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Grant Highlights News

Texas Bar Foundation Awards HCISD a Grant to Enhance Law And Public Service Program

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Harlingen South Journalism Class Awarded J. Gonzalez Law Firm’s Legacy of Learning Grant

Español News

La clase de periodismo de Harlingen South es galardonada con el donativo “Legacy of Learning” del Bufete Jurídico J. Gonzalez.

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Celebrating the Heart of Education: HCISD World Teacher Day

Athletics News

Hawk tennis off to a winning start

Adriana DominguezAugust 22, 2018

Harlingen High School South had a fantastic start to their 2018-2019 tennis season. The Hawk tennis team won the Northside Invitational Team Tennis Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 18. The Hawks...

Academics News

HSHP students selected as officers for area and state HOSA chapters

Adriana DominguezAugust 20, 2018August 21, 2018

[caption id="attachment_21482" align="alignnone" width="980"] L to R: Matthew Garcia and Aaron Castillo[/caption] Harlingen School of Health Professions students are making a name for themselves in HOSA Future Health Professionals. Seniors...

District News

HCISD receives multiple media awards

Adriana DominguezAugust 20, 2018

HCISD’s Public Relations and Community Engagement Department was recognized during a regular board meeting for their outstanding efforts in communication. The department received a Silver Telly Award for the video...

Academics News

HCISD bolsters early literacy with leveled libraries

Adriana DominguezAugust 17, 2018August 22, 2018

An essential step on the journey toward reading fluency is getting reinforcements. They are called Leveled Literacy Libraries, and Harlingen CISD educators will be using them to assess each student’s...

Español News

HCISD apoya la alfabetización temprana con bibliotecas niveladas.

Ricardo LaraAugust 17, 2018October 1, 2018

Escrito por: Adriana Dominguez Traducido por: Ricardo Lara Un paso esencial en el camino hacia la fluidez de lectura es por medio de refuerzos. Se les llama Bibliotecas de Lectura...

District News

HCISD’s first day of 2018-2019 school year

Adriana DominguezAugust 17, 2018

HCISD students entered their classrooms for another wonderful school year on August 13. The district’s Senior Team and staff photographers visited campuses across the district to capture memorable moments during...

Academics District News

District earns Recognized Academic Performance and Postsecondary Readiness Distinction from TEA

Adriana DominguezAugust 15, 2018August 20, 2018

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability ratings released Wednesday, August 15, show that HCISD earned Recognized Academic Performance, and for the first time since the inception of the STAAR program,...

Español News

El distrito obtiene Desempeño Académico Reconocido y Preparación Postsecundaria Distinguida de TEA.

Ricardo LaraAugust 15, 2018September 27, 2018

Escrito por: Adriana Dominguez Traducido por: Ricardo Lara La Agencia de Educación de Texas (TEA) dio a conocer los índices de responsabilidad funcional el pasado miércoles 15 de agosto, estos...

Arts News

New modern art sculpture installed at Lee Means Fine Arts Academy

Adriana DominguezAugust 10, 2018August 10, 2018

Since being announced as a Fine Arts Academy in the spring of 2018, Lee Means Elementary has undergone much transformation in preparation for its arts-infused curriculum. Though this change may...

Español News

Nueva escultura de arte moderno es colocada en la Academia de Artes Lee Means.

Ricardo LaraAugust 10, 2018September 27, 2018

Escrito por: Adriana Dominguez Traducido por: Ricardo Lara Desde que fue anunciada como una Academia de Artes en la primavera de 2018, la primaria Lee Means ha experimentado un gran...

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Texas Parent’s Day: August 10, 2018

Brianna VelaAugust 5, 2018August 7, 2018

District News

HCISD recognized by Texas Comptroller for financial transparency

Adriana DominguezAugust 2, 2018

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is the latest local government entity to achieve specific transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars Program. HCISD received a...

Español News

HCISD es reconocido por la Contraloría de Texas por transparencia financiera.

Ricardo LaraAugust 2, 2018October 1, 2018

Escrito por: Adriana Dominguez Traducido por: Ricardo Lara El Contralor de Texas Glenn Hegar anunció que el Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Harlingen es la última entidad gubernamental local en...

Academics News

South Latin students win awards at national convention

Adriana DominguezAugust 2, 2018August 3, 2018

Harlingen High School South Latin students traveled to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, to attend the 2018 National Junior Classical League Convention from July 23 to 28. Students competed in...

District News

HCISD to receive $1.5 million toward after-school programming

Adriana DominguezJuly 26, 2018August 2, 2018

Harlingen CISD has been awarded a $1.5 million 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Cycle 10, Year 1 grant by the Texas Education Agency. This federally-funded program (also called Texas Afterschool...

District News

Administrators named for Rodriguez and Bowie

Adriana DominguezJuly 20, 2018July 20, 2018

Adriana Arellano was recently appointed as principal at Rodriguez Elementary and Jaymie Galan was appointed as interim principal for Bowie Elementary. Arellano will serve as principal at Rodriguez after having served...

