Category: News

Christopher Ringheanu, a sophomore at Harlingen High School South spent an entire weekend painting, refurbishing, and reorganizing the teacher lounge at his campus. This renovation was a service project; the...

During the month of January, Harlingen CISD honors its Board of Trustees for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for our children and public schools. As elected officials, they...

Abbeny Solis, a senior at Harlingen High School South developed a proactive idea to give back to her community during a global pandemic. Inspired by her passion for service, Solis...

Dishman, Crockett, Wilson, Bowie, and Bonham Elementary are sporting new gardens on their campus grounds as part of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Learning Landscapes Collaborative, a network of organizations...

On the evening of January 4, the Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees officially named Dr. Alicia Noyola as Superintendent of Schools. “Tonight is truly the most humbling moment of my...

Their international experience began with a curiosity about other cultures, languages, and places. Now, four foreign exchange students are realizing their dreams of an American education at Harlingen CISD.  Astrid Skjoedt from Denmark, Anastasia Gobbi from...

Shoppers gazed curiously at the police vehicles and officers standing at the front of Target on the morning of December 16. Upholding a yearly tradition, The Harlingen Police Department was...

This year, despite a pandemic, the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) at Bonham Elementary raised $1,500 for the Harlingen Food Pantry. Last school year, the Bonham NEHS raised approximately $1,085...

Residents of Paradise Park in Harlingen donated new clothes, shoes, and undergarments to the HCISD Clothing Closet. “We are delighted to be able to do this,” Paradise Park resident Sharon...

On Monday night, December 14, the Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees named Dr. Alicia Noyola as the Lone Finalist for the Superintendent position being vacated by the retirement of long-time...

The Rotary Club of Harlingen gave 25 HCISD students the opportunity for a shopping spree at Target. Students were led by Rotary Club members and HCISD staff throughout the store...

In the spirit of the holiday season, the Afterschool Centers on Education program hosted Hurray for the Holidays, a series of reading and interactive activities to get the whole family...

Austin Elementary and Sam Houston Elementary began their candidacy phase to become International Baccalaureate (IB) Schools in 2018. On December 2, 2020, the two HCISD campuses officially met all program...

BY CAMRYN HILL The Harlingen CISD Performing Arts Conservatory students and staff captivated their audience with an immersive experience at their Earth, Wind, and Fire performances.   The show told the story about a family, represented through the elements of earth, wind, fire, and water, going...

The Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas recognized Harlingen CISD on December 2 for the outstanding support the school district has provided the group throughout their partnership. Representing the Girl...

The Harlingen CISD Clothing Closet has helped many HCISD students and families throughout the years. The district is grateful for the outpour of support from the HCISD family the community, but...

El armario de ropa de Harlingen CISD ha ayudado a muchos estudiantes y familias de HCISD durante muchos años. El distrito agradece el gran apoyo de la familia HCISD y...

The Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) elementary program began a, five-week, Saturday Animation Academy on October 24.  Through this academy students are learning about various kinds of animation, and their classes include sketching, 3D printing, and computer animation among others. Students are also learning to...

Harlingen CISD was one in eight schools chosen to pilot the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program last month. Now the district is preparing to begin using these testing kits. “The federal...

BY FERNANDA FIGUEROA This school year, HCISD is embarking on a fresh approach to workplace wellness with their High Five to Thrive (Transforming Health through Resources, Inspiration, Vitality and Education)...

Crockett Elementary fourth-grader, Yohali Cavazos, has been a part of the ACE program for two years. She is currently attending school in person, and after school she is highly involved...