News – Page 60

INside HCISD 4

Content ProvidedOctober 22, 2012November 8, 2012

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlIbJxwlUjo&feature=share&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q[/youtube] The following stories from INside HCISD include: The Vela Middle School Drum line, Sam Houston Chess Team, Coakley Rocket show, South Speech Drama and Debate, Father/Son...

HHS and HHSS Marching Bands awarded top marks at Pigskin Jubilee

Adriana DominguezOctober 22, 2012October 22, 2012

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Marching Bands received top ratings at the Pigskin Jubilee on Oct. 20. Both bands received a Division 1 rating and have...

Athletics News

HHS and HHSS cross-country teams awarded at District Meet

Adriana DominguezOctober 22, 2012October 22, 2012

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South cross-country teams had a strong performance at the District Meet on Oct. 19. The HHS boy’s team earned first place overall....

Academics News Robot Week

Bonham students receive visit from ECHS robotics team

Adriana DominguezOctober 22, 2012October 22, 2012

The students at Bonham Elementary School patiently held their hands in the air as they waited for their questions to be answered by the Early College High School robotics team...

District News Robot Week

HCISD celebrates Robot Week

Adriana DominguezOctober 19, 2012October 19, 2012

Starting Oct. 22, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will be celebrating Robot Week. The week will showcase a variety of stories, photos and videos related the robotics teams...

Arts District News

ValleyCentral.com to live stream 70th Annual Pigskin Jubilee

Adriana DominguezOctober 19, 2012October 19, 2012

Action 4 News will be live streaming the 70th annual Pigskin Jubilee on Oct. 20. The Marching Bands from Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South will be competing...

Academics News Robot Week

Demo Day 2012: High school robotics teams prepare for upcoming competition

Adriana DominguezOctober 19, 2012October 22, 2012

The sounds of gears in motion and remote controlled generators filled the air as high school robotics teams from the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and across the Rio Grande...

District News Person of the Week

Person of the week: Corona and Ciro team up for HCISD

Adriana DominguezOctober 18, 2012February 14, 2013

John Corona and his dog, Ciro, get noticed wherever they go, but Ciro always seems to steal the show. Corona and Ciro, the K-9 drug prevention officer and dog at...

Uncategorized Videos

Coakley Fall Concert

Content ProvidedOctober 18, 2012November 6, 2012

Coakley Cougar Fall concert held at First Methodist church. [youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNtVfCZweXU&feature=share&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q[/youtube]

Videos

South Fall Concert

Content ProvidedOctober 18, 2012November 6, 2012

Harlingen South performing at there campus. [youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiVqI5ltEhs&feature=share&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q[/youtube]

Arts Videos

Harlingen High School Fall Concert

Content ProvidedOctober 18, 2012November 6, 2012

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVwVSBGBOjw&feature=share&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q[/youtube] Harlingen High performs at First United Methodist Church.

Arts News

Rodriguez Elementary student selected to have artwork published

Adriana DominguezOctober 18, 2012October 22, 2012

By the age of six, Christina Ruiz can say she is a master at simple arithmetic and a published illustrator. Ruiz, a first grade student at Rodriguez Elementary School, was...

Blogs Photos Robot Week

Demo Day 2012

Content ProvidedOctober 17, 2012October 22, 2012

Click here to view more photos from the 2012 Demo Day.

Videos

HCISD Spotlight Health Immunization

Content ProvidedOctober 17, 2012November 6, 2012

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoESuAYcd08&feature=share&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q[/youtube] Alexis Gonzalez interviews the Spotlight of the week Irene Vera.

Academics District News

HCISD chess teams awarded at district’s first tournament

Adriana DominguezOctober 17, 2012October 17, 2012

Students from the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District outsmarted competition at the district’s first chess tournament on Oct. 13. A total of nine teams from HCISD placed in their division....

District News

Educators receive new technology for the classroom

Adriana DominguezOctober 17, 2012October 17, 2012

The teachers of Cadre 1 entered their monthly meeting empty handed but left with devices to help reshape their classrooms. A total of 20 teachers were surprised with goodie bags,...

Arts District News

HHS and HHSS Marching Bands awarded at Pre-Pigskin Jubilee

Adriana DominguezOctober 16, 2012October 16, 2012

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Marching Bands were awarded for their strong performance at the Pre-Pigskin Jubilee contest on Oct. 13. HHS was named Grand Champion....

