Reyes is a graduate of the University of Texas at Brownsville, where he conducted his graduate studies in education, curriculum and instruction. We dont know what has transpired prior to it being investigated, said Hector Leal, the Harlingen Police Deputy Chief. 2901 Medical Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550. Karl Arthur Avila . Staff from across the district heard from various speakers including the HCISDs Administrator for Organizational Development Veronica Kortan, Board President George McShan, and Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos. Melinda Meza, a spokesperson for the Stockton Unified School District, confirmed the incident in a statement to Insider on Monday. He was arrested on June 26, 2015. was arrested in March 2015 on charges of improper relationship with a student. A principal was escorted off school grounds after he delivered a controversial graduation speech. Required fields are marked *, Munivez to head HHS, Board approves three assistant principals. To see pictures from day two, click here. Administrators released a statement about the arrest on Tuesday morning. , a 49-year-old English teacher at Dallas's Moises E. Molina High School was arrested following an alleged improper relationship with a student who was over the age of 17. , 34, faces charges of trafficking of a person less than 18 years of age and sexual performance by a child, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. . Howard is a former teacher and coach at Bowie High School in Austin. They are there to learn, not to be like that. , a 38-year-old former band director at Melissa High School in Melissa, has been charged with sexual assault and improper relationship between an educator and student for an alleged sexual relationship with a 16-year-old female student in 2015. , a teacher at Permian High School, was arrested and chaged with sexual assault of a child after allegations surfaced that he had an improper relationship with a 16-year-old student at the high school, according to a news release from the Odessa Police Department, in the summer of 2015. He was sentenced to four months in jail and eight years of probation in 2015. , 25, has been charged on Sept. 11, 2015 with one count of indecency with a child by contact, indecency with a child by exposure and improper relationship between educator and student. Waley was charged with two counts of sexual assault of a child, a second degree felony. Luis Valdespino Instructional Coach: Denisse Montemayor. The board also approved the hiring of three new assistant principals Michelle Gonzalez at Treasure Hills Elementary, Melissa Almaraz at Lee Means Elementary and Jacinto Sauceda at Coakley Middle School. For Patricia, student success comes first, and she believes in not letting any obstacle get in the way of IDEA's promise of college readiness for all. They escorted him to his car and informed him that he would not be allowed to participate in the following graduation ceremonies. She was unable to provide further details about his employment or his dismissal as the Stagg High principal because it was a "personal/human resource matter," she added. Personalized learning, critical thinking skills, mastery of core subjects is our recipe for success. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. 24240 Chester Park Rd. Darrell Glenn Whitten, a 50-year-old former teacher at Melissa High School, turned himself in on Friday and was charged with two felonies improper relationship between an educator and a student and indecency with a child by sexual contact, according to online jail records from August 2015. , an elementary school teacher in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, located near Fort Worth, has been arrested on Aug. 19, 2015 and charged with allegedly molesting third-grade girls that stood next to his desk in his classroom. Updated: Sep 1, 2022 / 12:28 PM CDT. Vera, 24, accepted a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child and on Jan. 13, 2017, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. HHS was the sole high school from its establishment in 1913 to 1993 when the school split and Harlingen High School South was formed. 1701 Dixeland Rd, Harlingen, TX 78550 . He has been charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony punishable by a maximum 20-year prison sentence. Overall Score 29.24 /100. The Harlingen High School Band has also been named the Texas Bandmasters Association Exemplary High School Band of the year in Texas! He previously covered real estate, economic development, retail and tourism. , a driver for the Austin Independent School District, has been charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child after being arrested by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force on Thursday, May 7, 2015, according to the Austin American-Statesman. She moved to the RGV in 2012 as a Teach for America Corps member and began her career in education as an English teacher at IDEA San Benito. The Honors Jazz Ensemble performed at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. Stay up to date with what you want to know. We will increase the efficiency of communication between teachers, parents, and students to achieve our goal of meeting all students' educational needs. McCutcheon has 15 years of experience in education. Harlingen police arrested a 44-year-old male high school teacher Monday for allegedly having inappropriate sexual relations with a 17-year-old female student. She said school-district officials had received "complaints from parents" about Nakamura's speech because they felt he had used his "platform for his personal grievances.". How do we continue to transform and create authentic learning experiences for our students? Unreliable citations may be challenged or deleted. April 1, 2015. , a former assistant principal at Spring High School near Houston, pleaded guilty to having sex with a student in his officer during a 2012 prom event. Nobody wants that to happen to their child, said Alex Hinojosa, Jr., a father of two high school students. IDEA Harlingen on Facebook. Regina Perez. 