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Grant Highlights News

Harlingen CISD Aquatic Center Receives STEP INTO SWIM Grant

Grant Highlights News

Four Harlingen CISD First-Year Teachers Named Scholarship Winners

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Four HCISD Students Receive Harlingen Concert Association Scholarships

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Showing Up to School Earns HCISD Student a New Car

Arts News

Harlingen CISD receives national recognition for music education support

Ashley RodriguezApril 9, 2024April 9, 2024

Harlingen CISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education for six years. Now in its...

Español News

Harlingen CISD recibe reconocimiento nacional por su apoyo la educación musical.

Ricardo LaraApril 9, 2024April 10, 2024

Harlingen CISD ha sido honrado con la designación de Mejores Comunidades para la Educación Musical de la Fundación NAMM por su destacado compromiso con la educación musical durante seis años....

District News

Harlingen CISD enhances school security with Guardian program

Ashley RodriguezApril 5, 2024April 10, 2024

Harlingen CISD expanded its security measures across the district with the Guardian program. Established in accordance with House Bill 3 of the 88th Legislature, this initiative builds upon existing security...

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Harlingen CISD mejora la seguridad en las escuelas con el programa Guardian.

Ricardo LaraApril 5, 2024April 10, 2024

Harlingen CISD incrementó sus medidas de seguridad en todo el distrito con el programa Guardian. Esta iniciativa se estableció en cumplimiento del Proyecto de Ley 3 de la Cámara de...

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Harlingen High School, Harlingen South, and Gutierrez Middle School earn One-Act Play District Championship

Ashley RodriguezMarch 29, 2024March 30, 2024

Congratulations to our high school and middle school One-Act Play District Champions. Harlingen High School earned first place with their performance of "Big Love." Harlingen High School South earned first...

Arts Español News

La Escuela Secundaria Gutierrez y las Preparatorias Harlingen High y Harlingen High South ganan el Campeonato One-Act Play Nivel Distrito.

Ricardo LaraMarch 29, 2024April 9, 2024

Felicitaciones a nuestros campeones nivel distrito One-Act Play de preparatoria y secundaria. La Escuela Preparatoria Harlingen High obtuvo el primer lugar con su interpretación de “Big Love”. La Escuela Preparatoria...

News

2024 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Results

Ashley RodriguezMarch 25, 2024April 9, 2024

Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South FFA members competed at the 85th Annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and brought home many awards. Results are listed below. Harlingen...

Español News

Resultados de la Expo Ganadera del Valle del Río Grande 2024.

Ricardo LaraMarch 25, 2024April 9, 2024

Los miembros de la FFA de las escuelas Preparatorias Harlingen High y Harlingen High South compitieron en la 85ta Expo Ganadera Anual del Valle del Río Grande y se llevaron...

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Teacher Academy Success: Estefany Rojo Munoz’s journey from student to educator

Ashley RodriguezMarch 7, 2024

Estefany Rojo Munoz’s determination and resilience have led her to fulfill her dream of becoming an educator. Rojo Munoz, a first-year teacher at Wilson Elementary is a Harlingen High School...

Academics Español News

El Éxito Académico de una Maestra: la trayectoria de Estefany Rojo Munoz de estudiante a educadora.

Ricardo LaraMarch 7, 2024March 8, 2024

La determinación y perseverancia de Estefany Rojo Munoz la han llevado a cumplir su sueño de llegar a ser una educadora. Este es el primer año como maestra en la...

District

Ready to Launch: Harlingen CISD announces aviation program

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 23, 2024

Harlingen CISD unveiled its latest addition to the district's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program—an aviation program. The announcement took place during a press conference at Valley International Airport on...

Español News

Listos para el despegue: Harlingen CISD anuncia su programa de aviación.

Ricardo LaraFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024

Harlingen CISD dio a conocer su última especialidad que será integrada al programa de Educación Técnica y Profesional (CTE) del distrito: un programa de aviación. Esto fue anunciado durante una...

