The high school swimming teams blazed past the competition at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) District 32-5A Swim Meet on Feb. 2. Over 25 students from both teams placed in...
Students at Harlingen High School South are achieving academic success and preparing for college. Eighty students in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) class participated in a tutor-training course on...
Cub Scouts from Stuart Place Elementary, Rodriguez Elementary, and St. Alban's Episcopal Day School got a crash course in television production on Feb. 4. The scouts took an interactive tour of the KHGN studio...
Rachel Cortez strives every day to help others. Whether it’s her children or teachers she is always on the look on how to make difference. Cortez, the Director of Employee...
[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmKCxoWLr9Y[/youtube] HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks to the academic transitions incoming freshman will experience as they enter the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy for the February...
Harlingen High School South 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...
The students at Dishman and Treasure Hills Elementary School will soon have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in the great outdoors. Claudia Pompa, kindergarten teacher at Dishman, Larisa Vento,...
[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPiDpXwQp-E[/youtube] HCISD students Alissa Olivares, Arturo Ibarra, Omar Hunter, Alyssa Arriaga, Lillian Loucks, Christine Nott, Matthew Machner, and Evelyn Braxton were selected as Students of the Month for...
The sounds of classical music captivated students at Wilson and Rodriguez Elementary School on Jan. 31. Ann Fontanella, a solo violinist, and pianist Jo Jiang treated Wilson and Rodriguez...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is making it easier for community members to read about the great things happening at its 28 campuses. HCISD offers its weekly newsletter The...
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...
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...
[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZvK4qVCbFc[/youtube] HCSID's 2012 January Board Meeting.
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....
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...
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...
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...
[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...
[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.
[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0nXgYv-aCM[/youtube] Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams visits HCISD.
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...
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...
[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...
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...
[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...
[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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