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The board also approved the hiring of three new assistant principals Michelle Gonzalez at Treasure Hills Elementary, Melissa Almaraz at Lee . Almaraz will shift into a new position at Lee Means Elementary after serving the campus for three years as its counselor. Keynote speakers for the event were Johnathan Medina on the first day of the event and Dr. Adolph Brown on the second day. She received her masters degree from the UTB. If its true, and I dont know the details, but I hope that everything works out for the best for the student and for the family, said Hinojosa. Nokes was charged in January 2016 with a second-degree felony of improper relationship between an educator and a student, according to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Four IDEA College Preparatory Schools Rank in the Top 10 Most Challenging in the Nation. Links. Munivez comes into her new position at HHS after serving the campus as an assistant principal since 2008. 18 books youll want to read on Dr. Seuss Day, As Bowie archive finds new home at UK museum, start, 5 fun crafts for kids on St. Patricks Day, Residents experiencing water break in north San Benito, Brownsville plants third grove of trees for COVID-19, Hundreds join Uvalde survivors to call for gun safety, Jury hears closing arguments in Murdaugh murder trial, City of Edinburg proclaims March 1st as Grupo Frontera, Tipton Ford celebrates 100 yrs with beach cleanup, 956 Vanished: New TV series premieres this weekend, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The Cardinal football program holds 37 district championships, the most in South Texas. 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Why is it that we do what we do? SIGN IN; Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; YouTube IDEA Public Schools National Board Members: Collin Sewell Chair, Ed Rivera Vice-Chair and Treasurer, Ryan Vaughan Secretary, Reba Cardenas McNair, David Earl, Erich Holmsten, Michael Adams, Gary Lindgren, Theresa Barrera-Shaw, Nanette Cocero. A Georgia elementary school principal and gym teacher were fired after an investigation found allegations that the pair had sex on school grounds as true. Patricia Rodriguez is a proud founding principal of IDEA Harlingen. , also known as Tiffany Friesenhahn, has been charged on Dec. 7, 2015 with improper relationship between an educator and student. The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Imelda Munivez to be the next principal at Harlingen High School during a special meeting Monday night. We will continue to fully cooperate with both agencies in their investigation. Because of privacy and FERPA laws we can not discuss the specifics of the situation or Mr. Avila TMs employment with the District, according to the statement, referencing the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. SOLD FEB 15, 2023. Harlingen High School is located in Harlingen, Texas in the center of the Rio Grande Valley. The Harlingen Cardinals compete in the following sports:[3]. As of the 2020-2021 school year, it had 2,066 students.57.3% of students were considered at risk of dropping out of school.8.6% of students were enrolled in bilingual and English language learning programs.. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the state waived accountability ratings for the 2020 . Scott was arrested May 29, 2015, and charged with improper relationship between an educator and student, a second-degree felony. There are currently four officers that collect statistics which help solve investigations. We will attract, develop, and retain highly effective educators and provide the tools they need to maximize all students' success. He said reporting the incident was the right thing to do. She holds a bachelors degree from Texas A&M University Kingsville and her masters degree from UTPA. You can start building your own collection of David Bowie memorabilia thanks to his extensive body of music, film and more. Nakamura did not immediately return Insider's request for comment on Monday. Sauceda will take over as the assistant principal at Coakley after 11 years with the Lasar, PSJA and Edinburg school districts, where he served as a teacher, coach and assistant principal. A principal was escorted off school grounds after he delivered a controversial graduation speech. The former Judson ISD employee was arrested Thursday, February 4, 2016. In 2015, the school was rated "Improvement Required" by the Texas Education Agency. Reyes will serve as principal for Harlingen High School South after having served as assistant principal/dean of instruction at Pace Early College High School since 2012. