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HCISD celebrates Texas Public Schools Week

Adriana DominguezMarch 4, 2013

Starting March 4, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will be celebrating Texas Public Schools Week. The week gives students and educators the opportunity to come together and celebrate classrooms...

Athletics District News

UPDATE: Texas Showcase Combines event for RGV canceled

Adriana DominguezFebruary 26, 2013March 21, 2013

UPDATE: The Texas Showcase Combines event for the Rio Grande Valley has been canceled. All student-athletes that have registered can contact Yolanda Castaneda at 364-3732 for refund information....

Sam Houston teacher helps change future of Texas Public Education

Adriana DominguezFebruary 8, 2013February 13, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQr3MeQr9_A[/youtube] Sam Houston Elementary teacher Roxanna Shimotsu helped change the future of Texas Public Education by sharing her passion for student success. Shimotsu, who teaches bilingual second...

District News Superintendent's Message

Superintendent’s Message: Preparing students for academic transitions and future career pathways

Adriana DominguezFebruary 2, 2013February 2, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmKCxoWLr9Y[/youtube] HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks to the academic transitions incoming freshman will experience as they enter the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy for the February...

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Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy pre-registration schedule

Adriana DominguezJanuary 24, 2013

The Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy is gearing up for the 2013 – 2014 school year by hosting a series of orientations and opportunities for early registration during...

District Uncategorized

W-2 Form Distribution

JavierJanuary 23, 2013January 27, 2014

W2’s will be sent out to each campus or department on Monday, January 27th for distribution. Substitutes and former employees will be able to pick up their W2 with picture...

HCISD restores name of former campus

Adriana DominguezJanuary 21, 2013January 18, 2013

To recognize past educational facilities, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is taking steps to ensure part the city’s history is restored. The district recently approved efforts to restore...

HCISD supports the University of Texas Board of Regents efforts to establish valley-wide medical school

Adriana DominguezJanuary 18, 2013January 18, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the support of initiatives to create educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley on Jan. 15. The Board of Trustees...

Bond District News

Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy selected as name of new campus

Adriana DominguezJanuary 16, 2013January 17, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved proposals that will pave the way for the district’s new campus during its regular meeting on Jan. 15. The...

HCISD celebrates Board Recognition Month

Adriana DominguezJanuary 16, 2013January 16, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is taking time to recognize those who help lead students towards a brighter future. Throughout the month of January, HCISD will celebrate Board...

District News Superintendent's Message

Superintendent’s Message: The importance of leadership in our community and schools

Adriana DominguezJanuary 14, 2013January 15, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMDaHryI3lY[/youtube] HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks to the importance of leadership for the January 2013 Superintendent's Message. Leaders serve our community and district every day. They allow...

District News Superintendent's Message

Superintendent’s Message: Holiday marks a time for family and new beginnings

Adriana DominguezDecember 21, 2012December 21, 2012

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDEODOjXky0[/youtube] HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks about family and reflection for the December 2012 Superintendent's Message. Also discussed are some of the monumental achievements for the...

HHS students show their support for Connecticut community

Adriana DominguezDecember 20, 2012December 21, 2012

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji0N-PTQyjw[/youtube] The students at Harlingen High School joined together to show their support for the community of Newtown, Connecticut on Dec. 19. The National...

HCISD responds to community concerns

Adriana DominguezDecember 19, 2012December 21, 2012

At the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District the safety of our students and staff has always been and will continue to be our top priority. We understand the concerns of communities...

Coakley celebrates 50th anniversary

Adriana DominguezDecember 18, 2012December 20, 2012

School board members, administrators, teachers and students came together to celebrate a monumental year for Coakley Middle School on Dec. 18. The 2012 – 2013 school year marks Coakley’s...

District News Superintendent's Message

Para los padres de HCISD: Superintendente Dr. Steve Flores’ mensaje de la seguridad escolar

Adriana DominguezDecember 17, 2012December 17, 2012

Estimados padres de familia, A medida que más detalles surgen de la reciente tragedia en Newtown, Connecticut, nuestros corazones y oraciones continúan para esa comunidad. Cuando me enteré acerca...

