🦅❤️ It’s Homecoming Week, Falcons — and we’re ready to show off that Falcon Pride all week long!

Here’s the lineup:
👷‍♂️ Tues, Oct 14 – Construction Worker Day: We Are Built Different!
⚽🔥 Wed, Oct 15 – Soccer Mom vs. BBQ Dad: Bring the energy and the dad jokes!
👩‍🏫 Thurs, Oct 16 – Student–Teacher Swap: Dress like your favorite teacher, and teachers, swag like your students!
🏈 Fri, Oct 17 – Friday Night Lights: Rep your Fossum gear and show your school spirit!

🎊 Don’t forget — Homecoming Games vs. Morris :
🏈Oct 14–Football: Light team 6pm/ Dark team 7pm @ McAllen Memorial Veteran's Stadium
🏐Oct 15- Volleyball: Light team 6pm/ Dark team 7pm [7th grade @ FMS Gym--8th grade @ Morris MS Gym]

🎉Homecoming Dance Friday night!

Mums and Garters can be worn all week! Let’s make this week one to remember, Falcons! ❤️🖤

about 16 hours ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Fossum Falcons Homecoming Week schedule flyer. Lists themed dress-up days: Oct 14 Construction Worker Day (“We Are Built Different”), Oct 15 Soccer Mom vs. BBQ Dad, Oct 16 Student–Teacher Swap, and Oct 17 Friday Night Lights (Wear Fossum Gear). Includes Homecoming Games vs. Morris on Oct 14–15 and a dance on Oct 17. Sponsored by Fossum Athletics.

🦅✨ Mark your calendars, Falcons—it’s almost time for Fossum Literacy Night: “Read & Remember”!

Join us Wednesday, October 29th from 4:30–6:00 PM for an evening filled with books, creativity, and celebration! 📖💀🌼

Enjoy:
📸 Photo ops
🪶 Crafts
☕ Refreshments
🎟️ Raffle prizes
🍞 Pan de Muerto walk
🎲 Games

Let’s come together to celebrate stories, creativity, and culture in true Falcon fashion! ❤️🖤

🦅✨ ¡Marquen sus calendarios, Halcons! ¡Ya casi es hora de nuestra Noche de Lectura de Fossum: “Leer y Recuerda”!

Acompáñanos el miércoles, 29 de octubre de 4:30 a 6:00 PM para una tarde llena de libros, creatividad y celebración. 📖💀🌼

Disfruta de:
📸 Oportunidades para fotos
🪶 Manualidades en el Makerspace
☕ Refrigerios
🎟️ Rifas
🍞 Caminata de Pan de Muerto
🎲 Juegos

¡Unámonos para celebrar las historias, la creatividad y la cultura al estilo Falcon! ❤️🖤

4 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Flyer for “Read & Remember” Fossum Literacy Night on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 4:30–6:00 PM. Includes colorful papel picado banners, flowers, skulls, books, and icons for activities such as photo ops, pan de muerto walk, makerspace crafts, raffle prizes, refreshments, and games. Bright, festive Día de los Muertos–inspired theme.
🦅✨ ¡Marquen sus calendarios, Halcons! ¡Ya casi es hora de nuestra Noche de Lectura de Fossum: “Leer y Recuerda”! Acompáñanos el miércoles, 29 de octubre de 4:30 a 6:00 PM para una tarde llena de libros, creatividad y celebración. 📖💀🌼 Disfruta de: 📸 Oportunidades para fotos 🪶 Manualidades en el Makerspace ☕ Refrigerios 🎟️ Rifas 🍞 Caminata de Pan de Muerto 🎲 Juegos ¡Unámonos para celebrar las historias, la creatividad y la cultura al estilo Falcon! ❤️🖤

🦅🎃 It’s officially pumpkin season, Falcon readers! 📚

FMS Library invites you to be part of our "Bookish Pumpkin Patch" competition and decorate a pumpkin inspired by a story, character, or symbol from a book you love—no carving, just creativity! ✨

📅 Pumpkins due: October 30th by 4:30 PM
🏆 Judging: October 31st
🎁 Prizes:
1️⃣ $50 Barnes & Noble Gift Card
2️⃣ $20 Barnes & Noble Gift Card
3️⃣ $10 Barnes & Noble Gift Card

5 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Flyer for Fossum Middle School’s Bookish Pumpkin Patch Competition. Features the Fossum Falcon logo and Halloween-themed border with pumpkins, bats, and spider webs. Text invites students to decorate a pumpkin inspired by a book, due October 30 at 4:30 PM, with judging on October 31 and prizes of $50, $20, and $10 Barnes & Noble gift cards.
🦅✨ A big shoutout to our four students recognized with Positive Office Referrals this week! 🙌 Their kindness, effort, and positive choices make our campus a better place every day.