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. All five concert bands have been awarded consistent "Sweepstakes" for their performances at the UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest. The school spokesperson said all principals were informed of the rule in "April and May.". Harlingen High School. She became pregnant during the relationship but terminated the pregnancy after Child Protective Services visited the school and questioned the pair about their relationship. Harlingen High School South. Police arrested Avila after an assistant principal contacted an officer assigned to the high school about the English teacher. Meza said Nakamura had not followed required protocols instituted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first was built in 1911-12 on W. Van Buren. In 2007, the Honors Band performed in Indianapolis, Indiana at the prestigious Bands of America National Concert Band Festival and was recognized by the National Wind Band Honors for outstanding performance of New Music. Officers in the Waco suburb of Lacy Lakeview arrested, Jason Toney, 29, former Wharton High School band director, was arrested Aug. 6, 2015, on charges of an improper relationship with a student and sexual assault of a child. Bringing together student and teacher musicians from Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South the performance featured sounds ranging from salsa, rock to mariachi. It's time to remove principals. Our Vision: Developing a culture of caring and excellence. Authorities said the crime fusion center helped track online communication in the case. The Title IX Coordinator for allegations involving only employees, or employees in relation to students, is Harold Schuman, Director of Human Resources Investigations. . Attitude is everything, and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is all fired up for the 2017-2018 school year. Avila is currently in Cameron County Jail. This school needs a new beginning. Public Relations and Community Engagement, Sam Houston Elementary teacher publishes childrens book, For the community by the community: HCISD Board adopts new district strategic plan. We can assure you that the district has complied with District policy and state law by timely reporting our concerns to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and the Harlingen Police Department and investigating the situation. The school features a small learning environment that incorporates 1:1 technology. Dr. Cano Freshman . as well as other partner offers and accept our. High School Essentials. CDPH recommended that in-person speeches be kept "brief. As required by Title IX, IDEA Public Schools does not (and is required not to) discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. Pass it on. Your email address will not be published. At HCISD, our students begin their journey to 21st century success in a safe environment that strives to promote engaged learning in world-class schools. What is your why? When you are living in your why, youre creating your legacy. The charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. School administrators said Avila served as a general paraprofessional from 2010 to 2014. The Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees approved three new principals at the June 14 board meeting. It is the only 6A marching band in South Texas to participate in the Texas UIL State Marching Contest nine consecutive times. A spokesperson confirmed the incident to Insider and said Nakamura was barred from later ceremonies. The ACT and SAT are trending down each year. Whether you want to DIY it or go with a craft kit, theres something for everyone this St. Patricks Day. Street, Harlingen, TX 78550. When parents found out that Nakamura was among those the district planned to dismiss, some protested outside school-district meetings, The Record reported. Associate Principal: Adriana Huerta Assistant Principals: Melvin Hadamek. , a 34-year-old teacher at North Mesquite High School, was arrested April 29, 2015, after an Mesquite ISD representative notified police about a possible relationship between Waley and a student. Gonzalez holds bachelors and masters degrees from the UTPA. In continuing our charge to provide our students with a high quality education, we embrace change as it represents the world our students will enter as they continue their life's . As a district, we want the next generation to have better opportunities than we did, he said. Attitude is everything, and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is all fired up for the 2017-2018 school year. On June 9, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Fernando Reyes as principal for Harlingen High School South. Its been a pretty normal school day for that to actually happen. 3,324 sqft (on 0.25 acres) Please help this article by looking for better, more reliable sources. In the 2014-15 school year, the TEA opened 188 investigations into inappropriate relationships between teachers and students. With the message of Ignite the Fire at its core, the celebration was held over three sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, August 16-17. He began his career in education as a teacher at Rivera High School in Brownsville, Texas in 2005. Seven years after the first Alamo campus was closed, in 1937, a new elementary campus was built at 501 South F Street and given the Alamo name. Course Description Bulletin. Harlingen HS Band | 1201 E. Marshall St. | Harlingen, TX 78550. Your email address will not be published. # 12,625 in National Rankings. Location: Administration Building Board Room, Years TEA Superior Financial Integrity Rating, Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation, Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year is Now Open, HCISD Guidance and Counseling Department Presentation: Identifying Your Iceberg Student: Uncovering the Trauma, Internet Safety Guide for Parents and Guardians, Middle School & High School Student Schedule Release. Joshua Fechter is a reporter covering City Hall and San Antonio politics for the Express-News. . The school's graduation ceremonies were divided into three separate events because of the pandemic. In class, students are challenged to tackle complex, global issues, all while cultivating the 4C's . Para la comunidad por la comunidad: La Mesa Directiva de HCISD adopta nuevo plan estratgico del distrito. Harlingen High School is a public high school located in Harlingen, Texas, United States. The "Big Red" Cardinal Marching Band has won numerous "Grand Champion" awards throughout the state of Texas. Our Mission: In Relentless Pursuit of Student Success! The