Academics News

Cano among the first to join the new College Board Pre-AP Program

Adriana DominguezJuly 18, 2018July 18, 2018

Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy was selected from over 1,000 schools worldwide that will participate in the new Pre-Advanced Placement Program this fall. The new program offers instructional resources...

Español News

Cano está entre los primeros en formar parte del nuevo Programa Pre-AP del Consejo Universitario.

Ricardo LaraJuly 18, 2018October 9, 2018

Escrito por: Adriana Dominguez Traducido por: Ricardo Lara Dr. Cano Freshman Academy fue seleccionada de entre más de 1,000 escuelas a nivel mundial que participará en el nuevo Programa de...

District News

Gutierrez principal selected as TASSP Region I Middle School Principal of the Year

Adriana DominguezJuly 17, 2018

Mike Reyes, principal at Gutierrez Middle School, was named the TASSP (Texas Association of Secondary School Principals) Region I Middle School Principal of the Year in June at the TASSP...

District News

HAEF hosts Partners in Education Luncheon

Adriana DominguezJuly 10, 2018July 10, 2018

The Harlingen Area Educational Foundation will be hosting a Partners in Education Luncheon “Building Bridges between Private Industry and HCISD” on Aug. 23, 2018, benefit Harlingen CISD’s academy development, innovative...

District News

HHS teacher recognized in statewide humanities awards

Adriana DominguezJuly 5, 2018

Linda Salinas, a history teacher at Harlingen High School, was recently selected as a recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award. This prestigious award is presented annually...

Español News

Maestra de HHS recibe un reconocimiento en humanidades a nivel estatal.

Ricardo LaraJuly 5, 2018October 9, 2018

Escrito por: Adriana Dominguez Traducido por: Ricardo Lara Linda Salinas, una maestra de historia en la Escuela Preparatoria Harlingen High, fue recientemente seleccionada para recibir el Reconocimiento a la Excelencia...

District News

HCISD Summer Camps inspire students’ sense of discovery

Adriana DominguezJune 28, 2018June 29, 2018

School may be out for summer, but that hasn't stopped students' sense of discovery as they continue to enhance their skills through the various summer camps offered at Harlingen CISD. From...

Español News

HCISD recibe $1.5 millones para el programa de actividades extracurriculares.

Ricardo LaraJune 26, 2018October 8, 2018

Escrito por: Adriana Dominguez Traducido por: Ricardo Lara Harlingen CISD ha sido beneficiado con 1.5 millones por el 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Ciclo 10, año 1, otorgado por la...

Arts News

Expanding creativity: New Fine Arts Academy to inspire next generation of artists at HCISD

Adriana DominguezJune 26, 2018

Matthew Garcia was in sixth grade when he picked up his viola in orchestra class for the first time, not realizing the magnitude of the impact music would have on...

Academics District News

HCISD ramps up STEM opportunities with new academy

Adriana DominguezJune 25, 2018

With STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) occupations increasingly taking center stage in the job market of tomorrow, Harlingen CISD is ensuring its students have access to quality STEM learning...

Español News

Mathew Garcia de HSHP fue seleccionado para el prestigioso Programa Bezos Scholars.

Ricardo LaraJune 20, 2018October 8, 2018

Escrito por: Adriana Dominguez Traducido por: Ricardo Lara El junior Mathew Garcia está determinado a hacer una diferencia en su comunidad. Recientemente le ofrecieron una prestigiosa oportunidad para hacer justamente...

Academics News

HSHP’s Matthew Garcia selected for prestigious Bezos Scholars Program

Adriana DominguezJune 20, 2018

Junior Matthew Garcia is determined to make a difference in his community. He was recently offered a prestigious opportunity to do just that as he prepares for his last year...

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Harlingen Sunburst Rotary Club honored for Wheels of Learning initiative

Adriana DominguezJune 18, 2018June 18, 2018

Harlingen CISD's Board of Trustees recognized Harlingen Sunburst Rotary Club during their regular June board meeting. The organization gave away 72 bicycles as part of its Wheels of Learning initiative throughout...

District News

HCISD honors graduates joining the armed forces

Adriana DominguezJune 14, 2018June 28, 2018

Harlingen CISD’s Board of Trustees recognized 51 graduates from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South, Early College High School, and Harlingen School of Health Professions during the June regular...

Academics District News

A new world view: HCISD begins process to offer International Baccalaureate program at two elementary schools

Brianna VelaJune 14, 2018July 5, 2018

by: Adriana Dominguez Soon, select students at Harlingen CISD may have the opportunity to gain a fresh outlook through a unique education guided by themes of global impact. The district...

Español News

La perspectiva de un nuevo mundo: HCISD inicia el proceso para ofrecer el programa de Bachillerato Internacional en dos escuelas primarias.

