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Grant Highlights News

Harlingen Collegiate High Teacher Earns TSPE STEM Teachers Mini Grant for Inspiring Future Engineers

Español News

Maestra de Harlingen Collegiate High recibe mini-donativo para maestros de STEM de TSPE por inspirar a futuros ingenieros.

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HCISD Launches “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive After a Heartwarming Thanksgiving Outreach

Español News

HCISD lanza la campaña de recolección de alimentos “Stuff the Bus” tras una emotiva iniciativa durante el Día de Acción de Gracias.

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

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 4th....

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...

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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

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HCISD Student Gets an Advantage This Summer With BioFORCE

Adriana DominguezJuly 11, 2014July 9, 2014

Tristan Strubhart, former ninth grade student at Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy, along with other students across Texas participated in BioFORCE, an experiential Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)...

District News

HCISD Public Auction

Adriana DominguezJuly 9, 2014July 10, 2014

Public Auction HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Date: Sat July 12, 2014 TIME: 10:00 A.M. LOCAT ION: 3132 W. Wilson Rd., Harlingen, Tx 78550 Viewing & PRE-Registration Friday July 11 from: 10:00am...

District News

Board Approves Principals for Lamar and KEYS

Adriana DominguezJuly 9, 2014July 9, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9498" align="alignnone" width="300"] Tracy Hitchcock, Principal Lamar Elementary[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9497" align="alignnone" width="217"] Dr. Pamela Flores, Principal KEYS Academy[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved...

Arts News

Student Content Showcase: July 7th

Adriana DominguezJuly 7, 2014July 7, 2014

Arts News

Student Content Showcase: June 30th

Adriana DominguezJuly 7, 2014

Arts News

Student Content Showcase: June 23

Adriana DominguezJuly 7, 2014July 7, 2014

Arts News

Student Content Showcase: June 16th

Adriana DominguezJuly 7, 2014

District News

Memorial Services for Yvonne Montemayor

Adriana DominguezJuly 6, 2014July 6, 2014

Information regarding upcoming Memorial Services for Yvonne Montemayor: On Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at San Benito Funeral Home, there will be a Memorial Visitation from 2:00 – 7:00 PM with...

Academics News

HHSS Speech, Drama, and Debate Make the Grade at Nationals

Adriana DominguezJuly 3, 2014July 2, 2014

The Harlingen South Speech Drama Debate team competed for the 20th consecutive time at the National Speech and Debate Association National Finals held June 14-21 in Overland Park, Kansas. The...

District News

Board Approves Principals for Zavala and Lee Means

Adriana DominguezJuly 2, 2014July 2, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9384" align="alignnone" width="250"] Tanya Garza, Principal Zavala Elementary[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9386" align="alignnone" width="222"] Mindy Sanchez, Principal Lee Means Elementary[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved...

District News

Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos Recognized for Advancing Library Services

Adriana DominguezJuly 1, 2014July 2, 2014

Superintendent, Dr. Art Cavazos was recognized on Saturday, June 28, for his efforts to promote library services within the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. The American Association of School Librarians...

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Seniors celebrate at 2014 Graduation Celebration

Adriana DominguezJune 18, 2014June 18, 2014

Graduating seniors from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South, and Early College came together for a night of games, food, and prize raffles at our annual Graduation Celebration. This...

District News

Dr. Bobby Muniz sworn in as HCISD Board of Trustee, Dr. Cesar Maldonado recognized for years of service

Adriana DominguezJune 10, 2014

On June 10, Dr. Bobby Muniz was officially sworn in as a member of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees during their regular meeting. “I feel honored...

Academics District News

HCISD brings books to students with mobile library

Adriana DominguezJune 6, 2014June 10, 2014

Opening up her favorite book at Austin Elementary, a student at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is taking part in the districts newest program to encourage reading during summer...

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Public Hearing – No Child Left Behind/Aviso Público

JavierJune 4, 2014June 6, 2014

El distrito escolar de Harlingen CISD invita a los miembros de la comunidad a una audiencia pública en relación al presupuesto sobre la aplicación a fondos federales del distrito...

District News

Dr. Bobby Muniz appointed to HCISD Board of Trustees

Adriana DominguezJune 4, 2014

During a special board meeting on June 3, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Bobby Muniz to fill the vacancy left...

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HHSS student gets accepted to Young Ambassadors Program

Iris AvalosJune 3, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9311" align="alignnone" width="720"] Left: Erica Gonzalez is seen on the soccer field during the TOPs Soccer Clinic held in March.[/caption] Harlingen High School South student Erica Gonzalez was one...