Harlingen High School Band is a Texas recognized band program that features the marching band, five-six concert bands, four jazz ensembles, a mariachi band, colorguard and chamber ensembles. , a former Aldine ISD middle school teacher in Houston pleaded guilty to having a long-term sexual relationship with a student. Harlingen School of Health Professions student expe. She has also served Ben Milam Elementary, as well as Mercedes and PSJA school districts as an elementary school principal and counselor. Before welcoming over 18,000 students back to school on August 21, HCISDs Board of Trustees, administrators, teachers, and staff came together in a kickoff event at the Performing Arts Center to celebrate and set the tone for the new year. In the speech, Stagg High School principal Ben Nakamura talked about being fired from his job. The Harlingen High School Honors Band has been recognized consistently as a participant in the Texas Honor Band finals competition, placing as high as ninth in Texas. Nakamura is still employed by the district, Meza said. Links. The Harlingen High School Band is a Texas recognized band program that features the marching band, five-six concert bands, four jazz ensembles, a mariachi band, colorguard and chamber ensembles. She was a teacher at Westlake High School. This is a carousel. She brings 16 years of experience in education, including stops at the university of Texas at Brownsville, Los Fresnos Independent School District, KEYS Academy and three years at HHS as a counselor. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. We will attract, develop, and retain highly effective educators and . Jordan Nokes, 25, is accused of having an improper relationship with a 16-year-old student while he worked as a teacher and coach at a Lubbock high school. "I wanted to tell the kids why I left, so they would know I did not leave them, I did not turn my back on them," Nakamura told The Record. Academic Basics. Links. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Attendees were also treated to a spectacular performance by the HCISD Music Department. Most importantly, we know that you have made a difference in the lives of the children enrolled in Harlingen public schools.. She went on to pursue a Master's . Home | About | News | Awards | Ensembles | Staff | Artists | Boosters | Documents | Alumni / Photos | Administration, 2015 Harlingen High School Band | HARLINGENBAND.COM, Harlingen High School is located in Harlingen, Texas in the center of the Rio Grande Valley. All four jazz ensembles have placed in various jazz festivals and contests throughout Texas. Harlingen High School is a high school in Harlingen, TX, in the Harlingen CISD school district. (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Police Department). But the guidelines also said speakers could remove their masks while they talked. Your email address will not be published. Last year, he became a certified English teacher. In the history of Harlingen CISD, this was the third campus to carry the "Alamo" name. 1201 E Marshall Ave, Harlingen, Texas | (956) 427-3600. It does destroy the mind of the child, said Mayl. Apply Today: IDEA Public Schools 2022-23 Staff Application Is Open! I challenge you to make your why contagious. Required fields are marked *, Board of Trustees Approves Principal for Harlingen High School South. Harlingen High School. All Title IX Complaints should be emailed to:titleixconcern@ideapublicschool.org. ", Nakamura told The Record that he wasn't aware that he was violating any policy because such guidelines were changing "pretty much on a daily basis." Required fields are marked *, All Fired Up: HCISD kicks off the 2017-2018 school year. Police have arrested a 44-year-old English teacher at Harlingen High School and charged him with having an improper relationship with a 17-year-old female student. Assistant Principal for Attendance and Master Schedule; Assistant Principal for Student Activities; Assistant Principal for Testing; Instructional Coach; Staff; Harlingen High School South 1701 Dixieland Rd, Harlingen, TX 78552 956-427-3800 Fax: 956-427-3995 Powered by Edlio. It begins with each of us. A spokesperson confirmed the incident to Insider and said . The Harlingen High School Band is a Texas recognized band program that features the marching band, five-six concert bands, four jazz ensembles, a. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Harlingen High School 1201 E Marshall, Harlingen, TX 78550 956-427-3600 Fax: 956-427-3792 Powered by Edlio. She also holds three additional years of experience from Long Elementary, where she taught third and fourth grade. He completed his bachelors in industrial engineering and mathematics at Texas A&M University. We have high standards for all employees and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of HCISD students.. Ask your children and if you think you need any advice; call us up and we will be glad to send an officer and you in any way we can, said Leal. Harlingen, Texas 78552. She is grateful to be a part of the Harlingen community and ensures that every student who walks through the campus doors receives a quality education. Investigations by the Texas Education Agency into alleged student-teacher relationships have jumped by 27 percent during the last three school years. Channel 2 investigative reporter Richard Belcher said the report concludes that some of the violations had a negative effect on special education students specifically that those students lost thousands of hours of instruction because of a lack of oversight. Meet the Principal. Public Relations and Community Engagement, Sam Houston Elementary teacher publishes childrens book, For the community by the community: HCISD Board adopts new district strategic plan. 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