District News Superintendent's Message Uncategorized

To the parents of HCISD: Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores’ message of school safety

Adriana DominguezDecember 17, 2012December 17, 2012

Dear Parents, As more details emerge from the recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, our hearts and prayers continue to go out to their community. As I learned about the heroic...

HCISD gets camera ready to share warm wishes

Adriana DominguezDecember 12, 2012

[caption id="attachment_3376" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Austin Elementary School shares their holiday wishes[/caption] Campuses, offices and organizations at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are getting camera ready to share their...

Academics District News

Digital classroom instructors ring in the holiday with educational advancement

Adriana DominguezDecember 7, 2012December 7, 2012

The teachers of Cadre 1 rang in the start of the holiday season with a day of enrichment on Dec. 7. Twenty teachers from Digital Classrooms across the district...

Aspiring assistant principals graduate from leadership program

Adriana DominguezDecember 6, 2012

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District congratulated the assistant principals of tomorrow at an evening of reflection on Dec. 5. 11 teachers, counselors, instructional facilitators and professionals from across HCISD...

Meal plan application offers HCISD parents convenience

Adriana DominguezNovember 29, 2012November 29, 2012

For parent’s at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District wanting to manage their child’s meal account on the go, there’s now an app for that. MyPaymentsPlus is free service that...

HCISD Counselors get student perspective at ECHS

Adriana DominguezNovember 28, 2012

Counselors at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District came together for a twist on their meeting on Nov. 28. Early College High School offered to host the educational session to...

HCISD welcomes Texas Education Commissioner into transformational classrooms

Adriana DominguezNovember 27, 2012November 27, 2012

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District welcomed Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams into its classrooms to showcase Texas Public Education on Nov. 27. “We are very proud of the innovation...

Academics District News

HCISD brings KHAN Academy into classrooms

Adriana DominguezNovember 26, 2012November 26, 2012

When you ask a student at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District what they are doing on their computer, smart phone or tablet, there is a good chance the answer...

HHS Cheerleaders perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Adriana DominguezNovember 19, 2012November 19, 2012

Members of the Harlingen High School cheerleading team will represent the city as they cheer in the 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 22. Senior and Junior captains,...

District News Videos

November Board Meeting

Content ProvidedNovember 13, 2012December 6, 2012

[youtube height="350" width="516"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWDRQ9PSCWk&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q&index=6&feature=plcp[/youtube] HCISD's 2012 November Board meeting .

HCISD honors veterans district-wide

Adriana DominguezNovember 12, 2012November 17, 2012

Cafeterias and gymnasiums were filled with pride as students, staff and administration at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District took time to thank those who gave them their freedom. Campuses...

HCISD Veterans Day program schedule

Adriana DominguezNovember 9, 2012

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will host Veterans Day celebrations on Nov. 9 and Nov. 12. Friday, November 9th, 2012 8:00 AM Austin Elementary – Gym 8:30 AM Harlingen...

Bond District News

Memorial celebrates opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Adriana DominguezNovember 7, 2012November 7, 2012

Students, faculty, administrators and the Mayor of Harlingen came together to make history at Memorial Middle School on Nov. 6. To celebrate its new location, 1901 Rio Hondo Rd., Memorial...

District Videos

HCISD Families Bring Learning Home With Virtual Libraries

Content ProvidedNovember 6, 2012

HCISD is proud to offer its families access to thousands of ebooks to their homes with our new digital libraries. All students get access to the free resource by...

Academics District

Harlingen PD visits HCISD

Content ProvidedNovember 6, 2012

Treasure Hills Elementary School and the Harlingen Police Department partnered in trumpeting the Anti-Drug message on Oct. 30. Students listened as two HPD officers warned the students about the...

Arts District News

Marching bands receive spirited send off to state competition

Adriana DominguezNovember 5, 2012November 5, 2012

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Marching Bands left to their final competition with the sight of encouraging signs and the sounds of cheers all round on...

District News Person of the Week

Person of the week: Gonzalez helps students get on track for graduation

Adriana DominguezNovember 1, 2012February 14, 2013

[caption id="attachment_2445" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Gonzalez, far right, gives out information at Texas Parents Day 2012[/caption] Sylvia Gonzalez has always known she was gifted, not in the culinary arts or...

