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  • Growing academic options for student success

    by on 3/6/2013 Length:
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  • Preparing students for academic transitions and future career pathways

    by on 2/2/2013 Length:
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  • The importance of leadership in our community and schools

    by on 1/11/2013 Length: 3:59
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  • Dr. Flores welcomes back parents, students and staff to the 2012 school year

    by on 8/31/2012 Length: 3:35
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  • Holiday marks a time for family and new beginnings

    by on 12/12/2012 Length: 4:36
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  • Harlingen's public schools finish school year strong

    by on 6/1/2012 Length:
    Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District closed another school year on Saturday, May 26 with the graduation of 980 young men and women from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and Early College High School. In his weekly message, Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores thanked all of the HCISD's staff for their hard work in preparing the district's graduates for college and the workforce.
     
     
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  • Graduation marks a new beginning

    by on 5/25/2012 Length:
    Graduation ceremonies mean something different for every individual and family. But no matter what the impact graduations will play on your family this spring, remember that graduation marks a new beginning in the lives of every graduate, Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores said in his weekly message. He spoke about the importance of being a life long learner, and the roles of a community in building graduates for success in college and the workforce.
     
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  • Forming a model for 21st century education

    by on 5/18/2012 Length:
     

    Finding an answer to how education can work for the 21st century can be a difficult question. However, HCISD has been moving forward with transformation strategies that will give students the skills necessary to compete in the global economy, Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores said in his weekly message.

     
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  • Celebrate teachers in your schools

    by on 5/11/2012 Length:
     
    Dr. Steve Flores spoke about the influence of his 3rd grade teacher during his weekly Superintendent's Message. He thanked all of the hardworking staff of Harlingen CISD. At our core, every district employee is a teacher, Flores said.
     
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  • HCISD hopes to be leader through Texas High Performance Schools Consortium

    by on 5/4/2012 Length:
     
    The effective educators of Harlingen CISD work to bring complete education experiences to the students in our schools. Assessing the success of our schools is contingent upon the achievements of students in enrichment activities like athletics, arts, and academic competitions, as well as on state testing. Dr. Steve Flores spoke about these ideas and Senate Bill 1557, which calls for the formation of the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium, during his weekly Superintendent's Message.
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  • Historic morning marks tipping point for HCISD

    by on 4/27/2012 Length:
     
     The Performing Arts Center and Ag Farm facility projects are sure to be tipping points in the future of HCISD's students, Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores said in his weekly message. Administrators and board members visited the locations for the two bond projects earlier this week to mark the ground breaking. Both are set to open in Spring 2013.
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  • Music Builds Passion, Leads to Achievement

    by on 4/20/2012 Length:
     

    With music education comes passion from students and educators, engaging our families and adding value to the lives of our district stakeholders.


    Music education also leads to achievement in other aspects of a student's life.


    In this week's edition of the Superintendent's Message, Dr. Steve Flores spoke to some of the recent examples of excellence in HCISD's music programs.


     
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  • Professional Development Drives Success

    by on 4/13/2012 Length:
    Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores spoke about the importance of professional development and building leadership capacity. In this week's edition of the Superintendent message Dr. Flores talked about HCISD's Team One 4.0 which consists of assistant principals and administrators who train ambitious educators to higher leadership roles.
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  • HCISD offers value to families

    by on 4/5/2012 Length:
    In this week's edition of the Superintendent's Message, Dr. Steve Flores spoke about the outstanding academic, fine art and athletic programs across the district.
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  • Best Achievements Are Those Received By Students

    by on 3/30/2012 Length:
    Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores spoke about PTSA Student of the Month at the high schools and the value in recognizing stories behind student achievement. In this week's edition of the Superintendent message, Dr. Flores talks about student Earl Maris, senior at ECHS who is studying aviation maintenance at TSTC while in high school.
     
     
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  • Teachers shine everyday in HCISD

    by on 3/22/2012 Length:
    Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores spoke about teachers who have put an exciting twist on teaching. In this week's edition of the Superintendent message Dr. Flores talks about two teachers Michelle Ayala and Angela De La Fuente who have both incorporated different resources to bring a new and refreshing way of teaching to their classrooms.
     
