📚🦅 A huge shoutout to our September Top Readers on Beanstack! 🌟
👏 Congratulations to our standout readers:
6th Grade – Ava C.(755mins), Santiago S. (328mins)
7th Grade – Johanna Lauren H. (2,632mins), Athena F. (1,241mins)
8th Grade – Michael C. (600mins), Sabrina A. (418mins)
And special recognition to our Top Classes:
7th Segovia (4th pd) – 3,045 minutes logged!
8th Velasquez (5th pd) – 1,423 minutes logged!
6th Elizalde (2nd pd) – 815 minutes logged!
Way to go, Falcons—keep reading and keep soaring! ❤️🖤
👏 Congratulations to our standout readers:
6th Grade – Ava C.(755mins), Santiago S. (328mins)
7th Grade – Johanna Lauren H. (2,632mins), Athena F. (1,241mins)
8th Grade – Michael C. (600mins), Sabrina A. (418mins)
And special recognition to our Top Classes:
7th Segovia (4th pd) – 3,045 minutes logged!
8th Velasquez (5th pd) – 1,423 minutes logged!
6th Elizalde (2nd pd) – 815 minutes logged!
Way to go, Falcons—keep reading and keep soaring! ❤️🖤
🦅🎨 Our Advanced Visual Art students have done it again! This year’s Halloween mural at Main Event is Scooby-Doo–themed with a special UTRGV Vaqueros guest, and it looks amazing! 👻🐾
We are so proud of our Falcons for making the most of this opportunity each time they get it, and for sharing their creativity and talent with the community. 🌟
A huge thank you to Mrs. Garza, our incredible art teacher and Teacher of the Year, for her dedication to opening doors for students to explore and showcase their artistic skills. ❤️🖤
Way to go, Falcons—your talent makes us proud!
We are so proud of our Falcons for making the most of this opportunity each time they get it, and for sharing their creativity and talent with the community. 🌟
A huge thank you to Mrs. Garza, our incredible art teacher and Teacher of the Year, for her dedication to opening doors for students to explore and showcase their artistic skills. ❤️🖤
Way to go, Falcons—your talent makes us proud!
🦅✨ Today we celebrate Custodian Appreciation Day and honor the incredible team that keeps Fossum shining!
Our custodians work tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure our school is clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. From early mornings to late nights, they bring dedication, care, and pride into everything they do. ❤️🖤
Thank you to our amazing custodial team—you are truly the heart of Fossum! 🦅
Our custodians work tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure our school is clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. From early mornings to late nights, they bring dedication, care, and pride into everything they do. ❤️🖤
Thank you to our amazing custodial team—you are truly the heart of Fossum! 🦅
🦅❤️ October is Principal’s Month, and we couldn’t let today pass without shouting out our amazing principal!
She brings joy, energy, and a whole lot of love into Fossum every single day. From cheering on students in sports, arts, and their classes, to supporting staff with Falcon fuel and a reassuring smile; she makes sure everyone feels valued and special. 🌟
We’re so lucky to have a leader who always does what’s best for our Falcon family—thank you for everything you do, Mrs. Trevino! 🖤
She brings joy, energy, and a whole lot of love into Fossum every single day. From cheering on students in sports, arts, and their classes, to supporting staff with Falcon fuel and a reassuring smile; she makes sure everyone feels valued and special. 🌟
We’re so lucky to have a leader who always does what’s best for our Falcon family—thank you for everything you do, Mrs. Trevino! 🖤
🦅🎤 Falcons, UIL season is here! 🎉
Join us in representing Fossum at UIL Academics! Whether it’s spelling, science, poetry, or oratory, there’s a spot for YOU to shine. 🌟
📅 Practices are held weekly:
Mondays – Duet, Solo, Poetry (Rm. D106)
Tuesdays – Science (Rm. A132)
Wednesdays – Spelling (Rm. C116), Dictionary Skills & Ready Writing (Rm. C119)
Thursdays – Listening Skills, Spanish Poetry (Rm. C118), Modern Oratory (Rm. C108)
⏰ 4:15–5:15 PM
Let’s showcase our talents and make Fossum proud! ❤️🖤
Join us in representing Fossum at UIL Academics! Whether it’s spelling, science, poetry, or oratory, there’s a spot for YOU to shine. 🌟
📅 Practices are held weekly:
Mondays – Duet, Solo, Poetry (Rm. D106)
Tuesdays – Science (Rm. A132)
Wednesdays – Spelling (Rm. C116), Dictionary Skills & Ready Writing (Rm. C119)
Thursdays – Listening Skills, Spanish Poetry (Rm. C118), Modern Oratory (Rm. C108)
⏰ 4:15–5:15 PM
Let’s showcase our talents and make Fossum proud! ❤️🖤
💗🦅 On Wednesdays, Falcons Wear Pink! 🦅💗
This October, show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing pink every Wednesday.
Let’s stand together as a Falcon family to honor, support, and raise awareness. ❤️🖤💗
This October, show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing pink every Wednesday.
Let’s stand together as a Falcon family to honor, support, and raise awareness. ❤️🖤💗
🦅🔧 Falcons, are you interested in building, coding, and solving real-world problems?
