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HCISD's weekly newsletter The Compass is published by the district's Communications Department each Friday afternoon. The district uses this publication to share some of the stories from the past week.
 
On March 2, 2012, HCISD began sending out the newsletter to parents, as well as staff, using e-mail address provided through the district's Alert Now system. Parents submit their contact information for the phone, e-mail and text messaging service during registration. Parents can update their Alert Now contact information at their child's campus.
 
If you have any questions about the newsletter, please e-mail Corey Ryan. 
 
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District News

  • Para Padres de los estudiantes que participan en Harlingen CISD:

    Bajo la ley Que Ningún Nino Se Quede Atrás (NCLB) de 2001, la agencia local de la educación (local education agency, LEA) o distrito escolar que recibe fondos del Título I, parte A, que no muestre el progreso anual adecuado (Adequate Yearly Progress, AYP) por dos o más años consecutivos en el mismo indicador (lectura, matemáticas, porcentaje de la asistencia, o porcentaje de la graduación) será sujeto a reunir los requisitos de mejora de escuelas (School Improvement Requirements, SIP).

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  • To the Parents of Students attending Harlingen CISD

    Under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, a Title I, Part A-funded local education agency (LEA), or school district, that has not met adequate yearly progress (AYP) for two or more consecutive years in the same indicator (reading, mathematics, attendance rate, or graduation rate) is subject to Title I School Improvement Requirements.

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  • HCISD and the Harlingen community celebrate Texas Parents Day

    Members of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District community gathered at Pendelton Park to celebrate Texas Parents Day 2012 on Aug. 24.The event provided games and refreshments to welcome parents and students to the new school year, and gave parents the unique opportunity to get to know HCISD administration and staff in a family-friendly environment.

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  • HCISD begins a new school year

    The classrooms were filled with excited students as the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District opened its doors for the 2012- 2013 school year on Monday. “Our administrators, faculty and staff came ready today,” said Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores. “ We came ready to welcome back our over 18,000 students into our district, and prepared to help continue them towards a prosperous future and to start our best school year ever at HCISD.”

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  • HCISD kicks-off the new school year

    The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District celebrated the start of a new year with the help of 21st century technology. HCISD hosted its first digitally distributed kick-off celebration on Thursday for half of its 28 campuses, the kick-off will continue throughout Friday for the remaining schools.

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Board News

  • Board approves pay increase for all employees

    All Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District teachers and staff will receive a pay increase after the Board of Trustees approved the item for the 2012-2013 school year budget during a special meeting Tuesday night.

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  • Board approves Romero as new executive director for school leadership

    After 23 years working at J.W. Long Elementary, Lori Romero was named as the executive director for school leadership for the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District during the July school board meeting Tuesday night. Romero, who has served as the Long Elementary principal since 2005, also served at the school as a teacher and an assistant principal. The executive director for school leadership will assist the Deputy Superintendent for Transformation and School Support Dr. Arturo Cavazos. In the new role, Romero will provide support for principals at the district’s 27 campuses.

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  • Board forms special committee for innovation and technology

    School board members and administrators met on Tuesday June 26 as part of a Special Committee for Innovation and Technology, a new venture that aims to strategically review the district’s current technology programs and to develop new initiatives. The committee, which includes board members Dr. Nolan Perez, George McShan and Javier DeLeon as well as Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores and Deputy Superintendent for Transformational Leadership Dr. Arturo Cavazos, will meet regularly to discuss the district’s technology plan, areas for expansion of technology utilization and advise the district on funding and implementation strategies.

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  • Board approves new HR director, assistant principal at HHS

    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 High School. Mrs. Sanchez received her Masters in Educational Leadership and Counseling and Guidance from the University of Texas-Pan America and is currently an Assistant Principal for Bowie Elementary. Mr. Todd has a Masters in Education from the University of Texas-Brownsville and comes to us from Nikki Rowe High School in McAllen ISD.

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  • Board restructures, appoints Dr. Maldonado as president

    The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees restructured its board during Monday night’s special meeting. The board appointed Dr. Cesar Maldonado to serve as board president for the 2012-2013 school year, replacing Gerry Fleuriet. The board also named George McShan as the new vice president and Javier De Leon as the new secretary.

