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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

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

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HS Academic UIL students advance to region competition

Adriana DominguezApril 9, 2015

Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South traveled to the UIL 32-6A District Meet held in Los Fresnos late March. The top three students in each event will compete in...

Academics News

South’s FBLA team soars at State Leadership Conference

Adriana DominguezApril 8, 2015April 10, 2015

Front Row: Alexandria Martinez (5th Place Introduction to Information Management), Cassandra Rubio (5th Place Help Desk), Ruby Tamayo (5th Place Management Information Systems), Savannah Monterrey and Emily Susen (5th Place...

Academics District News

College Showcase: Q and A with HCISD’s graduating leaders

Adriana DominguezApril 6, 2015April 7, 2015

As students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District prepare to graduate, the valedictorians, salutatorians, and campus organization presidents at each of the district’s comprehensive high schools share their experience...

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College Showcase: HHS’ Savannah C. Butters

Adriana DominguezApril 6, 2015

What is your career goal? I want to intern for a major company, preferably an agri-business company. Describe a school experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape...

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College Showcase: South’s John Anthony Fraga

Adriana DominguezApril 6, 2015

What is your career goal? After college I want to go to medical school to become a pediatric oncologist/surgeon and hopefully work for M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. What...

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College Showcase: South’s Joshua Anderson

Adriana DominguezApril 6, 2015April 7, 2015

What is your career goal? Pre-Law and hopefully go to law school and become a lawyer. What teacher or teachers have influenced you the most during your time in high school?...

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College Showcase: South’s Christopher Hinojosa

Adriana DominguezApril 6, 2015

What is your career goal? I want to become an accomplished neurosurgeon in a renowned hospital. I want to be successful on a global scale. What teacher or teachers have influenced...

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College Showcase: ECHS’ Anthony McIntosh

Adriana DominguezApril 6, 2015

What is your career goal? I’m going to McCombs school of Business at UT Austin, but I also plan on doing Pre-med. My ultimate goal is to be physician....

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College Showcase: ECHS’ Graciela Gomez

Adriana DominguezApril 6, 2015April 6, 2015

What is your career goal? My career goal is to use my degree to start a company. Hopefully I can move up the ladder at a company and become the chief financial advisor....

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College Showcase: ECHS’ Kimberly Azua

Adriana DominguezApril 6, 2015

What are your career goals? I want to be a successful person. I want to help others by working as a psychologist in a prison someday. What teacher or teachers...

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College Showcase: HHS’ Haley Renee Ponce

Adriana DominguezApril 6, 2015

What is your career goal? I want to be a pharmacist and maybe open up my own pharmacy. What teacher or teachers have influenced you the most during your time...

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College Showcase: HHS’ Justin Macmanus

Adriana DominguezApril 6, 2015April 6, 2015

What is your career goal? I want to become an agricultural engineer. What teacher or teachers have influenced you the most during your time in high school? I had Ms....

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Student of the Week: Taking the stage

Adriana DominguezApril 6, 2015

Whether she’s playing her clarinet or acting, Anell McDaniel, eighth grade student at Vela Middle School, feels she is where she belongs each time she takes the stage. At first,...

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HHS and South students place on Academic All-State Teams

Adriana DominguezApril 1, 2015April 2, 2015

The Texas High School Coaches Association has recognized two seniors from Harlingen High School and three from Harlingen High School South as Academic All-State Athletes. Each year, high school senior...

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Student of the Week: The best of both worlds in arts and academics

Adriana DominguezMarch 30, 2015March 30, 2015

When eighth grade student Bianca Lopez joined the Memorial Middle School Choir, she knew it would become a central part of her life. In her first year at Memorial she...

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South Senior accepts offer of admission to UTRGV/UT Austin College of Pharmacy Co-op program

Adriana DominguezMarch 27, 2015March 27, 2015

Jared Sheneman, senior at Harlingen High School South, has taken the first step to achieving his dream of becoming a pharmacist. He recently accepted an offer of admission to the...

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HCISD students round up awards at 2015 Rio Grande Livestock Show

Adriana DominguezMarch 26, 2015March 30, 2015

Earning over $30,000, students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District saw their hard work pay off at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show held March 13-22. Participants from all across...

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Excellent Educator: HCISD teacher Vanessa Rincones selected as finalist in the 2015 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards Program

Adriana DominguezMarch 25, 2015March 25, 2015

On Wednesday, March 25, H-E-B representatives stopped by Sam Houston Elementary to present teacher Vanessa Rincones with statewide recognition for her efforts in the classroom and announcing her as a finalist in the Rising Star -...

