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HCISD and Habitat for Humanity spring to action to help hurricane relief efforts

Adriana DominguezSeptember 11, 2017September 14, 2017

by Marifer Quevedo On August 25th, Hurricane Harvey slammed the Texas coast with its unforgiving winds reaching 130 miles per hour, causing widespread destruction and catastrophic floods. As the footage...

South SDD team ranked 7th at TFA State Meet

Ashley RodriguezMarch 20, 2017March 21, 2017

The Harlingen High School South Speech Drama and Debate team completed their TFA season at the State Meet in Plano, Texas on March 9-11. The team was ranked number seven...

HCISD earns Superior Rating in financial management practices

Adriana DominguezOctober 14, 2016October 20, 2016

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District's department of Business Services was recognized for their superior financial management practices at the October board meeting. The district was awarded a rating of Pass by...

HCISD earns 72 distinctions in TEA accountability ratings

Adriana DominguezSeptember 19, 2016September 19, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District earned 72 distinction designations in the 2016 accountability ratings announced September 14 by the Texas Education Agency. The district along with each of its...

Academics District News

HCISD receives $300,000 grant from TWC: Upgrades to auto collision courses bring new college credit opportunities for students

Adriana DominguezAugust 30, 2016September 1, 2016

Planning is underway for the revamp of Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s auto collision and repair courses thanks to a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant awarded by the...

HCISD invites the community to 2016 Texas Parents Day celebration

Adriana DominguezAugust 5, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District invites the community to attend the 2016 Texas Parents Day Celebration. The event will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at the Harlingen Boys and Girls...

Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos appointed to State Board for Educator Certification

Adriana DominguezJuly 28, 2016July 28, 2016

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s Superintendent, Dr. Art Cavazos, to the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) for a five-year term. “I am honored to...

HHS Jazz Ensemble to perform at 2017 TMEA Convention

Adriana DominguezJuly 28, 2016

The Harlingen High School Jazz Ensemble will put on the performance of a lifetime as they play their hearts out before thousands of attendees at the Texas Music Educator’s Association...

Zavala principal recognized as TEPSAN of the Year

Adriana DominguezMay 10, 2016May 11, 2016

Zavala Elementary principal, Tanya Garza, was recently recognized as Region 1 TEPSAN of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). Members from the 20 TEPSA Regions...

HCISD celebrates 2016 Texas Public Schools Week

Adriana DominguezFebruary 29, 2016March 1, 2016

The Board of Trustees, district administrators, Harlingen officials, and community members came together to celebrate public education as the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District kicked off its weeklong dedication to Texas schools on February...

HCISD invites the community to 2015 Texas Parents Day

Adriana DominguezJuly 24, 2015July 30, 2015

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District invites the community to attend the Texas Parents Day Celebration. The event will be held Wednesday, August 19 at the Boys and Girls Club in Harlingen...

HHS seniors named to TTCA Academic All-State

Adriana DominguezApril 28, 2015

Four seniors on the Harlingen High School tennis team were recently named Academic All-State by the Texas Tennis Coaches Association. Receiving the honors were Justin Macmanus, Nick Byrum, Nikki Fleuriet and...

South UIL Social Studies Team wins big at Best of Texas Tournament

Adriana DominguezApril 24, 2015April 24, 2015

The Harlingen High School South UIL Social Studies Team participated in the Best of Texas Tournament and received the second place team trophy. Senior Josh Anderson was awarded the first place gold medal; junior Ryan...

Students invited to 10th annual South Texas College Summit: College and Career Readiness

Adriana DominguezFebruary 17, 2015

South Texas College will be holding their 10th Annual College and Career Readiness Summit on Feb. 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will be held at the...

Texas PTA Clean School Bus Replacement Program awards HCISD $90,000 grant

Adriana DominguezNovember 18, 2014November 18, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District was awarded a $90,000 grant through the Texas PTA Clean School Bus Replacement Program. The funds will be used towards the purchase of two...

2014 Texas Parents Day

Adriana DominguezAugust 21, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District invites the community to attend the Texas Parents Day Celebration. The event will be held this Friday, August 22 at the Boys and Girls...

HCISD Student Gets an Advantage This Summer With BioFORCE

Adriana DominguezJuly 11, 2014July 9, 2014

Tristan Strubhart, former ninth grade student at Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy, along with other students across Texas participated in BioFORCE, an experiential Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)...

Double graduates: 31 ECHS students receive two degrees this year

Adriana DominguezMay 19, 2014May 20, 2014

With only two weeks away from graduating with their high school diploma from Early College High School, you would think that students would be nervous to walk down the stage...

HHSS student receives $180,000 Navy scholarship

Adriana DominguezMay 7, 2014May 7, 2014

In recognition of the leadership qualities that Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) student Francisco Gonzalez displays each day, he was recently awarded a prestigious Navy ROTC scholarship to continue...

Texas Public Schools Week Artwork

Adriana DominguezMarch 6, 2014March 7, 2014

In the spirit of Texas Public Schools Week, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District asked the elementary campuses to submit any artwork or crafts they have done. Throughout the...

HCISD leaves their mark during Texas Public Schools Week

Adriana DominguezMarch 3, 2014March 3, 2014

Coming together to celebrate public education, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District kicks off its weeklong dedication to Texas schools on March 3. The excitement is part of the 2014...

Board of Trustees adopts school district strategic plan

Adriana DominguezFebruary 12, 2014December 5, 2017

Key details of how the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District plans to transform its schools during the next three to five years were released after Tuesday night’s adoption of the...