Ricardo LaraJune 14, 2018September 27, 2018

Escrito por: Adriana Dominguez Traducido por: Ricardo Lara Muy pronto, algunos alumnos seleccionados de Harlingen CISD podrían tener la oportunidad de obtener una perspectiva más fresca mediante una educación única...

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Board approves hire of new district administrators

Brianna VelaJune 13, 2018June 13, 2018

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved three new hires during Tuesday night’s regular meeting. Debbie Scogin has been hired as Assistant Superintendent for Human Services. Previously...

Arts News

Third-grader receives national recognition in Crayola Art Expo

Adriana DominguezJune 6, 2018

Laila Velez, a third-grade student at Lamar Elementary, received national recognition in the “Art Energizes STEAM” 2017-2018 Crayola Art Expo. Her artwork entitled “Reflection of the Sunset,” was one of...

District News

HCISD schools named to Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll

Adriana DominguezJune 6, 2018

Six Harlingen CISD schools were named to the 2017-2018 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll for their high achievement and student success. Receiving the honors were Bowie Elementary School, Dishman Elementary...

Arts News

HHS Choir strikes gold at state solo and ensemble contest

Adriana DominguezJune 5, 2018

Twenty Harlingen High School Choir students competed at the state level UIL Solo & Ensemble Competition at the University of Texas Austin on May 27. They brought home 14 first...

District News

HSHP: Building a legacy

Adriana DominguezMay 29, 2018May 29, 2018

Students from the first graduating class at Harlingen School of Health Professions share their thoughts about their time at Harlingen CISD's unique medical campus during the weeks leading up to...

District News

ECHS and Cano among best high schools in the country

Adriana DominguezMay 25, 2018May 26, 2018

Early College High School and Dr. Cano Freshman Academy were named to the 2018 U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best High Schools in the country. "We are super...

District News

Board approves principals for Lamar and Vernon

Adriana DominguezMay 24, 2018

Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Alma Atkinson as principal for Lamar Elementary and Arely Tamez as principal for Vernon Middle School during a special board meeting on...

District News

HCISD prepares for 2018 commencement ceremonies

Adriana DominguezMay 18, 2018May 18, 2018

HCISD seniors are wrapping up classes and getting ready to celebrate a milestone in their educational careers with commencement ceremonies for Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South, Early College...

Athletics News

HHS soccer players named to Academic All-State

Adriana DominguezMay 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Harlingen High School soccer players were recently recognized for their outstanding academic and athletic performances. Kaylee Gushwa, Kaela De Leon, Oscar Garcia, and Arely Gonzalez were named to Academic All-State for...

Academics News

Harlingen South FFA Lonestar State Degree recipient pursues state proficiency award

Adriana DominguezMay 16, 2018May 16, 2018

Harlingen High School South senior Megan Adair received the FFA Lonestar State Degree - the highest degree of membership the state FFA Association can grant - at the 2017 FFA...

Athletics News

HHS athletes named to TTCA Academic All-State team

Adriana DominguezMay 15, 2018May 17, 2018

The Texas Tennis Coaches Association recognized four talented Harlingen High School athletes for their outstanding performances in the classroom and on the field. The TTCA presented academic all-state awards to tennis...

District News

South’s Unit TX-041 receives Air Force JROTC Distinguished Unit Award

Adriana DominguezMay 15, 2018

Unit TX-041 at Harlingen High School South has been selected as one of 276 units to receive the 2017-2018 Air Force JROTC Distinguished Unit Award. This award recognizes Air Force...

Arts News

South SDD competitors finalists at national tournament

Adriana DominguezMay 15, 2018

Senior James Gracia and junior John Duncan competed at the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions in Denver, Colorado, from May 11-13. Both competitors returned home as national finalists. This...

District News

Dr. Belinda Reininger sworn in as HCISD Board of Trustee

Adriana DominguezMay 15, 2018

On May 14, Dr. Belinda Reininger was officially sworn in as a member of the Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees during a special meeting. Surrounded by family, friends, school district...

Arts News

HCISD’s Music Education Program receives national recognition

Adriana DominguezMay 14, 2018May 17, 2018

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

Academics News

2018 College Showcase: ECHS Top 10 Graduates

Adriana DominguezMay 14, 2018

[caption id="attachment_21102" align="alignleft" width="400"] "I will be attending the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and I’m majoring in psychology. I want to become an experimental psychologist. I’d like to...

Academics News

2018 College Showcase: HHSS Top 10 Graduates

Adriana DominguezMay 14, 2018May 14, 2018

[caption id="attachment_21074" align="alignleft" width="400"] "I plan to attend Dartmouth College, and I’m going to major in Psychology. I hope to become a psychiatrist because I want to help people. I...

Academics News

2018 College Showcase: HHS Top 10 Graduates

Adriana DominguezMay 14, 2018May 14, 2018

[caption id="attachment_21032" align="alignleft" width="400"] "My top three choices are Rice University, St. Edwards University, and Our Lady of the Lake. I will be majoring in political science. I am the...