Join us for the LEGO Robotics informational meeting on:
📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025
📍 Fossum Library
⏰ 4:05–4:30 PM
Our team will meet twice a week starting in October. Students will build with LEGOs, design and program robots, and tackle innovation projects to solve real-world problems. 🌍🤖
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting challenge! ❤️🖤
Join us for the LEGO Robotics informational meeting on:
📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025
📍 Fossum Library
⏰ 4:05–4:30 PM
Our team will meet twice a week starting in October. Students will build with LEGOs, design and program robots, and tackle innovation projects to solve real-world problems. 🌍🤖
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting challenge! ❤️🖤
🏈 FINAL: Fossum 24 – Memorial 0 🦅
Dominant Falcon performance from our 7th grade dark football team! ❤️🖤
Dominant Falcon performance from our 7th grade dark football team! ❤️🖤
Our 7th grade Falcons are ready to take the field against Memorial on Monday, September 22nd at Palmview HS.
⏰ Light – 6 PM | Dark – 7 PM
📍 Palmview HS
Falcons—bring your energy, your pride, and push your limit! ❤️🖤
⏰ Light – 6 PM | Dark – 7 PM
📍 Palmview HS
Falcons—bring your energy, your pride, and push your limit! ❤️🖤
Our 8th grade Falcons take on Austin this Tuesday, September 23rd at MVMS!
⏰ Light – 6 PM | Dark – 7 PM
📍 MVMS
Let’s bring the Falcon pride and pack the stands—we haven’t forgotten, and we’re ready to soar! ❤️🖤
⏰ Light – 6 PM | Dark – 7 PM
📍 MVMS
Let’s bring the Falcon pride and pack the stands—we haven’t forgotten, and we’re ready to soar! ❤️🖤
🏐🦅 Game Day is almost here, Falcons!
On Thursday, September 25th, our Fossum Falcons take on Austin!
📍 8th Grade @ Austin
📍 7th Grade @ Fossum
⏰ Light – 6 PM | Dark – 7 PM
Let’s pack the gym, bring the energy, and show that Falcon spirit! ❤️🖤
On Thursday, September 25th, our Fossum Falcons take on Austin!
📍 8th Grade @ Austin
📍 7th Grade @ Fossum
⏰ Light – 6 PM | Dark – 7 PM
Let’s pack the gym, bring the energy, and show that Falcon spirit! ❤️🖤
🎾🦅 Ready to serve up some Falcon spirit? Tennis try-outs are here!
📅 Monday, September 29, 2025
📍 Fossum Athletics
✅ Must have a physical on file & Rank One completed
ℹ️ For more info, contact Coach Garza or Coach Flores.
📅 Monday, September 29, 2025
📍 Fossum Athletics
✅ Must have a physical on file & Rank One completed
ℹ️ For more info, contact Coach Garza or Coach Flores.
🦅 Falcons, the wait is nearly over—our first dance of the school year is almost here! 🎶✨
Join us for Welcome Back Fiesta: Pass & Pop as we celebrate the students who are passing their classes and soaring high with Falcon pride! ❤️🖤
📅 Friday, September 26th
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM | Fossum Gym
🍕Tickets will be sold during lunches Wednesday and Thursday
🎟️ $7 CASH only
⚠️ Students must be passing to attend
Let’s kick off the year with music, concessions, fun, and plenty of Falcon spirit! 🎉
Join us for Welcome Back Fiesta: Pass & Pop as we celebrate the students who are passing their classes and soaring high with Falcon pride! ❤️🖤
📅 Friday, September 26th
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM | Fossum Gym
🍕Tickets will be sold during lunches Wednesday and Thursday
🎟️ $7 CASH only
⚠️ Students must be passing to attend
Let’s kick off the year with music, concessions, fun, and plenty of Falcon spirit! 🎉
This week we celebrate Mr. Zepeda for his dedication and positive spirit. He greets every challenge with a smile and values collaboration with his team, ensuring his students receive the very best lessons and opportunities. We’re grateful for the enthusiasm and commitment he brings to Fossum Middle School each day!
🎨👏 Big congratulations to our talented 8th grade Falcon artist, Lilia Moore! 🦅❤️🖤
Her piece, “Eyes…Oh My”—a stunning work created using three different mediums—was selected for the 2025 Texas Art Education Association’s Exhibition. 🌟
The exhibition was displayed at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston from September 11–14, 2025.
We are so proud of Lilia for representing Fossum with her creativity and skill! 🖌️✨
Her piece, “Eyes…Oh My”—a stunning work created using three different mediums—was selected for the 2025 Texas Art Education Association’s Exhibition. 🌟
The exhibition was displayed at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston from September 11–14, 2025.
We are so proud of Lilia for representing Fossum with her creativity and skill! 🖌️✨
📢Falcon families! Please see the attached images about how to email your students' teachers using the new McAllen ISD app. 🦅
Time to rally, Falcons! 🖤❤️
Take a look below for our upcoming volleyball game. Let’s fill the gym and support our players as they bump, set, and spike their way to victory! 🦅✨
Take a look below for our upcoming volleyball game. Let’s fill the gym and support our players as they bump, set, and spike their way to victory! 🦅✨
Falcons, it’s game time! 🖤❤️
Check below for our upcoming football games and come cheer on our team as they take the field. Let’s pack the stands and show that Falcon pride! 🦅🔥
Check below for our upcoming football games and come cheer on our team as they take the field. Let’s pack the stands and show that Falcon pride! 🦅🔥
✨ We can’t let this week end without celebrating our Staff of the Week — Nurse Tovias! 💖 Her hard work and compassion shine through every day as she goes above and beyond to keep our Falcons healthy and happy. Thank you for all you do! 🦅❤️
📚 Beginning of Year (BOY) Assessments are coming up! Falcons will test RLA, Math, Science, and Social Studies from Sept. 16–19. Don’t forget to bring your chargers and Chromebooks! 💻🦅
