HHSS Marching Band named showcase champion
The Harlingen High School South Marching Band hit all of the right notes at the Fifth Annual Deep River Marching Showcase in Rio Hondo on Oct. 5. The band took...
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Teacher of the Week: Bouls keeps minds and bodies active at HCISD
Gracie Bouls believes that an active mind is a product of an active body, and she practices that philosophy every day with her students. Bouls is a Physical Education teacher...
District combines forces with community to create strategic plan
Looking toward the future, students, parents, community members, city officials, school board members and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District administrators are working together for the benefit of all students. These...
HEB donates $8,500 for district digital initiatives
The students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are getting a little help from HEB to continue learning in 21st century environments. During their grand re-opening, HEB presented an...
Educators gather to transform classroom instruction during technology sessions
A roomful of teachers, administrators and staff at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District kicked off an initiative dedicated to transforming classroom instruction on Oct. 3. Transformation Thursday, which allows...
HHSS earn high marks at third TFA tournament
The Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama and Debate Team traveled to Anderson High School in Austin to compete in their third Texas Forensics Association (TFA) State Qualifying tournament this...
Athletes and parents invited to Athletic Scholarship Information Meeting
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Athletics Department will host an Athletic Scholarship Information Meeting on Oct. 7. Presentations will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Dr. Abraham P. Cano...
HHS Marching Band take two contests in one day
The sounds of the Harlingen High School Marching Band could be heard in the air as they achieved another outstanding performance on Sept. 28. The HHS Marching Band competed against...
HCISD Board of Trustees approve internal search for future superintendent
At a special noon board meeting on Oct. 1, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the posting for the position of Superintendent of Schools for HCISD....
Travis’ Leader in Me continues to empower students during second year
This year, Travis Elementary School is continuing an initiative that will help students develop their leadership skills for future success. The campus will continue with the Leader in Me initiative,...
Teacher of the Week: Prechel’s experiences keep getting better at HCISD
Bethany Prechel has taught in three different states to thousands of students, and each year, she says her experiences keep on getting better. Prechel is a second grade teacher at...
Help HCISD Name the New School of Health Professions
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District invites the community to submit nominations for the name of the district's new School of Health Professions opening Fall 2014. The campus is located on...
Jazz Bands sweep TMEA region auditions
On Sept. 21, the legendary Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Jazz Bands competed for positions in the TMEA Region 28 Jazz Band. HHS came back with 20...
HHSS junior earns prestigious marks at national FBLA conference
Taking care of business, John-Anthony Fraga, junior at Harlingen High School South, has showed his passion for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) while earning some of their most...
Over 3,500 participants attend new look wellness event
With a revamped Health and Wellness program launched this year, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District welcomed over 3,500 attendees to the HCISD and Valley Baptist Health System Wellness Kickoff and...
UT Chancellor visits with students about the future of education
Students at the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy looked to their futures during a special visit from the Chancellor of the University of Texas Systems Dr. Francisco Cigarroa. During...
Sam Houston student holds his own with chess grandmaster
Jacob Fox, a fourth grade student at Sam Houston Elementary, is making all the right moves in the game of chess. So much, that one of the greatest in the...
HHS senior named 2013 Junior Agricultural Ambassador by USDA
Climbing fast in the field of Agriculture, Harlingen High School senior Morgan Martin was named 2013 Junior Agricultural Ambassador by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). From the beginning...
HCISD hosts Strategic Planning Community Summit to pave way for future success
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District invites the community to come and help pave the way for the future during the Strategic Planning Community Summit on Oct. 1. The summit...
Teacher of the Week: Hernandez keeps student success at the forefront
To recognize the outstanding teachers at HCISD, the Communications Department will begin a Teacher of the Week section in HCISD's Valley Morning Star page and district website. Each...
Board of Trustees name Dr. Arturo Cavazos as HCISD’s Interim Superintendent
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees named Dr. Arturo Cavazos as the district’s Interim Superintendent during a special noon meeting on Sept. 20. Dr. Cavazos will serve...
Dr. Steve Flores named Superintendent of Schools at Round Rock ISD
The Round Rock Independent School District Board of Trustees have named Dr. Steve Flores as their Superintendent of Schools during their regular meeting on Sept. 19. Dr. Flores will replace retiring...
Ben Milam teachers recognized for efforts by Walmart
The Wal-Mart Superstore in Harlingen recently awarded twenty teachers from Ben Milam Elementary a total of $2,000. These teachers were selected and recognized for spending a portion of their own...
Long student receives $1,000 scholarship to pursue his dreams
[caption id="attachment_7024" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Top Row: School Board Member Verna Young, Dr. Steve Flores, Isaac Castaneda, Margo Vital, Interim Superintendent Dr. Arturo Cavazos and Principal Cynthia Castillo.Bottom Row: Teacher Mrs....
