Michael E. Fossum Middle School

An important note for our Falcons from our orchestra teacher, Mrs. Obregon!

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We are ALL IN for focused learning! Updated policy coming soon for 25-26 school year

✅ Week 1 of Strength & Conditioning was a success! Our Falcons are showing up strong and putting in the work 💪🔥 🗓️ Reminder: We’re offering Open Gym Monday–Thursday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM 🍽️ Lunch is also available from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM — come early and fuel up! 🏐🏀⚾ Stay active, sharpen your skills, and connect with your Falcon family!

We’re excited to welcome our newest Booster Club members to the Fossum Falcon Athletic Family! 🦅 Their passion and support help our student-athletes soar to new heights. Here’s to a future filled with teamwork, growth, and Falcon pride! ❤️🖤

🏋️‍♂️💪 Summer Training Starts Now at Fossum! 🏐🏀⚾ Whether you want to stay active, level up your game, or just have fun with friends — we’ve got you covered! 🔥 Open Gym 📅 June 9 – July 3 (Mon–Thurs) 🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 🍽️ Lunch & Sign-In: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM 💥 Strength & Conditioning 📅 July 7 – July 31 (Mon–Thurs) 🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📌 Incoming 7th & 8th Grade Boys & Girls 📄 Must have a physical on file Let’s make this summer strong, healthy, and full of Falcon Pride! 🦅❤️🖤

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🎉🏅 FMS Awards Reminder! 🏅🎉 Our 6th Grade Awards Ceremony is tomorrow, May 29 at 9:00 AM in the FMS Cafeteria. 📬 This event is by invite only- Invites were sent out last week🦅✨ See you there!

Let’s make the most of our last full week of school! 🦅☀️😎

"Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay." This Memorial Day, we honor and remember all who gave their lives in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙 In observance, all McAllen ISD campuses and offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025.

📘 It's time, Falcons! Yearbook distribution is happening during lunch on Tuesday, May 27th! Didn’t pre-order? Don’t worry—extra yearbooks go on sale Wednesday, May 28th at 7:30 AM in the front office for $45 (cash only). There are only 35 copies left so they will be first come, first serve—don’t miss out on your memories! ❤️🖤

Thank you, Coach Taylor, for stopping by and motivating our 6th grade athletes! 💪 Your words of encouragement meant a lot and left a lasting impact on our future Falcon stars! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🖤❤️

As we wrap up the school year, here’s a friendly reminder that all library books are due by next Wednesday, May 28th! After that, any books not turned in will be marked as lost, and a fee will be added to your account. If that fee stays on your record, you’ll need to come back (even from high school!) to take care of it before graduation. So do your future self a favor—turn in your books or pay any fees by next week! 📚😊

Leadership, citizenship, character, service, and scholarship—the values recognized and promoted through National Junior Honor Society. So proud of all our newly inducted members into the Fossum Middle School National Junior Honor Society!

As we wrap up the school year, here’s a friendly reminder that all library books are due by next Wednesday, May 28th! After that, any books not turned in will be marked as lost, and a fee will be added to your account. If that fee stays on your record, you’ll need to come back (even from high school!) to take care of it before graduation. So do your future self a favor—turn in your books or pay any fees by next week! 📚😊

What an unforgettable day at Fossum! 🦅 We started the morning with a warm welcome from our namesake, Michael Fossum himself! Later, we cheered on our former Falcons as they took their final walk through our halls during their Top 10% Senior Walk 👏🏽 And to top it all off, our 6th graders had the incredible opportunity to learn more about Mr. Fossum during a special presentation. A day full of pride, inspiration, and Falcon spirit! ❤️🖤

Our 6th grade Falcons showed out on the track! 💪🏽 From hurdles to relays, this group brought the energy, hustle, and heart. The future of Fossum Athletics is looking bright! 🦅🔥

🎓 Join us on June 3rd at 10:00 AM as our amazing 8th graders take their final walk down memory lane here at Fossum! ❤️ 📸 Parents, you’re invited to wait in the gym to cheer them on and snap some unforgettable pictures. Let’s send them off with all the love and Falcon pride! 🦅✨

📅 Take a look at our end-of-year calendar, Falcons! 💥 These last couple of weeks are packed with important events you won’t want to miss. Let’s finish the year strong—Fossum style! 🖤❤️🦅

⚡ Our Percy Jackson–themed Literacy Night was a hit! From demigod challenges to mythological fun, our Falcons dove into reading and adventure like true heroes. Thank you to everyone who made this epic night possible! 📚🦅