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Academics Arts News

HHS junior turns cartons into art for national contest

Adriana DominguezJune 13, 2013June 18, 2013

HHS junior Donaldo Almazan is using his artistic abilities to share with other students the importance of building strong bones. Almazan was awarded for his submission in the high school...

ECHS graduate prepares to begin innovative medical program

Adriana DominguezJune 10, 2013June 4, 2013

Early College High School graduate Bobby Palmos is getting ready to join an elite group of students determined to pursue a medical career. In the fall, Palmos will be one...

HHSS choir makes beautiful music at state solo and ensemble competition

Adriana DominguezJune 3, 2013May 29, 2013

Members of the Harlingen High School South Choir hit the right notes and made perfect melodies at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Competition held at the University of Texas...

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,...

Academics District News

HCISD celebrates the Class of 2013 during commencement ceremonies

Adriana DominguezMay 30, 2013May 28, 2013

Seniors at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are getting ready to celebrate their education at the Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and Early College High School Commencement...

HHS student recognized for artistic abilities at congressional competition

Adriana DominguezMay 29, 2013May 27, 2013

Harlingen High School junior Bianca Jaramillo has an eye for turning colors and her surroundings into inspirations to create beautiful pieces of artwork. Jaramillo recently received an Honorable Mention for...

HHSS students earn top honors at state UIL Academic Meet

Adriana DominguezMay 29, 2013May 28, 2013

[caption id="attachment_6310" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Not pictured: Maricruz Espinoza and Justin Elizalde[/caption] Students from the Harlingen High School South University Interscholastic League (UIL) Academic Team came out on top at the...

Divin, Collins sign letters of intent to continue athletic career

Adriana DominguezMay 28, 2013May 27, 2013

Cassandra Divin and Kyle Collins have had successful athletic seasons, and now they will get to continue their winning streaks into college. On May 22, Divin, Harlingen High School senior,...

ECHS earns high ranking for excellence

Adriana DominguezMay 23, 2013May 23, 2013

Early College High School is being recognized as one of top schools in the nation and state of Texas this school year. The campus was named as one of the...

HHSS students hear presentation on local water use

Adriana DominguezMay 23, 2013May 23, 2013

Harlingen High School South students spent an afternoon gaining knowledge about water conservation in hopes of assisting their campus and community this May. Joel Cruz, Energy Manager at HCISD, visited...

HHS students selected to work with NASA Engineers

Adriana DominguezMay 21, 2013May 21, 2013

Austin Wright and Quentin Hale, juniors at Harlingen High School, are being recognized for their work in the engineering field by having the opportunity to work with the nations leaders...

High school athletes sign with Texas A&M Kingsville

Adriana DominguezMay 21, 2013May 20, 2013

Two students from the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are continuing their pursuit to achieve academic and athletic excellence into their college years. Kenny Zamarano, senior at Harlingen High School...

HHSS to host program’s first spring scrimmage, community invited to attend

Adriana DominguezMay 20, 2013May 21, 2013

[youtube height="316" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EBb0w_azQY&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] The Harlingen High School South Football program invites the community to attend an exciting football scrimmage at J. Lewis Boggus Stadium on May 25. This is...

ECHS seniors help future graduates excel in classrooms

Adriana DominguezMay 20, 2013May 20, 2013

With already so much accomplished by the time they finish their senior year, students at Early College High School are using their final month of high school to help other...

Bonham club saves one tree at a time during campus Recycle Day

Adriana DominguezMay 16, 2013May 16, 2013

Second grade students involved in the newest organization at Bonham Elementary School are saving the planet one tree at a time. The Bonham Lil Green Healers club is a campus...

Crockett students receive visit from congressman

Adriana DominguezMay 15, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_NxpxQtL4A[/youtube] Students at Crockett Elementary were in for a surprise visitor on May 1. Congressman Filemon Vela visited the students at Crockett. He spoke to students on the...

HHSS students named finalists in state essay competition

Adriana DominguezMay 13, 2013May 9, 2013

Students at Harlingen High School South are being recognized for their literary talents. Students Maricruz Espinoza, Sarah Cano, Erica Gonzalez, and Jonathan Ruiz are finalists in the Latino History Essay...

