Harlingen High School South
Volume 24-25, Issue 6
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Principal’s Message
Hello Mighty Hawk Parents,
I am sure that you are as excited as I am about your child’s education at Harlingen South. We are excited to announce that we will soon be distributing electronic devices to students for them to use for their classes throughout the school year. Starting September 9th, Harlingen South will issue individual devices to students through our library. The purpose of distributing these devices is for kids to have access to their canvas course material at any time and the ability to study after school hours.
Before September 9th, we need all of our students and parents to prepare for the device distribution. You can prepare by doing two things. First, make sure you sign the device agreement form; you can access the form by clicking this link. Second, ensure your child knows their Canvas username and password; without this, they will be unable to access their device. Students can visit the library before school or during lunch this week to get their Canvas account username and password.
During the entire week of September 9th, students will be able to check out their devices from the library in the mornings from 7:30 to 8:10 a.m. Morning checkout will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We will also check out devices during all lunch periods the same week of September the 9th.
We will ask students to visit the library sometime during their lunch period to check out their devices. Our campus will check out these devices according to their last names according to the following schedule.
Monday during lunch, last names A – E
Tuesday during lunch, last names F – J
Wednesday during lunch, last names K – O
Thursday during lunch, last names P – T
Friday during lunch, last names U – Z
We want your child to have a seamless device checkout; please ensure they complete the two items mentioned in the second paragraph before device checkout week. Also, as soon as your students have their devices checked out, please ensure that they charge them every evening and bring them to school daily. Your support in transitioning to a one-to-one environment is crucial to their success.
Regards,
Fernando Reyes
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Attendance matters
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Stay Informed!
Stay Informed!
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Activate Your Account
Your child(ren)'s school has your email and/or phone number in their records and an invitation via email and/or text with a link to activate your ParentSquare account has been sent to initiate the process.
PArent Requirement!
Parents,
On the first day of school, CEP forms (on blue paper) will be distributed to students by their 1st period teachers!
Please, fill out and return the forms and have students return the forms to their A1 teacher!
Thank you!
CounselorS
CounselorS
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
Crisis Text Line: 741741
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health: 1-877-289-7199
STOPit Anonymous Reporting Hotline: 956-446-5465
Counselors are available
956-427-3800 ext. 1534
south.counselors@hcisd.org
My name is Tiffany Capistran and I am the Emotional Quotient Counselor. I am excited to announce our Student Zen Room is now open for use! This is for any student who may need mental health support on campus.
Scan the QR code to book your appointment and I will reach out in a timely manner. I am here to serve you! ❤️
Accommodation Requests for SAT, PSAT, & AP Testing
Important:
Important:
Dear Parents/Guardians,
If your child is scheduled to participate in any school testing days this year and receive accommodations under their Special Education or 504 plan, please submit an Accommodation Request Form to the counseling department. This form authorizes the release of confidential information to the campus, which allows us to submit the necessary accommodation request to College Board.
Please note: requests submitted after the deadline may not be processed by College Board.
Accommodation Request Forms can be obtained by clicking here to get started.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter.
The Sports Zone
Enter the world of sports @HHSSouth Hawks! Click on any image to get the scope and highlights of all the sports this season!
The Sports Zone
Get ready for another year of exciting sports action! Here, we'll keep you updated on all the latest scores, upcoming games, and weekend highlights.
Don't forget: Check out the links below to find detailed game schedules and stay on top of all the action.
HCISD ATHLETICS IS EMBRACING THE TEXAS WAY INITIATIVE
Class of 2025 Senior Sunrise
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Your futures are bright!
What a beautiful start to the day, this past Friday! We were so happy to see so many of our amazing seniors join us for Senior Sunrise. It was a perfect morning to enjoy the sunrise, good company, and delicious breakfast.
2024-2025 Yearbook Announcements
Full-color page ads are available to purchase and are on sale now!
Contact biada.galvan@hcisd.org for more information.
Cheer & Southern Stars
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to check out the weekly newsletter for the Southern Stars!
Bird
Sept. 3 - 6
Bowl
Bird
Bowl
Music Matters @South Hawks
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Mic drop moments in Speech & Debate
Click on the image to check out this week's newsletter for our national winning Speech team!
Our first Student Council meeting at Harlingen South was a huge success. Thank you to all the students who attended last Friday’s meeting, there were over 100 members present.
Looking ahead:
- Sophomore and Junior Class applications are due next Tuesday, September 3 to Room 405. Please remember to work on your letter of intent, and grades, and give your teachers the yellow Student Character forms.
- our next student meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 6 at 7:45 am in the ILC where announcements will be made regarding our Homecoming theme.
StuCo
Career, Tech, & Engineering: Building Your Future
Learn more about MACA
The Media Arts & Communications Academy has been fully functional since August 2017.
Over the past years students have had numerous opportunities to learn and gain hands on
experience with their communication skills. MACA not only offers students opportunities to demonstrate
their knowledge and practice their skills in a real-world setting, but also prepares students for the
realities of a workspace.
Career, Tech, & Engineering: Announcements
Reminders
Reminders
A heartfelt thank you to the parents who attended Tuesday's coffee with the principal. Your insights and involvement in our school community are greatly appreciated.
Device Distribution Coming Soon! 💻📱
During the entire week of September 9th, students will be able to check out their devices from the library in the mornings from 7:30 to 8:10 a.m. Morning checkout will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We will also check out devices during all lunch periods the same week of September the 9th.
We will ask students to visit the library sometime during their lunch period to check out their devices. Our campus will check out these devices according to their last names according to the following schedule.
