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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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HCISD celebrates Board Appreciation Month

Adriana DominguezJanuary 13, 2014January 17, 2014

For their support of students and staff at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, students, administrators and teachers are taking time throughout the month of January to show their...

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Recent graduates create a brighter future for students with administrators and board members

Adriana DominguezJanuary 10, 2014January 10, 2014

Former Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District students joined forces with district administrators and members of the Board of Trustees to help students for years to come on Jan. 9. Students...

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Teacher of the Week: Garza keeps his class on the right note

Adriana DominguezJanuary 6, 2014

With his guitar in hand, David Garza comes into his classroom each day with the hope of sharing his love of music with his students. Garza is the music...

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Students get an edge with technology in the classrooms

Adriana DominguezJanuary 6, 2014January 6, 2014

On an average day, you can find Seven Gonzalez sitting at her desk with an iPad researching tutorials on the latest mathematics lesson, taking verbal notes on a scientific theory,...

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HHSS National Honor Society brings organizations together to give to Harlingen families

Adriana DominguezDecember 20, 2013December 20, 2013

The Harlingen High School South National Honor Society asked organizations around their campus to come together as a school and help deliver good spirit this holiday season. The organization held...

Academics District News

HHSS counselor named RGV LEAD’s Counselor of the Year

Adriana DominguezDecember 20, 2013December 20, 2013

Harlingen High School South Counselor Valerie Paredes was recently recognized for her efforts to help students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District on the path towards college and career...

Arts News

HHSS, Dr. Cano Academy Speech Drama and Debate soar above at McAllen tournament

Adriana DominguezDecember 19, 2013December 20, 2013

The Harlingen High School South and members of the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy Speech, Drama and Debate team soared above the competition at the McAllen Texas Forensics Association...

Magazine News

HCISD releases issue 3 of Experience HCISD The Magazine

Adriana DominguezDecember 18, 2013December 18, 2013

Celebrate the great things happening at HCISD with the release of the third issue of Experience HCISD The Magazine! The Moving Forward issue is dedicated to showcasing the transformation HCISD...

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HHSS, Travis and organizations come together to donate over 100 toys to Travis students

Adriana DominguezDecember 17, 2013December 18, 2013

[caption id="attachment_7978" align="aligncenter" width="588"] HHSS Angels Visit Travis[/caption] Harlingen High School South students with the assistance of First United Methodist Church, the Harlingen Police Department and the teachers and staff...

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Digital classroom teachers ring in the holiday with technology during Techmas event

Adriana DominguezDecember 16, 2013December 16, 2013

Teachers from across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District gathered to start the holiday season with and eagerness to learn more about utilizing technology in their classrooms on Dec. 12...

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Teacher of the Week: Gonzales creates learning adventures for her students

Adriana DominguezDecember 16, 2013December 16, 2013

Amy Gonzales can remember sitting in her first grade class at Bonham Elementary School and hanging on every word that her teacher, Claudia Gonzalez, said throughout a lesson. Little did...

Arts News

Dr. Cano Academy band members earn spots on region ensemble

Adriana DominguezDecember 13, 2013

Navy and Gold band members from the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy made their mark at the Region 28 Ninth Grade Region Band Auditions on Dec. 7. After an...

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Sam Houston, Treasure Hills earn top marks at chess tournament

Adriana DominguezDecember 12, 2013December 11, 2013

Using their strategic skills to outsmart the competition, the Sam Houston Elementary and Treasure Hills Elementary chess teams had an outstanding performance at the Ed Downs Chess Tournament in San...

Bond District News

HCISD Board of Trustees selects name, colors and mascot for district’s new medical profession high school

Adriana DominguezDecember 11, 2013December 12, 2013

Students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are one step closer to beginning their school year at a campus aimed at giving them a head start on a career...

Academics Arts News

HHSS Speech, Drama, Debate take awards at two tournaments

Adriana DominguezDecember 11, 2013December 11, 2013

This past weekend Harlingen High School South Speech Drama and Debate divided their team but not the accolade as they shined at both the Harlingen High School Texas Forensics Association...

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Lamar hosts ceremony for new Student Council members

Adriana DominguezDecember 10, 2013December 10, 2013

Student council members from Lamar Elementary School gathered to officially take their leadership positions on Dec. 5. The campus hosted their Student Council induction ceremony, and made it a day...

