HCISD Performing Arts Center

10/02/2026

Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals behind the scenes who keep our beautiful facility in top shape. But they are so much more than custodians—they are champions of our students, always there to lend a hand, offer encouragement, solve a problem, or step in wherever they are needed.

Their hard work, pride, and dedication help make the PAC a place our students are proud to call home. So much of what happens on our stages would not be possible without everything they do behind the scenes.

Today, we shine the spotlight on them. Thank you for taking care of our facility, supporting our students, and being such an important part of the PAC family. We appreciate you more than you know!

09/26/2026

Special thanks to Canto USA for sending us some demo units of an LED retrofit for our aging followspots. With the all the hard work the Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory students have put in bringing Dear Evan Hansen to the stage, we don’t want to leave them in the dark.

09/26/2026

The Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory production of Dear Evan Hansen is highlighted by local news media. Performances are Saturday, 26th at 7:00pm and Sunday, 27th at 2:30pm.

09/24/2026

The show everyone is raving about! Come see the Tony award win show live on stage. Tickets on sale at HCISDPA.org!



09/21/2026

09/18/2026

As we come to the end of National Arts in Education Week, we want to recognize the incredible directors and administrators who make arts education possible every day.

Their passion, leadership, creativity, and commitment provide our students with opportunities to create, perform, grow, and discover their voices. From the classroom to the stage and everywhere in between, their dedication helps ensure that the arts remain an essential part of our students’ education.

We are proud to celebrate the amazing people who champion the arts and inspire the next generation of artists, performers, technicians, and creative thinkers.

Thank you for all you do for our students and the arts in HCISD! 💙💛

09/16/2026

This week, we are proud to recognize our wonderful Fine Arts Coordinator, Carmela Benavides! Thank you for your dedication to bringing creativity, music, art, and the joy of the fine arts to our students.

06/20/2026

🏆 GEORGE MATTHEW GUTIERREZ DOES IT AGAIN! 🏆

George Matthew Gutierrez has been crowned the 2026 National Speech & Debate Association National Champion in Program Oral Interpretation!

His remarkable national journey is a testament to years of hard work, talent, and dedication:

✨ Freshman Year – National Runner-Up (2nd Place) in Storytelling
✨ Sophomore Year – National Champion in Humorous Interpretation
✨ Junior Year – National Runner-Up (2nd Place) in Duo Interpretation alongside Karla Rivera
✨ Senior Year – National Champion in Program Oral Interpretation

To achieve this level of success on the national stage year after year is truly extraordinary. George has represented our school, community, and state with excellence, passion, and purpose throughout his high school career.

Congratulations, George, on an incredible accomplishment and an unforgettable legacy. We are beyond proud of you and all that you have achieved!

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