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  • Celebrate Texas Public Schools Everyday

    by on 5/11/2012 Length:
    Dr. Steve Flores spoke about the importance of Texas Public Schools Week at HCISD. In this week's edition of the Superintendent message Dr. Flores talks about the tempo that Memorial Middle School and Crockett Elementary set for this special week.
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  • High schools prepare students with hands on, career experience

    by on 3/2/2012 Length:
    HCISD knows that it's critical for schools to provide students with hands on learning in order to meet the needs of our students and community. The district has met this challenge by providing more real world curriculum in its Career and Technology Education programs. In this week's Superintendent's Message, Dr. Steve Flores spoke about a new initiative within the district that has high school media tech students in the KHGN studios daily. View the message to learn more by clicking here.
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  • Public schools continue to provide students opportunity in Texas

    by on 2/24/2012 Length:

    In this week's edition of the Superintendent's Message, Dr. Steve Flores spoke to the graduation successes of public schools in the nation and state. Harlingen CISD has been fortunate to have a community that is supportive of public schools, Flores said.

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  • Counselor's Play Critical Role In the Lives of Students

    by on 2/16/2012 Length:

    Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores spoke about the critical roles that school counselors play in lives of HCISD students. In this week's edition of the Superintendent message Dr. Flores spoke of Norlene Chamberlain of Dr. Rodriguez Elementary who received the Counselor of Year Reward from the Rio Grande Valley School Counselor's Association.

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  • Dedication Leads to Success

    by on 2/10/2012 Length:
    Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores spoke about the value of dreams and importance of achieving success in life. In this week's edition of the Superintendent message Dr. Flores talks about Daniel Ramirez and Randy Berma who both recently received athletic scholarships.
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  • Dr. Flores challenges district family to be a community of leaders

    by on 2/3/2012 Length: 2:58
    In this week's edition of the Superintendent's Message, Dr. Steve Flores spoke to the importance of the community coming together with a positive attitude to be a  family of leaders. He commented on Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell's annual State of the City Address, which can be viewed on HCISD TV. 
     
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  • District Proud to Provide Students with Important Civic Lesson

    by on 1/27/2012 Length: 3:00
    Dr. Steve Flores spoke about the importance of voting during his Superintendent's Message this week. Dr. Flores talked about the voter registration rallies this past week at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South, which led to 491 students registering to vote. Flores said that the Rio Grande Valley needs to make a better effort in establishing voting habits as the region looks to increase the quality of life for future generations.
     
     
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  • Passion and Unity is the Answer for our Students

    by on 1/20/2012 Length: 2:31
    In this edition of the Superintendent's Message, Dr. Steve Flores spoke about passion for education and career, as he reflected on a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The success of Harlingen CISD is contingent upon the passion and unity of the students, staff, and community, as the three groups come together under the mission of public schools.
     
     
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  • Effective Public Education Is Contingent Upon Strong Leadership Core

    by on 1/13/2012 Length: 2:24
    Dr. Steve Flores spoke to the experience and dedication of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees during his weekly Superintendent's Message. In honor of Texas School Board Recognition Month, Flores talked about the importance of a cohesive, passionate board in order to provide a highly effective schools system.
     
     
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  • Spread the Word About Financial Aid and College Readiness Across HCISD

    by on 1/6/2012 Length: 03:31
    Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores used his weekly Superintendent's Message to talk about financial aid and college readiness. He spoke to the importance of high school seniors visiting their counselors and the federal financial aid web site as they prepare for college.

     

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  • Holidays Bring Lesson of Charity to HCISD

    by on 12/16/2011 Length: 3:25
     
    The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District students and staff have rallied behind the values of giving and family this holiday season. Dr. Steve Flores highlighted some of these examples, and spoke to the life lessons being brought into the classrooms and hallways of HCISD in this week's edition of the Superintendent's Message. 
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  • A Lesson in Pride

    by on 12/9/2011 Length: 03:26

    The staff and students of HCISD have demonstrated time and time again that this is a proud community filled with effective educators and talented students. That pride goes on display throughout the year, during concerts, performances, academic competitions, swim meets, soccer matches, parent-teacher conference and football games. In this week’s Superintendent’s Message, Dr. Steve Flores spoke about pride, challenging the HCISD family to bring the passion and pride demonstrated during the Cardinal football playoff run into every aspect of this  school district. Click here to view his message.

     
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  • Transformational Change Takes Place Across HCISD

    by on 12/2/2011 Length: 03:32
    The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District recently approved the first principal at the Ninth Grade Academy. In this week's edition of his Superintendent's Message, Dr. Steve Flores spoke about the new developments in the bond projects and the recent examples of HCISD students achieving on a big stage, the Harlingen High School Cardinal Football team. Dr. Flores wished everyone a safe and successful trip to Javelina Stadium for the Texas Regional Final football game between Harlingen High School and San Antonio Madison High School.
     