HHSS speech, drama and debate win big at competition
This past weekend the Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama and Debate team traveled to Corpus Christi to compete in their second Texas Forensics Association competition at Mary Carroll High...
Coakley student brings her own twist to classic masterpieces
Seventh grade student Andrea Susa is sharing her passion for the arts with Coakley Middle School by recreating classic masterpieces. Susa, who found her passion through the study of art...
High school Speech, Drama, and Debate teams sweep the competition
The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama, and Debate Teams had an outstanding performance at the Texas Forensics Association (TFA) Qualifying Tournament hosted by Kempner High...
Gutierrez ACE program earns honors at state convention
[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xhmFEbh8b8[/youtube] The Gutierrez Middle School Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program had another shining year, walking away with two awards at the ACE convention in Austin, TX....
Board of Trustees approve HHSS Associate Principal, Content Area Specialists
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Antonio Layton as the Associate Principal at Harlingen High School South, Melonie Flores as Content Area Science...
HCISD opens newest performance facility
Members of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Administration, Board of Trustees and community gathered to witness the grand opening of its newest facility. “This facility will give our students...
HCISD connects students with the path toward graduation
A young man enters the doors of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District administration building to the sound of cheers, because he has taken the necessary steps to place himself...
High schools speech programs partner to create district-wide achievement
With two campuses and one goal in mind, the Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama and Debate programs have joined forces to achieve district-wide excellence. “We...
Rodriguez duo selected to share success with school boards across the nation
For the past four years, Rodriguez Elementary School Counselor Norlene Chamberlain and Thearpy Dog Ariel have helped the students on campus through reading, guidance and incentive activities. Now, to celebrate...
Treasure Hills student joins HCISD through inter-district transfer
Samantha Chapa is a happy mom after she was able to enroll her daughter Lauren at Treasure Hills Elementary through the Experience HCISD enrollment program. The Chapa family live in...
HCISD celebrates education with Teach for America
To honor those who help transform education, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and Teach for America joined forces to celebrate another school year. Administrators gathered to meet with the...
HCISD presents College Night
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District presents an evening of higher education on September 19. Hosted by Harlingen High School, the district’s college night invites students to attend and meet...
HHS graduate receives TCTA scholarship
This fall, Micah Bennet, a recent graduate from HHS, begins his journey through college with a little help from the Texas Classroom Teachers Association. Bennett was recently awarded a $1,000...
HHS cross country races past competition
The Harlingen High School Cross Country teams raced past the competition at the Los Fresnos Cross Country Meet on Aug. 31. The HHS team was awarded first place overall with...
Superintendent’s Message: Welcome back students and parents to a breakout year at HCISD
[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60dNVvhCSew[/youtube] During his August 2013 message, HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores welcomes the parents and students of Harlingen back for another monumental year. With a recap of the successes...
HCISD back to school galleries 2013 – 2014
HCISD students entered their classrooms for another monumental school year on Aug. 26. To find photos from your campus click the links below. More photos will be added throughout the...
Board of Trustees approve balanced budget for 2013-2014 school year
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a balanced budget of $162.80 million for the 2013-2014 school year during a special meeting on Monday night. The approved budget...
Coakley teacher awarded AEP Teacher Vision Grant
Coakley Middle School teacher Norma Gonzalez is getting some help from American Electric Power (AEP) to create a new classroom experience for students on campus. Gonzalez, an eighth grade science...
Gillman Auto Group partners with HCISD for student attendance program
The Gillman Auto Group of the RGV and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District have partnered to form an attendance incentive program that aims to improve student performance and increase average...
Eagle Scout hopeful builds outdoor classroom at former campus
Former Coakley Middle School and current Harlingen High School South senior Zachary Gonzalez recently completed a project to help the students at his former campus learn in a new environment....
District celebrates new school year at annual Kick-off
To celebrate the start of the 2013 – 2014 school year, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District gathered for their annual District Kick off on Aug. 21. Hosted by the...
Dr. Cano Freshman Academy Raven Receptions postponed to August 24
To give our students the full Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy experience, the Raven Receptions scheduled for today, August 16th, and Saturday, August 17th, have been postponed until Saturday August...
Notice of Immunizations Needed/Notificación de Vacunas Necesarias
Immunizations are an important part of our children’s health care, and Texas law requires that children going to school be vaccinated to prevent vaccine-preventable disease. The purpose of this notice...
Board of Trustees approve Treasure Hills Elementary Principal
During their regular board meeting on Aug. 13, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Roland Ingram for the position of principal at Treasure Hills Elementary. Ingram...
HCISD welcomes new educators during annual event
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District welcomes their newest family members during its New Teacher Luncheon on Aug. 14. The annual banquet, hosted this year by Harlingen High School South,...
HCISD meets TEA accountability standards with 24 academic distinctions district-wide and three out of five middle schools earning distinction in all areas
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District met standards on all accountability categories this year, according to the results of the new state accountability system. Released on Aug. 8, the ratings...