Monday during lunch, last names A – E
Tuesday during lunch, last names F – J
Wednesday during lunch, last names K – O
Thursday during lunch, last names P – T
Friday during lunch, last names U – Z
Each student will be assigned a device for the 2024-2025 school year. To get yours, complete the Technology Agreement Form by clicking/scanning the image below:
Forms must be completed before device pick-up.
And the shows have arrived! Check out the Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory lineup for the 2024-2025 Season.
Love the arts? Consider becoming a Patron of the Arts and support the work of our incredible students. Visit Click on the image to check out the weekly newsletter for each organization.
to learn more.
PTsa
PTsa
It is not too late to join HHSS PTSA!
There will be a PTSA General meeting for parents who have or want to join on Monday, September 9 in the library at 6:00 pm.
Any South student who joins PTSA can attend meetings in the STARS room during lunch once a month; pizza is served during meetings for students to enjoy. Our first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10 during both lunches. Seniors listen to school announcements to apply for PTSA September Student of the Month.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
SEPT. 04 | QTR 1(3WEEKS) PROGRESS REPORTS VIA PARENT ACCESS |
SEPT. 20 | END OF QTR 1(6WEEKS)/ELIGIBILITY CHECK |
SEPT. 25 | QTR 1(6WEEKS) PROGRESS REPORTS VIA PARENT ACCESS |
Oct. 02 | National Custodian Appreciation Day |
Oct. 03 | HCISD College Night at Casa De Amistad 6PM - 8PM |
Oct. 04 | Pep Rally vs PSJA North |
Oct. 06 | National Coaches Day (Athletics & Instructional) |
The Year Ahead
The Year Ahead
10/11 | -End of QTR1 -Eligibility Check |
10/14-18 | Fall Break |
10/16 | National Boss’s Day |
10/21-25 | School Bus Safety Week |
10/21 | QTR2 Begins |
10/23 | PSAT School Day(Sophomores & Juniors) |
10/24 | QTR1 Report Cards via PAC |
10/25 | Homecoming Game vs. Donna |
10/26 | Homecoming Dance |
10/30 | SAT School Day for all Seniors |
11/4-8 | National School Psychology Week/2nd Annual EQ Week |
11/08 | -End of QTR2 - 3 Weeks -Eligibility Check -Deadline for AP Exam Registration/Sign-Up @4:20PM |
11/13 | QTR2 3 Week Progress Reports via PAC |
11/22 | Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day |
11/25-29 | Thanksgiving Break |
12/06 | -End of QTR2 - 6 Weeks -Eligibility Check |
12/11 | QTR2-6 Week Progress Report via PAC |
12/16-20 | First Semester Exams (TBA) |
12/20 | -End of QTR2 -Eligibility Check -Early Release @12:50PM |
12/23-01/03 | Christmas Break |
01/07 | QRT3 Begins - Students Return to School |
01/09 | Law Enforcement Appreciation Day |
01/16 | QTR2 Report Cards via PAC |
01/20 | Martin Luther King Day |
01/24 | -End of QTR3-3Weeks -Eligibility Check |
01/29 | QTR3-3 Week Progress Report via PAC |
02/14 | -End of QTR3-6 Weeks -Eligibility Check |
02/19 | QTR3-6 Weeks Progress Report via PAC |
03/02 | Read Across America Day |
03/05 | SAT School Day (All Juniors & Seniors who did not test in October) |
03/07 | -End of QTR3 -Eligibility Check |
03/10-14 | Spring Break |
03/20 | QTR3 Report Cards via PAC |
03/21 | Down Syndrome Awareness Day |
04/02 | Paraprofessionals Appreciation Day & World Autism Awareness Day |
04/04 | -Librarian Appreciation Day -End of QTR4 - 3 Weeks -Eligibility Check |
04/07-11 | Assistant Principals Week |
04/09 | QTR4-3 Weeks Progress Report via PAC |
04/18 | Good Friday - No School |
04/21/25 | Public School Volunteer Week |
04/21 | Teacher Work Day-No School for Students |
04/22 | School Bus Driver Appreciation Day |
04/23 | Administrative Assistant’s Day |
04/25 | -End of QTR4-6Weeks -Eligibility Check |
04/26 | Prom @Harlingen Convention Center |
04/30 | QTR4-6Weeks Progress Report via PAC |
05/01 | School Principal’s Day |
05/02 | School Lunch Hero Day |
05/05 | AP Testing 8AM - Biology & Latin 12PM - European Hist. |
05/06 | AP Testing 8AM - Chemistry 12PM - US Gov. |
05/07 | AP Testing 8AM - ELA Lit 12PM - Computer Science A |
05/08 | AP Testing 8AM - Stats 12PM - World History |
05/09 | AP Art & Design Portfolio Submission Due to College Board |
05/09 | AP Testing 8AM - USH 12PM - Macro |
05/12 | AP Testing 8AM - Calculus AB 12PM - Music Theory |
05/13 | AP Testing 8AM - French & PreCal 12PM - Environmental Science |
05/14 | AP Testing 8AM - ELA Lang. & German |
05/15 | AP Testing 8AM - Art History & Spanish Lang. 12PM - Computer Science Principles |
05/16 | AP Testing 8AM - Physics 1 |
05/16-23 | Second Semester Exams (TBA) |
05/23 | End of QTR4 |
05/23 | Early Release @12:50PM |
06/05 | QTR4 Report Cards via PAC |
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Harlingen HS South will provide a first-class education that upskills students, graduates leaders, and empowers the community.
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All students of all backgrounds will graduate confident and excited about their future by providing all students with an education of the first class.
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