News – Page 53

Aerobics enthusiasts shake for lymphoma research

Adriana DominguezJuly 15, 2013July 15, 2013

Looking to break a sweat and to raise money for lymphoma research, about 300 aerobics enthusiasts came together on July 13 at Harlingen High School for the Shake Away Lymphoma...

HCISD adds three Dual Language campuses for the 2013 – 2014 school year

Adriana DominguezJuly 12, 2013July 16, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will expand its Dual Language Academy to include three more campuses during the 2013 – 2014 school year. In Fall 2013, Dual Language Academies...

District News

Board of Trustees approves, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Stuart Place Principal and Physical Education Coordinator

Adriana DominguezJuly 10, 2013July 12, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Dr. Alicia Noyola for the position of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction PK – 16 during its regular meeting...

District News

Board of Trustees approves principal for Gutierrez Middle School

Adriana DominguezJuly 3, 2013July 3, 2013

On July 2, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Mike Reyes for the position of principal of Gutierrez Middle School. Reyes is a graduate of the...

Bond News

Board, community celebrate ground breaking ceremonies at Aquatics Center

Adriana DominguezJuly 3, 2013

Members of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District school board, administration and community celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aquatics Center. The athletic facility will open Spring 2014 and...

District News

High schools host ZumbaThon fundraiser for lymphoma

Adriana DominguezJuly 2, 2013

The Harlingen High School Cardettes, JROTC and the Harlingen High School South AFJROTC are hosting a Shake Away Lymphoma ZumaThon Fundraiser on July 13 at 9 a.m.. The event will...

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HCISD embraces school choice

Adriana DominguezJuly 1, 2013

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Academics Arts News

Music programs help students hit the right notes in classrooms

Adriana DominguezJune 21, 2013June 3, 2013

When Memorial Middle School student William Galvan picks up his viola and plays smooth melodies in his orchestra class or practices at home, he’s not only learning how to create...

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Former Memorial Middle School Student Targets Campus for Eagle Project

Iris AvalosJune 20, 2013June 20, 2013

9th grader Kenneth Reininger, son of Kenneth and Belinda Reininger, recently completed a monument for his former campus that is sure to last generations. The project was part of his journey...

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Tina Garza to Lead School of Health Professions

Iris AvalosJune 19, 2013

At the July 18th special board meeting the HCISD Board of Trustees approved Mrs. Tina Garza for the position of principal of the School of Health Professions. Mrs. Garza is...

Academics Arts News

HHS junior turns cartons into art for national contest

Adriana DominguezJune 13, 2013June 18, 2013

HHS junior Donaldo Almazan is using his artistic abilities to share with other students the importance of building strong bones. Almazan was awarded for his submission in the high school...

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Education Foundation Helps District With Reading Initiative

Iris AvalosJune 12, 2013

As part of the HCISD and Harlingen Public Library summer reading program readers are recognized for the hours they have read throughout the months of June and July. To demonstrate how...

Academics District News

Community invited to attend second annual Family Literacy Week

Adriana DominguezJune 12, 2013June 3, 2013

To keep students’ minds active in the summer, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is hosting a week dedicated to reading. HCISD is hosting its second annual Family Literacy Week...

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Future Leaders Graduate from Team One

Iris AvalosJune 11, 2013June 11, 2013

TEAM 1 graduates celebrated their year of learning on June 4th at the Harlingen Country Club. This distinguished group of graduates has been part of a cadre comprised of current HCISD...

Academics News

ECHS graduate prepares to begin innovative medical program

Adriana DominguezJune 10, 2013June 4, 2013

Early College High School graduate Bobby Palmos is getting ready to join an elite group of students determined to pursue a medical career. In the fall, Palmos will be one...

District News

HCISD invites community to public hearing

Adriana DominguezJune 7, 2013

Public Hearing Harlingen CISD invites community members to a public hearing in reference to the planning amounts for the No Child Left Behind Application for Federal Funding for the 2013-2014...

Arts News

KEYS students create award winning artwork

Adriana DominguezJune 7, 2013June 4, 2013

Students at KEYS Academy are putting paint to paper to create award-winning artwork. Leneigh Olvera, senior, was recently awarded fifth place at the congressional art competition ‘The Artistic Discovery’ on...