Athletics District News

Cardinals, Hawks to compete in 32-6A in re-aligned UIL

Adriana DominguezFebruary 3, 2014February 3, 2014

The Cardinals and Hawks will be flocking to a new division with new and familiar opponents starting Fall 2014. The University Interscholastic League (UIL) announced on Monday the re-alignment of...

High school students selected for TMEA All State music ensembles

Adriana DominguezJanuary 20, 2014January 24, 2014

The high school music programs at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District are continuing their tradition for making beautiful music this semester and were recently recognized as having some of...

Bowie students vote for their favorite Texas Bluebonnet Award books

Adriana DominguezJanuary 15, 2014January 15, 2014

Showing their love of reading, students at Bowie Elementary School voted for their favorite Texas Bluebonnet Award books today during a special luncheon held in the school’s Information Literacy Center...

Harlingen High School students earn spot on state music ensembles

Adriana DominguezNovember 19, 2013November 18, 2013

Keeping in tune with someone of the best student musicians in the state of Texas, Harlingen High School students Carter mink and Stephen Garcia have proven themselves to be part...

HHSS earn high marks at third TFA tournament

Adriana DominguezOctober 3, 2013September 30, 2013

The Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama and Debate Team traveled to Anderson High School in Austin to compete in their third Texas Forensics Association (TFA) State Qualifying tournament this...

District Health & Wellness News

Over 3,500 participants attend new look wellness event

Adriana DominguezSeptember 25, 2013September 25, 2013

With a revamped Health and Wellness program launched this year, Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District welcomed over 3,500 attendees to the HCISD and Valley Baptist Health System Wellness Kickoff and...

Long student receives $1,000 scholarship to pursue his dreams

Adriana DominguezSeptember 18, 2013September 24, 2013

[caption id="attachment_7024" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Top Row: School Board Member Verna Young, Dr. Steve Flores, Isaac Castaneda, Margo Vital, Interim Superintendent Dr. Arturo Cavazos and Principal Cynthia Castillo.Bottom Row: Teacher Mrs....

Blogs District News

Treasure Hills student joins HCISD through inter-district transfer

Adriana DominguezSeptember 5, 2013August 4, 2014

Samantha Chapa is a happy mom after she was able to enroll her daughter Lauren at Treasure Hills Elementary through the Experience HCISD enrollment program. The Chapa family live in...

HCISD meets TEA accountability standards with 24 academic distinctions district-wide and three out of five middle schools earning distinction in all areas

Adriana DominguezAugust 9, 2013August 9, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District met standards on all accountability categories this year, according to the results of the new state accountability system. Released on Aug. 8, the ratings...

Stuart Place students bring historical figures to life

Adriana DominguezMay 24, 2013May 24, 2013

Students at Stuart Place Elementary brought history to life on May 21. To put a new twist on the subject, students participated in the Texas Living Heroes event. The interactive...

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...

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...

Person of the Week: Ince helps HHSS Speech, Drama and Debate soar above

Adriana DominguezApril 1, 2013

It’s been a successful year for Harlingen High School South Speech, Drama and Debate coach Leah Ince. Her students have won numerous awards, are competing in national tournaments and she...

HCISD comes together with Raise Your Hand Texas for Texas Public Education

Adriana DominguezMarch 19, 2013March 20, 2013

Members of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District administration and board of trustees came together with leaders from across the Rio Grande Valley to bring awareness to public education...

Academics District News

HCISD helps develop iTunes U course content for Texas Association of School Administrators project

Adriana DominguezMarch 7, 2013March 21, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District was invited by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) to take part in the TASA Course/Content Development Project for their recently launched TASA...

HCISD celebrates Texas Public Schools Week

Adriana DominguezMarch 4, 2013

Starting March 4, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will be celebrating Texas Public Schools Week. The week gives students and educators the opportunity to come together and celebrate classrooms...

Athletics District News

UPDATE: Texas Showcase Combines event for RGV canceled

Adriana DominguezFebruary 26, 2013March 21, 2013

UPDATE: The Texas Showcase Combines event for the Rio Grande Valley has been canceled. All student-athletes that have registered can contact Yolanda Castaneda at 364-3732 for refund information....

HCISD supports the University of Texas Board of Regents efforts to establish valley-wide medical school

Adriana DominguezJanuary 18, 2013January 18, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the support of initiatives to create educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley on Jan. 15. The Board of Trustees...

Commissioner Michael Williams Visit

Content ProvidedJanuary 15, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0nXgYv-aCM[/youtube] Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams visits HCISD.

Choir and band students prepare for All Area Auditions

Adriana DominguezJanuary 10, 2013January 10, 2013

[caption id="attachment_4126" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Choir students from Harlingen High School South prepare for the All Area Auditions on Jan. 12.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4127" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Choir students from Harlingen High School...

Texas UIL State Marching Band Competition

Content ProvidedNovember 9, 2012December 6, 2012

[youtube height="350" width="516"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=684chmzQZ_0&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q&index=11&feature=plcp[/youtube] The Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Marching Bands competed in the Texas UIL State Marching Band Competition at the Alamodome in San Antonio,...

Flores joins Texas superintendents for state panel

Adriana DominguezSeptember 24, 2012September 28, 2012

Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores represented the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and the Rio Grande Valley on Friday afternoon, serving on a panel at the Texas Tribune Festival to...

Texas Parents Day 2012

Content ProvidedAugust 28, 2012October 4, 2012

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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....