Lady Hawk softball advances to fourth round of playoffs

Adriana DominguezMay 13, 2013May 13, 2013

For the first time since 2010, the Lady Hawk softball team is marking their return to sweet 16 status. The team pulled together to score a regional quarterfinal playoff victory...

HHSS athletes continue athletic careers

Adriana DominguezMay 10, 2013May 10, 2013

Gabby Cavazos, Jackie Martinez, Justin Kitten, Frank Jimenez, and Austin Lambert, seniors at Harlingen High School South, have made the choice to continue their dedication to academics and athletics...

Shimotsu, Di Santis named HCISD’s Teachers of the Year

Adriana DominguezMay 9, 2013

When superintendents and administrators walked into the classrooms of Sam Houston Elementary teacher Roxanna Shimotsu and Vernon Middle School Head Band Director Keith Di Santis, they had no clue...

HHSS JROTC earns Distinguished Unit Award with Merit

Adriana DominguezMay 7, 2013May 6, 2013

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 title of Distinguished Unit...

Lady Hawks Softball advances to next round in playoffs

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2013May 7, 2013

The girls’ softball team at Harlingen High School South continues their dominant season in the playoffs this May. The Lady Hawks soared over the Edinburg Bobcats, previously ranked number one...

Future filmmakers awarded at 2013 Student Film Awards

Adriana DominguezMay 6, 2013May 9, 2013

With the golden statues polished, actors, actresses, directors and producers from across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District gathered to spend an evening celebrating their efforts in the area of...

Academics Athletics News

HHSS track athletes selected for Academic All-State Team

Adriana DominguezMay 3, 2013May 3, 2013

Harlingen High School South seniors, Jerry Campos and Jesus Martinez, are experts at working hard and managing time on the track and in the classroom. Campos and Martinez were awarded...

HHS trainer selected to enter Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame

Adriana DominguezMay 3, 2013May 3, 2013

Keeping student-athletes healthy has always been a priority of Harlingen High School trainer Raul Zamarripa, and now, he will be recognized for his almost 30 years of upholding that tradition....

Vernon Pentathlon Team use brainpower to succeed at region competition

Adriana DominguezMay 2, 2013May 2, 2013

The Vernon Middle School Pentathlon Teams found success at the Region 1 Texas Academic Pentathlon competition in Alice, Texas on April 27. Both seventh and eighth grade teams earned medals...

HHS hurdler qualifies for state UIL Track and Field Meet

Adriana DominguezApril 30, 2013

Harlingen High School junior Roman Hernandez sprinted past the competition during the Region IV-5A track and field meet in San Antonio on April 27. Hernandez came in second place during...

Middle School Honor Bands recordings and concert schedule

Adriana DominguezApril 29, 2013April 29, 2013

Honor Bands at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District middle schools are tuning up for a special performance. The Honor Band recordings and Concert will be hosted at the Harlingen...

HHS Aviation Club soars to new heights

Adriana DominguezApril 29, 2013

Captivated by a presentation in a classroom at Harlingen High School, a group of approximately 20 students take their first steps into a field that most individuals will not get...

HHSS classes and TAKS testing will resume on 4/26/13

Adriana DominguezApril 25, 2013

Attention Harlingen High School South parents and students. Electrical power has been restored to the HHSS campus and classes will resume as normal on Friday April 26, 2013. Students scheduled...

Choirs and bands take sweepstakes at UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest

Adriana DominguezApril 25, 2013April 24, 2013

Choirs and bands from across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District hit the right notes at the 2013 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Concert and Sight-reading Contest. Middle and high school...

HHSS Academics named Region Champion at tournament

Adriana DominguezApril 24, 2013May 15, 2013

[caption id="attachment_5591" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Not pictured: Joshua Terunen, Matthew Waters, Ryan Mowers and Devin Fierro[/caption] [caption id="attachment_6002" align="aligncenter" width="768"] HHSS freshman Ryan Mowers[/caption] The Harlingen High School South University...

High school track races past the competition at Area meet

Adriana DominguezApril 24, 2013April 24, 2013

Track athletes from Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South continued to beat the clock at the Region IV- 5A Area Meet at Weslaco’s Bobby Lackey Stadium on April...