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Seniors celebrate at 2013 Graduation Celebration

Adriana DominguezJune 6, 2013June 6, 2013

Graduating seniors from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and Early College High School gathered at the 2013 Graduation Celebration in hopes of taking home the top prize. That...

District News

HCISD hosts annual auction

Adriana DominguezJune 5, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will host its annual auction on June 22. AUCTION INFORMATION Date: Saturday June 22, 2013 Place: Harlingen CISD Central Receiving Warehouse Address:...

Athletics News

HHSS student continues her passion in college

Adriana DominguezJune 4, 2013June 4, 2013

With a lifetime behind her in gymnastics, it’s no wonder that Alexandra Margolies will get to continue her passion in college. Margolies recently signed her letter of intent to compete...

Academics District News

HCISD teachers invited to attend summer technology sessions

Adriana DominguezJune 4, 2013June 5, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will host summer workshops to assist educators in their pursuit of creating 21st century classrooms in June. These sessions will take place throughout the...

Arts News

HHSS choir makes beautiful music at state solo and ensemble competition

Adriana DominguezJune 3, 2013May 29, 2013

Members of the Harlingen High School South Choir hit the right notes and made perfect melodies at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Competition held at the University of Texas...

Academics News

HHS business club ranks high at national convention

Adriana DominguezMay 31, 2013May 29, 2013

Members of the Harlingen High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) Club received national recognition for their remarkable involvement in the BPA National Leadership Conference on May 12. Lindsey Longoria,...

District News

HCISD honors Teachers of the Year

Adriana DominguezMay 30, 2013May 30, 2013

Each year, campuses at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District honor educators by selecting their Teacher of the Year. These teachers represent educators that continually go above and...

Academics District News

HCISD celebrates the Class of 2013 during commencement ceremonies

Adriana DominguezMay 30, 2013May 28, 2013

Seniors at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are getting ready to celebrate their education at the Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and Early College High School Commencement...

Arts News

HHS student recognized for artistic abilities at congressional competition

Adriana DominguezMay 29, 2013May 27, 2013

Harlingen High School junior Bianca Jaramillo has an eye for turning colors and her surroundings into inspirations to create beautiful pieces of artwork. Jaramillo recently received an Honorable Mention for...

Academics News

HHSS students earn top honors at state UIL Academic Meet

Adriana DominguezMay 29, 2013May 28, 2013

[caption id="attachment_6310" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Not pictured: Maricruz Espinoza and Justin Elizalde[/caption] Students from the Harlingen High School South University Interscholastic League (UIL) Academic Team came out on top at the...

Academics News

Quintanilla, Gonzalez named UIL Academic State Champions

Adriana DominguezMay 28, 2013May 28, 2013

Bianca Quintanilla and Erica Gonzalez have a couple of things in common. They both have a way with words, are star students and now they are both state champions for...

Athletics News

Divin, Collins sign letters of intent to continue athletic career

Adriana DominguezMay 28, 2013May 27, 2013

Cassandra Divin and Kyle Collins have had successful athletic seasons, and now they will get to continue their winning streaks into college. On May 22, Divin, Harlingen High School senior,...

News Person of the Week

Person of the Week: Meeks shares student achievement across the web

Adriana DominguezMay 27, 2013May 27, 2013

When you scroll down the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s Facebook page, then you’ve probably asked yourself “who is Aida Meeks?” The question arises because day after day Meeks can...

Academics News

Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy pathway showcase

Content ProvidedMay 27, 2013May 27, 2013

As eighth grade students at HCISD get ready to start their first year at the new Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy, they share their selections for the career pathway...

Academics News

Stuart Place students bring historical figures to life

Adriana DominguezMay 24, 2013May 24, 2013

Students at Stuart Place Elementary brought history to life on May 21. To put a new twist on the subject, students participated in the Texas Living Heroes event. The interactive...

District News

Board restructures, appoints George McShan as president

Adriana DominguezMay 24, 2013May 24, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees restructured its board during Thursday night’s special meeting. The board appointed George McShan as board president, Javier De Leon as vice...

Academics News

ECHS earns high ranking for excellence

Adriana DominguezMay 23, 2013May 23, 2013

Early College High School is being recognized as one of top schools in the nation and state of Texas this school year. The campus was named as one of the...