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Teacher of the Week: Bazan aims to create pathways to passions in her classroom

Adriana DominguezDecember 9, 2013December 9, 2013

Music can be heard down the halls of Long Elementary School as Lisa Bazan and her class take a couple of minutes from their day to participate in what she...

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Community connects with HCISD Mobile App

Adriana DominguezDecember 9, 2013December 9, 2013

With a few taps of a finger, students and parents at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will be able to gain to numerous educational tools on their smartphones or...

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Fit 4 Life hosts Holiday Hustle fitness event

Adriana DominguezDecember 6, 2013December 6, 2013

Families looking for a free way to jump-start their holiday fitness plans can turn to HCISD Saturday morning for the first Holiday Hustle event. The Fit 4 Life committee is...

Arts District News

HCISD December Concert Schedule 2013

Adriana DominguezDecember 6, 2013December 9, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will be hosting musical events throughout the month of December. HCISD invites the community to come out and support our fine arts programs. ...

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Future campus leaders graduate from Aspiring Assistant Principal Academy

Adriana DominguezDecember 5, 2013December 6, 2013

Future campus leaders at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District celebrated the completion of a program aimed at developing their leadership skills on Dec. 5. Seven teachers, counselors, instructional facilitators...

Academics News

HHSS Speech, Drama and Debate earns sweepstakes at Reagan Dutch Invitational

Adriana DominguezDecember 4, 2013December 6, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama, and Debate team continued to soar above the competition at the Reagan Dutch Invitational in San Antonio. HHSS earned first place out of...

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Parents and students stay connected with HCISD: District launches mobile application for smartphones and tablets

Adriana DominguezDecember 2, 2013December 2, 2013

With a few taps of a finger, students and parents at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will be able to gain to numerous educational tools on their smartphones or...

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Teacher of the Week: Lara knocks on doors for education

Adriana DominguezDecember 2, 2013

Before the start of each school year, you can catch Nancy Lara knocking on the doors of her students so they know when they walk into her classroom on the...

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HHS students qualify for state TAFE tournament

Adriana DominguezNovember 26, 2013November 26, 2013

Harlingen High School students are headed to the state level Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) competition after an outstanding performance at the regional level this November. Students competed with...

Bond District News

Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy celebrates grand opening

Adriana DominguezNovember 26, 2013December 5, 2017

Celebrating a successful start of their first year of high school, freshmen at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School district gathered with community members, parents and administrators to mark the grand...

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Gutierrez resumes classes on 11/26/13

Adriana DominguezNovember 25, 2013

Attention Gutierrez Middle School parents and students. Power has been restored to the campus and classes at Gutierrez will take place as scheduled on Tuesday November 26th For the latest updates...

Arts News

Gutierrez student selected to play with UTB Symphony

Adriana DominguezNovember 22, 2013November 22, 2013

Seventh grade Gutierrez Middle School student Matthew Garcia draws his bow over his viola to create beautiful music, and recently, his talents were recognized by one of the most prestigious...

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HHS Speech, Drama and Debate earns 21 trophies at tournament

Adriana DominguezNovember 20, 2013

Talent shined as the Harlingen High School Speech, Drama and Debate team earned 21 trophies at the 20th annual Harlingen High School South Texas Forensic Association Invitational on Nov. 17....

Arts News

Harlingen High School students earn spot on state music ensembles

Adriana DominguezNovember 19, 2013November 18, 2013

Keeping in tune with someone of the best student musicians in the state of Texas, Harlingen High School students Carter mink and Stephen Garcia have proven themselves to be part...

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Teacher of the Week: Guevara sets high expectations, strives for engagement in classroom

Adriana DominguezNovember 18, 2013November 18, 2013

In Joanne Guevara’s classroom, collaboration is key. From math to science, she tries to emphasize the importance of working together to achieve success. Guevara is a fifth grade teacher at...

District News

Perfect attendance goes a long way for students at HCISD

Adriana DominguezNovember 18, 2013November 18, 2013

Nicole Flores will have to amend her Christmas list after winning her top gift request by attending school. Now, the seventh grade student at Coakley Middle School can’t wait to...

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Austin Elementary receives special visit from former United States Ambassador to the United Nations

Adriana DominguezNovember 15, 2013September 21, 2017

Austin Elementary School got a glimpse into the successes of one former student as 17th United States Ambassador to the United Nations Warren Tichenor paid a special visit to the...

