Harlingen High School

HHS teacher recognized in statewide humanities awards

Adriana DominguezJuly 5, 2018

Linda Salinas, a history teacher at Harlingen High School, was recently selected as a recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award. This prestigious award is presented annually...

District News

Alumni Spotlight: Savannah Butters – Harlingen High School ’15

Adriana DominguezJanuary 30, 2018

by: Marifer Quevedo Resilience is the common denominator among educators and leaders reflecting upon Harlingen High School grad Savannah Butters. The current Texas A&M University business management major has already...

Academics News

Speech and Debate teams compete in Longhorn Classic, individuals qualify for national events

Adriana DominguezDecember 5, 2017

[caption id="attachment_20042" align="alignnone" width="960"] Harlingen High School South[/caption] [caption id="attachment_20041" align="alignnone" width="640"] Harlingen High School[/caption] Harlingen High School South and Harlingen High School speech teams competed at the University of...

Athletics

HHS Boys Cross Country team wins District Championship

Adriana DominguezOctober 18, 2017October 18, 2017

The Harlingen High School Boys Cross Country team was named district champs at the District 32-6A Cross Country Meet held on Friday, October 13 in Los Fresnos. The team, along with Michelle...

Athletics News

Cardinals recognized as THSCA Academic All-State athletes

Ashley RodriguezMay 2, 2017May 5, 2017

Harlingen High School student-athletes were recently recognized for their outstanding academic and athletic performances. The Texas High School Coaches Association and Coaches Education Foundation (THSCA) named nine Cardinal athletes to the...

Athletics News

Cardinal athlete signs to play baseball for the University of Houston-Victoria

Ashley RodriguezApril 26, 2017

Harlingen High School baseball player Alex Hinojosa III signed his letter of intent to play first base at the University of Houston-Victoria. Students, coaches, community members, college representatives and administrators...

Arts News

HHS Honors Band on 20-year UIL Sweepstakes streak

Ashley RodriguezApril 20, 2017April 24, 2017

The Harlingen High School Honors Band received superior ratings at the 2017 Region 28 High School Concert and Sight-Reading Contest. This is the highest award a music group can receive from...

Arts News

HHS Jazz performs with Grammy award-winner Arturo Sandoval

Ashley RodriguezFebruary 10, 2017February 13, 2017

The Harlingen High School Jazz Ensemble from Harlingen, Texas put on a special honor performance at the Texas Music Educators Association conference in San Antonio on Friday, February 10. The...

Athletics News

2017-2018 Athletic Signing Events

Adriana DominguezJanuary 15, 2017June 20, 2019

HCISD's mission is to provide all students with a world-class education that allows them to develop the knowledge, skills, and learning habits necessary for global achievement. In support of...

Athletics News

Harlingen High School Tennis team advances to regional tournament

Brianna VelaApril 14, 2016April 14, 2016

Four members of the Harlingen High School Tennis team are looking forward to competing in the upcoming Regional Tennis Tournament.The team will travel to San Antonio April 19-20, 2016, to...

Academics News Uncategorized

HCISD College Showcase: graduating leaders share their future plans

Adriana DominguezApril 21, 2014

As students at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District get ready to graduate, the valedictorians, salutatorians, and campus organization presidents at each of the district's comprehensive high schools share...

Arts District News

10 HCISD orchestras earn sweepstakes, HHS make history

Adriana DominguezMarch 7, 2014March 7, 2014

HCISD was in full force at the UIL orchestra concert and sight reading contest earlier this week with 14 orchestras from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South, Dr. Abraham...

Academics News

HCISD chess teams outsmart the competition at Treasure Hills tournament

Adriana DominguezMarch 7, 2014March 7, 2014

The chess teams at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District earned top marks at the chess tournament hosted by Treasure Hills Elementary on March 1. As a team in the...

News Robot Week

Robot of the Day: Meet HHS’ robot Rdric

Adriana DominguezOctober 22, 2013

When the Harlingen High School robotics team introduces Rdric, they beam with pride as it represents their six weeks of hard work. Rdic is the name of their robot that...

District News

Aerobics enthusiasts shake for lymphoma research

Adriana DominguezJuly 15, 2013July 15, 2013

Looking to break a sweat and to raise money for lymphoma research, about 300 aerobics enthusiasts came together on July 13 at Harlingen High School for the Shake Away Lymphoma...

Athletics News

Cardinals and Hawks advance to next round in playoffs

Adriana DominguezNovember 17, 2012November 19, 2012

The Harlingen High School Cardinals and Harlingen High School South Hawks are not ready for their football season to be over. Both teams were victorious in the first round...

