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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.

News

HHS and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy to host cheer tryouts

Adriana DominguezJanuary 31, 2013January 31, 2013

Harlingen High School and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy will host cheerleading tryouts on March 8. Prior to the tryout date, both campuses will hold mandatory parent meetings...

Academics Arts News

HHSS Speech, Drama and Debate Team finds success at national tournament

Adriana DominguezJanuary 31, 2013January 31, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama and Debate Team soared above the competition at the 2013 Columbia High School Invitational on Jan. 25 – Jan. 27. Angel Yanez,...

Athletics News

HHS volleyball player signs to play in college

Adriana DominguezJanuary 30, 2013

For Harlingen High School Senior Alex Guerra, she’s made the choice to continue her education and athletic career. Guerra signed her letter of intent to play college volleyball at...

Academics News

Coakley Middle School takes 37th consecutive District Championship

Adriana DominguezJanuary 30, 2013January 30, 2013

Students from Coakley Middle School continued its tradition for excellence by earning its 37th consecutive district championship. At their most recent meet, Coakley blew away the competition with a score...

News

Rodriguez Elementary celebrates Career Week

Adriana DominguezJanuary 30, 2013

The students of Rodriquez Elementary School opened their minds and ears to the world of professions during the school’s Career Week from Jan. 28 – Feb. 1. Students from...

News

Students place in Fire Prevention Poster Contest

Adriana DominguezJanuary 29, 2013January 30, 2013

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District students were awarded for their creativity in spreading the word about fire safety on Jan. 28. Students ranging from pre-K to 12th grade submitted...

Arts News

Music Department gears up to host faculty concert for scholarship fund

Adriana DominguezJanuary 28, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is getting ready to treat the senses on Feb. 9. The HCISD Music Department will present its 12th annual Faculty Concert to...

News Person of the Week

Person of the Week: Bauer finds her passion at HCISD

Adriana DominguezJanuary 28, 2013February 14, 2013

Vivian Bauer lives by her personal motto of “it is what it is.” She uses it to drive her actions every day, and she’s constantly pursuing her personal best....

News

Ben Milam welcomes Houston Astros for day of reading

Adriana DominguezJanuary 25, 2013January 25, 2013

The sound of cheers and spirited chants filled the air at Ben Milam Elementary as the students geared up for a morning of baseball and stories on Jan. 23. Members...

News

Stuart Place raises $1,844 for Harlingen Humane Society

Adriana DominguezJanuary 25, 2013January 25, 2013

The students at Stuart Place Elementary came together to help “man’s best friend” this January. Stuart Place participated in the third annual Give a Dog a Bone fundraiser. They collected...

Bond District News Uncategorized

Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy pre-registration schedule

Adriana DominguezJanuary 24, 2013

The Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy is gearing up for the 2013 – 2014 school year by hosting a series of orientations and opportunities for early registration during...

News Person of the Week

Person of the Week: Hopkins looks to the sky for HCISD

Adriana DominguezJanuary 24, 2013February 14, 2013

For most people, the words textbooks and astronomy relate to a class they once took in college, but for Thomas Hopkins they represent two areas of his work. Hopkins...

Academics News Uncategorized

HHS Masterminds prepare to test their knowledge

Adriana DominguezJanuary 24, 2013

The Harlingen High School Masterminds team is preparing to test their knowledge at the next round of the televised competition. The team will be facing Saint Joseph's Academy from Brownsville...

District Uncategorized

W-2 Form Distribution

JavierJanuary 23, 2013January 27, 2014

W2’s will be sent out to each campus or department on Monday, January 27th for distribution. Substitutes and former employees will be able to pick up their W2 with picture...

Academics News

United Launch Alliance awards grant money to high school engineering clubs

Adriana DominguezJanuary 23, 2013January 25, 2013

The high school engineering teams at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are getting help from the United Launch Alliance (ULA) to continue their successful competition season this school year....

District News

HCISD restores name of former campus

Adriana DominguezJanuary 21, 2013January 18, 2013

To recognize past educational facilities, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is taking steps to ensure part the city’s history is restored. The district recently approved efforts to restore...

