The first School Board Meeting of 2017 celebrated outstanding elementary, middle school, and high school student leaders throughout the district.
Recognition awards were distributed to students who exhibited leadership excellence in various leader-driven school organizations.
Board Members recognized elementary Student Council members, the Student Advisory Board and an Eagle Scout Member for endless time and effort contributions to the school district and the community.
Each student leader in attendance was presented with a certificate and HCISD pin.
Parents and other school leaders accompanied these remarkable individuals in the audience for the proud occasion.
All student leaders awarded are listed below:
Elementary Student Council Presidents
| Austin Elementary | Co-Presidents – Allie Sais and Sophia Soberon |
| Bonham Elementary | Alyson Jaspe-Lagpacan |
| Bowie Elementary | Christopher Heiskell |
| Crockett Elementary | Caleb Saucedo |
| Dishman Elementary | Anjelina Izaguirre |
| Houston Elementary | Co-Presidents – Madonna Morales and Sebastian Gonzalez |
| Jefferson Elementary | Denise Rivera |
| Lamar Elementary | Jazlinn Aguilar |
| Long Elementary | Samantha Valdez |
| Means Elementary | Sergio Yanez |
| Milam Elementary | Olivia Cantu |
| Rodriguez Elementary | Madysen Gonzales |
| Stuart Place Elementary | Student Leader Kids Care Club – Emily Ruiz |
| Travis Elementary | Chris Cantu |
| Treasure Hills Elementary | Noelle Araguz |
| Wilson Elementary | Anthony Magallanes |
| Zavala Elementary | Hannah Jimenez |
Student Advisory Board
| Coakley Middle School | Ashley Young |
| Gutierrez Middle School | Camryn Hale |
| Memorial Middle School | Louie Fuentes |
| Vela Middle School | Brandon Abundiz |
| Vernon Middle School | Samantha Arellano |
| Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy | Allyah Guevara |
| Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy | Erlina McDermott |
| Harlingen School of Health Professions | Marco Martinez |
| Harlingen High School | Norman Torres |
| Harlingen High School | Juliana Gerrero |
| Harlingen High School | Xitlali Cortes Rodriguez |
| Harlingen High School | Alec Macmanus |
| Harlingen High School South | Sonia Quintana |
| Harlingen High School South | Daniel Ramirez |
| Harlingen High School South | Arriana Puente |
| Harlingen High School South | Abigayle De Leon |
| Early College High School | Sabina Garza |
| Early College High School | Jose Feliciano Velasquez |
| KEYS Academy | Danielle Gonzalez |
Eagle Scouts
| Harlingen High School | Alejandro Muniz |
