The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to approve a resolution opposing vouchers, taxpayer’s savings grants, tax credits, or any other mechanisms that reduce public education funding during...
The HHS girl’s and HHSS boy’s basketball teams had an outstanding performance during their post-season games on Feb. 19. The Lady Cardinals soared over Los Fresnos with a...
The Harlingen High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) Club had a productive performance at the Regional competition held at Weslaco East High School on Jan. 12. Members of the...
The Vernon Middle School MathCounts students showed off their problem solving skills at the Region 1 MathCounts competition on Feb. 8. Students competed against 15 other teams in the math...
Basketball teams at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South will continue their post-season journey on Feb. 19. The Lady Cardinals will face Los Fresnos at Brownsville Veterans...
Student involved in the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program at Gutierrez Middle School are exploring the world of science with a true expert in the field. Mr. Lupton, a...
This year, Sam Houston Elementary teacher Roxanna Shimotsu has not only helped the students in her classroom but students around Texas by sharing enthusiasm for student advancement. Shimotsu, who teaches...
High school students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are getting ready to take their first steps towards a national career and technology competition this month. Students are gearing...
Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Swim teams found success at the Regional swim competition held in Brownsville on Feb. 9. Over 20 HHS and HHSS...
The chess teams at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District continued to make their mark this competition season by earning top prizes at the Los Fresnos High School Regional...
The students at Long Elementary School are having a fun filled week learning about future career paths. During the week of Feb. 11 – Feb. 15, Long has dedicated a...
The Harlingen High School South basketball team outperformed Los Fresnos to be named the 32 – 5A District Champion on Feb. 12. The team soared over the competition with a...
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 overall unit assessment score...
The Lady Cardinals showed the right moves and soared over the competition on Feb. 11. The Lady Cardinals began their playoff quest by defeating the Lady Wildcats with a score...
Harlingen High School South seniors Victoria De La Cruz and Giselle Gonzales are giving back to the community with fashion. During the week of Jan. 14 to Feb. 8, the...
When you walk into a Cosmetology class at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, you’ll notice that instead of desks and computers, students will be using scissors and blow dryers...
When Kasey Boykin hears her phone ring, she already knows there is a good chance it’s someone asking for help about his or her computer, phone, tablet or software. Boykin...
[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQr3MeQr9_A[/youtube] Sam Houston Elementary teacher Roxanna Shimotsu helped change the future of Texas Public Education by sharing her passion for student success. Shimotsu, who teaches bilingual second...
Fourth graders at Bowie Elementary School are being drawn into the arts with the help of the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program. Bowie students interested in joining band during...
The Harlingen High School South's Speech Drama and Debate teams had an outstanding performance at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 32-5A CX Debate District Meet on Jan. 31. Seniors Luana...
Middle school students from the Harlingen Consolidated School District took to the Memorial Middle School stage to show off their spelling skills on Feb. 5. Students competed at the district’s...
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...