District News

Two Harlingen CISD counselors recognized as H-E-B Excellence in Education Finalists

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 22, 2024

Lea Saldivar from Lee Means Fine Arts Academy and Magdalena Lopez-Perez from Harlingen School of Health Professions were recognized in February as counselor finalists in the H-E-B Excellence in Education...

Academics Español News

Dos consejeras de Harlingen CISD fueron reconocidas como finalistas del Premio H-E-B Excelence en Education Award.

Ricardo LaraFebruary 22, 2024February 23, 2024

Lea Saldivar de la Academia de Bellas Artes Lee Means y Magdalena Lopez-Perez de la Escuela de Profesiones de la Salud de Harlingen fueron reconocidas en febrero como consejeras finalistas...

District News

Harlingen CISD celebrates second year of full teacher incentive allotment approval

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 9, 2024February 10, 2024

Harlingen CISD is excited to announce full approval of its Teacher Incentive Allotment for the second consecutive year. This year, HCISD submitted 156 TIA designations. The approved TIA for the...

Español News

HCISD celebra el segundo año de la aprobación total de la asignación de incentivo a maestros.

Ricardo LaraFebruary 9, 2024February 12, 2024

Con gran emoción Harlingen CISD anuncia la aprobación total de su Asignación de Incentivo a Maestros (TIA) por segundo año consecutivo. Este año, HCISD presentó 156 designaciones TIA. El TIA...

District News

Jefferson Elementary principal named Region One TEPSAN of the Year

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 7, 2024

Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that Jefferson Elementary Principal Kimberly McCutcheon was selected as the 2024 Region One TEPSAN of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors...

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La Directora de la Primaria Jefferson fue nombrada TEPSAN del Año de Region One.

Ricardo LaraFebruary 7, 2024February 8, 2024

Harlingen CISD se enorgullece de informarles que la Directora de la Escuela Primaria Jefferson, Kimberly McCutcheon, fue seleccionada como TEPSAN del Año de Region One 2024 por la Asociación de...

Arts News

Harlingen CISD celebrates TMEA All-State musicians

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 1, 2024February 6, 2024

We are proud to announce that six students will be representing Harlingen CISD as All-State Musicians at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention. All-State is the highest honor a Texas...

Arts Español News

Harlingen CISD celebra a los músicos TMEA All-State.

Ricardo LaraFebruary 1, 2024February 5, 2024

Estamos orgullosos de anunciar que seis estudiantes representarán a Harlingen CISD como músicos estatales en la Convención de la Asociación de Educadores de Música de Texas. All-State es el honor...

Arts News

Vela Jazz I receives prestigious invitation to perform at TMEA Convention

Ashley RodriguezJanuary 31, 2024February 6, 2024

We are proud to announce that the Vela Middle School Jazz Band, Vela Jazz I, has been invited to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio...

Arts Español News

Vela Jazz recibe una prestigiosa invitación para presentarse en la Convención TMEA.

Ricardo LaraJanuary 31, 2024February 1, 2024

Estamos orgullosos de anunciar que la Banda de Jazz de la Escuela Secundaria Vela, Vela Jazz I, ha sido invitada a presentarse en la Convención de la Asociación de Maestros...

Academics News

Gutierrez Middle School UIL team named District Champions

Ashley RodriguezJanuary 31, 2024February 6, 2024

Gutierrez Middle School of Arts and Sciences earned the UIL District Championship. Out of 12 schools that competed at this event, Gutierrez students showcased exceptional talent and determination, ultimately securing...

Arts Español News

El equipo UIL de la Escuela Secundaria Gutierrez es nombrado Campeón del Distrito.

Ricardo LaraJanuary 31, 2024February 1, 2024

La Escuela Secundaria de Artes y Ciencias Gutierrez obtuvo el Campeonato Distrital de la UIL. De las 12 escuelas que compitieron en este evento, los estudiantes de Gutierrez demostraron talento...

District News

Join Harlingen CISD in the It’s Time Texas initiative

Ashley RodriguezJanuary 23, 2024February 6, 2024

Help Harlingen CISD kick off a healthier year by participating in the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge— a free, eight-week competition that unites Texans. This challenge runs from January 8,...