Arts District News

HHS and HHSS girls’ choirs awarded chairs in the District Treble Choir

Adriana DominguezOctober 16, 2012October 16, 2012

The girl’s choir at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South were awarded a total of 12 chairs at the Region 28 High School Vocal Division District Treble Auditions...

District News

Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks to freshmen about the road to graduation

Adriana DominguezOctober 15, 2012October 16, 2012

For some students, their first year of high school can be daunting, but with a little advice they will have a better idea on how to set themselves up for...

District News

ECHS starts mentoring program for incoming freshmen

Adriana DominguezOctober 12, 2012October 16, 2012

For the Early College High School senior class of 2013, they will graduate knowing they’ve helped prompt the senior class of 2016 for future achievement. ECHS has started a mentoring...

District News Uncategorized

Gutierrez Middle School and local rotary club partner to start new program

Adriana DominguezOctober 12, 2012October 16, 2012

Gutierrez Middle School and the Harlingen Sunburst Rotary Club are teaming up to bring students the first EarlyAct club in Harlingen. EarlyAct provides young students the opportunity to increase their...

Arts News Uncategorized

HHS Glee Club to host Kids Camp, raffle

Adriana DominguezOctober 12, 2012October 16, 2012

The Harlingen High School Glee Clubwill be hosting a Kids Camp on Saturday, October 27 starting at 9 a.m. The cost is $25 and its for 6th and 8th Grade...

Arts News

HHSS culinary arts teacher enters baking competition to donate prizes to campus

Adriana DominguezOctober 12, 2012October 16, 2012

Cher’rie Yoss, the culinary arts teacher at Harlingen High School South, has a knack for baking, and she is using her culinary abilities for a good cause. Yoss is one...

District News

Leadership Harlingen meets to celebrate education

Adriana DominguezOctober 11, 2012October 16, 2012

Members of Leadership Harlingen came together to learn more about the Harlingen community and celebrate education at their monthly meeting on Oct. 11. The meeting was hosted by the Harlingen...

Arts District News Person of the Week

Person of the week: Garza brings national guitar competition win to HCISD

Adriana DominguezOctober 11, 2012February 14, 2013

If you give David Garza a guitar, he is going to play it. Whether it’s in the classroom or at home, Garza plays to share his passion for music. Garza,...

District News

Harlingen Learning Community meets for professional development

Adriana DominguezOctober 11, 2012October 16, 2012

Administrators and professional staff members at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District met for professional development at their monthly Harlingen Learning Community on Oct. 10. Those in attendance were provided...

Inside HCISD Videos

INside HCISD 3

Content ProvidedOctober 11, 2012November 8, 2012

The INside HCISD 3 features Person of the Week: Judy Baker, the Texas House Bill HB 2038, the Wyeth String Quartet Concert,HCISD Connect for Success, and the Channel 5 Student...

Videos

Harlingen High School Blood Drive

Content ProvidedOctober 11, 2012November 8, 2012

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4WzjkgHTpE&feature=share&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q[/youtube] United Blood Services had a blood drive with the Harlingen High campus. National Honor Society (NHS) were the ones who lead this event.

District News

HCISD and Valley Baptist Medical Center partner to host Health Literacy Symposium

Adriana DominguezOctober 10, 2012October 16, 2012

Members of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and Valley Baptist Medical Center gathered to promote the health and wellness of the lower Rio Grande Valley. HCISD and Valley Baptist...

District News Story Tellers

Wilson Elementary seeks community members to mentor students

Content ProvidedOctober 10, 2012October 16, 2012

In an effort to enhance the students’ educational experience at Wilson Elementary School, they are asking for individuals in the community to volunteer to assist their mentoring program. Wilson’s aim...

Academics District News

Sam Houston Elementary hosts first chess tournament for HCISD

Adriana DominguezOctober 10, 2012October 16, 2012

Sam Houston Elementary will make Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District history by hosting the district’s first chess tournament on Oct. 13. The Oktoberfest Chess Tournament will be in celebration of...

Arts District News

HHSS Speech Drama and Debate team takes home top prize

Adriana DominguezOctober 10, 2012October 16, 2012

The Harlingen High School South Speech Drama and Debate team took home first place sweepstakes at the Texas Forensics Tournament hosted by Bishop High School on Oct. 6. A total...

Arts District News

HHS and HHSS Jazz Bands awarded at Region 28 Jazz Band auditions

Adriana DominguezOctober 10, 2012October 16, 2012

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Jazz Bands had a strong performance at the Region 28 Jazz Band auditions hosted by HHS. A total of 26 students...