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HCISD launches swimming fundamentals and water safety program

Adriana DominguezMarch 24, 2015March 26, 2015

On Tuesday, March 24, an excited group of second grade students from Long Elementary arrived at the Aquatics Center for their very first lesson in the fundamentals of swimming and...

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Community Invited to Attend an Evening With the Authors

Adriana DominguezMarch 24, 2015

Engaging students at HCISD in reading, five local authors will be at Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy, 1701 Lozano St., on March 26. Community members are invited to attend...

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HCISD students shine at Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition

Adriana DominguezMarch 24, 2015

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District students shined at the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) State Competition held in Lubbock. Harlingen High School team members, Alejandro Maciel, Gio Estrada, and...

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Shining the spotlight on instructional technology with Digital Learning Day

Adriana DominguezMarch 23, 2015

Students, teachers, administrators, and staff across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District recently took part in the nationwide Digital Learning Day, which took place on Friday, March 13. HCISD joined tens of...

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Student of the Week: Making the best, better

Adriana DominguezMarch 23, 2015

As part of 4-H, a youth development and mentoring program, Laura Macmanus eighth grade student at Gutierrez Middle School not only participates in raising and showing animals, but she is...

Academics News

South student takes the TFA State Championship in Poetry Interpretation

Adriana DominguezMarch 13, 2015March 13, 2015

[caption id="attachment_11687" align="alignnone" width="600"] Left to Right: freshman James Gracia, junior Enrique Cantu, senior Matthew Almaguer, junior Matthew Canon[/caption] Matthew Almaguer, senior at Harlingen High School South, was recently named...

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Educators Invited to HCISD Talent Acquisition Event

Adriana DominguezMarch 12, 2015March 12, 2015

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will be hosting its annual Talent Acquisition Event for all teacher candidates at the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy on Saturday, April 11 from...

Academics District News

HCISD to increase readiness skills with Pre-K program expansion

Adriana DominguezMarch 11, 2015March 11, 2015

Transforming early-childhood education at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, its Board of Trustees unanimously approved a proposal to expand pre-kindergarten services to a full day schedule for eligible students....

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Student of the Week: Curiosity inspires learning

Adriana DominguezMarch 9, 2015March 9, 2015

Sixth grade student Justin Armstrong was recently crowned Coakley Middle School’s Spelling Bee Champion. He credits his knack for words to his love of reading at a very young age. “As...

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HCISD Skills USA Teams gear up for state competition

Adriana DominguezMarch 4, 2015

Students at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South earned top prizes at the Skills USA District Competition held at Christian Fellowship Church in Harlingen on February 20-21. To qualify...

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HCISD celebrates 2015 Texas Public Schools Week

Adriana DominguezMarch 3, 2015March 6, 2015

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxtGEcbuXN0[/youtube] 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...

Academics District News

HCISD and Sylvan Learning Centers of the RGV team up in celebration of National Read Across America Day

Adriana DominguezMarch 3, 2015

In commemoration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and Sylvan Learning Centers of the Rio Grande Valley have teamed up to promote reading as a part...

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Student of the Week: Owl reporter learns the tricks of the trade

Adriana DominguezMarch 2, 2015

Emma Ramirez, All-A fifth grade student at Zavala Elementary keeps kids up-to-date on the latest campus news as part of the newspaper crew in the Zavala Owls Media organization. She...

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Vernon MS: Putting students on the path to success through FLEX

Adriana DominguezMarch 2, 2015February 27, 2015

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DZp1i79Tdc[/youtube] Students at Vernon Middle School are in their second year of FLEX, a program designed to support student instruction, and the results are starting to show....

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Elementary Schools awarded $27,300 Reading is Fundamental grant by Macy’s

Adriana DominguezFebruary 27, 2015March 11, 2015

[youtube height="360" width="540"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U87ZWdDdhEI&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] Continuing efforts to promote early childhood literacy through access to books, HCISD’s elementary schools were recently awarded the Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Grant, a generous book allocation...

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HHS JROTC awarded first place at Drill Team Championship

Adriana DominguezFebruary 26, 2015February 18, 2015

The Harlingen High School JROTC Cadets were awarded a First Place win at the Fifth Brigade Drill Team Championships held in San Antonio, February 6, 2015, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention...

Arts District News

Multi-school string quartet creates sweet harmonies

Adriana DominguezFebruary 25, 2015February 27, 2015

Certain personalities and musical preferences among students just seem to click. Such is the case with a group of four remarkable Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District musicians. Make no mistake;...

