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Board of Trustees approve balanced budget for 2013-2014 school year

Adriana DominguezAugust 27, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a balanced budget of $162.80 million for the 2013-2014 school year during a special meeting on Monday night. The approved budget...

Coakley teacher awarded AEP Teacher Vision Grant

Adriana DominguezAugust 26, 2013August 26, 2013

Coakley Middle School teacher Norma Gonzalez is getting some help from American Electric Power (AEP) to create a new classroom experience for students on campus. Gonzalez, an eighth grade science...

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Gillman Auto Group partners with HCISD for student attendance program

Adriana DominguezAugust 23, 2013August 23, 2013

The Gillman Auto Group of the RGV and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District have partnered to form an attendance incentive program that aims to improve student performance and increase average...

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Eagle Scout hopeful builds outdoor classroom at former campus

Adriana DominguezAugust 23, 2013August 28, 2013

Former Coakley Middle School and current Harlingen High School South senior Zachary Gonzalez recently completed a project to help the students at his former campus learn in a new environment....

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District celebrates new school year at annual Kick-off

Adriana DominguezAugust 22, 2013August 22, 2013

To celebrate the start of the 2013 – 2014 school year, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District gathered for their annual District Kick off on Aug. 21. Hosted by the...

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Dr. Cano Freshman Academy Raven Receptions postponed to August 24

Adriana DominguezAugust 16, 2013August 16, 2013

To give our students the full Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy experience, the Raven Receptions scheduled for today, August 16th, and Saturday, August 17th, have been postponed until Saturday August...

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Board of Trustees approve Treasure Hills Elementary Principal

Adriana DominguezAugust 14, 2013August 16, 2013

During their regular board meeting on Aug. 13, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Roland Ingram for the position of principal at Treasure Hills Elementary. Ingram...

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HCISD welcomes new educators during annual event

Adriana DominguezAugust 14, 2013August 14, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District welcomes their newest family members during its New Teacher Luncheon on Aug. 14. The annual banquet, hosted this year by Harlingen High School South,...

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HCISD meets TEA accountability standards with 24 academic distinctions district-wide and three out of five middle schools earning distinction in all areas

Adriana DominguezAugust 9, 2013August 9, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District met standards on all accountability categories this year, according to the results of the new state accountability system. Released on Aug. 8, the ratings...

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Community invited to meet their campus principal

Adriana DominguezAugust 8, 2013August 9, 2013

With both parents and students looking forward to the start of a new school year, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is hosting an evening to give the community an...

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HCISD administrators set expectations for upcoming school year

Adriana DominguezAugust 7, 2013August 9, 2013

To celebrate the start of a new school year, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District administrators and school board members gathered to set their expectations for success on Aug. 7. During...

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HCISD Registration Dates for the 2013 – 2014

Adriana DominguezAugust 2, 2013August 9, 2013

HCISD Registration for the 2013 - 2014 school year! Elementary Schools All elementary students new to HCISD may register beginning August 5th at their respective campus. Middle Schools (Coakley, Gutierrez,...

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House Bill 5 Summary

Adriana DominguezAugust 2, 2013August 2, 2013

House Bill 5 Below is a summary of House Bill 5 that was signed by Governor Perry. Effective date: June 10, 2013. Applies beginning with the 2014-15 school year, except...

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Linda Krabill Returns to Perform the Duties of Acting Principal at Treasure Hills Elementary

Adriana DominguezAugust 1, 2013August 9, 2013

While the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District continues to search for the Treasure Hills Elementary Principal, Linda Krabill will perform the duties of acting principal until a permanent selection is...

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Board approves principals for Vela and Austin, assistant principals approved at two campuses

Adriana DominguezJuly 29, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Magda Gonzalez as the Principal at Austin Elementary and Tony Gonzales as the Principal of Vela Middle...

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Cano Academy opens to incoming freshmen this fall

Adriana DominguezJuly 26, 2013July 26, 2013

On August 26, more than 1,000 incoming freshmen will begin their journey for a high school education at the new Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy. The Academy, which is...

