🎁💙 Operation Blue Santa Toy Challenge Begins! 💙🎁
Falcons, it’s time to spread some holiday cheer! From December 8th–16th, bring a new, unwrapped toy to the front office and drop it in your grade’s designated bin.
✨ Grade-level winners will earn a Hot Chocolate & Donut Treat Party!
🎟️ Donate more than one toy for a chance to win a school merch basket AND a $50 gift card!
Let’s come together, give generously, and make a difference for children in our community.
🦅❤️💙 Falcons give with heart!
Falcons, it’s time to spread some holiday cheer! From December 8th–16th, bring a new, unwrapped toy to the front office and drop it in your grade’s designated bin.
✨ Grade-level winners will earn a Hot Chocolate & Donut Treat Party!
🎟️ Donate more than one toy for a chance to win a school merch basket AND a $50 gift card!
Let’s come together, give generously, and make a difference for children in our community.
🦅❤️💙 Falcons give with heart!
Thinking ahead to high school? We’ve got you! 💡
Join McAllen ISD on December 4th for the High School Preparation Meeting, where families can explore all the amazing pathways available—from AP and IB to Early College and CTE programs.
📍 McAllen High • 5:30–7:45 PM
All Falcon families welcome!
Join McAllen ISD on December 4th for the High School Preparation Meeting, where families can explore all the amazing pathways available—from AP and IB to Early College and CTE programs.
📍 McAllen High • 5:30–7:45 PM
All Falcon families welcome!
🎁📚 ’Tis the season for giving and books! If you’d like to spread some book joy, consider donating to our Fossum Book Fair. Every dollar helps a Falcon discover their next great read! ❤️🦅Link in graphic!
🎁💙 Falcons, Let’s Spread Some Holiday Cheer!
Our MISD PD Toy Drive is officially underway! You can drop off unwrapped toys starting now through December 16th.
Everything leads up to our big drop-off morning on Tuesday, December 16th from 7:30–8:30 AM, where you can swing by, donate, and even say hello to Santa! 🎅✨
Let’s show the strength of our Falcon community and brighten the holidays for families across McAllen. 🦅❤️💙
Our MISD PD Toy Drive is officially underway! You can drop off unwrapped toys starting now through December 16th.
Everything leads up to our big drop-off morning on Tuesday, December 16th from 7:30–8:30 AM, where you can swing by, donate, and even say hello to Santa! 🎅✨
Let’s show the strength of our Falcon community and brighten the holidays for families across McAllen. 🦅❤️💙
Falcons, cozy up with this month’s library newsletter! ❄️📚
Check out all the exciting things happening in the library—new books, Makerspace fun, top readers, the December Beanstack Challenge, and of course… BOOK FAIR is landing Dec. 8–12! 🎉📖
Click, read, and stay in the loop! 🦅❤️📚
Check out all the exciting things happening in the library—new books, Makerspace fun, top readers, the December Beanstack Challenge, and of course… BOOK FAIR is landing Dec. 8–12! 🎉📖
Click, read, and stay in the loop! 🦅❤️📚
Please help us celebrate our incredible Fossum counseling team — Mr. Zuniga and Mrs. Sandoval — for earning the 2025 CREST Counseling Award for the fourth consecutive year! 🦅💚✨
This prestigious award recognizes campuses that demonstrate excellence in student support, data-driven interventions, academic guidance, mental wellness, and family/community engagement.
In other words…
💬 CREST honors counseling teams who go above and beyond — just like ours.
We are so grateful for the heart, dedication, and care Mr. Zuniga and Mrs. Sandoval pour into our Falcons every single day. Their work makes Fossum stronger, safer, and more supportive year after year. 💛🖤
Please congratulate them when you see them! 🎉👏
Fossum is better because of you both!
This prestigious award recognizes campuses that demonstrate excellence in student support, data-driven interventions, academic guidance, mental wellness, and family/community engagement.
In other words…
💬 CREST honors counseling teams who go above and beyond — just like ours.
