IDEA Harlingen

10/18/2026

As we wrap up Part 2 of our 2026 Homecoming Celebrations 🎉, we’re already buzzing with excitement for what’s next! 🐝

🧡 Unity Day, ❤️ Red Ribbon Week, and SO much more are right around the corner!

📣 Stay in the know by checking out this week’s College Prep Weekly Family Newsletter for upcoming campus events, calendars, important announcements, and reminders!

🔗 Newsletter Link:

IHCP's Family Newsletter

10/17/2026

What a WILD experience! 🦎🐍🐢

Yesterday, our Hornets received a special visit from Fragile Planet Wildlife Park! Our students had the opportunity to see some amazing animals up close while learning fun facts about wildlife and the importance of caring for animals.

It was a day filled with excitement, curiosity, and lots of smiles!

A huge thank you to Fragile Planet Wildlife Park for bringing this unforgettable experience to our students! 💙💛

10/17/2026

BUZZ OUT TO MS. CECILIA PENA!

Join us in congratulating our amazing 5th Grade ELA and Social Studies teacher, Grade Team Leader, and Content Leader, Ms. Cecilia Pena, on graduating from Grand Canyon University with her Master of Education in Educational Leadership!

We are so proud of this incredible accomplishment and her continued commitment to growing as an educator and leader. Her dedication to our scholars, colleagues, and school community truly reflects what it means to lead by example!

Congratulations, Ms. Pena! Your Hornet family is proud of you! 🎓

10/17/2026

📣 IDEA Harlingen Academy Families — Mock TELPAS Testing is Coming Up! 💙💛

We want to make sure our families are aware of our upcoming Mock TELPAS Testing Dates. These practice assessments help our students become familiar with the TELPAS testing format and give them an opportunity to show their English language growth in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
Please help your child be ready for testing by making sure they:
• Get a good night’s sleep
• Arrive to school on time
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Attend school each testing day
• Come ready to do their very best ⭐
📅 Mock TELPAS Testing Dates:
Listening & Speaking
• 2nd Grade — October 19
• 3rd Grade — October 20
• 4th Grade — October 21
• 5th Grade — October 22

Thank you, families, for helping us set our students up for success! We appreciate your continued support of our Hornets! 🐝💙💛

📣 ¡Familias de IDEA Harlingen Academy — Se acercan las evaluaciones de práctica de TELPAS! 💙💛
Queremos asegurarnos de que nuestras familias estén informadas sobre las próximas fechas de Mock TELPAS. Estas evaluaciones de práctica ayudan a nuestros estudiantes a familiarizarse con el formato de TELPAS y les brindan la oportunidad de demostrar su progreso en el dominio del idioma inglés en las áreas de Comprensión Auditiva, Expresión Oral, Lectura y Escritura.
Por favor, ayude a su hijo/a a estar preparado/a para los días de evaluación:
• Dormir bien la noche anterior
• Llegar a la escuela a tiempo
• Desayunar saludablemente
• Asistir a la escuela todos los días de evaluación
• Llegar preparado/a y dar su mejor esfuerzo ⭐

10/17/2026

🐝💙💛 Our 10th Grade Hornets had a BLAST at Camp Rio on Thursday! 🌳☀️ From outdoor adventures to team bonding, our scholars enjoyed a fun-filled day of making memories and learning beyond the classroom! 🏕️✨

10/17/2026

🐝💙💛 A NIGHT TO REMEMBER FOR OUR FOUNDING SENIOR ATHLETES! 🎓🏆

IDEA Harlingen College Prep celebrated its 1st Annual Senior Athletes Night, honoring our incredible seniors in Volleyball, Flag Football, Cross Country, and Cheer! 🏐🏈🏃‍♀️📣

As our seniors wrap up their final athletic seasons before graduation, we celebrate their years of dedication, hard work, and Hornet pride! 💙💛

A HUGE thank you to our students, families, coaches, and entire Hornet community for showing up and cheering on these amazing athletes as they close out this special chapter!

🎓🐝 Once a Hornet, Always a Hornet!

10/17/2026

🐝💙💛 HORNET HOMECOMING SPIRIT! 🎉

CP’s Homecoming Pep Rally was packed with exciting games, nonstop laughs, school spirit, and lots of Hornet pride! 🏆📣

👑 A special BUZZ OUT to this year’s Homecoming Court! Thank you to all our students and staff for bringing the energy and making this celebration one to remember!

💙💛 Once a Hornet, Always a Hornet! 🐝

10/16/2026

This week’s edition of the Weekly Buzz is here!

Check out what's buzzing at IDEA Harlingen this week!

📌 Learn about the Standard Response Protocol (SRP)
📅 Upcoming Events
🍎 Lunch Menus
💙 Parent Resources

Stay connected and up to date with everything happening on our campus!

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10/16/2026

Buzz out to our Core Value Winners of the Week!

These amazing scholars were recognized by their teachers for demonstrating what it means to live out our IDEA Core Values each and every day!

Week of October 5th
Kinder - Marceline Hernandez
1st - Ander Melo
2nd - Avery Nyquist
3rd - Kamila Barrera
4th - Madelyn Santiago
5th - Aileen Urbina
1st - Naythan Medina

Week of October 12th
Kinder - Michael Garza
1st - Avah Truman
2nd - Dalyza Partida
3rd - Jeremiah Delgado
4th - Alexa Venegas
5th - Elijah Alvarez
4th - Elijah Cortez

We are so proud of you, Hornets! Keep making great choices and leading by example! 🌟

10/16/2026

🎃🍂 A SPOOKY SWEET TREAT FOR OUR AMAZING PRINCIPALS! 👻🍬

In celebration of Principal Appreciation Month, our RGV Regional Talent Team brought a little extra JOY to our incredible RGV principals during their monthly professional development with a Spooky Snack Bar! 🧡✨

A HUGE thank you to H-E-B for generously sponsoring our spooky treats and helping us show our principals just how appreciated they are! ❤️🛒

We also want to give a special shoutout to our amazing RGV Talent Team for organizing this thoughtful surprise and making it all possible! 🫶

To our principals, thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the heart you pour into our students, staff, and families every single day. We appreciate you today and always! 💙💛