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Bond News

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    Architect releases new renderings of Ninth Grade Academy

    ERO Architects released more artist renderings for the Ninth Grade Academy. The new campus, which will service students who are currently in seventh grade, opening in August 2013. The 23.3 million project will hold between 1,200 and 1,300 students from Harlingen High School and Harlingen HIgh School South, and will have an emphasis on technology and project based learning. For more details about the 9th grade academy see the minutes from the committee meetings by clicking http://www.hcisd.org/Page/197

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  • New Performing Arts Center

    John Pearcy, principal architect with Megamorphosis talks about HCISD's new preforming arts center.

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  • From ground breaking to foundation setting

    Construction first began on May 25, 2011 for the new middle school campus and is progressing rather quickly. Workers are moving fast in completing classroom wings because it's a repetitive process that they've become familiar with.

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    August Construction Update

    Several HCISD campuses have seen construction work associated with the 2010 Bond Initiative during the summer, including Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and Sam Houston Elementary. View photos in this article

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  • Starting Fresh

    Even though the school year has come to an end, many campuses are busy with summer school and, thanks to the recent bond, various renovations.A team of painters, along with summer help from the Transportation and Child Nutrition departments, are currently working at Harlingen High School South in refurbishing campus lockers and painting them Hawk green and orange. Ken Lee, director of maintenance for HCISD, said the project involves sanding and prepping lockers, along with taping off and protecting the floors.

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Students of the Month

  • Students of the Month: April 2012

    Posted by Corey Ryan at 5/9/2012 8:00:00 AM
     
    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 Month from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and ECHS for March are as follows:

    Maria Cisneros and Cristi Johnson, ECHS
    Mallory Walters and Michael Lorenoz-Luaces, HHS
    Robynne Monsevalles and Abigail Adams, HHSS
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  • Students of the Month: March 2012

    Posted by Corey Ryan at 4/11/2012 8:00:00 AM
     
    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 Month from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and ECHS for March are as follows:
     
    • HHS: Charlie Powers and Mark White 
    • HHSS: Daniel Rodriguez and Garrett Krupala 
    • ECHS: Alisa Noell and Amanda Ruiz
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  • Students of the Month: February 2012

    Posted by Corey Ryan at 3/27/2012
    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 Month from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and ECHS for February are 
    as follows:

    HHS: Jessica Davis & Rachel Dunham
    HHSS: Rachel Anderson and Katlin Fox
    ECHS: Earl Maris and Nicole Harvey

     


     
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  • Students of the Month: January 2012

    Posted by Corey Ryan at 2/16/2012

     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 Month from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and ECHS for January are as follows:

    • HHS: April Romero and Holly Roybal
    • HHSS: Ethan Perez and William McKinney
    • ECHS: Christa Sanchez and David Arias
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  • Students of the Month: December 2011

    Posted by Corey Ryan at 2/15/2012

     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 Month from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and ECHS for December are as follows:

    • HHS: Kimberlee Zwiers and Bianka Martinez
    • HHSS: Gabriela Valdez and Mackenzie Warrenburg
    • ECHS: Trixie Flake Intal
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  • Students of the Month: November 2011

    Posted by Corey Ryan at 12/14/2011

     

    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 Month from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and ECHS for November are as follows:HHS: Brendan Wray and Sara Lopez HHSS: Albert Trevino and Zachary HoelscherECHS: Stephanie Gonzales and Jessica Frank
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  • Students of the Month October 2011

    Posted by Corey Ryan at 11/8/2011
    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. For September 2011, PTSA has recognized two students from Early College High School, who were not named in time for the October Board meeting. Those students are Marissa Reyna and Christian Figueroa.

    The Students of the Month from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South and ECHS for October are as follows:

    • HHS: Valerie Marie Cano and Arika Barajas
    • HHSS: Jesse Lillard and Elijah Hirshmann
    • ECHS: Alyssa Andrea Torres
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  • Students of the Month: September 2011

    Posted by Corey Ryan at 10/12/2011

     

    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. For September 2011, PTSA 
    has recognized two students from both Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South. 
     
    The students are:
    Harlingen High School – Cassandra Fraga and Amber Lopez
    Harlingen High School South – Courtney Krupula and Andrew Molder

     
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