News – Page 45

District recognizes board, hears presentation on Ninth Grade Academy

Adriana DominguezJanuary 11, 2012

Outstanding student creativity was on display during Tuesday night's regular meeting of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees. As part of Texas School Board Recognition Month, student...

Crews finish bus barn, service center renovation project

Adriana DominguezJanuary 6, 2012August 29, 2012

Students of the Month Videos

Seniors tell stories about involvement, passion in December Students of the Month video

Adriana DominguezJanuary 3, 2012August 29, 2012

The Parent-Teacher-Student Associations of HCISD's high schools include the district's highest achieving students. Each month, PTSA announces students of the month from its high school campuses. The Students of the...

Students of the Month Videos

Student leaders showcased with November Students of the Month

Adriana DominguezDecember 1, 2011August 29, 2012

The Parent-Teacher-Student Associations of HCISD's high schools include the district's highest achieving students. Each month, PTSA announces students of the month from its high school campuses. The Students of the...

Scholars stand out during regular board meeting

Adriana DominguezNovember 9, 2011

The Department for Advanced Academic Services presented the 2011 high school scholars from Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South during Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Board of Trustees....

Students of the Month Videos

October students of the month shine

Adriana DominguezNovember 1, 2011October 9, 2012

The Parent-Teacher-Student Associations of HCISD's high schools include the district's highest achieving students. Each month, PTSA announces students of the month from its high school campuses. For September 2011, PTSA...

Arts District News

Musicians take center stage at September Board meeting

Adriana DominguezSeptember 14, 2011

The regular meeting of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees was filled with awards and recognitions across the campuses. The Music Department took center stage with recognitions...

Students of the Month Videos

High Schools Students Shine as September’s Students of the Month

Adriana DominguezSeptember 1, 2011October 9, 2012

Courtney Krupala, Andrew Molder, Cassandra Fraga and Amy Lopez talk about their student involvement, achievement in this video highlighting September Students of the Month for PTSA. Visit www.hcisd.org for more...

Board approves balanced budget for 2011-2012 school year

Adriana DominguezAugust 26, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a balanced budget of $168.15 million for the 2011-2012 school year during a special meeting Thursday night. The approved budget...

Memorial Middle School at 15percent completion

Adriana DominguezAugust 9, 2011

Board approves vision, mission and goals; adopts new interdistrict transfer policy

Adriana DominguezAugust 8, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees made two significant decisions that will shape the district for years to come. First, the board approved a new vision, mission...

Munivez to head HHS, Board approves three assistant principals

Adriana DominguezJuly 25, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Imelda Munivez to be the next principal at Harlingen High School during a special meeting Monday night....

Schools set to start year fresh with summer maintenance projects

Adriana DominguezJuly 22, 2011

Even though the school year has come to an end, many campuses are busy with summer school and, thanks to the recent bond, various renovations. A team of painters, along...

Board approves new principal at Wilson, three new assistant principals

Adriana DominguezJuly 12, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Kristi David for the principal opening at Wilson Elementary, as well as the hiring of three assistant...

TSTC names Maldonado Vice Chancellor of Research and Commercialization

Adriana DominguezJuly 5, 2011

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Chancellor Mike Resser announced that effective immediately Dr. Cesar Maldonado, President of TSTC Harlingen and Vice President of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of...

Board discusses savings, revenue sources during budget workshop

Adriana DominguezJune 23, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees met in special session Wednesday afternoon to host its second budget workshop for the 2011-2012 school year. Budget workshops are public...

Board approves principal hires at four campuses

Adriana DominguezJune 22, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees approved the hiring of principals at Bonham, Dishman, Treasure Hills and Secondary Alternative Center during a special meeting Wednesday afternoon. The board...

District receives risk management grant, recognizes South graduate

Adriana DominguezJune 14, 2011

The Texas Association for School Boards presented Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District a $3,000 grant for its risk management program during Tuesday evening's regular meeting of the Board. The district...

Crews paint lobby, hallways at HHSS

Adriana DominguezJune 10, 2011

Playground equipment marks first bond projects

Adriana DominguezJune 1, 2011

District commences first bond projects

Adriana DominguezMay 22, 2011

One year after voters passed the $98.6 million bond initiative, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District commenced its first bond project at Lee Means Elementary installing new playground equipment, and finalized...

Sanchez to head ECHS

Adriana DominguezMay 18, 2011

One week before its first graduating class will walk down the stage, Early College High School found out who will replace its first director. The Board of Trustees approved the...

