Category: News

At the start of every new school year, HCISD teachers attend a week-long training that provides them with ideas, tools, and other resources to be better prepared for the following...

One change we have seen as the pandemic has spread across our communities, is the increased use of the face mask and other personal protective equipment in public settings, especially...

  HCISD hit the ground running with remote teaching and learning in March. In the two months of this new type of education, the district discovered a lack of adequate...

In the ongoing effort to ensure a safe return to school, HCISD has purchased electrostatic sprayers that will increase and facilitate cleaning and sanitation practices as the new school year...

Last year, the school district surprised Gutierrez Middle School with an opportunity to transform the campus into an arts and science academy. The news was released to an unsuspecting crowd...

The Center for Disease Control has reiterated the importance of frequent hand-washing with soap and water to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. With this in mind, HCISD is working...

High school students will use Canvas as the platform of choice for the 2020-2021 school year. Like Google Classroom and other digital learning platforms, Canvas allows teachers to create a...

HCISD is hard at work behind the scenes in preparing for the next school year, and they are taking measures to ensure a safe return when the doors open for...

  While middle schools across the district prepare to use Google Classroom next year, elementary classrooms will be using Seesaw, a student-driven digital portfolio, as the platform of choice. HCISD...

  At the start of summer, Harlingen CISD sprung into action to prepare for whatever next year might bring. In preparation, they put together Campus Innovation Teams (CIT) from schools...

For the first time in weeks and equipped with face masks, several elementary students were able to set foot in a physical classroom again for enrichment classes. Beyond the Bell...

Imelda Trevino has been named principal of Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy and Dawn Burbach has been named principal of Stuart Place Elementary. Imelda Trevino will serve as principal...

Mindy Sanchez has been named principal of Travis Elementary, and Melissa Almarez has been named interim principal of Lee Means Fine Arts Academy. Mindy Sanchez will serve as principal of...

by: Joe De Leon   Spring activities such as performances and competitions around the world came to a halt due to COVID-19. That did not stop HCISD schools from competing...

Harlingen CISD has once again brought back its Books2Go Program. This offers students an opportunity to pick up several great novels, with a variety of selections to choose from.  ...

HAEF awards nearly $18K in innovation grants The Harlingen Area Educational Foundation, a group of volunteers dedicated to providing additional resources for students and teachers, awarded nearly $18,000 in grants...

With computers and phones charged, ready to go, hundreds of Harlingen CISD families turned to the Internet to see who would win $30,000 worth of prizes from Gillman Chevrolet Harlingen....

AUSTIN, TX –– State education and community leaders gathered virtually Tuesday, May 19, to recognize Principal Irma Davis as the 2020 NAESP National Distinguished Principal (NDP) for Texas. Texas Elementary...

Los líderes estatales y locales de educación se reunieron virtualmente el martes 19 de mayo para reconocer a la directora Irma Davis como la Directora Nacional Distinguida (NDP) NAESP 2020...

A Zavala Elementary School and a Harlingen High School teacher were selected as Harlingen CISD’s elementary and secondary teachers of the year.  With school closed for the remainder of the...

The talented filmmakers in Harlingen CISD’s Media Arts and Communications Academy celebrated their hard work and dedication last month.   The students participated in the 9th annual Student Film Awards. While...

Nutritious school meals are an essential part of the school day. The Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition staff has been continuously serving hot meals to students throughout the school year and...

Harlingen CISD students across multiple campuses united in spirit last week as part of an Earth Day celebration.   Each year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22.   “Over the decades,...

The Harlingen Area Educational Foundation raised more than $117,000 at its annual fundraiser held in March. The funds are distributed as grants and scholarships to teachers, schools, and students in...

Harlingen CISD music students continue to improve their artistic skills through one-on-one lessons with their instructors.   HCISD began its School@Home program last month while students remain home until further notice....

Harlingen CISD continues to provide breakfast and lunch meal pick up for all children 18 and younger. Parents and guardians of any child 18 years old or younger may pick...

Harlingen CISD continúa brindando desayuno y almuerzo para llevar a todos los niños de 18 años y menores. Los padres y tutores de cualquier niño de 18 años y menores...