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Students receive Academic All-State Awards

Adriana DominguezFebruary 24, 2015February 20, 2015

The Texas High School Coaches Association has recognized five seniors from Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South as Academic All-State Athletes. Each year, high school senior athletes are...

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Student of the Week: Learning strategy and logic through chess

Adriana DominguezFebruary 23, 2015February 20, 2015

Devin Gonzales, fifth grade student at Wilson Elementary has been playing chess for three years now. While he plays for fun with his campus team, Devin has benefited from the...

Arts District News

Memorial MS: Creating high caliber artists through fine arts programs

Adriana DominguezFebruary 23, 2015February 23, 2015

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=423C2SJ-4zI[/youtube] A myriad of talented choir, band, orchestra, and jazz musicians can trace their beginnings to the halls of Memorial Middle School. From there, many have gone...

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Community invited to attend RGV Leadership Summit

Adriana DominguezFebruary 20, 2015March 23, 2015

[youtube height="360" width="540"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ko0Ijt6yls&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] Developing leaders in our community, the RGV Leadership Summit will be held at the HCISD Performing Arts Center, 3217 W. Wilson Rd., on May 8. Community members...

Athletics District News

Harlingen South Boys Basketball Team Named 32-6A District Champions

Adriana DominguezFebruary 20, 2015

On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Harlingen High School South Boys Basketball team earned the District 32-6A Champion title after a great season. In their final game, the team faced Brownsville...

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Elementary students rise to the challenge at UIL District Meet

Adriana DominguezFebruary 19, 2015

As part of the Competitive Edge Initiative, Elementary students had a strong start to their academic competition career during the UIL District Meet on February 7, 2015. Jefferson Elementary took...

Academics District News

Memorial MS student takes district championship at the 2015 District Spelling Bee

Adriana DominguezFebruary 18, 2015February 19, 2015

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District middle school students took the stage at Vernon Middle School to showcase their spelling skills at the 2015 District Spelling Bee on February 11. Competitors were put...

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HCISD chess teams earn top marks at regional tournament

Adriana DominguezFebruary 17, 2015February 19, 2015

[caption id="attachment_11515" align="alignnone" width="600"] Sam Houston Elementary[/caption] [caption id="attachment_11516" align="alignnone" width="600"] Dishman Elementary[/caption] [caption id="attachment_11518" align="alignnone" width="600"] Treasure Hills Elementary[/caption] [caption id="attachment_11517" align="alignnone" width="400"] Early College High School[/caption] Harlingen...

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Cardinal, Hawk Swim Teams make waves at Region and District meet

Adriana DominguezFebruary 17, 2015

The Cardinal and Hawk swim teams blazed past the competition at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Region 32-6A Swim Meet on February 7 at the Brownsville ISD Margaret Clark...

Academics News

Students invited to 10th annual South Texas College Summit: College and Career Readiness

Adriana DominguezFebruary 17, 2015

South Texas College will be holding their 10th Annual College and Career Readiness Summit on Feb. 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will be held at the...

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Coakley Algebra Program: Driven for excellence

Adriana DominguezFebruary 16, 2015February 16, 2015

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAL_w2hg9Bg&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] “Simply the Best,” are words that eighth grade student Lauren Resendiz carries close to her heart as they symbolize the pride she feels for her campus,...

District News Student of the Week

Student of the Week: Future health professional gets a head start

Adriana DominguezFebruary 16, 2015

Ricardo Langevin, fifth grade student at Treasure Hills Elementary is getting an early start in his field of choice. He is a member of the Future Health Professionals Academy. An...

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HCISD community invited to 2nd Annual Child Abuse Awareness Walk/Run

Adriana DominguezFebruary 13, 2015February 13, 2015

Harlingen families and community members are invited to attend the 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run For Children on Saturday, March 28 at Keys Academy. The 1 mile run/walk will begin at...

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Parents invited to dyslexia information session

Adriana DominguezFebruary 12, 2015

Parents are invited to attend a dyslexia information session on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 5:30 pm in Room 511 of the Harlingen CISD Administration Building. This session is part...

Athletics News

Lady Cardinal Basketball named undefeated District 32-6A Champion

Adriana DominguezFebruary 11, 2015

On Tuesday Feb. 10, the Harlingen High School Lady Cardinal Basketball team earned the District 32-6A Champion title after an undefeated regular season. In their final game, the team faced...