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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.

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Math teacher earns international award

Adriana DominguezMay 15, 2012

Gabriela Peña's family believes some teachers may just be born with a special gene. Her grandfather, aunts and uncle all became teachers working in Mexico and the United States, she said....

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HCISD Graduations

Adriana DominguezMay 14, 2012

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District celebrated the achievements of Early College High School, Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Friday and Saturday nights. Graduation weekend commenced Friday night...

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Alumna Diana Barrera graduates from U.S. Naval Academy

Adriana DominguezMay 14, 2012

When U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta shook her hand, tears began to well up in Diana Barrera’s eyes as she walked the graduation stage of the U.S. Naval Academy...

Athletics News

Cardinal catcher signs with TAMUK

Adriana DominguezMay 13, 2012

Cardinal senior Krista Leal is sure to continue soaring as a Texas A&M University-Kingsville Javelina next year. The four time All-District selection for catcher signed her letter of intent Tuesday...

Students of the Month Videos

Seniors ready for graduation, recognized as Students of the Month

Adriana DominguezMay 12, 2012August 29, 2012

The Parent-Teacher-Student Associations of HCISD's high schools include the district's highest achieving students. Each month, PTSA announces students of the month from its high school campuses. The Students of the...

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Cardinal senior prepares for graduation, law school

Adriana DominguezMay 12, 2012

Edgar Chacon, a brazen senior at Harlingen High School, paces his afternoons in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Central Administration building by breaking from his computer screen to walk...

Athletics News

Cheerleader earns spot on Javelina squad

Adriana DominguezMay 10, 2012

When Kimberlee Zwiers auditioned for the opportunity to reach her goal of being a college cheerleader, she had her older sister by her side. The tryouts for the Texas A&M...

District News

Board hears presentations on KHAN, and Dual Language academies

Adriana DominguezMay 9, 2012

As part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s transformation, the Board of Trustees heard presentations Tuesday night on the district’s plan for opening a Two-Way Dual Language Academy and...

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Cardinal set to soar from graduation to Capitol Hill

Adriana DominguezMay 9, 2012

One Harlingen High School Senior will go from the graduation stage to Capitol Hill this summer. Kristen Geiger will receive the United States Congressional Award Gold Medal, a national award...

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Students learn math, science building skateboards

Adriana DominguezMay 8, 2012

Harlingen High School building trades instructor Guillermo Carriaga wanted to give his students a project they could relate to. At the same time, he wanted to integrate math and science...

Arts News

HHS Best in Show SkillsUSA

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2012October 9, 2012

Congratulations to Kassandra Carbajal, HHS Graphic Design student, and Daniel Mares, HHS Architectural Design student, who were awarded Best in Show at the District Skills USA competition. Kassandra competed in...

Athletics News

FCA names Bianka Martinez Female Athlete of the Year

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2012

Since she was in third grade, Bianka Martinez has loved basketball. For the past four years, Martinez translated her passion for hoops into a stellar career for the Harlingen High...

Arts News

Harlingen High School Jazz Esembles Take Highest Honors

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2012

The Harlingen High School Jazz Ensembles traveled to the 45th Annual TAMUK Jazz Festival Saturday bringing back the very highest honors. The two day event saw the HHS Honors Jazz...

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Cardinal JROTC Army Battalion Earns “Honor Unit with Distinction Award

Adriana DominguezMay 4, 2012

Harlingen High School's Army JROTC Cardinal Battalion completed its Cadet Formal Inspection on February 9. This inspection, conducted every three years by the United States ArmyCadet Command, is a major...

Athletics News

Harlingen Varsity Football Featured on Cover of 2012 Rio Grande Valley Yellow Pages Directory

Adriana DominguezMay 3, 2012October 9, 2012

The Harlingen Cardinals varsity football team, which had its most successful year in school history, is featured on the cover of the new Rio Grande YP Real Yellow Pages directory....

Athletics News

Ramirez signs with A&M Kingsville for football

Adriana DominguezMay 2, 2012

Harlingen High School senior Daniel Ramirez signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic careers at Texas A&M Kingsville Tuesday afternoon in the HHS Field House. “I...

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HHS BPA members advance to state

Adriana DominguezMay 1, 2012

On Saturday, January 21, Business Professionals of America members from Harlingen High School competed against Weslaco, Edcouch, Santa Rosa, Los Fresnos, San Benito, and Brownsville high schools. Each student worked very hard to earn...

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Top student earns prestigious award, scholarship

Adriana DominguezApril 30, 2012

With application deadlines looming for high school seniors this month, Harlingen High School senior Jairah Shaikh received a pleasant surprise. Shaikh, a chemistry enthusiast, trumpet player and top student in...

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Munivez to head HHS, Board approves three assistant principals

Adriana DominguezApril 29, 2012

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Imelda Munivez to be the next principal at Harlingen High School during a special meeting Monday night....

