Page 52

News

HCISD Bird Bowl Reception Celebrates a Legacy of Leadership

Español News

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

News

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.

Bond District News

HCISD opens newest performance facility

Adriana DominguezSeptember 11, 2013September 13, 2013

Members of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Administration, Board of Trustees and community gathered to witness the grand opening of its newest facility. “This facility will give our students...

District News

HCISD connects students with the path toward graduation

Adriana DominguezSeptember 10, 2013September 10, 2013

A young man enters the doors of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District administration building to the sound of cheers, because he has taken the necessary steps to place himself...

Academics News

High schools speech programs partner to create district-wide achievement

Adriana DominguezSeptember 9, 2013September 9, 2013

With two campuses and one goal in mind, the Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama and Debate programs have joined forces to achieve district-wide excellence. “We...

District News

Rodriguez duo selected to share success with school boards across the nation

Adriana DominguezSeptember 6, 2013September 6, 2013

For the past four years, Rodriguez Elementary School Counselor Norlene Chamberlain and Thearpy Dog Ariel have helped the students on campus through reading, guidance and incentive activities. Now, to celebrate...

Blogs District News

Treasure Hills student joins HCISD through inter-district transfer

Adriana DominguezSeptember 5, 2013August 4, 2014

Samantha Chapa is a happy mom after she was able to enroll her daughter Lauren at Treasure Hills Elementary through the Experience HCISD enrollment program. The Chapa family live in...

News

HCISD celebrates education with Teach for America

Adriana DominguezSeptember 5, 2013September 5, 2013

To honor those who help transform education, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and Teach for America joined forces to celebrate another school year. Administrators gathered to meet with the...

Academics News

HCISD presents College Night

Adriana DominguezSeptember 5, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District presents an evening of higher education on September 19. Hosted by Harlingen High School, the district’s college night invites students to attend and meet...

News

HHS graduate receives TCTA scholarship

Adriana DominguezSeptember 4, 2013

This fall, Micah Bennet, a recent graduate from HHS, begins his journey through college with a little help from the Texas Classroom Teachers Association. Bennett was recently awarded a $1,000...

Athletics News

HHS cross country races past competition

Adriana DominguezSeptember 3, 2013September 5, 2013

The Harlingen High School Cross Country teams raced past the competition at the Los Fresnos Cross Country Meet on Aug. 31. The HHS team was awarded first place overall with...

District News Superintendent's Message

Superintendent’s Message: Welcome back students and parents to a breakout year at HCISD

Adriana DominguezAugust 30, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60dNVvhCSew[/youtube] During his August 2013 message, HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores welcomes the parents and students of Harlingen back for another monumental year. With a recap of the successes...

District News

HCISD back to school galleries 2013 – 2014

Adriana DominguezAugust 28, 2013August 28, 2013

HCISD students entered their classrooms for another monumental school year on Aug. 26. To find photos from your campus click the links below. More photos will be added throughout the...

District News

Board of Trustees approve balanced budget for 2013-2014 school year

Adriana DominguezAugust 27, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a balanced budget of $162.80 million for the 2013-2014 school year during a special meeting on Monday night. The approved budget...

Academics District News

Coakley teacher awarded AEP Teacher Vision Grant

Adriana DominguezAugust 26, 2013August 26, 2013

Coakley Middle School teacher Norma Gonzalez is getting some help from American Electric Power (AEP) to create a new classroom experience for students on campus. Gonzalez, an eighth grade science...

District News

Gillman Auto Group partners with HCISD for student attendance program

Adriana DominguezAugust 23, 2013August 23, 2013

The Gillman Auto Group of the RGV and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District have partnered to form an attendance incentive program that aims to improve student performance and increase average...

District News

Eagle Scout hopeful builds outdoor classroom at former campus

Adriana DominguezAugust 23, 2013August 28, 2013

Former Coakley Middle School and current Harlingen High School South senior Zachary Gonzalez recently completed a project to help the students at his former campus learn in a new environment....

District News

District celebrates new school year at annual Kick-off

Adriana DominguezAugust 22, 2013August 22, 2013

To celebrate the start of the 2013 – 2014 school year, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District gathered for their annual District Kick off on Aug. 21. Hosted by the...

