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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.

Academics News

Soto soars above at national speaking tournament

Adriana DominguezMay 8, 2013

Jann Soto, a junior at Harlingen High School South and member of the Speech, Drama, and Debate team, proved he was a step above at a national speaking tournament. Soto...

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Elementary schools meet challenges at district academic competition

Adriana DominguezMay 8, 2013May 8, 2013

Elementary schools at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District met the challenges of the first University Interscholastic League (UIL) District Meet as part of the district's Competitive Edge Initiative on...

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HCISD honors former campus during plaque unveiling ceremony

Adriana DominguezMay 7, 2013May 8, 2013

To recognize Harlingen’s past, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District honored the Booker T. Washington School during a plaque unveiling ceremony on May 4. The ceremony honored the campus, which...

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Vertical Teams work together for student success

Adriana DominguezMay 7, 2013May 7, 2013

The Vertical Teams at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District came together for a day of collaboration on April 30 and May 2. The teams, which are comprised of teachers,...

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HHSS JROTC earns Distinguished Unit Award with Merit

Adriana DominguezMay 7, 2013May 6, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets are continuing its tradition for excellence this year. The HHSS JROTC recently earned the title of Distinguished Unit...

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Lady Hawks Softball advances to next round in playoffs

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2013May 7, 2013

The girls’ softball team at Harlingen High School South continues their dominant season in the playoffs this May. The Lady Hawks soared over the Edinburg Bobcats, previously ranked number one...

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People of the Week: Lugo and Munoz support students inside and outside the classroom

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2013May 6, 2013

Best friends for almost ten years, Rosemary Lugo and Ninfa Munoz have dedicated their days to cheering on the students of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District both inside and...

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HOOKED FOR LIFE, KIDS GONE FISHIN’ hosts their annual tournament

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2013

On May 18, HOOKED FOR LIFE, KIDS GONE FISHIN’ will host their annual Kid’s Fishing Tournament. The event will be free for all participants and be held at the resaca...

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Future filmmakers awarded at 2013 Student Film Awards

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2013May 9, 2013

With the golden statues polished, actors, actresses, directors and producers from across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District gathered to spend an evening celebrating their efforts in the area of...

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HHSS track athletes selected for Academic All-State Team

Adriana DominguezMay 3, 2013May 3, 2013

Harlingen High School South seniors, Jerry Campos and Jesus Martinez, are experts at working hard and managing time on the track and in the classroom. Campos and Martinez were awarded...

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HHS trainer selected to enter Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame

Adriana DominguezMay 3, 2013May 3, 2013

Keeping student-athletes healthy has always been a priority of Harlingen High School trainer Raul Zamarripa, and now, he will be recognized for his almost 30 years of upholding that tradition....

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Vernon Pentathlon Team use brainpower to succeed at region competition

Adriana DominguezMay 2, 2013May 2, 2013

The Vernon Middle School Pentathlon Teams found success at the Region 1 Texas Academic Pentathlon competition in Alice, Texas on April 27. Both seventh and eighth grade teams earned medals...

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HCISD joins community to celebrate GenTX Day

Adriana DominguezMay 1, 2013April 29, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is gearing up to celebrate higher education. On May 3, the district joins the community in celebrating GenTX (Generation Texas) Day with a fun...

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HHS hurdler qualifies for state UIL Track and Field Meet

Adriana DominguezApril 30, 2013

Harlingen High School junior Roman Hernandez sprinted past the competition during the Region IV-5A track and field meet in San Antonio on April 27. Hernandez came in second place during...

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Middle School Honor Bands recordings and concert schedule

Adriana DominguezApril 29, 2013April 29, 2013

Honor Bands at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District middle schools are tuning up for a special performance. The Honor Band recordings and Concert will be hosted at the Harlingen...

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Person of the Week: Guzman keeps HCISD connected

Adriana DominguezApril 29, 2013

Daniel Guzman has seen technology advance in the classrooms at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. From witnessing the installation of the first computer labs to now seeing students in...

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HHS Aviation Club soars to new heights

Adriana DominguezApril 29, 2013

Captivated by a presentation in a classroom at Harlingen High School, a group of approximately 20 students take their first steps into a field that most individuals will not get...

