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HCISD Bird Bowl Reception Celebrates a Legacy of Leadership

Español News

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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Transformation Thursdays promote digital learning initiatives at HCISD

Adriana DominguezOctober 3, 2014October 6, 2014

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District kicked off this year’s series of Transformation Thursdays, professional development sessions dedicated to transforming classroom instruction, on October 2. Offered every first and second Thursday...

District News

HCISD awarded $100,000 grant for a technology-lending program

Adriana DominguezOctober 3, 2014October 3, 2014

Continuing efforts to make technological resources available to all students, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District was recently awarded the Technology Lending Program (TLP) Grant, a competitive grant awarded by...

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Antonio Layton named HHSS interim principal

Adriana DominguezOctober 2, 2014October 2, 2014

While the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District continues to search for the Harlingen High School South Principal, Antonio Layton has been named interim principal until a permanent selection is made....

Academics News

HCISD invites community to Family Literacy Event

Adriana DominguezOctober 2, 2014October 2, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District invites the Harlingen community to an evening of early literacy learning opportunities on Thursday, October 16. The event is geared towards pre-k students and...

District News

Zavala to host Leaders ‘R’ Us Student Council Workshop

Adriana DominguezOctober 1, 2014

Student council officers from the Rio Grande Valley are once again invited to attend a one-day workshop emphasizing on the solid foundation of a dynamic student leadership team. During the...

Arts News

Whatever it takes: Vela percussion ensemble brings home first place

Adriana DominguezSeptember 29, 2014September 29, 2014

Vela Middle School Indoor Percussion Ensemble and Dr. John Wooton, director of percussion studies at the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Wooton served as a clinician at the contest. Attitude,...

Academics News

Harlingen community grows young minds with Read 3

Adriana DominguezSeptember 26, 2014September 26, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District has partnered with Texas State Technical College and HEB’s Read 3 Early Literacy Program in an effort to improve literacy rates in young children....

Academics News

College Night 2014: Growing event brings college awareness to students

Adriana DominguezSeptember 24, 2014September 24, 2014

Over 500 students from the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and surrounding areas flocked into the Texas State Technical College Cultural Arts Center Thursday, September 18, for the district's annual...

Arts News

HHS Jazz Ensemble receives national recognition with the Mark of Excellence award

Adriana DominguezSeptember 23, 2014September 23, 2014

The Harlingen High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ronnie Rios, received a congratulatory visit from Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and HHS administration on Tuesday, for their recognition as a...

Health & Wellness News

HCISD proudly supports the Harlingen Half Marathon

Adriana DominguezSeptember 18, 2014October 13, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District proudly supports the Harlingen Half Marathon. Promoting health and wellness throughout the community, the half marathon will take place on November 16, 2014. Register...

District News

2014 Connect to Success Walk: Removing barriers towards graduation

Adriana DominguezSeptember 17, 2014September 23, 2014

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3NH34TCL-U&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] Former Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District students are once again on the path toward graduation after rejoining the district through the fifth annual Connect to Success Walk....

District News

College Night 2014

Adriana DominguezSeptember 16, 2014September 16, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District presents an evening of higher education on Thursday, September 18. Hosted by Harlingen High School South, the district’s college night invites students to attend...

Academics News

U.S. News names ECHS as one of America’s Top High Schools for 2014

Adriana DominguezSeptember 16, 2014September 24, 2014

U.S. News & World Report published its 2014 Best High Schools Rankings on September 9, and for the second year in a row, Early College High School had the honor...

Academics District News

Project Lead the Way accredits HCISD Engineering Program

Adriana DominguezSeptember 15, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9872" align="alignnone" width="412"] Paul Tenison’s HHS students receive hands-on experience in their PLTW engineering course.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9873" align="alignnone" width="423"] HHSS engineering student learns how to control the movement of...

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Stuart Place Elementary Meet the Principal

Adriana DominguezSeptember 12, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District invites the Stuart Place Learning Community to meet their new campus leader during a Meet the Principal event. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday,...

District

Board of Trustees approves principal for Stuart Place Elementary and assistant principal for Dishman Elementary

Adriana DominguezSeptember 10, 2014September 10, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9849" align="alignnone" width="432"] William Snavely, Stuart Place Elementary Principal[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved William Snavely as principal at Stuart Place Elementary and Sarah...