Students of the Month Videos

HCISD Students of the Month

Content ProvidedOctober 10, 2012November 8, 2012

HCISD students Emma Manning, Allison Rebello, Mary McGinely, Gabriela Rodriguez, Elexis Chapa, and Christopher Martinez are chosen for students of the Month. [youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c274rYYs3ls&feature=share&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q[/youtube]

Uncategorized Videos

Jefferson Early Childhood Development Skills

Content ProvidedOctober 10, 2012November 8, 2012

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfab5QvW_8U&feature=share&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q[/youtube] Jefferson Elementary hosts a meeting for parents to learn about early childhood development skills.

District News

Staff Development hosts Learning Extravaganza 2012

Adriana DominguezOctober 9, 2012October 16, 2012

While students received the day off, educators and administrators at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District were hard at work taking classes of their own. The Staff Development Department at...

Athletics District News

HHS girls’ basketball coach selected as Region Junior Director of coaches association

Adriana DominguezOctober 9, 2012October 16, 2012

Norma Zamarripa, the girls' basketball coach at Harlingen High School, has been named Region VII Junior Director of the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) for the 2012 – 2013 school...

Athletics District News

High school cross-country teams place at Harlingen meet

Adriana DominguezOctober 8, 2012October 16, 2012

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South cross-country teams competed at the 38th Annual Harlingen Cross Country Meet on Oct. 6. The HHS boy’s team placed first overall....

Videos

HHS Engineering & Technology Club 2013

Content ProvidedOctober 5, 2012November 8, 2012

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGb2qP0Og5M&feature=share&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q[/youtube] This oganization encourages studens to develop an intrest in the feilds of engineering and technology. These students compete throughout the year.

Academics District News

HCISD launches digital library

Content ProvidedOctober 5, 2012October 5, 2012

Middle school student Grant Burbach reads up to 13 books a week. Because of a new program in the school district, he many never have to worry about library...

District News Person of the Week

Person of the Week: Wreden brings ideas to HCISD

Adriana DominguezOctober 5, 2012February 14, 2013

Schawn Wreden applies the concept of trying something new to everything she does. From opening new business ventures to developing solutions, everything can be traced back to her personal motto....

District News

Ben Milam Elementary and Harlingen High School South team up for Read for the Record Day

Adriana DominguezOctober 4, 2012October 5, 2012

The students of Ben Milam Elementary School were in for a treat as special guests arrived for a morning of story telling. Ben Milam celebrated Read for the Record...

Athletics District News

Harlingen High School South tennis team headed for fifth district title

Adriana DominguezOctober 4, 2012

The Harlingen High School South tennis team won 17-2 over the Brownsville Hanna Eagles. This win assures the Hawks of their 5th straight district championship. Both men’s and women’s tennis teams...

District News

Zavala Elementary hosts multi-district workshop for Student Council Officers

Adriana DominguezOctober 4, 2012October 5, 2012

Student Council Officers from campuses across the Rio Grande Valley gathered for a day of collaboration and leadership development A total of 147 students took part in the Leaders ‘R’...

District News

Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores selected to participate in Future-Ready Superintendents Leadership Institute

Content ProvidedOctober 4, 2012October 5, 2012

The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) has selected Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores to participate in the Future-Ready Superintendents Leadership Institute. “To represent the...

News Videos

Wyeth String Quartet Performing For HCISD

Content ProvidedOctober 3, 2012October 9, 2012

[youtube height="316" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTtoJJ32Z1g&feature=BFa&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q[/youtube] Wyeth String Quartet from the Dallas/Fort Worth performed for HCISD orchestra students from 6th-12th grade.

Inside HCISD News Videos

Inside HCISD Episode Two

Content ProvidedOctober 3, 2012October 9, 2012

[youtube height="316" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOq6xdQc5rA&feature=BFa&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q[/youtube] Ernesto Tbarra talks about big topics in the Harlingen School District, New Memorial school,Bus safety,Interview of the week, community Calender, and also Salutes. For any infomation concrning...

Inside HCISD News Videos

Inside HCISD

Content ProvidedOctober 3, 2012October 9, 2012

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District News

HCISD celebrates International Walk to School Day

Adriana DominguezOctober 3, 2012

Students, parents and staff members from across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District walked to class to support International Walk to School Day on Oct. 3. Before the school day...