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šš Celebrating Success in our Community! šš
We are incredibly proud to announce a remarkable achievement by one of our own, Christopher Curry! šš
Christopher had the honor of representing both the Knights of Columbus and Moises V. Vela Middle School at the prestigious State Free Throw Championship held in San Antonio, Texas, on March 2, 2024. š His journey to this esteemed event began with impressive victories in qualifying matches within our local Knights of Columbus chapter 2785 right here in Harlingen. š
Throughout the competition, Christopher displayed unwavering dedication, exceptional skill, and outstanding sportsmanship. Competing against talented peers from all across Texas, he showcased his talent and determination, embodying the true spirit of sportsmanship. šš«
Despite facing formidable opponents, Christopher rose to the challenge and secured an impressive 6th place finish out of 14 participants! šļø This achievement is a testament to his hard work, perseverance, and passion for the sport. š
Join us in congratulating Christopher for his incredible accomplishment! Let's continue to support and celebrate the achievements of our talented individuals within the community! šš #CommunityPride #AchievementUnlocked #MoisesVelaMiddleSchool #SportsmanshipMatters
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š Dive into the excitement of water polo! Calling all 7th and 8th graders at Moises V. Vela Middle School! Are you ready to make a splash in the HCISD Water Polo Middle School League? Join us for an unforgettable journey in the water.
šāāļø Meet your dedicated coaches and fellow athletes at the school gym on April 9th at 3:45 p.m. It's your chance to learn more about the sport and register for this thrilling opportunity. Remember, all you need is the ability to swim 25 yards and tread water, along with a completed physical on file and be academically eligible.
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Mark your calendars for tryouts on April 26th at 4:15 p.m. at the HCISD Aquatics Center. Don't worry about transportation ā we've got you covered! We'll provide transportation from MVMS to the Aquatics Center, and parents can pick you up no later than 5:15 p.m.
š¤ Got questions or concerns? Reach out to Yvonne Moran at Yvonne.Moran@hcisd.org. We're here to support you every stroke of the way!
š Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of the HCISD Water Polo Middle School League. Let's make waves together! #MVMS #WaterPolo #HCISD #JoinTheTeam š¤½āāļøš
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Checkmate! āļø
Our chess teams excelled at the South Texas State Chess tournament.š
Congratulations to all of our competing teams.
The following teams have qualified to compete at National Chess Tournaments.
Primary Championship
Bonham Elementary: 3rd in State
Nationals are in Columbus Ohio from April 26-28
Elementary Championship
Dishman Elementary: 1st in State
Nationals are in Columbus Ohio from April 26-28
Middle School Championship
Memorial Middle School: 3rd in State
Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia from May 10-12
High School Championship
Harlingen School of Health Professions (1st in State)
Harlingen High School (2nd in State)
Both schools tied for 1st overall
Nationals in Baltimore Maryland from April 5-7
We'd also like to congratulate the following teams who placed in the top three at state.
Elementary Championship
3rd Place - Bonham Elementary
High School Championship
3rd Place - Harlingen South
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Last week, we celebrated the grand re-opening of the Cosmetology campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.āļø
The newly renovated studio offers our future cosmetologists a perfect space to practice their skills and get ready for their state licensing exam. š«
Our twelfth-grade students perform beauty services under the supervision of an instructor.š
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This facility is open to the public. We are located at 207 E. Jackson Street. š
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Champions Choose Harlingen CISD
Congratulations to the Harlingen Cardinals Varsity Boys Soccer Team who beat La Joya High last night to become Bi-District Champions!
On to the next round! šš„
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Last week, Harlingen CISD Board Member and Harlingen Texas State Technical College Provost, Eladio Jaimez visited Harlingen School of Health Professions to personally extend a warm welcome to Alexis Rodriquez to the Biomedical Equipment Technology program at TSTC. šāØ
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Congratulations to Faith Franklin from Harlingen High School for earning first in the 400m and setting a new record of 53.02 at the New Balance Indoor National! š„šāāļøš¤©
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The Power of the QuinceaƱera! šāØ
For a second year in a row, and thanks to a grant from the Raul Tijerina Jr. Foundation, our Multi Language Department hosted a young womenās empowerment conference at Cano Freshman Academy. š
Dr. E.T. and her team joined us to lead sessions about self-love, financial goals, personal goals, and so much more.š
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Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at our newly renovated CTE Cosmetology Campus in Downtown Harlingen on Friday, March 22 at 10:00 a.m. šāļø. See you there! š
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Harlingen CISD unveiled its Guardian program this morning at a press conference that took place at UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High. š
With an average of 12 years of law enforcement experience, our Guardians will add an extra layer of safety and security to our campuses. š®āāļøš”ļø
Their work will enhance and strengthen our ongoing partnerships with local law enforcement. š
Watch the Guardians Press Conference below to learn more. ā¬ļø
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