Academics News

A Cut Above: Harlingen School of Health Professions opens its doors to future medical professionals

Adriana DominguezSeptember 8, 2014September 8, 2014

As a Pre-K student, Jackson Gianotti knew he wasn’t like most kids his age. While most kids wanted to grow up to be marine biologist or police officer, he had...

Health & Wellness News

ECHS students now a life-saving force

Adriana DominguezSeptember 5, 2014September 4, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9837" align="alignnone" width="686"] Coach Jimenez shows students how to deliver chest compressions.[/caption] Early College High School students are now equipped with skills needed to save a life. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation...

Health & Wellness News

Smoke Busters Help Pass Harlingen’s New Smoking Ordinance

Adriana DominguezSeptember 5, 2014September 5, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9820" align="alignnone" width="669"] Back row: Alex Cavazos, Joshua Delgado, Rex Chamberlain (Dr. Cano Freshman Academy) Front Row: Ariel Cuevas (Harlingen School of Health Professions), Andrea Cuevas (Harlingen High School...

District News

Board of Trustees Approved Balanced Budget for 2014-2015 School Year

Adriana DominguezSeptember 3, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a balanced budget of $170.50 million for the 2014-2015 school year during a special meeting on Wednesday, August 27. The approved...

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HCISD Achieves Commendable Results In Safety Audit

Adriana DominguezSeptember 1, 2014September 12, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District achieved high marks during their Safety and Security Audit this year. Senate Bill 11 mandates that all Texas School Districts conduct a complete Safety...

Athletics District News

Online ticket sales now available for 2014 football season

Adriana DominguezSeptember 1, 2014September 1, 2014

Getting your seat for football Fridays at J. Lewis Boggus Stadium just got easier. Online ticket sales will now be offered for the 2014 football season for Harlingen High School...

District News Superintendent's Message Videos

Dr. Art Cavazos Introduces Newsletter Redesign and Welcomes HCISD Families to An Outstanding Year

Adriana DominguezAugust 29, 2014August 29, 2014

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toWnVRkk3t0[/youtube] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will have a redesigned newsletter to look forward to this afternoon. The redesigned newsletter Across the Table (formerly known as The...

District News

Harlingen Leaders Back the Future

Adriana DominguezAugust 27, 2014

Harlingen city leaders visited the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School campuses Monday to show their support for the Texas PTA Back the Future campaign. Zavala Elementary was chosen as the spotlight...

District Health & Wellness News

Commit to get fit with HCISD: Community invited to annual Wellness Kickoff

Adriana DominguezAugust 27, 2014August 27, 2014

Commit to get fit with the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District! The community is invited to attend the annual Health and Wellness Kick-off on Sept. 15. Hosted at J. Lewis...

District News

2014 Back to School Photo Galleries

Adriana DominguezAugust 26, 2014August 29, 2014

HCISD students entered their classrooms for another wonderful school year on August 25. The Senior Team and the Public Relations/Community Engagement Department visited campuses across the district to capture those...

District News

Revamp to HCISD Mobile App: Further Connecting the Community

Adriana DominguezAugust 25, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is offering a newly revamped HCISD Mobile Application this summer to include a wider range of services on a mobile-friendly platform, further facilitating the...

District News

2014 Kickoff Celebration Inspires Educators to Get Students to the Finish Line

Adriana DominguezAugust 22, 2014August 24, 2014

Music, glow sticks, and pompoms filled the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s Performing Arts Center as crowds of teachers and staff gathered to kick off the 2014-2015 school year in...

District News

2014 Texas Parents Day

Adriana DominguezAugust 21, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District invites the community to attend the Texas Parents Day Celebration. The event will be held this Friday, August 22 at the Boys and Girls...

District News

HCISD Sophomores Now Eligible for Drive for Perfect Attendance Awards

Adriana DominguezAugust 18, 2014August 26, 2014

Perfect attendance will continue to pay off in more ways than one for students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District as the school year marks the continuation of the...

District News

2014 Meet the Principal Events

Adriana DominguezAugust 15, 2014August 15, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District invites the Lee Means, Zavala, KEYS Academy, Jefferson and Lamar Learning Communities to meet their respective campus leaders during a week of Meet the...

District News

Board of Trustees approve Special Education Coordinator

Adriana DominguezAugust 13, 2014August 13, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Eleni Danelis as Coordinator for Special Education during their regular meeting on Aug. 13. Danelis previously served...

Arts District News

Student Content Showcase: August 11th

Adriana DominguezAugust 11, 2014August 11, 2014

Secondary Schools from across the district submitted student artwork created this past school year. The submissions below were featured in Valley Morning Star’s Student Content Summer Showcase on August 11th....