High school students earn prestigious awards for skills

Adriana DominguezApril 22, 2013May 1, 2013

Students at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South earned top prizes at the SKILLS USA State Competition held in Corpus Christi early this month. For Harlingen High School,...

Academics News Uncategorized

High School College Showcase

Adriana DominguezApril 22, 2013April 19, 2013

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...

HHS girls basketball players selected for All Star teams

Adriana DominguezApril 19, 2013April 19, 2013

Three players along with their coach from the Harlingen High School Girls Basketball Team are being recognized for their accomplishments on the court. Alexis Martinez, Itzayana Sanchez, and Iris Cerrillo...

HHSS tennis teams make program history at region tournament

Adriana DominguezApril 19, 2013April 19, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Tennis team aced their way past the competition and made campus history at the two-day Region IV-5A tennis tournament at the Blossom Athletic Center in...

ECHS community service group recognized for their efforts

Adriana DominguezApril 18, 2013April 18, 2013

The Early College High School ACE Community Service Group , The Action Team, is working alongside Major League baseball players to give back to their communities and help those in...

HHSS Jazz Band stays on key at festival

Adriana DominguezApril 17, 2013April 17, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Jazz Band soared above the competition at the McAllen Jazz Festival on April 13. Both Jazz bands placed second in the festival. HHSS team saxophone...

High school track teams advance to area meet

Adriana DominguezApril 17, 2013April 17, 2013

Both Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South track athletes were finishing in record time during the District 32- 5A Track Meet on April 13 at Sam's Memorial Stadium...

Middle school students team up for success

Adriana DominguezApril 15, 2013

In the middle schools at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, the mentality of “success in groups” can be seen as you walk the halls or enter any classroom. “I...

2013 Graduation Celebration: seniors invited to continue the festivities after ceremonies

Adriana DominguezApril 12, 2013May 30, 2013

For more than 25 years, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District has held a Graduation Celebration for its seniors to celebrate their accomplishments with friends in a safe, drug and...

High school golf teams stay on par at District Tournament

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The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Varsity Golf Programs were on par at the District tournament on April 9. The HHSS boys’ team won the team competition...

High school girls basketball players awarded positions on district teams

Adriana DominguezApril 11, 2013April 11, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s high school basketball programs had an outstanding season with many of the athletes receiving honors for their athletic abilities. Harlingen High School and Harlingen...

HHSS student performs for Harlingen Learning Community

Adriana DominguezApril 10, 2013April 10, 2013

Harlingen High School South senior Erik Rodriguez showed off his acting abilities during the April Harlingen Learning Community meeting on April 10. Rodriguez performed a one-man piece titled Inside Al....

HHSS tennis players sign letter of intent to continue academic and athletic excellence

Adriana DominguezApril 10, 2013April 9, 2013

For Harlingen High School South seniors, Danielle Stillman and Andrea Alaniz, their work to maintain excellence in the classroom and on the tennis court will continue after they graduate this...

HHS Jazz Ensembles hit the right notes at music festivals

Adriana DominguezApril 9, 2013April 9, 2013

Four Harlingen High School Jazz Ensembles earned high marks at the 17th Annual Palo Alto Jazz Festival in San Antonio and the 4th Annual Georgetown Jazz Festival in Austin. All...

HHSS student-athlete continues track career

Adriana DominguezApril 9, 2013April 9, 2013

Oscar Garza, Harlingen High School South Senior, has made the choice to continue his education and athletic career in the Fall of 2013. Garza signed his letter of intent...

Student Advisory Board makes strides toward a brighter future

Adriana DominguezApril 8, 2013April 9, 2013

“It’s a great feeling to know I helped students,” said Michaela Garza-Keyes, eighth grade student at Coakley Middle School. “I have always wanted to give back to the community because...

Schools earn top marks in the Cameron County Math Contest

Adriana DominguezApril 5, 2013April 5, 2013

Schools from the Harlingen Consolidated School District earned top marks for their problem solving skills in the Cameron County Math Contest on March 28. Houston Elementary, Long Elementary, and Gutierrez...