Mario Leal, an art teacher at KEYS Academy and STEM2 Preparatory Academy won third place in the 2021 Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest. His winning piece, “Lost in Space”...

Middle school and high school music programs across the district earned 22 sweepstakes trophies at the 2021 UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation. These groups received a 1st division in concert...

Water splashed into the stainless-steel tub in Kristen Rike’s classroom as pre-veterinary students practiced their dog washing skills. This is in preparation for the upcoming opening of Pampered Pooches.   Pampered Pooches is a dog washing station and student training lab...

Crockett Elementary and Lamar Elementary Dual Language Academy pre-K students and their families had an opportunity to read food-themed books and engage in activities based on those books through Texas Storytime. “We are excited to partner...

BY: CAMRYN HILL On May 12, Harlingen High School South senior Pedro Cervantes signed his letter of intent to participate in Track & Field at Southern Arkansas University. Family, coaches,...

Design and Modeling students at STEM2 Preparatory Academy presented animal behavior research at the Animal Behavior Meets Social Science: A Research Symposium.   “I am a graduate student enrolled in a course that has a...

More than fifty Hawk and Cardinal athletes were recognized by the Texas High School Coaches Association, Texas Tennis Coaches Association, and Texas Girls Coaches Association as 2020-2021 Academic All-State recipients....

Roxanna Moore, a chemistry teacher at Harlingen High School South was appointed to the Pre-AP National Faculty for demonstrating effective teaching practices, proven classroom success, and her experience leading professional...

The South One-Act Play advanced to the State contest this year, serving as the third appearance by Harlingen South on the stage of the State competition. The following company members...

On Sunday, May 9 the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions announced Benjamin Trevino and Alexa Strubhart as this year’s national champions in Duet Acting. The Harlingen High School Speech/Drama...

Harlingen High School senior, Jose Garcia was named state champion in the 100-meter dash with a record-breaking time of 10.00 seconds at the UIL Class 6A State Track and Field...

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the HCISD Transition Academy kicked off to the beat of the Harlingen High School Jazz Band on the morning of April 29.  The Harlingen High School...

BY: CAMRYN HILL On April 30, Harlingen High School South student Lauren Rekward signed her letter of intent to participate in Track & Field at Concordia University Texas. Family, coaches,...

Educators across the nation are celebrated yearly during Teacher Appreciation Week. On May 3, district administration surprised Gladys Sanchez from Long Elementary and Erika Uribe from Vela Middle School with...

Animal Behavior Meets Social Science: A Research Symposium is a virtual event that will be held on May 5, 2021. The goal of our research symposium is to educate the public...

BY: CAMRYN HILL Several elementary, middle school, and high school students from across the district competed in the virtual Texas Scholastic Chess Championships. Students competed in teams based on grade...

After successfully becoming International Baccalaureate World Schools, Austin and Houston Elementary held ribbon-cutting ceremonies at their campuses.   The ceremony at Austin Elementary consisted of several performances by the Austin Knights IB Choir, a few...

This year, the Latin Club at Harlingen High School South excelled at the Texas State Junior Classical League State competition. All seven students in the team placed and have advanced...

BY: CAMRYN HILL A Cano Freshman Academy student, Briana Cavazos, was one in five gold winners in the Region One Millionaire’s Club competition, a six-week webinar budgeting simulation based on...

Harlingen High School Track and Field team made history winning the Class 6A Region 4 Boys Championship in San Antonio. The Cardinals shattered longstanding regional records in the 100m, 200m,...

Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Tennis Teams earned top rankings in the 32-6A district meet. Five athletes from each school have advanced to the regional competition in...

Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South students in CTE classes were invited on a tour of the SpaceX facility in Boca Chica in early April.    “The best thing about the tour...

Randy Bermea, a Class of 2012 Harlingen High School graduate and former Cardinal track athlete, raised money for the HCISD Clothing Closet by running 48 miles in 48 hours. “So,...

The sound of joy resounded in the playground at Bowie Elementary as students went out for recess. Playgrounds at this elementary campus and other campuses across the district have reopened...

HCISD Board of Trustee Dr. Nolan Perez was reappointed to the University of Texas System Board of Regents by Governor Greg Abbott on April 13. He has served as a...