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HCISD Bird Bowl Reception Celebrates a Legacy of Leadership

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La recepción Bird Bowl de HCISD celebra un legado de liderazgo.

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Harlingen CISD Welcomes Shane Strubhart as Assistant Superintendent of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships

Español News

Harlingen CISD da la bienvenida a Shane Strubhart como Asistente de Superintendente de Participación Comunitaria y Colaboraciones Estratégicas.

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12 South competitors advance to FBLA National Leadership Conference

Adriana DominguezMarch 9, 2016March 11, 2016

This past weekend members of the Harlingen High School South FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Chapter competed at the State Leadership Conference in Houston. South students competed against 1,600 other...

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HS competitors advance to State SkillsUSA Championships

Adriana DominguezMarch 9, 2016

[caption id="attachment_14340" align="alignnone" width="600"] HHS Auto Collision Team[/caption] Students from Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South earned top prizes at the SkillsUSA District 13 Meet held at several sites...

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Elks Lodge awards Lee Means teacher $500 for math program

Ashley RodriguezMarch 8, 2016March 9, 2016

The Harlingen Elks Lodge 1889 recently awarded Felix Rodriguez, a teacher at Lee Means Elementary, $500 to benefit his math tutoring program. Last fall Rodriguez volunteered his personal time to...

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HHS Class of 1965 gives back to alma mater

Adriana DominguezMarch 4, 2016

On March 3, members of the Harlingen High School Class of 1965 presented Principal Imelda Munivez with a $6,000 donation towards the purchase of a new electronic marquee for the...

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HCISD now offering Full Day Pre-K schedule for 2016-2017

Adriana DominguezMarch 3, 2016March 10, 2016

HCISD is now offering a Full Day Pre-Kindergarten schedule for the 2016-2017 school year. The new schedule will align with the regular school schedule of 7:55 A.M. - 3:00 P.M....

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HCISD community invited to 3rd Annual Child Abuse Awareness Walk/Run

Adriana DominguezMarch 3, 2016March 24, 2016

Harlingen families and community members are invited to attend the 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run For Children on Saturday, April 2 at Keys Academy. The 1-mile run/walk will begin at...

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Supporting student success, tradition of excellence continues for Coakley MS

Adriana DominguezMarch 1, 2016March 2, 2016

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCzViI0C9Tw&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] With an environment that fosters student success, Coakley Middle School has established a long-standing tradition of academic excellence. Campus-wide teachers and administrators encourage students always to...

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Daughters of the American Revolution honors local students

Adriana DominguezMarch 1, 2016March 1, 2016

The Lt. Thomas Barlow Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized eight Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District students at their annual awards ceremony held at Marine Military...

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HCISD to host Child Find Event

Adriana DominguezMarch 1, 2016

On March 7, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will host a Child Find Event at the Administration Building located at 407 N. 77 Sunshine Strip. Attendees are asked to...

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Harlingen HS FFA receives $2,500 donation

Adriana DominguezFebruary 29, 2016

On February 24, Harlingen High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) received a $2,500 donation from America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund and directed by local farmer...

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HCISD celebrates 2016 Texas Public Schools Week

Adriana DominguezFebruary 29, 2016March 1, 2016

The Board of Trustees, district administrators, Harlingen officials, and community members came together to celebrate public education as the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District kicked off its weeklong dedication to Texas schools on February...

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HHS Speech, Drama, and Debate team finds success at Harvard competition

Adriana DominguezFebruary 24, 2016

The Harlingen High School Speech and Debate team participated in the 2016 Harvard Invitational Forensics Tournament. Several students advanced in their respective areas. As a result of a successful competition,...

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HHS receives golden football for Super Bowl contribution

Adriana DominguezFebruary 23, 2016

The NFL recognized Harlingen High School earlier this month as part of their Super Bowl High School Honor Roll initiative, which recognizes schools and communities that contributed to Super Bowl...

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Creating art matters: Memorial students talk fine arts

Adriana DominguezFebruary 23, 2016

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHOA1X9pjNo&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] Whether its orchestra, band, choir, or visual art, fine arts programs can have a positive impact on a student’s life and are a key component in...

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HSHP students advance to HOSA-Future Health Professionals state competition

Adriana DominguezFebruary 19, 2016February 20, 2016

Harlingen School of Health Professions’ Matthew Garcia and Daniela Ramos will be advancing to the HOSA-Future Health Professionals State Conference as a result of a successful area competition in January....

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South SDD team ends TFA qualifying season with first place win

Adriana DominguezFebruary 17, 2016

The Harlingen South Speech Drama Debate team ended their TFA State Qualifying Tournament season with another 1st place sweepstakes win. The team competed at St. Edwards University on February 5-6, picking...