We are so grateful for the heart, dedication, and care Mr. Zuniga and Mrs. Sandoval pour into our Falcons every single day. Their work makes Fossum stronger, safer, and more supportive year after year. 💛🖤
Please congratulate them when you see them! 🎉👏
Fossum is better because of you both!
📖❄️Falcons, get ready to warm your hearts (and your bookshelves!) with new reads at our Scholastic Book Fair. Next week, our library transforms into a winter wonderland of books! We can't wait to see you there! 🦅💙✨
Scan the QR code to preview our fair and see what *should* be available.
Scan the QR code to preview our fair and see what *should* be available.
Thanksgiving break is almost here, Falcons — just 1 and 1/2 more days! 🙌🦅
Yesterday we celebrated being grateful for friends with our twin dress-up day, and our halls were full of doubles, smiles, and fun! 👯♀️❤️
We’re also extra grateful for our amazing admin, who always finds ways to sprinkle kindness on our campus — including sweet treats like pies for staff! 🥧✨
Keep the gratitude going, Falcons… we’re so close to break! 🍂🤎
Yesterday we celebrated being grateful for friends with our twin dress-up day, and our halls were full of doubles, smiles, and fun! 👯♀️❤️
We’re also extra grateful for our amazing admin, who always finds ways to sprinkle kindness on our campus — including sweet treats like pies for staff! 🥧✨
Keep the gratitude going, Falcons… we’re so close to break! 🍂🤎
🦃🍂 Falcons, let’s share & care! ❤️🦅
Our Student Council is hosting a Thanksgiving Meal Basket Drive, and THIS THURSDAY is the last day to bring in donations!
Bring a non-perishable item during lunch to help families in need—and don’t forget to add your leaf or turkey to our Project Gratitude banner!
Let’s come together and make a difference, Falcons!
Our Student Council is hosting a Thanksgiving Meal Basket Drive, and THIS THURSDAY is the last day to bring in donations!
Bring a non-perishable item during lunch to help families in need—and don’t forget to add your leaf or turkey to our Project Gratitude banner!
Let’s come together and make a difference, Falcons!
🎉🖤 Happy Birthday to our amazing Officer! ❤️🎉
Thank you for everything you do for Fossum — for showing up every single day with a smile, keeping us safe, and being such a positive force on our campus.
We are so grateful for you, and we hope your day is filled with love, appreciation, and all the good things you deserve🦅✨
Thank you for everything you do for Fossum — for showing up every single day with a smile, keeping us safe, and being such a positive force on our campus.
We are so grateful for you, and we hope your day is filled with love, appreciation, and all the good things you deserve🦅✨
We have early release this Friday, November 21st — middle school dismissal is at 1:00 PM.
And don’t forget: Thanksgiving Break is November 24–28! 🦃🍁
Enjoy the time with family, rest up, and stay safe, Falcons! ❤️🖤
And don’t forget: Thanksgiving Break is November 24–28! 🦃🍁
Enjoy the time with family, rest up, and stay safe, Falcons! ❤️🖤
Our Falcons showed UP this weekend—ready to learn, ask questions, and put in the extra work. We are so proud of their dedication and drive! 🦅💪
And a BIG thank-you to our amazing teachers who give their time, energy, and hearts to support our students. You make all the difference. ❤️🖤
Falcons rise by working hard… and it shows! 📈✨
And a BIG thank-you to our amazing teachers who give their time, energy, and hearts to support our students. You make all the difference. ❤️🖤
Falcons rise by working hard… and it shows! 📈✨
From creative poems to powerful reflections… from science explanations to describing their math thinking… our Falcons have been writing up a storm across every subject! 🌪️✍️
We are so proud of the effort, imagination, and clarity our students are showing in their work. Every paragraph, sentence, and idea proves just how bright our Falcons shine. 🦅💡
Keep writing, Falcons—your voices matter and your words are taking flight! 📚❤️
We are so proud of the effort, imagination, and clarity our students are showing in their work. Every paragraph, sentence, and idea proves just how bright our Falcons shine. 🦅💡
Keep writing, Falcons—your voices matter and your words are taking flight! 📚❤️
Our Lady Falcons XC team spent their Saturday morning working hard alongside our amazing former Lady Falcons—now Lady Warriors! 💛🖤❤️These girls showed incredible dedication, grit, and heart.