District News

Dr. Cano Freshman Academy Raven Receptions postponed to August 24

Adriana DominguezAugust 16, 2013August 16, 2013

To give our students the full Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy experience, the Raven Receptions scheduled for today, August 16th, and Saturday, August 17th, have been postponed until Saturday August...

News

Notice of Immunizations Needed/Notificación de Vacunas Necesarias

JavierAugust 15, 2013August 16, 2013

Immunizations are an important part of our children’s health care, and Texas law requires that children going to school be vaccinated to prevent vaccine-preventable disease. The purpose of this notice...

District News

Board of Trustees approve Treasure Hills Elementary Principal

Adriana DominguezAugust 14, 2013August 16, 2013

During their regular board meeting on Aug. 13, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Roland Ingram for the position of principal at Treasure Hills Elementary. Ingram...

District News

HCISD welcomes new educators during annual event

Adriana DominguezAugust 14, 2013August 14, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District welcomes their newest family members during its New Teacher Luncheon on Aug. 14. The annual banquet, hosted this year by Harlingen High School South,...

District News

HCISD meets TEA accountability standards with 24 academic distinctions district-wide and three out of five middle schools earning distinction in all areas

Adriana DominguezAugust 9, 2013August 9, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District met standards on all accountability categories this year, according to the results of the new state accountability system. Released on Aug. 8, the ratings...

District News

Community invited to meet their campus principal

Adriana DominguezAugust 8, 2013August 9, 2013

With both parents and students looking forward to the start of a new school year, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is hosting an evening to give the community an...

District News

HCISD administrators set expectations for upcoming school year

Adriana DominguezAugust 7, 2013August 9, 2013

To celebrate the start of a new school year, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District administrators and school board members gathered to set their expectations for success on Aug. 7. During...

District News

HCISD Registration Dates for the 2013 – 2014

Adriana DominguezAugust 2, 2013August 9, 2013

HCISD Registration for the 2013 - 2014 school year! Elementary Schools All elementary students new to HCISD may register beginning August 5th at their respective campus. Middle Schools (Coakley, Gutierrez,...

District News

House Bill 5 Summary

Adriana DominguezAugust 2, 2013August 2, 2013

House Bill 5 Below is a summary of House Bill 5 that was signed by Governor Perry. Effective date: June 10, 2013. Applies beginning with the 2014-15 school year, except...

District News

Linda Krabill Returns to Perform the Duties of Acting Principal at Treasure Hills Elementary

Adriana DominguezAugust 1, 2013August 9, 2013

While the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District continues to search for the Treasure Hills Elementary Principal, Linda Krabill will perform the duties of acting principal until a permanent selection is...

District News

Board approves principals for Vela and Austin, assistant principals approved at two campuses

Adriana DominguezJuly 29, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Magda Gonzalez as the Principal at Austin Elementary and Tony Gonzales as the Principal of Vela Middle...

News

Students named winners of Summer Reading Program

Adriana DominguezJuly 29, 2013

Congratulations to the winners of the Harlingen Public Library Summer Reading Program. The winners were: High School Division - Daniel Rodriguez Middle School Division - Marie Jimenez 3rd – 5th...

District News

Cano Academy opens to incoming freshmen this fall

Adriana DominguezJuly 26, 2013July 26, 2013

On August 26, more than 1,000 incoming freshmen will begin their journey for a high school education at the new Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy. The Academy, which is...

Athletics News

HHSS graduate signs letter of intent for football

Adriana DominguezJuly 25, 2013

This Fall, Orion Barron, recent graduate at Harlingen High School South, will get to continue his academic and athletic career as he moves on to college. On July 25, Barron...

Athletics News

Recent HHS graduates continue football careers in college

Adriana DominguezJuly 25, 2013

Recent Harlingen High School graduates John Hallett, Nathan Prado and Omar Hunter are getting to continue their athletic careers as they move to the next level of their education. All...

District News

HCISD rolls out second year of technology initiative

Adriana DominguezJuly 24, 2013

Classrooms at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will continue to see change this coming school year. This marks the second year the district will embark on its digital...

Academics District News

District gears up second year of Dual Language Academy

Adriana DominguezJuly 23, 2013July 24, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is gearing up to begin its second year of an initiative aimed at giving students an edge in a global economy. This will be...