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HCISD Wellness Walk 2012

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HHS Cheerleaders at HCISD Wellness Walk . To view more photos from this event click here

Arts District News

HHS and HHSS Marching Bands awarded at Pre-Pigskin Jubilee

Adriana DominguezOctober 16, 2012October 16, 2012

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Marching Bands were awarded for their strong performance at the Pre-Pigskin Jubilee contest on Oct. 13. HHS was named Grand Champion....

Arts District News

HHS and HHSS girls’ choirs awarded chairs in the District Treble Choir

Adriana DominguezOctober 16, 2012October 16, 2012

The girl’s choir at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South were awarded a total of 12 chairs at the Region 28 High School Vocal Division District Treble Auditions...

District News

Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks to freshmen about the road to graduation

Adriana DominguezOctober 15, 2012October 16, 2012

For some students, their first year of high school can be daunting, but with a little advice they will have a better idea on how to set themselves up for...

Arts News Uncategorized

HHS Glee Club to host Kids Camp, raffle

Adriana DominguezOctober 12, 2012October 16, 2012

The Harlingen High School Glee Clubwill be hosting a Kids Camp on Saturday, October 27 starting at 9 a.m. The cost is $25 and its for 6th and 8th Grade...

Arts District News

HHS and HHSS Jazz Bands awarded at Region 28 Jazz Band auditions

Adriana DominguezOctober 10, 2012October 16, 2012

The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Jazz Bands had a strong performance at the Region 28 Jazz Band auditions hosted by HHS. A total of 26 students...

Athletics District News

HHS girls’ basketball coach selected as Region Junior Director of coaches association

Adriana DominguezOctober 9, 2012October 16, 2012

Norma Zamarripa, the girls' basketball coach at Harlingen High School, has been named Region VII Junior Director of the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) for the 2012 – 2013 school...

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2012 Cards vs Brownsville Rivera

Content ProvidedOctober 3, 2012

[caption id="attachment_1437" align="alignnone" width="980"] Cards run on to field .[/caption] Click here to view more photos from the game.

Arts District News

HHS marching band earns top prize at two competitions

Adriana DominguezOctober 2, 2012

The Harlingen High School earned top awards 3at two separate marching band competitions on Sept. 29. The band earned first place at both competitions hosted by Valley View High School...

Academics News

HHS teams place in top 10 at HESTEC

Adriana DominguezOctober 2, 2012October 4, 2012

Two Harlingen High School teams placed in the top ten at the first SeaPerch Competition hosted by Hispanic Engineering, Science & Technology Week (HESTEC) on Sept. 28. HHS pre-engineering teachers...

Academics News

Media class gets HCISD camera ready

Adriana DominguezSeptember 28, 2012October 4, 2012

For the students in the advanced and practicum media tech classes, tests involve prepping the cameras for football games, and homework encompasses capturing different stories across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent...

Athletics District News

Women’s cross-country gets ready for competition

Adriana DominguezSeptember 7, 2012September 7, 2012

By the time most students are getting up for the school day, the women’s cross-country teams at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South are already running their third...

Arts News

Marching bands get ready for football and competition

Adriana DominguezAugust 24, 2012

Braving the hot summer days, the Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South marching bands committed to honing their routines as both programs pursue a state championship, both band...

District News

Benefit raises $14,000 for the Harlingen Area Education Foundation

Adriana DominguezAugust 12, 2012

Using style to help support educational programs, Dare 2 Be Different (D2BD) held its 4th annual “Stride with Pride” fashion benefit to raise a total of $14,000 for the Harlingen...

Athletics News

Hawk baseball player set to soar at next level

Adriana DominguezJune 22, 2012

From a boy playing little league to a young man ready for graduation, Harlingen High School South senior Zachary Flores announced the next step in his baseball and academic career...

District News

Board approves new HR director, assistant principal at HHS

Adriana DominguezJune 13, 2012

Tuesday night the Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Loretta Lynn Sanchez as a Director of Human Resources and Doyle Jackson Todd, Jr. as an Assistant Principal at Harlingen...

Athletics News Uncategorized

Bermea wins state championship, makes HCISD history

Adriana DominguezMay 25, 2012

Under the gaze of the Texas State Capitol and a waving lone star state flag, a world class Harlingen student athlete made history Saturday night. Harlingen High School senior Randy Bermea won...

Arts News

Cardette set to strut at Texas State

Adriana DominguezMay 17, 2012

The cowgirl boots and hat won't be coming off anytime soon for Arika Barajas, who was recently selected as a member of the Strutters, the Texas State University drill team....

News

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....

News

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...

News

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...

News

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...

News

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...

News

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...

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...

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...

News

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...

News

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...

News

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....

Students of the Month Videos

High acheiving students recognized in March Students of the Month video

Adriana DominguezApril 18, 2012August 29, 2012