News – Page 56

HCISD invites community to second annual KidFit Festival

Adriana DominguezFebruary 27, 2013

HCISD invites community members to participate in the second annual KidFit Festival, one mile, and 5K on March 2 at Fair Park. KidFit is a “free to the community” festival...

Athletics District News

UPDATE: Texas Showcase Combines event for RGV canceled

Adriana DominguezFebruary 26, 2013March 21, 2013

UPDATE: The Texas Showcase Combines event for the Rio Grande Valley has been canceled. All student-athletes that have registered can contact Yolanda Castaneda at 364-3732 for refund information....

Students awarded in PTA Reflections Contest

Adriana DominguezFebruary 26, 2013February 25, 2013

Students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District were honored for their creativity during the city PTSA meeting on Feb. 18. The city PTSA recognized students from a number of...

News Person of the Week

Person of the Week: Galvez builds the tools for education at HCISD

Adriana DominguezFebruary 25, 2013February 25, 2013

Whether you’re a student sitting at your desk in class or a fan in the stands of Boggus Stadium, you’re probably using something that Guillermo Galvez crafted with a blowtorch...

Academics News Uncategorized

Wilson Elementary students get college and career ready in the classroom

Adriana DominguezFebruary 25, 2013February 25, 2013

For most people, they first get to experience the college atmosphere at 17 or 18 years old, but for Wilson Elementary Students that experience has already started. Wilson students are...

HCISD seniors invited to college readiness event

Adriana DominguezFebruary 22, 2013

Seniors at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and their parents are invited to get a crash course on college readiness on March 7. The Parental Involvement Department will host...

Bowie Elementary ACE program brings families together

Content ProvidedFebruary 22, 2013

Bowie Elementary School students and their parents had a fun filled evening bonding and learning together on Feb. 7. Kindergarten through fifth grade students part of the Afterschool Centers on...

KEYS Academy teacher speaks to help better education in Texas alternative schools

Adriana DominguezFebruary 21, 2013February 18, 2013

KEYS Academy teacher, Margaret Patterson, is helping better the education in Texas alternative schools. Patterson spoke as guest speaker at the Texas Association of Alternative Education (TAAE) Conference and Exhibition...

HCISD Board of Trustees approves resolution to oppose vouchers

Adriana DominguezFebruary 20, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to approve a resolution opposing vouchers, taxpayer’s savings grants, tax credits, or any other mechanisms that reduce public education funding during...

HHS and HHSS basketball soar above during playoff game

Adriana DominguezFebruary 20, 2013

The HHS girl’s and HHSS boy’s basketball teams had an outstanding performance during their post-season games on Feb. 19. The Lady Cardinals soared over Los Fresnos with a...

Vernon Middle School students show off problem solving skills at MathCounts competition

Adriana DominguezFebruary 20, 2013February 19, 2013

The Vernon Middle School MathCounts students showed off their problem solving skills at the Region 1 MathCounts competition on Feb. 8. Students competed against 15 other teams in the math...

HHS students compete in state business competition

Content ProvidedFebruary 20, 2013February 19, 2013

The Harlingen High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) Club had a productive performance at the Regional competition held at Weslaco East High School on Jan. 12. Members of the...

High school basketball teams continue playoffs

Adriana DominguezFebruary 19, 2013February 18, 2013

Basketball teams at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South will continue their post-season journey on Feb. 19. The Lady Cardinals will face Los Fresnos at Brownsville Veterans...

Academics News Uncategorized

Volunteer shares passion for science with Gutierrez ACE program

Content ProvidedFebruary 19, 2013February 18, 2013

Student involved in the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program at Gutierrez Middle School are exploring the world of science with a true expert in the field. Mr. Lupton, a...

News Person of the Week

Person of the Week: Shimotsu shares enthusiasm for education

Adriana DominguezFebruary 18, 2013

This year, Sam Houston Elementary teacher Roxanna Shimotsu has not only helped the students in her classroom but students around Texas by sharing enthusiasm for student advancement. Shimotsu, who teaches...

High school students take first steps towards national competition

Adriana DominguezFebruary 18, 2013

High school students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are getting ready to take their first steps towards a national career and technology competition this month. Students are gearing...

High school swim teams make a splash at regional competition

Adriana DominguezFebruary 15, 2013

Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Swim teams found success at the Regional swim competition held in Brownsville on Feb. 9. Over 20 HHS and HHSS...