District News

HCISD begins road to School of Health Professions

Adriana DominguezJuly 22, 2013July 22, 2013

With the objectives for success set for the upcoming school year, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is already setting its sights on what the 2014 – 2015 school year...

District News

Board approves cost of living increase for all employees

Adriana DominguezJuly 22, 2013July 22, 2013

During a special meeting/budget workshop on July 12, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Cost of Living Increases for all district employees. Teachers will receive an...

District News

HCISD recognized for district safety by TASB

Adriana DominguezJuly 16, 2013July 17, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District received recognition by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for their efforts to decrease hazards at the work place during the regular Board...

District News

Aerobics enthusiasts shake for lymphoma research

Adriana DominguezJuly 15, 2013July 15, 2013

Looking to break a sweat and to raise money for lymphoma research, about 300 aerobics enthusiasts came together on July 13 at Harlingen High School for the Shake Away Lymphoma...

Academics District News

HCISD adds three Dual Language campuses for the 2013 – 2014 school year

Adriana DominguezJuly 12, 2013July 16, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will expand its Dual Language Academy to include three more campuses during the 2013 – 2014 school year. In Fall 2013, Dual Language Academies...

District News

Board of Trustees approves, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Stuart Place Principal and Physical Education Coordinator

Adriana DominguezJuly 10, 2013July 12, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Dr. Alicia Noyola for the position of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction PK – 16 during its regular meeting...

District News

Board of Trustees approves principal for Gutierrez Middle School

Adriana DominguezJuly 3, 2013July 3, 2013

On July 2, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Mike Reyes for the position of principal of Gutierrez Middle School. Reyes is a graduate of the...

Bond News

Board, community celebrate ground breaking ceremonies at Aquatics Center

Adriana DominguezJuly 3, 2013

Members of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District school board, administration and community celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aquatics Center. The athletic facility will open Spring 2014 and...

District News

High schools host ZumbaThon fundraiser for lymphoma

Adriana DominguezJuly 2, 2013

The Harlingen High School Cardettes, JROTC and the Harlingen High School South AFJROTC are hosting a Shake Away Lymphoma ZumaThon Fundraiser on July 13 at 9 a.m.. The event will...

News

HCISD embraces school choice

Adriana DominguezJuly 1, 2013

Click here to read in Spanish.

Academics Arts News

Music programs help students hit the right notes in classrooms

Adriana DominguezJune 21, 2013June 3, 2013

When Memorial Middle School student William Galvan picks up his viola and plays smooth melodies in his orchestra class or practices at home, he’s not only learning how to create...

News

Former Memorial Middle School Student Targets Campus for Eagle Project

Iris AvalosJune 20, 2013June 20, 2013

9th grader Kenneth Reininger, son of Kenneth and Belinda Reininger, recently completed a monument for his former campus that is sure to last generations. The project was part of his journey...

News

Tina Garza to Lead School of Health Professions

Iris AvalosJune 19, 2013

At the July 18th special board meeting the HCISD Board of Trustees approved Mrs. Tina Garza for the position of principal of the School of Health Professions. Mrs. Garza is...

Academics Arts News

HHS junior turns cartons into art for national contest

Adriana DominguezJune 13, 2013June 18, 2013

HHS junior Donaldo Almazan is using his artistic abilities to share with other students the importance of building strong bones. Almazan was awarded for his submission in the high school...

News

Education Foundation Helps District With Reading Initiative

Iris AvalosJune 12, 2013

As part of the HCISD and Harlingen Public Library summer reading program readers are recognized for the hours they have read throughout the months of June and July. To demonstrate how...

Academics District News

Community invited to attend second annual Family Literacy Week

Adriana DominguezJune 12, 2013June 3, 2013

To keep students’ minds active in the summer, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is hosting a week dedicated to reading. HCISD is hosting its second annual Family Literacy Week...

News

Future Leaders Graduate from Team One

Iris AvalosJune 11, 2013June 11, 2013

TEAM 1 graduates celebrated their year of learning on June 4th at the Harlingen Country Club. This distinguished group of graduates has been part of a cadre comprised of current HCISD...