Academics Athletics News

HHS student-athletes selected for Academic All-State Football Team

Adriana DominguezJanuary 18, 2013

Harlingen High School seniors Omar Hunter and Erik Jorn have had a great season, not only on the football field but also in the classroom. Hunter and Jorn were...

News

Coakley student selected to attend Middle School Presidential Inaugural Conference

Adriana DominguezJanuary 18, 2013

Ande Beasley, eighth grade student at Coakley Middle School, will be one of the few students from across the nation to take part in the Presidential Inauguration this month....

District News

HCISD supports the University of Texas Board of Regents efforts to establish valley-wide medical school

Adriana DominguezJanuary 18, 2013January 18, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the support of initiatives to create educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley on Jan. 15. The Board of Trustees...

News Uncategorized

Wilson hosts picnic to celebrate diversity

Adriana DominguezJanuary 17, 2013

Wilson Elementary School students took a break from sitting at the average school lunch tables and gathered around for picnic on Jan. 14. Wilson hosted its Mix-It-Up Picnic, which allowed...

Bond District News

Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy selected as name of new campus

Adriana DominguezJanuary 16, 2013January 17, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved proposals that will pave the way for the district’s new campus during its regular meeting on Jan. 15. The...

News Videos

January Board Meeting

Content ProvidedJanuary 16, 2013January 16, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZvK4qVCbFc[/youtube] HCSID's 2012 January Board Meeting.

Academics News

HHS students named Texas High School Aerospace Scholars

Adriana DominguezJanuary 16, 2013January 18, 2013

Austin Wright and Quentin Hale, juniors at Harlingen High School, have always been interested in rocketry, and now that interest has them working with the nations leaders in space exploration....

News

HCISD hosts Eighth Grade College and Readiness Fair

Adriana DominguezJanuary 16, 2013January 16, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is teaming up with RGV LEAD, Texas State Technical College and The University of Texas – Pan American to host the district’s Eighth...

District News

HCISD celebrates Board Recognition Month

Adriana DominguezJanuary 16, 2013January 16, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is taking time to recognize those who help lead students towards a brighter future. Throughout the month of January, HCISD will celebrate Board...

Academics News

Chess champion leaves mark at competition and HCISD

Adriana DominguezJanuary 16, 2013

Chess students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District can now say they’ve played with the undefeated champion of the North American Open. Timur Gareev was recently named...

Arts News Uncategorized

Choir and band students qualify for TMEA All State ensembles

Adriana DominguezJanuary 15, 2013January 25, 2013

[caption id="attachment_4128" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Band students from Harlingen High School South prepare for the All Area Auditions on Jan. 12.[/caption] The choir and band students at Harlingen High School and...

News Videos

Gutierrez Middle School Abrams Brothers Concert

Content ProvidedJanuary 15, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx9-WJM87ew[/youtube] The Abrams Brothers Band perform at HCISD's Gutierrez Middle School.

News Videos

Commissioner Michael Williams Visit

Content ProvidedJanuary 15, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0nXgYv-aCM[/youtube] Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams visits HCISD.

Academics News

Sam Houston chess team soars above competition

Adriana DominguezJanuary 15, 2013January 15, 2013

The Sam Houston chess team put their skills to the test at the Hanna High School Scholastic Chess Tournament on Jan. 12. The team was awarded first place in the...

News

HHS student selected to attend inaugural summit

Adriana DominguezJanuary 15, 2013

Jacob Sanchez, senior at Harlingen High School, is getting ready to be part of history. Sanchez was selected to attend the Presidential Inaugural Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. He...

District News Superintendent's Message

Superintendent’s Message: The importance of leadership in our community and schools

Adriana DominguezJanuary 14, 2013January 15, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMDaHryI3lY[/youtube] HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks to the importance of leadership for the January 2013 Superintendent's Message. Leaders serve our community and district every day. They allow...

News Person of the Week

Person of the Week: Araiza keeps HCISD connected

Adriana DominguezJanuary 14, 2013February 14, 2013

When Javier Araiza hears the word “master” it can apply to a couple of things. From his barbequing talents to his career, Araiza continually works to keep at the top...