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  • Effective Educators Need to Lead Charge for Child Nutrition

    by on 11/18/2011 Length: 3:10
    Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores spoke to the value of a healthy diet in the lives of students in this week's edition of the Superintendent's Message. Dr. Flores also recognized the staff of HCISD's Child Nutrition Department and its commitment to excellence, especially through the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables program launched earlier this week at three elementary schools.
     
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  • Honoring America's True Heroes

    by on 11/11/2011 Length: 2:57
    In this week's edition of the Superintendent's Message, Dr. Steve Flores talks about freedom and sacrifice in honor of Veterans Day. Dr. Flores speaks to the importance of learning from our veterans, challenging students to spend time with a family member or family friend who has served in the armed forces.
     
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  • Parents Play the Critical Role in Educating our Children

    by on 11/4/2011 Length: 2:55
    In this edition of the Superintendent's Message, Dr. Steve Flores speaks to the importance of parents in education. Only through the continued tremendous support of parents in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District can the district succeed in its mission of providing a quality education for every child.

     

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  • A Safe Learning Environment Begins With a Healthy Lifestyle

    by on 10/28/2011 Length: 2:47
    In this edition of the Superintendent's Message, Dr. Steve Flores talks about Red Ribbon Week and the significance to being drug free. Flores speaks to the importance of promoting character in our schools as HCISD concludes its 2011 observance of the annual pledge against illegal drugs.
     
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  • Dr. Flores thanks bus drivers for commitment to safety, positive attitude

    by on 10/21/2011 Length: 02:34
    In this edition of the Superintendent's Message, Dr. Steve Flores talks about the importance of bus drivers in transporting students to and from school. He also speaks to the importance of bringing a positive attitude to students. This message is in correlation to National Bus Safety Week.

     

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  • HCISD's Tradition of Music Excellence Contributes to Our Success

    by on 10/14/2011 Length: 03:41
    In this week's edition of his Superintendent's Message, Dr. Steve Flores speaks to the importance of music education and the correlation to student success in the concert hall to achievement in the classroom.
     
     
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  • Dr. Flores Shares Examples of Digital Learning Success

    by on 10/7/2011 Length: 2:37
    In this edition of his Superintendent Message, Dr. Steve Flores discusses the Texas education advocacy group Power On Texas, who highlights digital learning techniques on its YouTube channel. Dr. Flores also talks about an outstanding example of digital learning in the classroom of Harlingen High School South teacher Mrs. Brenda Amitrani.
     
     
     
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  • Celebrate Family, Student Involvement at Bird Bowl XIX

    by on 9/30/2011 Length: 02:28

    In this edition of his Superintendent's Message, Dr. Steve Flores talks about the annual Bird Bowl event, which takes place on Friday, September 30. He speaks to the importance of family values and student involvement, and how the annual football game serves as a celebration of those critical components to HCISD.

     

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  • Our Students Can Compete Against Any Students

    by on 9/23/2011 Length: 2:56
    In this edition of the Superintendent's Message, Dr. Steve Flores talks about the recent successes of HCISD's high school jazz musicians and the Harlingen High School Cardinal football victory against Abilene High School. He uses those two examples of student achievement to support the notion that HCISD students can outshine any students in the world.
     
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  • Transition to STAAR Will Make Us Stronger

    by on 9/16/2011 Length: 3:42
    In this edition of the Superintendent's Message, Dr. Flores talks about the district's transition to STAAR. He focuses on how the district will make a smooth transition through curriculum alignment and through the Harlingen Learning Community.

     

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  • One Dropout is One Too Many

    by on 9/9/2011 Length: 3:07
    In this week's Superintendent Message, Dr. Steve Flores talks about tomorrow's Connect to Success event and the importance of the HCISD family coming together to keep students in school.
     
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  • Public Education Starts with Effective Educators

    by on 9/2/2011 Length: 3:40
    Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Flores talks about the importance of effective educators in this week's edition of the Superintendent's Message.

     

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  • Be a Part of Positive Change at HCISD

    by on 8/26/2011 Length: 3:56
    Superintendent of Schools at Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Dr. Steve Flores spoke about Dr. Ian Juke, Century Fluency project, and the importance of digital learning in this message.

     

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