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Third-grader receives national recognition in Crayola Art Expo

Adriana DominguezJune 6, 2018

Laila Velez, a third-grade student at Lamar Elementary, received national recognition in the “Art Energizes STEAM” 2017-2018 Crayola Art Expo. Her artwork entitled “Reflection of the Sunset,” was one of...

Arts News

South SDD competitors finalists at national tournament

Adriana DominguezMay 15, 2018

Senior James Gracia and junior John Duncan competed at the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions in Denver, Colorado, from May 11-13. Both competitors returned home as national finalists. This...

District News

Middle-school speech and debate students advance to national tournament

Adriana DominguezFebruary 14, 2018

Middle-school students competed at the first National Speech and Debate Association National Qualifier this past weekend at Vela Middle School. Eighty-five students competed in twelve events over two days. The...

Arts News

Third-grader selected as finalist in National PTA Reflections program theme search

Adriana DominguezJanuary 12, 2018

Elayna Munoz, a third-grader at Rodriguez Elementary, was announced as a finalist in the National PTA Reflections program theme search. With 600 theme suggestions received, only five have been selected...

Academics News

South senior awarded scholarship by the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators

Adriana DominguezSeptember 29, 2017

Jacob Fraga, a senior at Harlingen High School South, is one of 11 Latino honorees to be awarded the John S. Martínez Leadership Scholarship by the National Hispanic Caucus of...

Academics District News

HCISD Scholars recognized at December Board Meeting

Ashley RodriguezDecember 14, 2016December 15, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s Department for Advanced Academic Services recognized the 2016 high school scholars from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South, and Early College High School...

Academics News

Harlingen South Latin Club excels at national convention

Adriana DominguezSeptember 8, 2016

The Harlingen High School South Latin Club excelled at the National Junior Classical League 63rd Annual Convention that took place at Indiana University, in Bloomington, Indiana from July 24 to...

Academics News

Harlingen South SDD named School of Honor at national tournament

Adriana DominguezJune 27, 2016August 10, 2016

The Harlingen High School South Speech Drama Debate team returned from their performance at the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament held in Salt Lake City, Utah bringing home the...

Academics News

Harlingen South competitors advance to national Latin competition

Adriana DominguezMay 4, 2016

A team of 15 Harlingen High School South Latin students attended the Texas State Junior Classical League – State Competition in Houston, Texas on April 22-23. Seven competitors advanced to...

District News

Harlingen South Student Council receives nationwide recognition from NASC

Adriana DominguezApril 18, 2016

The National Association of Student Councils recently recognized the Harlingen High School South Student Council with the 2016 National Gold Council of Excellence Award. The students were awarded for demonstrating...

District News

Milam Elementary student advances to National PTA Reflections Contest

Ashley RodriguezMarch 29, 2016March 30, 2016

Student imaginations soared in dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts as they created artwork for the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Reflections Contest. Out of the...

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HHS and HHSS SDD teams to compete at national tournaments

Adriana DominguezMarch 24, 2016March 24, 2016

Harlingen High School and the Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama, and Debate teams will travel out of state to compete in national tournaments. HHS and HHSS qualified for the National...

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HCISD chess teams advance to nationals, state tournament results

Adriana DominguezMarch 21, 2016March 22, 2016

[caption id="attachment_14439" align="alignnone" width="980"] Houston Elementary's K-5 team advances to nationals after placing 3rd at state.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_14440" align="alignnone" width="980"] Wilson Elementary's K-3 team advances to nationals after placing...

Academics News

HHS team earns spot at BPA National Leadership Conference

Adriana DominguezMarch 9, 2016March 11, 2016

Members of the Harlingen High School BPA (Business Professionals of America) competed in the State Leadership Conference this past weekend and advanced in their individual events in areas of Accounting,...

Academics News

12 South competitors advance to FBLA National Leadership Conference

Adriana DominguezMarch 9, 2016March 11, 2016

This past weekend members of the Harlingen High School South FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Chapter competed at the State Leadership Conference in Houston. South students competed against 1,600 other...

Academics News

HHS and HHSS robotics teams to join forces for national competition

Adriana DominguezOctober 16, 2015October 21, 2015

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huLa0rCJb9s&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South engineering clubs will be teaming up to compete in the Sixth National SeaPerch Challenge to be held...

Athletics News

Battle of the Arroyo receives national attention

Adriana DominguezOctober 6, 2015October 6, 2015

The Great American Rivalry Series recently announced that it will feature “The Battle of the Arroyo,” the longest running football series in the Rio Grande Valley. The annual matchup between...

District Health & Wellness News

HCISD students enjoy Farm Fresh Fridays in October

Adriana DominguezOctober 5, 2015October 9, 2015

On October 2 the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District kicked off its Farm Fresh Friday's program. To mark the occasion, students across the district had the opportunity to sample delicious...

District News

HCISD recognized for outstanding communications

Adriana DominguezAugust 12, 2015August 12, 2015

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District was recognized for their outstanding efforts in communication during last night’s regular board meeting. The district’s Public Relations and Community Engagement Department earned nine...

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Sam Houston Eagle soars higher than ever at national chess competition

Adriana DominguezMay 19, 2015May 19, 2015

[caption id="attachment_12343" align="alignnone" width="600"] Michael Casas from Sam Houston Elementary 6th Place in K-3 Championship Division.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_12344" align="alignnone" width="600"] Houston placed 16th in the K-3 Championship Division 22nd in...

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HS Speech, Drama, and Debate teams advance to national tournament

Adriana DominguezMay 11, 2015May 14, 2015

On April 30 - May 2, the Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Speech Drama Debate teams competed in the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) Gulf Coast...