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HCISD rolls out second year of technology initiative

Adriana DominguezJuly 24, 2013

Classrooms at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will continue to see change this coming school year. This marks the second year the district will embark on its digital...

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District gears up second year of Dual Language Academy

Adriana DominguezJuly 23, 2013July 24, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is gearing up to begin its second year of an initiative aimed at giving students an edge in a global economy. This will be...

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HCISD begins road to School of Health Professions

Adriana DominguezJuly 22, 2013July 22, 2013

With the objectives for success set for the upcoming school year, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is already setting its sights on what the 2014 – 2015 school year...

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Board approves cost of living increase for all employees

Adriana DominguezJuly 22, 2013July 22, 2013

During a special meeting/budget workshop on July 12, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Cost of Living Increases for all district employees. Teachers will receive an...

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HCISD recognized for district safety by TASB

Adriana DominguezJuly 16, 2013July 17, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District received recognition by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for their efforts to decrease hazards at the work place during the regular Board...

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Aerobics enthusiasts shake for lymphoma research

Adriana DominguezJuly 15, 2013July 15, 2013

Looking to break a sweat and to raise money for lymphoma research, about 300 aerobics enthusiasts came together on July 13 at Harlingen High School for the Shake Away Lymphoma...

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HCISD adds three Dual Language campuses for the 2013 – 2014 school year

Adriana DominguezJuly 12, 2013July 16, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will expand its Dual Language Academy to include three more campuses during the 2013 – 2014 school year. In Fall 2013, Dual Language Academies...

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Board of Trustees approves, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Stuart Place Principal and Physical Education Coordinator

Adriana DominguezJuly 10, 2013July 12, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Dr. Alicia Noyola for the position of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction PK – 16 during its regular meeting...

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Board of Trustees approves principal for Gutierrez Middle School

Adriana DominguezJuly 3, 2013July 3, 2013

On July 2, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Mike Reyes for the position of principal of Gutierrez Middle School. Reyes is a graduate of the...

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High schools host ZumbaThon fundraiser for lymphoma

Adriana DominguezJuly 2, 2013

The Harlingen High School Cardettes, JROTC and the Harlingen High School South AFJROTC are hosting a Shake Away Lymphoma ZumaThon Fundraiser on July 13 at 9 a.m.. The event will...

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Community invited to attend second annual Family Literacy Week

Adriana DominguezJune 12, 2013June 3, 2013

To keep students’ minds active in the summer, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is hosting a week dedicated to reading. HCISD is hosting its second annual Family Literacy Week...

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HCISD invites community to public hearing

Adriana DominguezJune 7, 2013

Public Hearing Harlingen CISD invites community members to a public hearing in reference to the planning amounts for the No Child Left Behind Application for Federal Funding for the 2013-2014...

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HCISD hosts annual auction

Adriana DominguezJune 5, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will host its annual auction on June 22. AUCTION INFORMATION Date: Saturday June 22, 2013 Place: Harlingen CISD Central Receiving Warehouse Address:...

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HCISD teachers invited to attend summer technology sessions

Adriana DominguezJune 4, 2013June 5, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will host summer workshops to assist educators in their pursuit of creating 21st century classrooms in June. These sessions will take place throughout the...

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HCISD honors Teachers of the Year

Adriana DominguezMay 30, 2013May 30, 2013

Each year, campuses at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District honor educators by selecting their Teacher of the Year. These teachers represent educators that continually go above and...

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HCISD celebrates the Class of 2013 during commencement ceremonies

Adriana DominguezMay 30, 2013May 28, 2013

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 restructures, appoints George McShan as president

Adriana DominguezMay 24, 2013May 24, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees restructured its board during Thursday night’s special meeting. The board appointed George McShan as board president, Javier De Leon as vice...