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Harlingen “The Way to Happiness” JROTC Scholarship Competition Winners Announced

Adriana DominguezApril 27, 2013May 6, 2013

On April 11th, the winners of the sixth annual JROTC The Way to Happiness Program and Scholarship Competition were announced at the award presentation held at the offices of Harlingen Family...

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Students honored for creativity during state PTA competition

Adriana DominguezApril 26, 2013May 1, 2013

Students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District were honored for their creativity during the 2013 State PTA Reflections Competition. Liam Thomas Giloon from Stuart Place Elementary earned the overall...

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HHSS classes and TAKS testing will resume on 4/26/13

Adriana DominguezApril 25, 2013

Attention Harlingen High School South parents and students. Electrical power has been restored to the HHSS campus and classes will resume as normal on Friday April 26, 2013. Students scheduled...

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HCISD named 2013 Gold Leadership Circle Award recipient

Adriana DominguezApril 25, 2013April 25, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District was named a 2013 Gold Leadership Circle Award recipient by the Texas Comptroller on April 8. The Texas Comptroller Gold Leadership Circle is a...

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Choirs and bands take sweepstakes at UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest

Adriana DominguezApril 25, 2013April 24, 2013

Choirs and bands from across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District hit the right notes at the 2013 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Concert and Sight-reading Contest. Middle and high school...

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HHSS cancels classes for 4/25/13

Adriana DominguezApril 25, 2013

Attention Harlingen High School South parents and students. Due to a power outage at Harlingen High School South classes have been canceled for Thursday April 25th. HCISD has been...

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HHSS Academics named Region Champion at tournament

Adriana DominguezApril 24, 2013May 15, 2013

[caption id="attachment_5591" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Not pictured: Joshua Terunen, Matthew Waters, Ryan Mowers and Devin Fierro[/caption] [caption id="attachment_6002" align="aligncenter" width="768"] HHSS freshman Ryan Mowers[/caption] The Harlingen High School South University...

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High school track races past the competition at Area meet

Adriana DominguezApril 24, 2013April 24, 2013

Track athletes from Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South continued to beat the clock at the Region IV- 5A Area Meet at Weslaco’s Bobby Lackey Stadium on April...

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Rodriguez students exchange global experiences with visitor

Adriana DominguezApril 23, 2013April 25, 2013

Students at Rodriguez Elementary School were in for a global experience on April 18. Emma LePore’s fourth grade class was visited by Geomi George, a fourth grade facilitator at Trivandrum...

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HCISD students selected as winners in District Fire Prevention Poster Contest

Adriana DominguezApril 23, 2013April 23, 2013

Students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District were awarded for their creativity in spreading the word about fire safety in April. Four students were selected as the top winners...

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High school students earn prestigious awards for skills

Adriana DominguezApril 22, 2013May 1, 2013

Students at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South earned top prizes at the SKILLS USA State Competition held in Corpus Christi early this month. For Harlingen High School,...

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Person of the Week: Hernandez creates pathways for academic transitions at HCISD

Adriana DominguezApril 22, 2013

Diana Hernandez wakes up every day with a mission to help students succeed, and goes to bed knowing that she has been able to do so in some way. Hernandez...

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High School College Showcase

Adriana DominguezApril 22, 2013April 19, 2013

As students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District get ready to graduate, the valedictorians, salutatorians, and campus organization presidents at each of the district's comprehensive high schools share...

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HHS girls basketball players selected for All Star teams

Adriana DominguezApril 19, 2013April 19, 2013

Three players along with their coach from the Harlingen High School Girls Basketball Team are being recognized for their accomplishments on the court. Alexis Martinez, Itzayana Sanchez, and Iris Cerrillo...

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HHSS tennis teams make program history at region tournament

Adriana DominguezApril 19, 2013April 19, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Tennis team aced their way past the competition and made campus history at the two-day Region IV-5A tennis tournament at the Blossom Athletic Center in...

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Treasure Hills Chess checkmates the competition during first year

Adriana DominguezApril 18, 2013

The Treasure Hills Chess team has made their mark in the Rio Grande Valley during their first year of starting the program. The team earned top marks at the Russell...