Keep soaring high and setting the example, Falcons—your actions make a difference! ❤️🖤
5 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Photo of four Fossum Middle School students recognized for receiving Positive Office Referrals for positive behavior, effort, and kindness. Text congratulates them for setting a great example on campus.
Photo of four Fossum Middle School students recognized for receiving Positive Office Referrals for positive behavior, effort, and kindness. Text congratulates them for setting a great example on campus.
Photo of four Fossum Middle School students recognized for receiving Positive Office Referrals for positive behavior, effort, and kindness. Text congratulates them for setting a great example on campus.
Photo of four Fossum Middle School students recognized for receiving Positive Office Referrals for positive behavior, effort, and kindness. Text congratulates them for setting a great example on campus.
🦅⏰ Heads-up, Falcons!
McAllen ISD will have an Early Release Day on Friday, October 10, 2025:
📘 Elementary – 12:05 PM
📗 Middle School – 1:00 PM
📕 High School – 12:30 PM

Then enjoy a long weekend! 💨
📅 Monday, October 13 is a Weather Day — no school for students or staff.

Rest up, Falcons, and come back ready to soar! ❤️🖤
5 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Yellow flyer with McAllen ISD logo and a yellow alarm clock. Text announces: “Friday, Oct 10, 2025 – Early Release (12:05 Elem, 1:00 Middle, 12:30 High); Monday, Oct 13 – Weather Day (no school for students or staff).”
📚🦅 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! ❤️🖤
12 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Graphic titled “Beanstack Sept. Top Readers” with Fossum Falcon logo in the center and names of top readers by grade: 6th Grade – Ava (755m), Santiago S. (328m); 7th Grade – Johanna Lauren H. (2,632m), Athena F. (1,241m); 8th Grade – Michael C. (600m), Sabrina A. (418m). Top Classes: 7th Segovia (4th pd) – 3,045m; 8th Velasquez (5th pd) – 1,423m; 6th Elizalde (2nd pd) – 815m. Purple starry background.
🦅🎨 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!
12 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Fossum Visual Art students stand in front of the Scooby Doo themed mural they painted
scooby doo art work painted on main event window
scooby doo art work painted on main event window
scooby doo art work painted on main event window
scooby doo art work painted on main event window
scooby doo art work painted on main event window
scooby doo art work painted on main event window
scooby doo art work painted on main event window
Fossum Visual Art students stand in front of the Scooby Doo themed mural they painted
🦅✨ 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! 🦅
12 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Photo of Fossum Middle School custodial staff and administrators standing together holding gifts. Caption celebrates Custodian Appreciation Day and thanks them for their hard work in keeping the school clean, safe, and welcoming
🦅❤️ 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! 🖤
13 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Happy Principal's Month, Mrs. Trevino graphic
🦅🎤 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! ❤️🖤
14 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Flyer with stage, red curtains, and microphones announcing Fossum UIL practice times. Text lists: 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). Practice times are 4:15–5:15 PM.
💗🦅 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. ❤️🖤💗
14 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
💗🦅 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. ❤️🖤💗
🦅🔧 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! ❤️🖤
19 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Flyer with Fossum Falcon logo and FIRST LEGO League branding. Text reads: “Interested in joining LEGO Robotics? Build LEGOs, design and program a robot, and complete an innovation project to solve a real-world problem! We’ll meet twice a week starting in October. Informational Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Fossum Library. 4:05–4:30 PM.” Background includes archaeology-style graphics of a shovel, bones, pottery, compass, and fossils.
🏈 FINAL: Fossum 24 – Memorial 0 🦅
Dominant Falcon performance from our 7th grade dark football team! ❤️🖤
22 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
🏈 FINAL: Fossum 24 – Memorial 0 🦅 Dominant Falcon performance at Palmview HS Stadium! ❤️🖤
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! ❤️🖤
22 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Flyer with football player under stadium lights. Text reads: “Game Day Sept. 22, 2025 – 7th Grade. Fossum vs. Memorial. Light – 6 PM | Dark – 7 PM @ Palmview HS. Push Your Limit.” Includes Fossum Athletics logo.
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! ❤️🖤
22 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Flyer with football background. Text reads: “Game Day Sept. 23, 2025 – 8th Grade. Austin vs. Fossum. Light – 6 PM | Dark – 7 PM @ MVMS. We Haven’t Forgotten.” Includes Fossum Athletics logo and Falcon logo.
🏐🦅 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! ❤️🖤
22 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Flyer with volleyball and net. Text reads: “Austin v Fossum. Light – 6 PM | Dark – 7 PM. 8th Grade @ Austin, 7th Grade @ Fossum. Impossible is Nothing. Sept. 25, 2025 – Game Day.” Includes Fossum Athletics logo.
🎾🦅 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.
22 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Flyer with a tennis ball on a court promoting Fossum Middle School Tennis Try-Outs. Text reads: “Falcon Tennis. Try-Outs. For more information contact Coach Garza or Coach Flores. September 29, 2025. Must have physical on file & Rank One.” Includes Fossum Athletics logo and QR code.
🦅 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! 🎉
25 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
🦅 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! 🎉
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!
25 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Graphic/post recognizing Mr. Zepeda as Fossum Middle School’s Staff Spotlight of the week. Text highlights his positivity, collaboration with his team, and dedication to providing excellent lessons and opportunities for students.
🎨👏 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! 🖌️✨
28 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
🎨👏 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! 🖌️✨