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Raven logo revealed for Dr. Cano Freshman Academy

Adriana DominguezMay 21, 2013June 24, 2013

[youtube height="HEIGHT" width="WIDTH"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AKzRS9b_gE[/youtube] The Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy Raven was released in May 2013 by the HCISD Communications Department. The logo featured here will be the official emblem...

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HCISD Board of Trustees approve change to 2013-2014 academic calendar

Adriana DominguezMay 21, 2013May 21, 2013

During a special meeting on May 20, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a change to the 2013-2014 academic calendar. The Board of Trustees approved the...

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HCISD to host hearing for NCLB funding application

JavierMay 20, 2013June 4, 2014

As part of the No Child Left Behind Act passed on January 2002, Private Non-Profit Schools may be eligible to participate in the following federally funded programs: Title I, Part...

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Encuesta de la Comunidad de Estudiantes y de Padres

JavierMay 20, 2013May 20, 2013

Esta encuesta se proporciona para permitir a nuestros padres, estudiantes y comunidad evaluar los diversos servicios que reciben dentro del distrito. Los datos recopilados de esta encuesta se utilizan para...

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Parent/Student/Community Survey

JavierMay 20, 2013

This survey is provided to enable our parents, students, and community to assess the various services they receive within the district. The data gathered from this survey is used to formulate...

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Women’s Leadership Conference develops future leaders

Adriana DominguezMay 14, 2013May 14, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District partnered with the Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas to help impact the lives of many young women by providing them with leadership training....

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HCISD holds Trustee Election

Adriana DominguezMay 10, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will hold its Trustee Election on May 11. Polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for voting in the Trustee...

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Shimotsu, Di Santis named HCISD’s Teachers of the Year

Adriana DominguezMay 9, 2013

When superintendents and administrators walked into the classrooms of Sam Houston Elementary teacher Roxanna Shimotsu and Vernon Middle School Head Band Director Keith Di Santis, they had no clue...

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HCISD joins community to celebrate GenTX Day

Adriana DominguezMay 1, 2013April 29, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is gearing up to celebrate higher education. On May 3, the district joins the community in celebrating GenTX (Generation Texas) Day with a fun...

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Harlingen “The Way to Happiness” JROTC Scholarship Competition Winners Announced

Adriana DominguezApril 27, 2013May 6, 2013

On April 11th, the winners of the sixth annual JROTC The Way to Happiness Program and Scholarship Competition were announced at the award presentation held at the offices of Harlingen Family...

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HHSS classes and TAKS testing will resume on 4/26/13

Adriana DominguezApril 25, 2013

Attention Harlingen High School South parents and students. Electrical power has been restored to the HHSS campus and classes will resume as normal on Friday April 26, 2013. Students scheduled...

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HCISD named 2013 Gold Leadership Circle Award recipient

Adriana DominguezApril 25, 2013April 25, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District was named a 2013 Gold Leadership Circle Award recipient by the Texas Comptroller on April 8. The Texas Comptroller Gold Leadership Circle is a...

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HHSS cancels classes for 4/25/13

Adriana DominguezApril 25, 2013

Attention Harlingen High School South parents and students. Due to a power outage at Harlingen High School South classes have been canceled for Thursday April 25th. HCISD has been...

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HCISD celebrates National Library Week

Adriana DominguezApril 15, 2013

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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HCISD hosts Teacher Job Fair for community

Adriana DominguezApril 3, 2013April 3, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will host a Job Fair on April 13 for community members seeking teaching positions to meet with campus principals and administrative personnel. The fair...

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HCISD helps develop iTunes U course content for Texas Association of School Administrators project

Adriana DominguezMarch 7, 2013March 21, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District was invited by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) to take part in the TASA Course/Content Development Project for their recently launched TASA...

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Superintendent’s Message: Growing academic options for student success

Adriana DominguezMarch 7, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JvaFtTp54c[/youtube] With classrooms around the nation changing every day, transformation is necessary to keep students at the forefront of education and to promote future success. HCISD's Superintendent Dr....