Academics District News

Student Advisory Board meets for advancement

Adriana DominguezOctober 31, 2012

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Student Advisory Board (SAB) met for student advancement on Oct. 30. The SAB, comprised of 15 students from across HCISD, represents the leadership in...

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HCISD dresses up

Content ProvidedOctober 31, 2012October 31, 2012

The accounting and payroll department at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District decorated the office black and orange and dressed up in the spirit of the holiday on Oct. 31....

Bond District News

HCISD invites community to help name 9th Grade Academy

Adriana DominguezOctober 31, 2012November 12, 2012

CLICK HERE FOR SUBMISSION FORM For HCISD’s general naming guidelines and nomination forms, visit www.hcisd.org/nga or come by the district's administration office at 407 N. 77 Sunshine Strip. When completed, the...

Arts District News

HHS and HHSS Marching Bands qualify for UIL State Marching Competition

Adriana DominguezOctober 29, 2012October 29, 2012

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Marching Bands left their mark at the UIL Area Marching Contest on Oct. 27. Over 30,000 parents, administrators, students and community...

HCISD comes together to celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2012

Adriana DominguezOctober 26, 2012

For one week, students all over Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District wore red to support a great cause. HCISD celebrated Red Ribbon Week (RRW), which is dedicated to promoting a...

District News Person of the Week

Person of the week: Garza stays curious for science

Adriana DominguezOctober 25, 2012February 14, 2013

Tina Garza spends much of her free time outdoors, but it’s not for the fresh air. It’s for the inspiration she gets for creating science related activities. “When I was...

Arts District News

HHS and HHSS Marching Bands awarded top marks at Pigskin Jubilee

Adriana DominguezOctober 22, 2012October 22, 2012

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Marching Bands received top ratings at the Pigskin Jubilee on Oct. 20. Both bands received a Division 1 rating and have...

District News Robot Week

HCISD celebrates Robot Week

Adriana DominguezOctober 19, 2012October 19, 2012

Starting Oct. 22, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will be celebrating Robot Week. The week will showcase a variety of stories, photos and videos related the robotics teams...

Arts District News

ValleyCentral.com to live stream 70th Annual Pigskin Jubilee

Adriana DominguezOctober 19, 2012October 19, 2012

Action 4 News will be live streaming the 70th annual Pigskin Jubilee on Oct. 20. The Marching Bands from Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South will be competing...

District News Person of the Week

Person of the week: Corona and Ciro team up for HCISD

Adriana DominguezOctober 18, 2012February 14, 2013

John Corona and his dog, Ciro, get noticed wherever they go, but Ciro always seems to steal the show. Corona and Ciro, the K-9 drug prevention officer and dog at...

Academics District News

HCISD chess teams awarded at district’s first tournament

Adriana DominguezOctober 17, 2012October 17, 2012

Students from the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District outsmarted competition at the district’s first chess tournament on Oct. 13. A total of nine teams from HCISD placed in their division....

Educators receive new technology for the classroom

Adriana DominguezOctober 17, 2012October 17, 2012

The teachers of Cadre 1 entered their monthly meeting empty handed but left with devices to help reshape their classrooms. A total of 20 teachers were surprised with goodie bags,...

Arts District News

HHS and HHSS Marching Bands awarded at Pre-Pigskin Jubilee

Adriana DominguezOctober 16, 2012October 16, 2012

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Marching Bands were awarded for their strong performance at the Pre-Pigskin Jubilee contest on Oct. 13. HHS was named Grand Champion....

Arts District News

HHS and HHSS girls’ choirs awarded chairs in the District Treble Choir

Adriana DominguezOctober 16, 2012October 16, 2012

The girl’s choir at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South were awarded a total of 12 chairs at the Region 28 High School Vocal Division District Treble Auditions...

Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks to freshmen about the road to graduation

Adriana DominguezOctober 15, 2012October 16, 2012

For some students, their first year of high school can be daunting, but with a little advice they will have a better idea on how to set themselves up for...

ECHS starts mentoring program for incoming freshmen

Adriana DominguezOctober 12, 2012October 16, 2012

For the Early College High School senior class of 2013, they will graduate knowing they’ve helped prompt the senior class of 2016 for future achievement. ECHS has started a mentoring...