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HCISD celebrates Instructional Coach Day

Adriana DominguezFebruary 17, 2016February 17, 2016

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School Districts celebrates Instructional Coach Day on February 17. With a presence on every campus, the mission of an Instructional Coach is to provide teachers with instructional...

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Sixth grade students explore UIL sports through pre-athletics program

Adriana DominguezFebruary 16, 2016

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLu4H8u93v0&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] Andrew Pena, a sixth-grade student at Vernon Middle School, is building up his strength and endurance to prove he has what it takes to join the...

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College: My Future 2016

Jessica MartinezFebruary 16, 2016February 16, 2016

Harlingen CISD College: My Future Parents: Come and learn how you can get your child ready for college and ways to prepare them for their college career. SESSIONS for PARENTS...

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Coming soon: ECHS student to release novel

Adriana DominguezFebruary 16, 2016February 16, 2016

Meet Katelynn Renteria one of Harlingen’s newest novelists. On the surface, the sophomore at Early College High School seems like your typical teenager. She likes superheroes, listening to music and...

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RGV Jazz Festival

Jessica MartinezFebruary 16, 2016February 16, 2016

April 16, 2016 Join us at the Harlingen CISD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 3217 W. WILSON RD. HARLINGEN, TEXAS Featuring: Texas’ top jazz musicians FREE Admission! For more information visit www.harlingenband.com ...

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Leadercast RGV Summit 2016 – Architects of Tomorrow

Content ProvidedFebruary 15, 2016March 11, 2016

Architects of Tomorrow At Leadercast Live 2016, we’ll explore what it means to be a visionary leader by looking at three unique perspectives that an “Architect of Tomorrow” must explore....

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Memorial Middle School student takes first at district spelling bee

Adriana DominguezFebruary 12, 2016February 12, 2016

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District middle schools students took the stage at Coakley Middle School to showcase their spelling skills at the 2016 District Spelling Bee on February 11. Competitors were put...

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Exit Level TAKS Tests

Content ProvidedFebruary 12, 2016February 23, 2016

It is required for all students to bring their valid picture I.D. to test. On the day of the test, it is important to arrive by 8:00 a.m. New location will be at:...

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Lady Cards Basketball team wins District 32-6A Championship

Adriana DominguezFebruary 10, 2016February 10, 2016

On Tuesday, February 3, the Harlingen High School Lady Cards Basketball team earned the District 32-6A Champion title after a great season. In their final game, the team faced Harlingen...

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HS swimmers bring successful season to a close, Regional Swimming Qualifiers

Adriana DominguezFebruary 9, 2016February 17, 2016

Students on the swim team at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South brought the season to a close after the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Regional Swimming Competition after...

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Robot takeover: Gutierrez expands STEM program

Adriana DominguezFebruary 8, 2016

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjM9xY-2gkM&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] The robots have taken over at Gutierrez Middle School. What began as an after-school club for students at Gutierrez Middle School has expanded into a full-fledged...

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3rd Annual FAFSA/TASFA

Jessica MartinezFebruary 8, 2016February 8, 2016

The need to support students and families in the financial aid process is more important than ever. Students who complete a financial aid application (such as FAFSA or TASFA) are...

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Baseball and softball seasons swing into action

Adriana DominguezFebruary 8, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District's Baseball and softball seasons swing into action. Click the respective links below to view the 2016 schedules for Harlingen High School and Harlingen High...

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HHS athlete signs to play college softball

Adriana DominguezFebruary 4, 2016February 4, 2016

Harlingen High School athlete, Mia Garza, signed her letter of intent to play softball for Frank Phillips College on Thursday, February 4. Frank Phillips College is located in Borger, Texas...

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HCISD middle schools surpass peers across state and nation in college readiness benchmark

Content ProvidedFebruary 4, 2016

Eighth graders at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District exceeded their peers across the state of Texas and the nation on college readiness benchmark results recently released in the 2015-2016...

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ULA donates $4,000 to elementary STEM

Adriana DominguezFebruary 3, 2016

The United Launch Alliance presented the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District with a check in the amount of $4,000 to help fund Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs at...

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Travis awarded $5,000 grant for reading garden

Adriana DominguezFebruary 3, 2016February 3, 2016

Travis Elementary recently received a $5,000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant to fund a campus reading garden. The Literacy Vegetable Garden project will provide students an area where they could...