Academics News

HHSS students hear presentation on local water use

Adriana DominguezMay 23, 2013May 23, 2013

Harlingen High School South students spent an afternoon gaining knowledge about water conservation in hopes of assisting their campus and community this May. Joel Cruz, Energy Manager at HCISD, visited...

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HCISD students reach health goals during final Marathon Kids event

Adriana DominguezMay 22, 2013May 22, 2013

Students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District crossed the finish line and accomplished their goal of staying active on May 18. Campus based staff, administrators, teachers, students, and parents...

Academics District News

Raven logo revealed for Dr. Cano Freshman Academy

Adriana DominguezMay 21, 2013June 24, 2013

[youtube height="HEIGHT" width="WIDTH"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AKzRS9b_gE[/youtube] The Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy Raven was released in May 2013 by the HCISD Communications Department. The logo featured here will be the official emblem...

District News

HCISD Board of Trustees approve change to 2013-2014 academic calendar

Adriana DominguezMay 21, 2013May 21, 2013

During a special meeting on May 20, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a change to the 2013-2014 academic calendar. The Board of Trustees approved the...

Academics News

HHS students selected to work with NASA Engineers

Adriana DominguezMay 21, 2013May 21, 2013

Austin Wright and Quentin Hale, juniors at Harlingen High School, are being recognized for their work in the engineering field by having the opportunity to work with the nations leaders...

Athletics News

High school athletes sign with Texas A&M Kingsville

Adriana DominguezMay 21, 2013May 20, 2013

Two students from the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are continuing their pursuit to achieve academic and athletic excellence into their college years. Kenny Zamarano, senior at Harlingen High School...

District News

HCISD to host hearing for NCLB funding application

JavierMay 20, 2013June 4, 2014

As part of the No Child Left Behind Act passed on January 2002, Private Non-Profit Schools may be eligible to participate in the following federally funded programs: Title I, Part...

Athletics News

HHSS to host program’s first spring scrimmage, community invited to attend

Adriana DominguezMay 20, 2013May 21, 2013

[youtube height="316" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EBb0w_azQY&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] The Harlingen High School South Football program invites the community to attend an exciting football scrimmage at J. Lewis Boggus Stadium on May 25. This is...

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Encuesta de la Comunidad de Estudiantes y de Padres

JavierMay 20, 2013May 20, 2013

Esta encuesta se proporciona para permitir a nuestros padres, estudiantes y comunidad evaluar los diversos servicios que reciben dentro del distrito. Los datos recopilados de esta encuesta se utilizan para...

District News

Parent/Student/Community Survey

JavierMay 20, 2013

This survey is provided to enable our parents, students, and community to assess the various services they receive within the district. The data gathered from this survey is used to formulate...

News Person of the Week

Person of the Week: Alfaro seeks best academic fit for student success

Adriana DominguezMay 20, 2013

Jesus Alfaro takes each day as a stepping-stone to achieve his ultimate goal of finding the best academic fit for all students so they can maximize achievement, he said. Alfaro...

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ECHS seniors help future graduates excel in classrooms

Adriana DominguezMay 20, 2013May 20, 2013

With already so much accomplished by the time they finish their senior year, students at Early College High School are using their final month of high school to help other...

News Superintendent's Message

Superintendent’s Message: Graduates prepare to enter next chapter of academic and professional journey

Adriana DominguezMay 17, 2013May 17, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zByyALjQPsM[/youtube] During his May 2013 message, HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores looks to the upcoming 2013 Commencement ceremony as a time of unity for the city of Harlingen...

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Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy faculty comes together to set expectations for campus

Adriana DominguezMay 17, 2013May 17, 2013

With excitement in the air, the administration, teachers and staff for the new Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy met for their first staff meeting on May 16. While getting...

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May Board Meeting

Content ProvidedMay 16, 2013May 16, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p57ybFmrthk[/youtube] HCISD's May Board Meeting.

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Leadership organizations share experiences with district officials

Adriana DominguezMay 16, 2013May 16, 2013

To celebrate leadership, District Administrators and School Board Members along with this year’s Student Advisory Board and Team One members came together to share their experiences on May 14. The...