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TRANSITION ACADEMY STUDENTS READY TO SERVE

With the collaboration of HCISD's Child Nutrition program, our Transition Academy students have successfully completed training for their food handler's licenses, orientation, and civil rights training. Students will be working in our kitchens at HHS and HSHS starting this September.

CEP Media Release

CEP Media Release (Spanish)

The Challenge-RGV

Lupe's Personal Health Journey

Guadalupe Rivera, a dedicated Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition department member, has achieved remarkable success in his health journey and has inspired others. Born in Greeley, Colorado, and later settling in Texas, Guadalupe has called the Valley his home for most of his life.

He showcased his commitment to wellness by participating in the 2023 It's Time Texas Community Challenge, where he excelled individually and as part of a team. Guadalupe was part of a group effort that resulted in a first-place victory for the most weight loss among his team of 18 participants. He and his wife also secured second and third place in the individual 5% body weight loss category.

Guadalupe continued his health journey into 2024 by participating in The Challenge-RGV. He was part of a team of nine participants who earned another first-place victory in the large group category, shedding a remarkable 130 pounds collectively. Individually, Guadalupe shed an impressive 28 pounds, equivalent to 17.8% of his body weight, over three months.

Guadalupe's fitness journey is a testament to his commitment to health and serves as an inspiration to others in our community. Through consistency and discipline in both nutrition and fitness, Guadalupe not only met but exceeded his weight loss goals. Now, feeling more energized and proud, he emphasizes the importance of prioritizing health and wellness, setting a positive example for those around him.

Child Nutrition

TDA Recognized: Local Foods Served Here 2023 Badge

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Recognizes The Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition Department For Achievements In The Farm Fresh Challenge.

Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced the nutrition team at Harlingen Consolidated ISD completed his 2023 Fall Farm Fresh Challenge.  Throughout October, the Harlingen Consolidated ISD Child Nutrition department offered locally sourced Texas foods and provided agricultural learning activities to strengthen children's appreciation for healthy Texas foods.  They shared their achievements on social media throughout the challenge to further champion and promote local food for kids. 

"Participating in the Farm Fresh Challenge has a real impact on students, communities, and local agricultural economies," Commissioner Miller said.  "Connecting Texas farmers with federal nutrition programs builds healthy habits that can last a lifetime.  I am proud of all the operators that participated in this year's challenge, and I thank them for the hard work they do to keep young Texans healthy all year." 

The Harlingen Consolidated ISD Child Nutrition department joined 191 other schools and childcare providers for the annual event, pledging to Eat Local, Teach Local, and Be Social.  By serving healthy and balanced meals, offering nutrition education, and prioritizing local Texas foods, this team has demonstrated dedication to the well-being of their students and charges while recognizing the efforts of local farmers and ranchers to provide high-quality food.

"I am thrilled to hear the exciting news that the Harlingen Consolidated ISD Child Nutrition department has successfully completed the 2023 Fall Farm Fresh Challenge," stated Judy Baker, Director of Food Services for Harlingen CISD.   "It brings me immense pride to see our dedicated team's efforts to provide our students with fresh, nutritious, and locally sourced Texas foods not only during the period of the Farm Fresh Challenge but throughout the year."

We Serve Local Badge from Texas Department of Agriculture

Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition Department Bringing More Local Foods To Students During Texas Department Of Agriculture Farm Fresh Challenge

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller recognized Harlingen CISD for working to support homegrown and healthy kids with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Farm Fresh Challenge. The Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition department has pledged to serve more Texas products, offer agricultural learning activities, and share their Farm Fresh efforts on social media. The Farm Fresh Challenge for the National School Lunch Program is part of Commissioner Miller’s Texas Farm Fresh Initiative.

By participating in the Farm Fresh Challenge, the Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition department supports local agricultural communities by keeping their considerable buying power close to home. The Farm Fresh Challenge also helps schools connect with agricultural producers while ensuring students learn about the hardworking men and women who produce their food. These experiences can translate into a life-long and community-wide appreciation for healthy lifestyles and buying local.

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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

🍎 We're thrilled to announce that the Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition staff was part of the recent Family Empowerment events at both Harlingen High School South and the Harlingen School of Health Professions! 🎉
At the Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition Department, we believe that the health and well-being of our students is of utmost importance, and that's why our amazing Child Nutrition team is always there to support our students and their families. 🙌

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Media Release Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District announced today that it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2023-2024 school year. Schools qualifying to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) provide breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. This approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.

For additional information please contact the following:

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District
Attention: Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition Department|
310 N 13th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3310
Email Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition Department

CEP Release

H-E-B, partnering with the Harlingen Area Educational Foundation, helped to support this first-of-its-kind sustainability initiative to reduce foam tray waste at Travis, Bowie, and Sam Houston Elementary Schools.

 

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TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER RECOGNIZES HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED ISD’S CHILD NUTRITION DEPARTMENT FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE FARM FRESH CHALLENGE

 

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced the Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition department has successfully completed the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) 2022 Fall Farm Fresh Challenge.  Throughout the month of October, the Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition department offered locally sourced Texas foods and provided garden-based learning activities to strengthen students’ appreciation for Texas agriculture.  The Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition department shared their achievements on social media throughout the challenge to further champion and promote local food for students in their schools. 

“Participating in the Farm Fresh Challenge has real impact on students, communities, and local agricultural economies," Commissioner Miller said.  "Connecting Texas farmers with school nutrition programs builds healthy habits that can last a lifetime.  I am proud of all the schools that participated in this year’s challenge, and I thank them for the hard work they do to keep young Texans healthy all year.”

The Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition department joined 156 other school districts and charter organizations for the annual event, pledging to Eat Local, Teach Local, and Be Social.   By serving healthy and balanced meals, offering agricultural and nutrition education, and prioritizing local Texas foods, they have demonstrated dedication to the well-being of their students while recognizing the efforts of local farmers and ranchers to provide high quality food.”

 

“We are honored to have received this award for the Farm Fresh Challenge” stated Judy Baker, Child Nutrition Director for Harlingen CISD.  “We will always strive to serve high quality, Texas-grown products to the students of Harlingen CISD.”

Non Discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400

  2. Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

  3. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

  4. email

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