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ECHS community service group recognized for their efforts

Adriana DominguezApril 18, 2013April 18, 2013

The Early College High School ACE Community Service Group , The Action Team, is working alongside Major League baseball players to give back to their communities and help those in...

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HHSS Jazz Band stays on key at festival

Adriana DominguezApril 17, 2013April 17, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Jazz Band soared above the competition at the McAllen Jazz Festival on April 13. Both Jazz bands placed second in the festival. HHSS team saxophone...

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High school track teams advance to area meet

Adriana DominguezApril 17, 2013April 17, 2013

Both Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South track athletes were finishing in record time during the District 32- 5A Track Meet on April 13 at Sam's Memorial Stadium...

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HCISD celebrates National Library Week

Adriana DominguezApril 15, 2013

From April 14 – April 20, The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will celebrate National Library Week to honor the role libraries play in the lives of millions of people...

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Person of the Week: Villarreal constructs learning pathways at HCISD

Adriana DominguezApril 15, 2013April 16, 2013

When you see a new building or campus being built at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, you can bet that Danny Villarreal is close by with his hard hat...

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Middle school students team up for success

Adriana DominguezApril 15, 2013

In the middle schools at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, the mentality of “success in groups” can be seen as you walk the halls or enter any classroom. “I...

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2013 Graduation Celebration: seniors invited to continue the festivities after ceremonies

Adriana DominguezApril 12, 2013May 30, 2013

For more than 25 years, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District has held a Graduation Celebration for its seniors to celebrate their accomplishments with friends in a safe, drug and...

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High school golf teams stay on par at District Tournament

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The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Varsity Golf Programs were on par at the District tournament on April 9. The HHSS boys’ team won the team competition...

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Lamar recycling club raises $1,350 for wildlife

Adriana DominguezApril 11, 2013April 11, 2013

The student's at Lamar Elementary School are helping save sea turtles across the globe and close to home. The Eagle Recycle Club (ERC) at Lamar sponsored a fundraiser for Sea...

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High school girls basketball players awarded positions on district teams

Adriana DominguezApril 11, 2013April 11, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s high school basketball programs had an outstanding season with many of the athletes receiving honors for their athletic abilities. Harlingen High School and Harlingen...

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HHSS student performs for Harlingen Learning Community

Adriana DominguezApril 10, 2013April 10, 2013

Harlingen High School South senior Erik Rodriguez showed off his acting abilities during the April Harlingen Learning Community meeting on April 10. Rodriguez performed a one-man piece titled Inside Al....

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HCISD gears up for Little Mermaid Jr.

Adriana DominguezApril 10, 2013April 11, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District invites the community to attend the district’s production of The Little Mermaid Jr. on April 15 and April 16. Performances for the public will...

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HHSS tennis players sign letter of intent to continue academic and athletic excellence

Adriana DominguezApril 10, 2013April 9, 2013

For Harlingen High School South seniors, Danielle Stillman and Andrea Alaniz, their work to maintain excellence in the classroom and on the tennis court will continue after they graduate this...

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HHS Jazz Ensembles hit the right notes at music festivals

Adriana DominguezApril 9, 2013April 9, 2013

Four Harlingen High School Jazz Ensembles earned high marks at the 17th Annual Palo Alto Jazz Festival in San Antonio and the 4th Annual Georgetown Jazz Festival in Austin. All...

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Sam Houston Chess teams make all the right moves at national tournament

Adriana DominguezApril 9, 2013April 10, 2013

The Sam Houston Chess Team proved they could compete against the best at the 2013 SuperNationals V Chess Tournament held in Nashville, Tennessee on April 7. In the K3 division,...

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HHSS student-athlete continues track career

Adriana DominguezApril 9, 2013April 9, 2013

Oscar Garza, Harlingen High School South Senior, has made the choice to continue his education and athletic career in the Fall of 2013. Garza signed his letter of intent...

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Person of the Week: Saldivar spends the years with HCISD

Adriana DominguezApril 8, 2013April 9, 2013

When Antonio Saldivar walks through the doors at District Operations office at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, you can bet that someone will jokingly ask him when he’s going...