HCISD chess teams earn top marks at regional competition

Adriana DominguezFebruary 14, 2013February 19, 2013

The chess teams at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District continued to make their mark this competition season by earning top prizes at the Los Fresnos High School Regional...

Long Elementary hosts Careers Week for students

Adriana DominguezFebruary 13, 2013February 14, 2013

The students at Long Elementary School are having a fun filled week learning about future career paths. During the week of Feb. 11 – Feb. 15, Long has dedicated a...

HHSS Basketball named 32 – 5A District Champion

Adriana DominguezFebruary 13, 2013

The Harlingen High School South basketball team outperformed Los Fresnos to be named the 32 – 5A District Champion on Feb. 12. The team soared over the competition with a...

HHSS JROTC program Exceeds Standards

Adriana DominguezFebruary 12, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets are continuing its tradition for excellence this year. The HHSS JROTC recently earned the overall unit assessment score...

Athletics News Uncategorized

Lady Cardinals named Bi-District Champions

Adriana DominguezFebruary 12, 2013February 12, 2013

The Lady Cardinals showed the right moves and soared over the competition on Feb. 11. The Lady Cardinals began their playoff quest by defeating the Lady Wildcats with a score...

News Uncategorized

HHSS seniors give back to community with fashion

Adriana DominguezFebruary 11, 2013

Harlingen High School South seniors Victoria De La Cruz and Giselle Gonzales are giving back to the community with fashion. During the week of Jan. 14 to Feb. 8, the...

Cosmetology class creates career pathways for HCISD students

Adriana DominguezFebruary 11, 2013February 11, 2013

When you walk into a Cosmetology class at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, you’ll notice that instead of desks and computers, students will be using scissors and blow dryers...

News Person of the Week

Person of the Week: Boykin helps HCISD bring technology in classrooms

Adriana DominguezFebruary 11, 2013February 14, 2013

When Kasey Boykin hears her phone ring, she already knows there is a good chance it’s someone asking for help about his or her computer, phone, tablet or software. Boykin...

Sam Houston teacher helps change future of Texas Public Education

Adriana DominguezFebruary 8, 2013February 13, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQr3MeQr9_A[/youtube] Sam Houston Elementary teacher Roxanna Shimotsu helped change the future of Texas Public Education by sharing her passion for student success. Shimotsu, who teaches bilingual second...

Bowie students make music with ACE Program

Adriana DominguezFebruary 7, 2013

Fourth graders at Bowie Elementary School are being drawn into the arts with the help of the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program. Bowie students interested in joining band during...

Academics Arts News

HHSS Speech, Drama and Debate earn top spots during district meet

Adriana DominguezFebruary 7, 2013

The Harlingen High School South's Speech Drama and Debate teams had an outstanding performance at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 32-5A CX Debate District Meet on Jan. 31. Seniors Luana...

Middle school students show off spelling skills at district competition

Adriana DominguezFebruary 6, 2013

Middle school students from the Harlingen Consolidated School District took to the Memorial Middle School stage to show off their spelling skills on Feb. 5. Students competed at the district’s...

High school swim teams blaze past competition at UIL District Meet

Adriana DominguezFebruary 6, 2013

The high school swimming teams blazed past the competition at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) District 32-5A Swim Meet on Feb. 2. Over 25 students from both teams placed in...

HHSS students get college ready with AVID course

Adriana DominguezFebruary 5, 2013February 6, 2013

Students at Harlingen High School South are achieving academic success and preparing for college. Eighty students in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) class participated in a tutor-training course on...

Cub Scouts get crash course in television production

Adriana DominguezFebruary 5, 2013February 7, 2013

Cub Scouts from Stuart Place Elementary, Rodriguez Elementary, and St. Alban's Episcopal Day School got a crash course in television production on Feb. 4. The scouts took an interactive tour of the KHGN studio...

Cano Freshman Academy, HHSS to host drill team tryouts

Adriana DominguezFebruary 5, 2013

HCISD’s Person of the Week: Cortez puts others first for HCISD

Adriana DominguezFebruary 4, 2013

Rachel Cortez strives every day to help others. Whether it’s her children or teachers she is always on the look on how to make difference. Cortez, the Director of Employee...