Academics News

HS students outsmart the competition at State UIL Academic Meet

Adriana DominguezMay 29, 2014June 3, 2014

Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South went on to compete in the 2014 UIL Academic State Meet in Austin on May 19-21. From HHSS, in Informative Extemporaneous Speaking,...

Academics Athletics News

HHS students placed on Academic All-State Tennis Team

Content ProvidedMay 28, 2014May 28, 2014

Six seniors from the Harlingen High School Tennis team have made the Academic All-State Tennis Team this year. Leah Gonzalez, Hunter Snell, Samar Dawy, Victor Jimenez, Conan Campos, and Michaela...

District News

HCISD releases issue 4 of Experience HCISD The Magazine

Adriana DominguezMay 27, 2014May 26, 2014

See all of the great things happening at HCISD in the fourth issue of Experience HCISD the Magazine! The spring edition is dedicated to showing off the district’s outstanding Performing...

District News

HCISD celebrates the Class of 2014 during commencement ceremonies

Adriana DominguezMay 23, 2014

Seniors at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are getting ready to celebrate their education at the Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and Early College High School Commencement...

Academics News

Sam Houston places 11th, chess teams earn top marks at National Competition

Content ProvidedMay 23, 2014

. On May 9-11, Dishman Elementary, Treasure Hills Elementary, Sam Houston Elementary and Coakley Middle School competed in Dallas, Tx in the National Elementary Chess Tournament. As a team,...

Academics Athletics News

HHSS track, swim students placed on Academic All State teams

Adriana DominguezMay 21, 2014

Harlingen High School South athletes outshine the rest by receiving prestigious recognition and honors for their performance in the classroom. Blazing past the competition in the water and in...

District News

Board approves Director of Human Services for Secondary Education

Adriana DominguezMay 20, 2014

During their special board meeting on May 19, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Melissa Nieto for the position of Director for Human Services – Secondary...

District News

Students rewarded by Gillman Chevrolet at Drive for Perfect Attendance Award Program ceremony

Adriana DominguezMay 20, 2014July 18, 2014

On a clear Saturday morning, Harlingen High School student Mario De Leon celebrated a year of perfect attendance by putting the keys to his brand new 2014 Chevy Sonic...

Athletics News

HS students sign letters of intent to continue athletic, academic excellence

Adriana DominguezMay 19, 2014May 19, 2014

Three students from the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are continuing their athletic and academic dreams by signing letters of intent to schools across Texas. Samuel Bazan, Mariah Noyola,...

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Double graduates: 31 ECHS students receive two degrees this year

Adriana DominguezMay 19, 2014May 20, 2014

With only two weeks away from graduating with their high school diploma from Early College High School, you would think that students would be nervous to walk down the stage...

Athletics News

HHS track students place third at state meet

Adriana DominguezMay 16, 2014

Soaring above the rest, The Harlingen High School Track Team had an outstanding performance at the State Track Meet on May 9 and 10. Hayden Flores received third place in...

District News

Board restructures, appoints Greg Powers as president

Adriana DominguezMay 14, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees restructured its board during their regular meeting on May 13. The board appointed Greg Powers as board president, Dr. Nolan Perez...

District Health & Wellness News

HCISD Board of Trustees approve free breakfast and lunch program for all students, program to start during the 2014 – 2015 school year

Adriana DominguezMay 14, 2014May 15, 2014

A program to provide all Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District students with free breakfast and lunch each school day was approved by the Board of Trustees during their regular...

Academics News

HS UIL Academic students advance to state competition

Adriana DominguezMay 13, 2014May 13, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9190" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Not pictured: Emily Susan[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9191" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Not pictured: Clara Duffy[/caption] Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South traveled to the University of Texas...

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HCISD, Girl Scouts host second annual Women Leaders of Tomorrow Conference

Adriana DominguezMay 12, 2014May 12, 2014

Walking the halls of the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy early Saturday morning, middle school girls from across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District participated in leadership training...

District News

Board approves early childhood, dyslexia specialists and professional staff

Adriana DominguezMay 7, 2014May 7, 2014

During a special board meeting on May 6, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of the district’s Early Childhood Specialist, Dyslexia/RTI/504 Specialist and Coordinator...

Academics News

HHSS student receives $180,000 Navy scholarship

Adriana DominguezMay 7, 2014May 7, 2014

In recognition of the leadership qualities that Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) student Francisco Gonzalez displays each day, he was recently awarded a prestigious Navy ROTC scholarship to continue...