The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is making it easier for community members to read about the great things happening at its 28 campuses. HCISD offers its weekly newsletter The...
Wilson Elementary School students took a break from sitting at the average school lunch tables and gathered around for picnic on Jan. 14. Wilson hosted its Mix-It-Up Picnic, which allowed...
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved proposals that will pave the way for the district’s new campus during its regular meeting on Jan. 15. The...
Austin Wright and Quentin Hale, juniors at Harlingen High School, have always been interested in rocketry, and now that interest has them working with the nations leaders in space exploration....
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is teaming up with RGV LEAD, Texas State Technical College and The University of Texas – Pan American to host the district’s Eighth...
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is taking time to recognize those who help lead students towards a brighter future. Throughout the month of January, HCISD will celebrate Board...
Chess students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District can now say they’ve played with the undefeated champion of the North American Open. Timur Gareev was recently named...
[caption id="attachment_4128" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Band students from Harlingen High School South prepare for the All Area Auditions on Jan. 12.[/caption] The choir and band students at Harlingen High School and...
[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx9-WJM87ew[/youtube] The Abrams Brothers Band perform at HCISD's Gutierrez Middle School.
The Sam Houston chess team put their skills to the test at the Hanna High School Scholastic Chess Tournament on Jan. 12. The team was awarded first place in the...
Jacob Sanchez, senior at Harlingen High School, is getting ready to be part of history. Sanchez was selected to attend the Presidential Inaugural Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. He...
[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMDaHryI3lY[/youtube] HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks to the importance of leadership for the January 2013 Superintendent's Message. Leaders serve our community and district every day. They allow...
When Javier Araiza hears the word “master” it can apply to a couple of things. From his barbequing talents to his career, Araiza continually works to keep at the top...
[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx9-WJM87ew[/youtube] Students at Gutierrez Middle School and Dishman Elementary School opened their ears to a bluegrass experience on Jan. 11. The Abrams Brothers, a bluegrass trio from...
[caption id="attachment_4126" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Choir students from Harlingen High School South prepare for the All Area Auditions on Jan. 12.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4127" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Choir students from Harlingen High School...
Jude Ikponmwonba, junior at Early College High School, is looking forward to visiting the world of politics in a big way this month. Ikponmwonba was selected to attend the...
Past students of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District joined forces with School Board Members and administration to help future generations on Jan. 8. HCISD hosted its annual Recent Graduate...
The Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama, and Debate Team continue its tradition for excellence during the 2012 – 2013 school year. The team is currently ranked first in the...
When Mark Conway looks up to the Harlingen sky and sees a bird fly by, you can bet he’s on the lookout for his next research project or classroom lesson....
The students in Adriana Diaz’s sixth grade pre-ap math class at Vernon Middle School spent their afternoons solving problems. They weren’t solving riddles or puzzles, but working towards achieving...
[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1vHGrXwB0I[/youtube] HCISD students Bailey Miller, Courtney Rebello, Ruben Britten, and Kathryn Lewis were selected as Students of the Month for December
The Harlingen High School South National Honor Society asked organizations around campus to come together and help deliver cheer this holiday season. The organizations participated in Operation Santa and collected...
[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDEODOjXky0[/youtube] HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks about family and reflection for the December 2012 Superintendent's Message. Also discussed are some of the monumental achievements for the...
The Human Resources and Technology department at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District were in the spirit of giving on Dec. 20. Instead of exchanging gifts with each other this...
[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAedN1HNLok[/youtube] The Harlingen South Choir gives a special Christmas performance just for you!
The Student Council and Bowie Elementary School chose to give rather than receive when given the opportunity to support the Rio Grande Valley Food Bank. The students entered a...
[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji0N-PTQyjw[/youtube] The students at Harlingen High School joined together to show their support for the community of Newtown, Connecticut on Dec. 19. The National...
The Student Council at Austin Elementary School took the opportunity to spread Christmas cheer by helping those in need this holiday season. Members joined forces with Austin staff and faculty...
The cheerleaders at Harlingen High School South are helping wishes come true this holiday season by raising $16,592 for children in need. The squads have partnered with the “Make a...
At the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District the safety of our students and staff has always been and will continue to be our top priority. We understand the concerns of communities...
The Harlingen High School boy’s choir used their voices to show students the power of music on Dec. 18. HHS hosted their Boyz2Men workshop for the boys involved in the...
For Gill Paredez, the saying “It’s always better to give, than to receive” can be applied to his actions on a daily basis. From his career to volunteer work,...
The Harlingen High School Culinary Arts students were in the spirit of holiday cooking on Dec. 6. The students used their cooking skills to bake goods for the Helping One...
School board members, administrators, teachers and students came together to celebrate a monumental year for Coakley Middle School on Dec. 18. The 2012 – 2013 school year marks Coakley’s...
Estimados padres de familia, A medida que más detalles surgen de la reciente tragedia en Newtown, Connecticut, nuestros corazones y oraciones continúan para esa comunidad. Cuando me enteré acerca...
Dear Parents, As more details emerge from the recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, our hearts and prayers continue to go out to their community. As I learned about the heroic...
The students of Lee Means Elementary School gathered for a special holiday themed POP STAR Reading session on Dec. 12. Students from all grade levels celebrated in the library...
The students at KEYS Academy took home top honors for their artistic abilities at the 2012 Valley Morning Star/Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. Adrian Sanchez received first place and...
The Coakley Middle School’s Orchestra showed off their talents to the elementary school students of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District on Dec. 13. Thirty students from the Honors...
Choir students at Zavala Elementary School and Harlingen High School used their talents to spread holiday cheer across Harlingen on Dec. 12. The choirs performed at Valley Baptist Medical...
[caption id="attachment_3376" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Austin Elementary School shares their holiday wishes[/caption] Campuses, offices and organizations at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are getting camera ready to share their...
The senior class at Harlingen High School South took time to come together and celebrate the holidays on Dec. 11. The class of 2013 met in the school's cafeteria...
The Harlingen High School South decathlon team had an outstanding performance at the San Antonio Holmes Competition on Dec. 8. Matthew Waters received first place in essay and fourth place...