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Participe con HCISD en la inciativa It’s Time Texas.

Ricardo LaraJanuary 23, 2024January 24, 2024

Ayude a Harlingen CISD a iniciar un año más saludable participando en el Reto Comunitario It's Time Texas, una competencia gratuita de ocho semanas que une a los tejanos. Este...

District News

ECA named 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Early Childhood finalist

Ashley RodriguezJanuary 19, 2024February 6, 2024

Harlingen CISD Early Childhood Academy has been selected as one of the finalists for the 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Early Childhood Award. District administrators surprised teachers and staff with...

Academics Español News

ECA es nombrada finalista del Reconocimiento H-E-B de Excelencia en Educación de la Primera Infancia 2024.

Ricardo LaraJanuary 19, 2024January 23, 2024

La Academia de la Primera Infancia de Harlingen CISD ha sido seleccionada como una de las finalistas para el Reconocimiento H-E-B a la Excelencia en Educación de la Primera Infancia...

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Harlingen CISD delays start of school day due to cold weather

Ashley RodriguezJanuary 15, 2024January 15, 2024

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District announces the delay of the start of school for Tuesday, January 16 and Wednesday, January 17 due to inclement weather. Elementary School Start Time:...

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Weather Watch: Harlingen CISD prepares for cold front

Ashley RodriguezJanuary 12, 2024January 12, 2024

As we anticipate colder temperatures in the forecast, Harlingen CISD is actively monitoring the weather and preparing for the upcoming week. To ensure that all our students stay warm,...

District Español News

Alerta Meteorológica: En HCISD nos preparamos para el frente frío

Ricardo LaraJanuary 12, 2024January 16, 2024

Debido a que en el pronóstico se anticipan temperaturas más frías, en HCISD estamos vigilando activamente el clima y preparándonos para la próxima semana. Para asegurarnos que todos nuestros estudiantes...

Athletics News

Harlingen South baseball player signs with UTRGV

Ashley RodriguezDecember 20, 2023February 6, 2024

Harlingen High School South baseball player Matthew Flores signed his letter of intent to play at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The signing took place at the Harlingen...

Athletics Español News

Jugador de béisbol de Harlingen South firma con UTRGV.

Ricardo LaraDecember 20, 2023December 22, 2023

El jugador de béisbol de la Preparatoria Harlingen High South, Matthew Flores, firmó su carta de intención para jugar en la Universidad de Texas Río Grande Valley. Se llevó a...

Athletics News

HHS athlete signs to Vanderbilt University

KHGN InternsDecember 12, 2023February 6, 2024

BY: TAWNY TURNER Faith Franklin, a senior track and field athlete at Harlingen High School, signed her letter of intent to further her athletic and academic career at Vanderbilt University...

Athletics Español News

Deportista de HHS firma con la Universidad Vanderbilt.

Ricardo LaraDecember 12, 2023December 22, 2023

Faith Franklin, atleta de atletismo del 12do grado de la Preparatoria Harlingen High, firmó su carta de intención para avanzar en su carrera deportiva y académica en la Universidad Vanderbilt...

Athletics News

HHS athlete signs to Wake Forest University’s track and field team

KHGN InternsDecember 5, 2023February 6, 2024

BY: TAWNY TURNER Harlingen High School senior Jazmine Thompson signed her letter of intent to join the Track and Field shot put and discuss team for Wake Forest University in...

Athletics Español News

Atleta de HHS firma con el equipo de atletismo de la Wake Forest University.

Ricardo LaraDecember 5, 2023December 8, 2023

Por: Tawny Turner Jazmine Thompson, estudiante de 12do grado de la Preparatoria Harlingen High, firmó su carta de intención para formar parte del equipo de atletismo de lanzamiento de bala...

Grant Highlights News

Gutierrez Middle School of Arts and Sciences Teacher Wins First Year Teacher Grant

Ashley RodriguezNovember 29, 2023

Written By: Alma Rock Harlingen, TX - In a celebration of dedication to the arts and commitment to students, Matthew Rodriguez, first-year Theatre Arts Teacher at Gutierrez Middle School of...