Athletics News

Cardinal catcher signs with TAMUK

Adriana DominguezApril 18, 2012October 9, 2012

Students of the Month Videos

High acheiving students recognized in March Students of the Month video

Adriana DominguezApril 18, 2012August 29, 2012

Bond News

Crews install turf, track at Boggus Stadium

Adriana DominguezApril 12, 2012

District News

Todd moves to Stuart as new principal

Adriana DominguezMarch 14, 2012

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Michele Todd as the new principal of Stuart Place Elementary, and adopted the calendar for the 2012-2013...

Students of the Month Videos

Talented students showcased in February Students of the Month video

Adriana DominguezMarch 10, 2012August 29, 2012

Bond News

Plans for Boggus Stadium Complex released

Adriana DominguezFebruary 29, 2012

Bond News

Crews work on renovation projects, new facilities across HCISD

Adriana DominguezFebruary 23, 2012

Students of the Month Videos

January’s Students of the Month speak about their high school experience

Adriana DominguezFebruary 10, 2012August 29, 2012

Bond News

Administrators, crews pick design items for new Memorial Middle School

Adriana DominguezFebruary 3, 2012

Bond News

Crews work on Boggus Stadium

Adriana DominguezJanuary 26, 2012

District News

District recognizes board, hears presentation on Ninth Grade Academy

Adriana DominguezJanuary 11, 2012

Outstanding student creativity was on display during Tuesday night's regular meeting of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees. As part of Texas School Board Recognition Month, student...

Bond News

Crews finish bus barn, service center renovation project

Adriana DominguezJanuary 6, 2012August 29, 2012

Students of the Month Videos

Seniors tell stories about involvement, passion in December Students of the Month video

Adriana DominguezJanuary 3, 2012August 29, 2012

Students of the Month Videos

Student leaders showcased with November Students of the Month

Adriana DominguezDecember 1, 2011August 29, 2012

District News

Scholars stand out during regular board meeting

Adriana DominguezNovember 9, 2011

The Department for Advanced Academic Services presented the 2011 high school scholars from Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South during Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Board of Trustees....

Students of the Month Videos

October students of the month shine

Adriana DominguezNovember 1, 2011October 9, 2012

Arts District News

Musicians take center stage at September Board meeting

Adriana DominguezSeptember 14, 2011

The regular meeting of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees was filled with awards and recognitions across the campuses. The Music Department took center stage with recognitions...

Students of the Month Videos

High Schools Students Shine as September’s Students of the Month

Adriana DominguezSeptember 1, 2011October 9, 2012

Courtney Krupala, Andrew Molder, Cassandra Fraga and Amy Lopez talk about their student involvement, achievement in this video highlighting September Students of the Month for PTSA. Visit www.hcisd.org for more...

District News

Board approves balanced budget for 2011-2012 school year

Adriana DominguezAugust 26, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a balanced budget of $168.15 million for the 2011-2012 school year during a special meeting Thursday night. The approved budget...

Bond News

Memorial Middle School at 15percent completion

Adriana DominguezAugust 9, 2011

District News

Board approves vision, mission and goals; adopts new interdistrict transfer policy

Adriana DominguezAugust 8, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees made two significant decisions that will shape the district for years to come. First, the board approved a new vision, mission...

District News

Munivez to head HHS, Board approves three assistant principals

Adriana DominguezJuly 25, 2011

Bond News

Schools set to start year fresh with summer maintenance projects

Adriana DominguezJuly 22, 2011

Even though the school year has come to an end, many campuses are busy with summer school and, thanks to the recent bond, various renovations. A team of painters, along...

District News

Board approves new principal at Wilson, three new assistant principals

Adriana DominguezJuly 12, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Kristi David for the principal opening at Wilson Elementary, as well as the hiring of three assistant...

District News

TSTC names Maldonado Vice Chancellor of Research and Commercialization

Adriana DominguezJuly 5, 2011

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Chancellor Mike Resser announced that effective immediately Dr. Cesar Maldonado, President of TSTC Harlingen and Vice President of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of...

District News

Board discusses savings, revenue sources during budget workshop

Adriana DominguezJune 23, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees met in special session Wednesday afternoon to host its second budget workshop for the 2011-2012 school year. Budget workshops are public...

District News

Board approves principal hires at four campuses

Adriana DominguezJune 22, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees approved the hiring of principals at Bonham, Dishman, Treasure Hills and Secondary Alternative Center during a special meeting Wednesday afternoon. The board...

District News

District receives risk management grant, recognizes South graduate

Adriana DominguezJune 14, 2011

The Texas Association for School Boards presented Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District a $3,000 grant for its risk management program during Tuesday evening's regular meeting of the Board. The district...

Bond News