Category: News

Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South students in CTE classes were invited on a tour of the SpaceX facility in Boca Chica in early April.    “The best thing about the tour...

Randy Bermea, a Class of 2012 Harlingen High School graduate and former Cardinal track athlete, raised money for the HCISD Clothing Closet by running 48 miles in 48 hours. “So,...

The sound of joy resounded in the playground at Bowie Elementary as students went out for recess. Playgrounds at this elementary campus and other campuses across the district have reopened...

HCISD Board of Trustee Dr. Nolan Perez was reappointed to the University of Texas System Board of Regents by Governor Greg Abbott on April 13. He has served as a...

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced that HCISD has received the 32nd Kennedy Center and National School Boards Association (NSBA) Award. The award, which includes a...

On April 7 and 8, Rodriguez and Travis Elementary principals held staff meetings to reveal that their campuses were designated as the next STEM academies. Board members, the senior team,...

When Keoni Vega, a McAllen resident, heard about the opening of the Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory, he enrolled at HCISD. “I joined my sophomore year,” Vega said. “I came because...

Students at Cano Freshman Academy submitted their western-themed artwork to the 2021 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Western Art competition. Three students earned the top spots in their respective categories...

The Harlingen High School South Future Business Leaders of America chapter competed at the FBLA State Conference in March. Nine members will be advancing to the national competition after earning...

A 2019 Harlingen School of Health Professions graduate, and current Brown University sophomore, Aaron Castillo was recently awarded the Ginsberg Aging Research Fund from the Center for Gerontology and Healthcare...

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South FFA teams showed their animals and exhibited their projects at the 2021 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show which took place from...

Harlingen High School South senior, Idali Vasquez lifted a combined weight of 870 pounds at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association State Meet, earning fifth place overall. “At state,...

Caleb Davis, a junior at Harlingen High School South began his high school athletic career playing football as an offensive lineman. This year, despite a pandemic, Davis is leaving his...

He held the drumsticks with confidence, slamming down on his red and black drum set on the stage of the HCISD Performing Arts Center, keeping the beat of the music...

HCISD educators and other district staff formed a line outside of Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South, eagerly waiting to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine...

Michelle Ayala, a district assistant principal was recognized as TEPSAN of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). “I feel extremely honored and humbled to be...

Cano Freshman Academy students Yvette Govea and Alondra Bastidas received gold medals for the artwork they submitted to the 26th Annual Visual Arts Scholastic Event. They received a Superior rating,...

Idali Vasquez, a senior at Harlingen High School South completed a state-qualifying performance at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Meet on March 6. Vasquez has been a member of...

In early March, Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South competed at the District 32-6A One-Act Play contest. The Harlingen High School cast and crew earned first place with...

Skylen Perez is moving to England to pursue his post-secondary academic and athletic dreams. Perez, a senior at Harlingen High School signed his letter of intent to play semi-pro soccer...

The Battle of the Books team at Harlingen High School put their reading skills to the test and resulted victorious, earning first place at the district and regional competitions. Battle...

For the third year in a row and in a year unlike any other, Vela Middle School earned the UIL District Champion title. Traditionally, the UIL District Meet is a...

When it comes to choosing a career, some students know what they want to be even before Kindergarten, while others discover their passions later in life. Dr. Fehima Dawy, a...

Students at Cano Freshman Academy submitted 83 custom-made notes to Operation Gratitude, an organization that sends letters and personalized care packages to service personnel.  The students wrote letters not only to troops, but also to...

The Lady Cardinal basketball team won the Class 6A Regional Quarterfinal Championship after defeating Edinburg High 55-54 on February 25. For their next game, the team will play San Antonio...