Academics News

South students receive national recognition in French language contest

Adriana DominguezApril 28, 2015

Four Harlingen High School South French students received silver medals and a national certificate for getting seventh & eighth place in the National French Contest (Le Grand Concours). Using their listening and reading comprehension...

District News

HCISD celebrates National Counseling Week 2015

Adriana DominguezFebruary 2, 2015

In recognition of campus counselors and their efforts to support students and staff, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will celebrate National Counseling Week from Feb. 2 to Feb. 6....

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Dr. Art Cavazos selected for White House National ConnectED Superintendents Summit

Adriana DominguezNovember 14, 2014November 21, 2014

Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos, was selected by the U.S. Department of Education as one of 100 top school leaders from across America to participate in the first-ever National ConnectED Superintendents Summit...

Academics News

U.S. News names ECHS as one of America’s Top High Schools for 2014

Adriana DominguezSeptember 16, 2014September 24, 2014

U.S. News & World Report published its 2014 Best High Schools Rankings on September 9, and for the second year in a row, Early College High School had the honor...

Academics News

HHSS Speech, Drama, and Debate Make the Grade at Nationals

Adriana DominguezJuly 3, 2014July 2, 2014

The Harlingen South Speech Drama Debate team competed for the 20th consecutive time at the National Speech and Debate Association National Finals held June 14-21 in Overland Park, Kansas. The...

District News

Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos Recognized for Advancing Library Services

Adriana DominguezJuly 1, 2014July 2, 2014

Superintendent, Dr. Art Cavazos was recognized on Saturday, June 28, for his efforts to promote library services within the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. The American Association of School Librarians...

District News

HCISD celebrates National Library Week 2014

Adriana DominguezApril 14, 2014April 14, 2014

From April 14 – April 20, The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will celebrate National Library Week to honor the role libraries play in the lives of millions of people...

Academics News

HHSS Speech, Drama and Debate students qualify for national competition

Adriana DominguezApril 11, 2014

On April 3-5, Harlingen High School South competed in the National Speech and Debate Association Gulf Coast Qualifier in Victoria, Tx. Eight of the HHSS competitors qualified for a chance...

Academics District News

Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos receives national award from American Association of School Librarians

Adriana DominguezApril 7, 2014

Supporting transformation across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos was recently honored for his efforts to advance library services. Dr. Cavazos was awarded the Distinguished...

Academics News

HHS students qualify for national TAFE competition

Adriana DominguezMarch 5, 2014March 5, 2014

Harlingen High School students are headed to compete at the National Future Educators of America competition after an outstanding performance at the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) State Competition....

District News

District gives thanks to counselors during national week

Adriana DominguezFebruary 3, 2014

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW1ZP9Nj_8M&feature=c4-overview&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q[/youtube] In recognition of campus counselors and their efforts to support students and staff, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will celebrate National Counseling Week from Feb. 3...

Academics

HHS students earn first bid to national speech, drama and debate tournaments

Adriana DominguezJanuary 17, 2014

This month, the Harlingen High School Speech, Drama and Debate team competed at Churchill Invitational Tournament in San Antonio for a chance to compete at the national level. Students competed...

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HHSS National Honor Society brings organizations together to give to Harlingen families

Adriana DominguezDecember 20, 2013December 20, 2013

The Harlingen High School South National Honor Society asked organizations around their campus to come together as a school and help deliver good spirit this holiday season. The organization held...

Academics News

HHS students selected to National Hispanic Recognition Program

Adriana DominguezOctober 21, 2013October 21, 2013

As seniors at Harlingen High School prepare to complete the first half of the year, five students are reflecting on their achievements as they have recently been recognized for their...

Academics News

HHSS seniors make campus history with selection to prestigious program

Adriana DominguezOctober 14, 2013

With their senior year almost halfway completed, ten students from Harlingen High School South are looking back at their hard work with pride as they recently have earned one of...

Academics News

HHS business club ranks high at national convention

Adriana DominguezMay 31, 2013May 29, 2013

Members of the Harlingen High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) Club received national recognition for their remarkable involvement in the BPA National Leadership Conference on May 12. Lindsey Longoria,...

District News

HCISD celebrates National Library Week

Adriana DominguezApril 15, 2013

From April 14 – April 20, The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will celebrate National Library Week to honor the role libraries play in the lives of millions of people...

Academics News

Sam Houston chess earns top marks at state meet

Adriana DominguezMarch 27, 2013

The Sam Houston Chess Team continued their streak of excellence during the 2013 Texas Scholastic Championships on March 23. The team placed third in both the K1 and K3 Championship....

Academics Athletics News

HHS swimmers earn spots on prestigious teams

Adriana DominguezMarch 8, 2013

Four Harlingen High School Swimming and Diving Team members are blazing past the competition in the water and in their classrooms. Francisca Aparo, Seton Ulhorn and Celeste Taniguchi were...

Academics Arts News

HHSS Speech, Drama and Debate team awarded sweepstakes at national competition

Adriana DominguezMarch 1, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama and Debate team has yet another award to add to their growing list of achievements. The team won the Sweepstakes award for...

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HHSS National Honor Society delivers cheer to Harlingen families

Adriana DominguezDecember 23, 2012

The Harlingen High School South National Honor Society asked organizations around campus to come together and help deliver cheer this holiday season. The organizations participated in Operation Santa and collected...

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Hawks place second at national FBLA conference

Adriana DominguezJuly 10, 2012

Marshall Irby and Ethan Perez put their problem solving skills to the test earlier this month at the National Future Business Leaders of America conference in San Antonio. The two...