Harlingen CISD
Guidance and Counseling Department
Guidance and Counseling Department
Mission Statement
The Guidance and Counseling Department in Harlingen CISD is an integral part of the total educational program. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive,developmental guidance and counseling program which is vital in the achievement of excellence. All students will be provided the opportunity to develop the academic,social, personal, college and career competencies needed to prepare them for post-secondary options, which includes work, military, higher education, and preparation as productive citizens and lifelong learners.
El departamento de consejería y orientación del distrito escolar de Harlingen es una parte integral del programa educativo en su totalidad. Nuestra misión es proveer un programa de consejería y orientación comprensivo el cual es vital en el logro de la excelencia. Todos los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de desarrollar competencias de desarrollo académico, social, personal, así como competencias universitarias y de carreras profesionales necesarias para prepararlos para opciones post-secundarias, incluyendo preparación para el trabajo, el ejército, la educación superior y la preparación como ciudadanos productivos y aprendices de por vida.
HCISD Guidance and Counseling Department
2024-2025 Harlingen CISD Counselors of the Year
H-E-B Excellence in Education Counselor Category Finalists
2023-2024 Elementary Category
Ericka Villarreal
2023-2024 Secondary Category
Magdalena Lopez-Perez
2024-2025 Elementary Category
Jessica Vigstol
2024-2025 Secondary Category
Dr. Valerie Paredes
Jefferson Elementary
Melissa Vargas
Wilson Elementary
Grecia Zavala
Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy
Rosalinda Leal
Alejandra Muniz
Dr. Eugenia Moreno
Oneida Saldana
Carlos Castaneda
Oscar Villarreal
Art Therapy Session
Uncovering You: Self-Discovery Through Mask Design
HCISD Crisis Counseling Team
Many thanks to our Crisis Counseling Team! We greatly appreciate your support for our students and staff!
HCISD CCR Advisors and GEAR UP Facilitators
HCISD Guidance and Counseling Mental Health Series
Fostering Resilience--From Surviving to Thriving
Coping with Stress and Trauma
Mrs. Angela Totman
Signs of Depression & Interventions
Mrs. Loretta Sanchez
How to Effectively Communicate with your Child
Ms. Beatrice Cruz
Self-Love through Mindfulness
Dr. Valerie Paredes
Life After Loss
Mrs. Magdalena Lopez-Perez
Bullying Prevention
Bullying Prevention and Intervention Handbook
Letter to Parents of Perpetuator--Bullying Found
Letter to Parents of Alleged Perpetuator--No Bullying Found
Six Step Analysis to See if Bullying/Harassment Occurred
Letter to Parents of Targeted Student--Bullying Found
Letter to Parents of Alleged Target Student--No Bullying Found
Elementary Bullying Prevention Curriculum
Middle School Bullying Prevention Curriculum
High School Bullying Prevention Curriculum
David's Law/Bullying Presentation
National School Counseling Week
Christmas Luncheon