Category: News

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...

Band students and staff were greeted with cheers and waves on December 14 as they began their trip to the state competition with a parade through the HCISD Administration building...

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...

In 1997, Harlingen High School South was only a couple of years old, and a group of freshmen, juniors, and seniors, without realizing it then, made a tremendous impact to...

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...

HCISD cross country and volleyball athletes were recognized by the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) as 2020-2021 Academic All-State Recipients on November 6.  The THSCA Academic All-State Teams recognize high school...

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...

Robotics teams across the district have started getting ready for a new year of competition while adjusting to changes made to ensure a safe season. One of the changes includes...

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...

Harlingen CISD was one of the eight schools selected for the launch of the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program. On October 14, Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Education Agency (TEA),...

Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory students were featured in a National Hispanic Foundation video shared on social media platforms. The video was posted in early October in honor of Hispanic Heritage...

All varsity high school home football and volleyball games will be livestreamed or telecasted this year to allow fans to watch these events online.   Football is one of the biggest sports of the season because of...

Harlingen CISD held a groundbreaking on October 13 for the Transition Academy, a home that will further prepare students with special needs for life after high school.   Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Joseph Villarreal opened the groundbreaking ceremony with a...

Richard Molina, Chief Appraiser of the Cameron County Appraisal District presented a $1,000 to the HCISD Clothing Closet on October 7. “Every year we have this fund where we raise...

The 31st Annual Parental Involvement Districtwide Virtual Conference is scheduled for Saturday, November 7. This virtual conference will empower all stakeholders to increase student achievement, offer opportunities to learn strategies, and allow for networking...