Board recognizes Verna Young for service, names Gerry Fleuriet Board President

Adriana DominguezMay 18, 2011

Three members of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees were sworn into office to serve another term Tuesday afternoon during a special meeting. Dr. Nolan Perez, Javier...

Teachers of the Year, elementary campuses recognized for excellence

Adriana DominguezMay 11, 2011

The Board of Trustees recognized the 11 campuses named "Distinguished Schools" by Texas Education Agency and met with Team One members during Tuesday night's regular meeting of the Board of Trustees....

Board approves trips, recognizes Student Advisory Board

Adriana DominguezMay 11, 2011

Although the approval of the Voluntary Exit Incentive Program made headlines after Tuesday night's regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, it was not the only item on the Board agenda. The Board...

Board of Trustees approves Voluntary Exit Incentive Program

Adriana DominguezApril 12, 2011October 9, 2012

The Board of Trustees approved a Voluntary Exit Incentive Program that is expected to save the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District $4.2 million during the 2011-2012 school year. Trustees adopted...

Board of Trustees approves employment for all contractual employees

Adriana DominguezApril 11, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will be notifying contractual employees on Monday, April 11, that they will be employed for the 2011-2012 school year. With school districts across Texas...

HCISD breaks ground at New Memorial Middle School

Adriana DominguezMarch 26, 2011

New facility projects commence from 2010 bond program

Adriana DominguezMarch 9, 2011October 9, 2012

Jefferson students shine, Board approves 2011-12 district calendar

Adriana DominguezMarch 9, 2011

There was no shortage of culture or celebration during Tuesday night's regular meeting of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees featuring a stellar principal's report by Jefferson...

Student performers, state musicians showcased at February meeting

Adriana DominguezFebruary 19, 2011

The February regular meeting of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees featured performances and recognitions of the UIL District Champion Coakley Cougars, the Harlingen High School All-State...

New assistant principals at HHS, MMS approved

Adriana DominguezJanuary 14, 2011

Harlingen High School and Memorial Middle School will have new Assistant Principals stepping onto campus after the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hires during Tuesday...

Gold Perfomers recognized at December meeting

Adriana DominguezDecember 15, 2010

Tuesday night's regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was a star studded affair. The board recognized 26 campuses for their Texas Education Agency (TEA) Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA). The district earned...

Board recognizes HCISD scholars, approves new hires

Adriana DominguezNovember 10, 2010

Droves of student scholars filled the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District board room during Tuesday night's Board of Trustees regular meeting. The evening started with the board highlighting student excellence...

Board approves new support systems hires

Adriana DominguezOctober 13, 2010October 9, 2012

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of three positions at Tuesday night's regular meeting. Christie L. Esparza will be HCISD's new Coordinator for Federal...

Bond District News

Board approves new tax rate

Adriana DominguezSeptember 13, 2010

The Harlingen Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a new tax rate of $1.219 per every $100 in property valuation during their regular meeting on September 14. The increase...

TEA approves 2010 bond initiative funds

Adriana DominguezAugust 22, 2010

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will go forth with selling $98.6 million in bonds after the Texas Education Agency approved its application for Instructional Facility Allotment (IFA) funding. Voters passed...

Board approves 2010-2011 budget

Adriana DominguezAugust 22, 2010

The Board of Trustees approved a $149.9 million budget for the 2010-2011 school year at a special meeting Monday night. The total budget increased by $2 million, about 1.4 percent,...

Board approves four engineering firms for bond initiative projects

Adriana DominguezAugust 10, 2010

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees selected four engineering firms to cover about $15.3 million worth of 2010 school bond initiative projects at Tuesday night’s meeting. The...

Board fills administrative vacancies, honors Cano

Adriana DominguezAugust 8, 2010

Several educators will be in new roles across Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District during the 2010-2011 school year as the Board of Trustees approved the hiring of several administrators at...

School board honors Col. Card

Adriana DominguezJuly 26, 2010October 9, 2012

Eighty-eight years of civic duty could not slow Col. H. William Card Jr., the longest tenured Harlingen mayor and long time friend of Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, who passed...

Board approves pay increase

Adriana DominguezJuly 20, 2010October 9, 2012

Faculty, staff and administrators will have their pay increased after Tuesday night’s decision by the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees. Teachers, librarians and nurses will see an...

Superintendent explains bond initiative

Adriana DominguezMay 1, 2010