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HCISD parents and students invited to Test Taking Tips workshop

Adriana DominguezFebruary 2, 2016February 2, 2016

Test Taking Tips for Parents Consejos Para Tomar Exámenes Saturday, February 6, 2016 sabado, 6 de febrero del 2016 9:00 a.m. HCISD Administrative Building 407 N. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen,...

Health & Wellness News

HCISD wellness front and center at Health Fair kick-off

Adriana DominguezFebruary 2, 2016

Focusing on the wellness of all staff members, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District kicked off the first in a series health fairs across the district at the Administration Building...

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Making the Grade: Vela gets students excited about college and careers

Adriana DominguezFebruary 1, 2016

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucfKVUdZPkY&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] Vela Middle School wastes no time in getting kids excited about college and careers. From university banners in the halls to the names of academic teams...

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HCISD Celebrates National Counseling Week 2016

Adriana DominguezFebruary 1, 2016

In recognition of campus counselors and their efforts to support students and staff, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will celebrate National Counseling Week from February 1-5. School counselors are...

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Community invited to attend 15th Annual Faculty Concert

Adriana DominguezJanuary 28, 2016January 28, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s Music Department will be hosting the 15th Annual Bob Irby Memorial Scholarship Faculty Concert on Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00 P.M. The community is invited...

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HHS named District Champion in Cross Examination Debate

Adriana DominguezJanuary 27, 2016

Harlingen High School’s Speech, Drama, and Debate Team claimed their second 32-6A District Champion title in Cross Examination Debate Friday, January 22 with the team of Jayson Alvarado (12) and Grant Burbach...

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South Speech, Drama, and Debate Team sees wins across the board

Adriana DominguezJanuary 27, 2016January 27, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13999" align="alignnone" width="600"] South Speech Drama Debate - King High School TFA Tournament[/caption] On January 16, Harlingen High School South’s Speech Drama Debate team competed at King High School's...

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ECHS legacy student to fulfill journey that began with an opportunity

Adriana DominguezJanuary 26, 2016January 28, 2016

Guest Author MICHELLE EVERETT Innovation in education works. Just ask Josue Aldrete, who in 2007 enrolled in Harlingen CISD’s Early College High School (ECHS), a decision that would propel him...

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HHS choir presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Adriana DominguezJanuary 25, 2016

The Harlingen High School Choir program, under the Direction of Joel LaMar Cruz presents a Dinner Theatre Production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The musical comedy features music...

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A winning tradition: Coakley named District Champion for 40th year

Adriana DominguezJanuary 22, 2016January 28, 2016

Guest Author MICHELLE EVERETT The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District has academic talent and a lot of it. Middle school students brought their creative and critical minds forward at the annual...

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Paving the way for future generations of health professionals

Adriana DominguezJanuary 21, 2016January 22, 2016

Through a rigorous curriculum, strong community partnerships, technology-infused classrooms, and a unique hands-on approach to learning, the Harlingen School of Health Professions is paving the way for future health professionals....

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HHS and HHSS choir members selected for TMEA All-State Choir ensembles

Adriana DominguezJanuary 20, 2016January 21, 2016

[caption id="attachment_13964" align="alignnone" width="600"] HHS All-State Choir members (Left to Right): Beatriz Palacios, Caitlin Gonzales, Victoria Monroy, Crystal Flores, Justin Reyes, and Alexander Alvarez[/caption] [caption id="attachment_13962" align="alignnone" width="600"] HHSS All-State...

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Transforming learning spaces: HCISD to modernize elementary classrooms

Adriana DominguezJanuary 15, 2016December 5, 2017

Students at elementary campuses across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District could soon be entering transformed learning spaces. On January 9, lead teachers from the district’s 17 elementary schools and...

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HHS and HHSS band members selected for TMEA All-State Band

Adriana DominguezJanuary 15, 2016January 15, 2016

Members of Harlingen High School’s Big Red Cardinal Band and Harlingen High School South’s Mighty Hawk Band have advanced to the highest level of performance for a high school band...

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W-2 Form Distribution

Jessica MartinezJanuary 14, 2016January 14, 2016

W2’s will be sent out to each campus or department on Friday, January 15th for distribution. Substitutes and former employees will be able to pick up their W2 with picture...

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Lady Hawks take first at soccer tournament

Adriana DominguezJanuary 13, 2016January 13, 2016

The Harlingen High School South Lady Hawks Soccer team took first place at the Spring Branch ISD Varsity Soccer Tournament that took place on January 7-9. The team emerged...

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HCISD named to College Board’s sixth annual Advanced Placement District Honor Roll

Adriana DominguezJanuary 13, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District was recently named to the College Board’s 6th Annual AP District Honor Roll list. “This is the first year HCISD is recognized in the...