District News

Board of Trustees Approves Principal for Jefferson Elementary

Adriana DominguezAugust 6, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9692" align="alignnone" width="356"] Alejandra Lara, Principal, Jefferson Elementary[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Alejandra Lara as Principal at Jefferson Elementary. She will serve as...

District News

HCISD Embraces School Choice

Adriana DominguezAugust 5, 2014August 5, 2014

Don’t live here but love our schools? There’s still time for you and your children to join the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District family. Under the FDA (Local) exemptions adopted...

Arts News

HCISD Students Invited to Perform with Elementary Honor Choir

Adriana DominguezAugust 5, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9681" align="alignnone" width="980"] Pictured from Left to Right (Back Row) Memorial MS Choir Director-Rebecca Albritton, Susan Morrison - Choral Staff Accompanist, Sopranos - Colleen Cummins, Sophia Lopez, and Gabriela...

Arts District News

Student Content Showcase: August 4th

Adriana DominguezAugust 4, 2014August 4, 2014

District News

HCISD receives top honors in Valley Morning Star Reader’s Choice Awards

Adriana DominguezJuly 30, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District earned the top honors in five categories of the Reader’s Choice Awards earning the best school awards for best high school, middle school, and...

News

Important Deadlines for 2014 Graduates

Adriana DominguezJuly 29, 2014

The deadlines for College/University tuition and fees are approaching. Stay on the pathway to success by paying your tuition and fees on time. RGV Institution of Higher Education Deadlines: South...

Academics Arts District

Student Content Showcase: July 28th

Adriana DominguezJuly 28, 2014

Secondary Schools from across the district submitted student artwork created this past school year. The submissions below were featured in Valley Morning Star's Student Content Summer Showcase on July 28th....

District News

1964 Graduate Donates HCISD Memorabilia

Adriana DominguezJuly 25, 2014July 28, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9605" align="alignnone" width="706"] 1961 Gay Junior High Band[/caption] Keeping HCISD tradition alive, a 1964 Harlingen High School graduate donated a collection of district memorabilia. The collection spans the years...

District News

Board Approves Administrator for Secondary Education and Coordinator for Library Services

Adriana DominguezJuly 24, 2014July 25, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9589" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dr. Joe Rodriguez, Administrator for Secondary Education[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9591" align="alignnone" width="251"] Mireya Galvan, Coordinator for Library Services[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees...

District News

Board approves cost of living increase for 2014-2015 school year

Adriana DominguezJuly 24, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a cost of living increase for the 2014-2015 school year during a special board meeting Wednesday night. “This increase reflects...

Academics News

Starting out Early: Sixth Grader Prepares for a Career in STEM

Adriana DominguezJuly 23, 2014July 23, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9571" align="alignnone" width="720"] Camryn Hale (far right)Photo Courtesy of UTPA[/caption] Camryn Hale, entering sixth-grade student at Gutierrez Middle School, has returned home after attending the sixth annual ExxonMobil Bernard...

Academics Arts District News

Student Content Showcase: July 21st

Adriana DominguezJuly 21, 2014July 18, 2014

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HCISD 2014-2015 Registration Dates

Adriana DominguezJuly 18, 2014August 6, 2014

HCISD Registration for the 2014 – 2015 school year! Elementary Schools All elementary students new to HCISD may register beginning August 1st at their respective campus. Middle Schools (Coakley, Gutierrez,...

District News

Message regarding Social Security Administration Service Change

JavierJuly 18, 2014July 18, 2014

Beginning August 2014, Social Security number printouts in Social Security Administration field offices will no longer be issued . Individuals, who need proof of their Social Security number and cannot find...

District News

HAEF hosts 6th Annual Partner Gala, tickets available to community

Iris AvalosJuly 16, 2014July 16, 2014

The Harlingen Area Educational Foundation will be hosting there 6th Annual Partner Gala Flappers and Fellas on Aug. 16. The event will be hosted at HCISD's Performing Arts Center and...

Athletics District News

2014 HCISD Football Ticket Sales Schedule

Adriana DominguezJuly 15, 2014

With the upcoming school year right around the corner, make sure to get your season tickets for our 2014 HCISD high school football season. Details on the sales schedule are...

Academics Arts District News

Student Content Showcase: July 14

Adriana DominguezJuly 14, 2014July 18, 2014