District News Superintendent's Message

Superintendent’s Message: Preparing students for academic transitions and future career pathways

Adriana DominguezFebruary 2, 2013February 2, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmKCxoWLr9Y[/youtube] HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks to the academic transitions incoming freshman will experience as they enter the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy for the February...

HHSS and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy to host cheer tryouts

Adriana DominguezFebruary 1, 2013May 29, 2013

Harlingen High School South and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy will host cheerleading tryouts on March 8. Prior to the tryout date, both campuses will hold mandatory parent...

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Dishman and Treasure Hills receive grant for outdoor project

Adriana DominguezFebruary 1, 2013February 1, 2013

The students at Dishman and Treasure Hills Elementary School will soon have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in the great outdoors. Claudia Pompa, kindergarten teacher at Dishman, Larisa Vento,...

Students of the Month

HCISD January 2013 Students of the Month

Content ProvidedFebruary 1, 2013March 28, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPiDpXwQp-E[/youtube] HCISD students Alissa Olivares, Arturo Ibarra, Omar Hunter, Alyssa Arriaga, Lillian Loucks, Christine Nott, Matthew Machner, and Evelyn Braxton were selected as Students of the Month for...

Arts News Uncategorized

Classical violinist performs for Wilson and Rodriguez students

Adriana DominguezFebruary 1, 2013

The sounds of classical music captivated students at Wilson and Rodriguez Elementary School on Jan. 31. Ann Fontanella, a solo violinist, and pianist Jo Jiang treated Wilson and Rodriguez...

HHS and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy to host cheer tryouts

Adriana DominguezJanuary 31, 2013January 31, 2013

Harlingen High School and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy will host cheerleading tryouts on March 8. Prior to the tryout date, both campuses will hold mandatory parent meetings...

Academics Arts News

HHSS Speech, Drama and Debate Team finds success at national tournament

Adriana DominguezJanuary 31, 2013January 31, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama and Debate Team soared above the competition at the 2013 Columbia High School Invitational on Jan. 25 – Jan. 27. Angel Yanez,...

HHS volleyball player signs to play in college

Adriana DominguezJanuary 30, 2013

For Harlingen High School Senior Alex Guerra, she’s made the choice to continue her education and athletic career. Guerra signed her letter of intent to play college volleyball at...

Coakley Middle School takes 37th consecutive District Championship

Adriana DominguezJanuary 30, 2013January 30, 2013

Students from Coakley Middle School continued its tradition for excellence by earning its 37th consecutive district championship. At their most recent meet, Coakley blew away the competition with a score...

Rodriguez Elementary celebrates Career Week

Adriana DominguezJanuary 30, 2013

The students of Rodriquez Elementary School opened their minds and ears to the world of professions during the school’s Career Week from Jan. 28 – Feb. 1. Students from...

Students place in Fire Prevention Poster Contest

Adriana DominguezJanuary 29, 2013January 30, 2013

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District students were awarded for their creativity in spreading the word about fire safety on Jan. 28. Students ranging from pre-K to 12th grade submitted...

Music Department gears up to host faculty concert for scholarship fund

Adriana DominguezJanuary 28, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is getting ready to treat the senses on Feb. 9. The HCISD Music Department will present its 12th annual Faculty Concert to...

News Person of the Week

Person of the Week: Bauer finds her passion at HCISD

Adriana DominguezJanuary 28, 2013February 14, 2013

Vivian Bauer lives by her personal motto of “it is what it is.” She uses it to drive her actions every day, and she’s constantly pursuing her personal best....

Ben Milam welcomes Houston Astros for day of reading

Adriana DominguezJanuary 25, 2013January 25, 2013

The sound of cheers and spirited chants filled the air at Ben Milam Elementary as the students geared up for a morning of baseball and stories on Jan. 23. Members...

Stuart Place raises $1,844 for Harlingen Humane Society

Adriana DominguezJanuary 25, 2013January 25, 2013

The students at Stuart Place Elementary came together to help “man’s best friend” this January. Stuart Place participated in the third annual Give a Dog a Bone fundraiser. They collected...

Bond District News Uncategorized

Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy pre-registration schedule

Adriana DominguezJanuary 24, 2013

The Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy is gearing up for the 2013 – 2014 school year by hosting a series of orientations and opportunities for early registration during...