Powers as president

Adriana DominguezMay 14, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees restructured its board during their regular meeting on May 13. The board appointed Greg Powers as board president, Dr. Nolan Perez...

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HCISD Board of Trustees approve free breakfast and lunch program for all students, program to start during the 2014 – 2015 school year

Adriana DominguezMay 14, 2014May 15, 2014

A program to provide all Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District students with free breakfast and lunch each school day was approved by the Board of Trustees during their regular...

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Board approves early childhood, dyslexia specialists and professional staff

Adriana DominguezMay 7, 2014May 7, 2014

During a special board meeting on May 6, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of the district’s Early Childhood Specialist, Dyslexia/RTI/504 Specialist and Coordinator...

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Fee, Salinas named HCISD’s Teachers of the Year

Adriana DominguezMay 5, 2014May 5, 2014

Walking through the halls of Jefferson Elementary School and the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy, two unsuspecting teachers were in for the surprise of their lives as administrators...

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HCISD celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week 2014

Adriana DominguezMay 5, 2014May 2, 2014

From May 5 through May 9, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will celebrate educators across its 28 campuses during Teacher Appreciation Week. Throughout the week, different messages will be...

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HCISD Invites community to Superhero 5K Run

Adriana DominguezMay 2, 2014April 29, 2014

HCISD and CASA of Cameron and Willacy Counties invite community members to participate in the Superhero, one mile, and 5k on May 24 at the Performing Arts Center located at...

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HS engineering teams get boost from United Launch Alliance

Adriana DominguezApril 30, 2014April 30, 2014

Rockets are flying higher and robots are moving with more precision as Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District engineering teams are getting assistance from the United Launch Alliance to embark on...

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Gillman Auto Group of the RGV prepares to reward HCISD students for Perfect Attendance

Adriana DominguezApril 24, 2014April 30, 2014

Gillman Auto Group of the RGV is preparing to reward students for participating in the RGV Drive for Perfect Attendance Awards program on May 17. Gillman will host an end...

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HCISD celebrates National Library Week 2014

Adriana DominguezApril 14, 2014April 14, 2014

From April 14 – April 20, The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will celebrate National Library Week to honor the role libraries play in the lives of millions of people...

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Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos receives national award from American Association of School Librarians

Adriana DominguezApril 7, 2014

Supporting transformation across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos was recently honored for his efforts to advance library services. Dr. Cavazos was awarded the Distinguished...

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Celebrate the arts at Performing Arts Center inaugural event

Adriana DominguezApril 2, 2014April 3, 2014

Sweet melodies will fill the air as HCISD prepares to celebrate the inaugural year of one of its newest facilities. The district’s Performing Arts Center, 3217 W. Wilson Rd., will...

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Bringing relevance to the classroom with Heroes for Harlingen

Adriana DominguezMarch 31, 2014

In the Information Literacy Center (ILC) at the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy, business leaders and teachers gathered to begin an initiative aimed at further bringing real-world experience back...

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Community helps raise $3,410 during HEB Sampling Showcase

Adriana DominguezMarch 28, 2014

The beat of the Cardinal and Hawk drums and the cheer of the two schools' cheerleaders rang through the Harlingen H-E-B store on Expressway 83 as part of the grocery...

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Educators invited to HCISD Talent Acquisition Event

Adriana DominguezMarch 26, 2014April 21, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will be hosting its annual spring job fair for all teacher candidates at the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy on Saturday, May 3...

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Earn money for your high school with free food from HEB

Adriana DominguezMarch 19, 2014March 19, 2014

Students, parents, alumni and fans of Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South can earn money for their school by sampling free food at HEB, 613 S. Expressway 83,...

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HCISD’s energy conservation leads to $69,216 check presentation

Adriana DominguezMarch 18, 2014March 21, 2014

Air conditioning and lighting upgrades at various facilities and schools across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District led to the ACR Engineering firm submitting a $69,216.96 rebate check to the...

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10 HCISD orchestras earn sweepstakes, HHS make history

Adriana DominguezMarch 7, 2014March 7, 2014

HCISD was in full force at the UIL orchestra concert and sight reading contest earlier this week with 14 orchestras from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South, Dr. Abraham...

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Texas Public Schools Week Artwork

Adriana DominguezMarch 6, 2014March 7, 2014

In the spirit of Texas Public Schools Week, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District asked the elementary campuses to submit any artwork or crafts they have done. Throughout the...

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Texas Public Schools Week 2014 Photos

Content ProvidedMarch 5, 2014March 6, 2014

HCISD celebrates Texas Public Schools week on March 3-7. Campuses across the district celebrate with various events at their school each day. Here are some of the best pictures of...

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HCISD leaves their mark during Texas Public Schools Week

Adriana DominguezMarch 3, 2014March 3, 2014

Coming together to celebrate public education, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District kicks off its weeklong dedication to Texas schools on March 3. The excitement is part of the 2014...

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HCISD celebrates Instructional Facilitators’ Day

Adriana DominguezFebruary 21, 2014

For their work to assist all campuses, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School Districts celebrates its second annual Instructional Facilitators’ Day on Feb. 21. With a presence on every campus, the...

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HCISD awarded $32,664.75 for efforts to decrease energy usage

Adriana DominguezFebruary 19, 2014February 14, 2014

Recently, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District has been presented with a check from HALFF & Associates for $32,664.75. The check was presented to the district as a result of...

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Memorial Raiders aim to keep all students safe with anti-bullying program

Adriana DominguezFebruary 17, 2014February 13, 2014

Wearing her pink shirt with pride eighth grade student Alyssa Santillana enters the halls of Memorial Middle School to see student after student wearing the exact same shirt. It may...