Arts News

Abrams Brothers perform for HCISD students

Adriana DominguezJanuary 11, 2013January 16, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx9-WJM87ew[/youtube] Students at Gutierrez Middle School and Dishman Elementary School opened their ears to a bluegrass experience on Jan. 11. The Abrams Brothers, a bluegrass trio from...

Arts News

Choir and band students prepare for All Area Auditions

Adriana DominguezJanuary 10, 2013January 10, 2013

[caption id="attachment_4126" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Choir students from Harlingen High School South prepare for the All Area Auditions on Jan. 12.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4127" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Choir students from Harlingen High School...

Academics News Uncategorized

ECHS student selected to attend inaugural conference

Adriana DominguezJanuary 9, 2013January 9, 2013

Jude Ikponmwonba, junior at Early College High School, is looking forward to visiting the world of politics in a big way this month. Ikponmwonba was selected to attend the...

News

Past students and school officials join forces for a brighter future

Adriana DominguezJanuary 8, 2013

Past students of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District joined forces with School Board Members and administration to help future generations on Jan. 8. HCISD hosted its annual Recent Graduate...

Arts News

Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama and Debate Team ranked first in state

Adriana DominguezJanuary 8, 2013January 8, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama, and Debate Team continue its tradition for excellence during the 2012 – 2013 school year. The team is currently ranked first in the...

News Person of the Week

Person of the Week: Conway soars above and beyond for HCISD

Adriana DominguezJanuary 7, 2013February 14, 2013

When Mark Conway looks up to the Harlingen sky and sees a bird fly by, you can bet he’s on the lookout for his next research project or classroom lesson....

Academics News

Vernon math class awarded top prize in region academic competition

Adriana DominguezJanuary 7, 2013January 7, 2013

The students in Adriana Diaz’s sixth grade pre-ap math class at Vernon Middle School spent their afternoons solving problems. They weren’t solving riddles or puzzles, but working towards achieving...

Students of the Month

HCISD December 2012 Students of the Month

Content ProvidedJanuary 1, 2013March 28, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1vHGrXwB0I[/youtube] HCISD students Bailey Miller, Courtney Rebello, Ruben Britten, and Kathryn Lewis were selected as Students of the Month for December

News

HHSS National Honor Society delivers cheer to Harlingen families

Adriana DominguezDecember 23, 2012

The Harlingen High School South National Honor Society asked organizations around campus to come together and help deliver cheer this holiday season. The organizations participated in Operation Santa and collected...

District News Superintendent's Message

Superintendent’s Message: Holiday marks a time for family and new beginnings

Adriana DominguezDecember 21, 2012December 21, 2012

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDEODOjXky0[/youtube] HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks about family and reflection for the December 2012 Superintendent's Message. Also discussed are some of the monumental achievements for the...

News

Human Resources and Technology give to families at HCISD

Adriana DominguezDecember 21, 2012

The Human Resources and Technology department at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District were in the spirit of giving on Dec. 20. Instead of exchanging gifts with each other this...

News Videos

Jefferson Christmas Play

Content ProvidedDecember 20, 2012January 17, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPnKnvNFlXk[/youtube] Jefferson Elementary's 2012 Christmas play.

News Videos

Coakley Band Christmas Concert

Content ProvidedDecember 20, 2012January 17, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Yz9L7TBqk[/youtube] Coakley MS band 2012 Christmas concert.

News Videos

Vela Band 2012 Christmas Concert

Content ProvidedDecember 20, 2012January 17, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4iVbjlFn7k[/youtube] Vela's 2012 Christmas band concert.

Videos

Harlingen South Choir Christmas Song

Content ProvidedDecember 20, 2012January 17, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAedN1HNLok[/youtube] The Harlingen South Choir gives a special Christmas performance just for you!

News

Bowie Student Council decorate and donate for the troops

Adriana DominguezDecember 20, 2012

The Student Council and Bowie Elementary School chose to give rather than receive when given the opportunity to support the Rio Grande Valley Food Bank. The students entered a...