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Excitement and nerves mark school start at Harlingen CISD's Early Childhood Academy
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Marco Ramirez , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Early Childhood Academy is one of the schools that welcomed students back.
Students in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District have started their new school year. The first day of school took place on a Tuesday morning. As the new school year begins, some of the youngest students are heading back to class.
The Early Childhood Academy is one of the schools that welcomed students back. Further details about the first day of school at the Early Childhood Academy can be found through ValleyCentral, which visited the school to observe the start of the year.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
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