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Dr. Art J. Cavazos named Superintendent of Schools by Board of Trustees

Adriana DominguezNovember 13, 2013November 13, 2013

During a Special Board meeting on Nov. 13, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees named Dr. Art J. Cavazos Superintendent of Schools. As Superintendent of Schools, comes...

Athletics District News

HHS football named District 32 -5A Champions, high school teams headed to playoffs

Adriana DominguezNovember 12, 2013November 12, 2013

After an outstanding season, the Harlingen High School football team was named the District 32 -5A Champions on Nov. 8. The title comes after their win against the Brownsville Hanna...

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Campuses salute those who have served during Veterans Day 2013

Adriana DominguezNovember 11, 2013November 11, 2013

Red, white and blue proudly waved through the halls of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District as more than 18,000 students; teachers and parents celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 11....

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Teacher of the Week: Ralph shares love of education and nature with her students

Adriana DominguezNovember 11, 2013

When walking into the classroom of Nancy Ralph the first thing anyone would see is the saying “Start where you are, don't stay there.” It’s a phrase she keeps in...

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Board of Trustees cordially invite the community to attend a special board meeting to name Dr. Art J. Cavazos Superintendent

Adriana DominguezNovember 7, 2013November 7, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees invite the community to attend a special board meeting to name Dr. Art J. Cavazos Superintendent of Schools on Nov. 13....

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HCISD students one step closer to medical career with groundbreaking of School of Health Professions

Adriana DominguezNovember 6, 2013November 6, 2013

Moving steps closer toward opening a medical high school for students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, members of the school board, administration and community celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony...

Academics News

Sam Houston Chess Team out moves the competition at high school tournament

Adriana DominguezNovember 5, 2013November 6, 2013

On Nov. 2, the Sam Houston Elementary Chess Team had all the right moves at the Brownsville Porter High School Chess Tournament. The Sam Houston Chess Team earned a total...

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HCISD prepares to honor men and women in the armed forces during Veterans Day ceremonies

Adriana DominguezNovember 4, 2013November 8, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District honors those men and women who have served in the armed forces during Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Campuses across the district will host...

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Teacher of the Week: Silva finds her true calling at HCISD

Adriana DominguezNovember 4, 2013November 4, 2013

“Every child is different,” said Jennifer Silva. “They have individual needs and we need to make sure we are meeting those needs for them to be successful.” That statement best...

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Gutierrez Middle School starts program to recognize students for good citizenship

Adriana DominguezNovember 1, 2013November 1, 2013

At Gutierrez Middle School, putting your best foot forward is always rewarded, and this year, they’ve implemented a new program to further emphasize this belief on campus. The campus has...

Bond District News

Agricultural Project Center marks monumental opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Adriana DominguezOctober 30, 2013November 1, 2013

Administrators, members of the Board of Trustees, students and parents at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District gathered to celebrate the district’s newest facility. “Our students deserve the best, and...

Athletics District News

HCISD gears up for Bird Bowl XXI

Adriana DominguezOctober 30, 2013October 30, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is gearing up for the 21st annual Bird Bowl on Nov. 1. The annual game is a celebration of the outstanding athletic programs at...

Academics News

ECHS, HHSS sweep 2013 RGV Best Competition

Adriana DominguezOctober 28, 2013November 1, 2013

The high school robotics teams at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District swept the 2013 RGV Boosting Engineering, Science & Technology (BEST) Robotics Competition with an outstanding performance on Oct....

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Teacher of the Week: Cantu helps her students create their legacy

Adriana DominguezOctober 28, 2013October 28, 2013

When Norann Cantu sees her students at the beginning of each day; she only has one goal in mind. That goal is help them create their legacy at not only...

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Schools across HCISD celebrate Red Ribbon Week

Adriana DominguezOctober 28, 2013

With a sea of red throughout the halls of more than 28 campuses at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, students are coming together to support the importance of a...

Academics News Robot Week

ECHS celebrates robotics team with campus pep rally

Adriana DominguezOctober 25, 2013October 25, 2013

The students at Early College High School cheered on their robotics team as they prepare to put their robot to the test during the 2013 Rio Grande Valley Boosting Engineering,...

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TAPE, HCISD host Regional Education Partnerships Forum

Adriana DominguezOctober 24, 2013October 24, 2013

Businesses, organizations and public education in the Rio Grande Valley have a tradition of joining together to build stronger communities. The Texas Association of Partners in Education hopes to lay...