Arts Español News

Maestro de la Escuela Secundaria de Artes y Ciencias Gutierrez gana un Incentivo de Maestro en su Primer Año.

Ricardo LaraNovember 29, 2023December 8, 2023

Por: Alma Rock Harlingen, TX – Como un reconocimiento y celebración de la dedicación a las artes y el compromiso con los estudiantes, Matthew Rodríguez, en su primer año como...

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Harlingen Collegiate High robotics host FIRSTGiving

Ashley RodriguezNovember 15, 2023

BY: ALEJANDRA CARDENAS With the start of the holiday season, UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High School Robotics teams 13108 Encrypted and 11158 Deceptibots extended an invitation to nearby teams to join...

Español News

Estudiantes de robótica de Harlingen Collegiate High organizan el evento FIRSTGiving.

Ricardo LaraNovember 15, 2023November 16, 2023

Con el inicio de la temporada navideña, los equipos de robótica de UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High 13108 Encrypted y 11158 Deceptibots extendieron una invitación a los equipos cercanos para que...

District News

WWII Veteran and HCISD alumnus Porter Pile Remembered

Ashley RodriguezNovember 10, 2023

Army Air Force Second Lieutenant Porter M. Pile, a Harlingen CISD alumnus, who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II, was officially accounted for on November 28, 2022. Pile,...

Español News

Porter Pile, veterano de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y exalumno de HCISD, es recordado.

Ricardo LaraNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023

El segundo teniente de la Fuerza Aérea del Ejército, Porter M. Pile, un exalumno de Harlingen CISD, que hizo el máximo sacrificio durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el pase de...

District News

Principals named for Bowie, Dishman, and Zavala Elementary

Ashley RodriguezNovember 3, 2023

Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that Beatrice Cruz, Sabrina Garza, and Antonia Salas, who were previously serving as interim principals, have officially been named campus principals at their respective...

Español News

Han sido nombradas las directoras para las escuelas primarias Bowie, Dishman y Zavala.

Ricardo LaraNovember 3, 2023November 7, 2023

Harlingen CISD se enorgullece en anunciar que Beatrice Cruz, Sabrina Garza y Antonia Salas, quienes anteriormente se desempeñaban como directoras interinas, han sido nombradas oficialmente directoras de sus respectivas escuelas...

Arts News

Harlingen CISD Speech, Drama, and Debate teams shine at competition

Ashley RodriguezNovember 2, 2023

Harlingen CISD high school and middle school Speech, Drama, and Debate teams recently showcased their talents in competition. Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South competed at the Corpus...

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Los equipos de Harlingen CISD de Oratoria, Drama y Debate brillan en competencia.

Ricardo LaraNovember 2, 2023November 7, 2023

Los equipos de Oratoria, Drama y Debate de las escuelas secundarias y preparatorias de Harlingen CISD recientemente mostraron sus talentos en una competencia. Las Preparatorias Harlingen High y Harlingen High...

Grant Highlights News

HCISD Secures Second Consecutive Grant for Project Red Initiative

Ashley RodriguezOctober 30, 2023October 30, 2023

Written By: Alma Rock Harlingen, TX— For the second consecutive year, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) has secured a $10,000 grant to support its groundbreaking initiative, Project Red:...

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HCISD asegura el segundo subsidio consecutivo para la Iniciativa Project Red.

Ricardo LaraOctober 30, 2023November 1, 2023

Harlingen, TX— Por segundo año consecutivo, el Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Harlingen (HCISD) ha obtenido un subsidio de $10,000 para apoyar su innovadora iniciativa, Proyecto Rojo (Project Red): Mantener...

District News

Interim Principal named for Zavala Elementary

Ashley RodriguezOctober 11, 2023

Harlingen CISD is proud to announce that Beatrice Cruz has been named interim principal for Zavala Elementary. Cruz has 23 years of experience in education. Throughout her time at HCISD,...