A huge congratulations to our amazing group of Falcons who competed at the Javelina Math Cup at Texas A&M–Kingsville this weekend! 🧠✨
We are so proud of every student who represented Fossum with hard work, determination, and true Falcon spirit.
And a special shoutout to Lily Moore, who earned 3rd Place Overall! 🏆🔥
🦃🍁 Let’s celebrate thankfulness all week long with fun themes that bring us together. From repping your favorite team to cozy sweaters and PJ day, we can’t wait to see your Falcon spirit shine! ❤️🖤
✨ Check out the daily themes and join in the fun!
✨ Check out the daily themes and join in the fun!
A HUGE thank you to the McDonald’s Fun Ambassadors for visiting Fossum and celebrating our incredible 7th grade Beanstack Challenge completers! 🍟🎉
Our 7th graders showed up BIG —
✨ 100 students completed the challenge
✨ 51,636 minutes read collectively!
We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and love for reading. Thank you, McDonald’s, for helping us make this celebration extra special! ❤️🖤
Keep reading, Falcons — the future belongs to those who read! 🚀📖
Our 7th graders showed up BIG —
✨ 100 students completed the challenge
✨ 51,636 minutes read collectively!
We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and love for reading. Thank you, McDonald’s, for helping us make this celebration extra special! ❤️🖤
Keep reading, Falcons — the future belongs to those who read! 🚀📖
🦅❤️ Falcons, it’s time to show your gratitude!
Our Student Council’s Project Gratitude is in full swing! 🧡 Bring in a non-perishable food item to donate and help us support families in need this season.
Every Falcon who donates will receive a leaf or turkey to place on our “What Are You Grateful For?” display — let’s fill it up with kindness, generosity, and gratitude! 🍂🦃
Our Student Council’s Project Gratitude is in full swing! 🧡 Bring in a non-perishable food item to donate and help us support families in need this season.
Every Falcon who donates will receive a leaf or turkey to place on our “What Are You Grateful For?” display — let’s fill it up with kindness, generosity, and gratitude! 🍂🦃
We invite all who are interested to our campus career fair to highlight your career and interact with our students! You'll get set up at a station where students can ask you questions and learn more about what their future offer. If you're interested at being an esteemed guest, please call our campus and speak with one of our academic counselors.
🎓✨ Attention, 8th Grade Falcons!
It’s time to start thinking about your high school journey! McAllen ISD is offering a series of important presentations about high school programs, dual credit opportunities, and more!
📅 Presentation Dates:
🏫 Lamar Academy — Nov. 10
🏫 Collegiate Academy — Nov. 17
🏫 Achieve ECHS — Nov. 18
🏫 PTECH — Nov. 19
💡 Learn about:
• Earning college credits in high school
• Program benefits
• Sports & club opportunities
• Saving for college
And don’t miss the McAllen Has It All Event —
📍 McHi Campus | Dec. 4 | 5:30–7:30 PM
It’s time to start thinking about your high school journey! McAllen ISD is offering a series of important presentations about high school programs, dual credit opportunities, and more!
📅 Presentation Dates:
🏫 Lamar Academy — Nov. 10
🏫 Collegiate Academy — Nov. 17
🏫 Achieve ECHS — Nov. 18
🏫 PTECH — Nov. 19
💡 Learn about:
• Earning college credits in high school
• Program benefits
• Sports & club opportunities
• Saving for college
And don’t miss the McAllen Has It All Event —
📍 McHi Campus | Dec. 4 | 5:30–7:30 PM
