Our talented Fossum Falcons have done it again! 🖤❤️🤍 Our Visual Art students have created yet another AMAZING window mural at Main Event, and this year’s theme is none other than THE AVENGERS (with a halloween twist, ofc) 🎃💥🎨
📍 Stop by Main Event and check out their amazing artwork! You won’t want to miss this super-powered masterpiece! 🦸♂️💥
Way to go, Falcons! Keep creating, inspiring, and making a difference through art! 🦅🎨
📍 Stop by Main Event and check out their amazing artwork! You won’t want to miss this super-powered masterpiece! 🦸♂️💥
Way to go, Falcons! Keep creating, inspiring, and making a difference through art! 🦅🎨
🚨Attention 8th graders🚨
PSAT is Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
PSAT is Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
🍎🌟 Help Us Celebrate an Outstanding Teacher! 🌟🍎
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of students? Now is your chance to recognize them! ❤️📚
The CBS Rio Grande Valley Golden Apple Teaching Award celebrates amazing educators who make a positive impact in our schools and communities. Two awards will be presented each month during the school year!
👏 Parents, students, former students, and community members are encouraged to participate and nominate a deserving teacher.
Let’s show our appreciation for the educators who inspire, encourage, and make a difference every day! 🍎✨
📝 Submit your nomination here:
https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-golden-apple-award/#/gallery
📣 Share this post and help us recognize the incredible teachers who make our community shine!
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of students? Now is your chance to recognize them! ❤️📚
The CBS Rio Grande Valley Golden Apple Teaching Award celebrates amazing educators who make a positive impact in our schools and communities. Two awards will be presented each month during the school year!
👏 Parents, students, former students, and community members are encouraged to participate and nominate a deserving teacher.
Let’s show our appreciation for the educators who inspire, encourage, and make a difference every day! 🍎✨
📝 Submit your nomination here:
https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-golden-apple-award/#/gallery
📣 Share this post and help us recognize the incredible teachers who make our community shine!
Get ready to stand together and spread kindness because Unity Day is coming up on Tuesday, October 20th! 🧡✨
Falcons are encouraged to wear an ORANGE T-shirt and create their very own anti-bullying shirt to show that we stand united against bullying! 🧡👕 Every participant will even receive a special treat during lunch! 🍬🎉
Let’s fill Fossum Middle School with orange, kindness, and positivity! Remember, Falcons: Choose kindness, choose unity, and stand up against bullying! 🧡🤝
Unity starts with U! 🦅🧡
Falcons are encouraged to wear an ORANGE T-shirt and create their very own anti-bullying shirt to show that we stand united against bullying! 🧡👕 Every participant will even receive a special treat during lunch! 🍬🎉
Let’s fill Fossum Middle School with orange, kindness, and positivity! Remember, Falcons: Choose kindness, choose unity, and stand up against bullying! 🧡🤝
Unity starts with U! 🦅🧡
Hello Falcon parents,
Gifted & Talented Testing nominations are open! If your child is not identified as GT and you wish for him/her to be tested, please use the link below to initiate the process. Please complete the Google Form to complete the Parent Observation Inventory. You can also view the timeline of testing that will take place next semester. Remember, GT clustering only is valid for one academic year, so if you have a clustered child and you wish for him/her to remain clustered, please submit complete the Parent Observation Inventory so he/she can be tested this academic year.
https://fossum.mcallenisd.org/o/fossum/page/gt-nomination
Gifted & Talented Testing nominations are open! If your child is not identified as GT and you wish for him/her to be tested, please use the link below to initiate the process. Please complete the Google Form to complete the Parent Observation Inventory. You can also view the timeline of testing that will take place next semester. Remember, GT clustering only is valid for one academic year, so if you have a clustered child and you wish for him/her to remain clustered, please submit complete the Parent Observation Inventory so he/she can be tested this academic year.
https://fossum.mcallenisd.org/o/fossum/page/gt-nomination
🩸❤️ LEARN HOW TO STOP THE BLEED! ❤️🩸
Knowledge can make a difference when every second counts! Students in 7th & 8th grade are invited to attend this FREE Stop the Bleed awareness course and learn important skills for recognizing and responding to life-threatening bleeding.
📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 4:20–4:50 PM
📍 Fossum Library
🚌 Supper & transportation available!
This is an awareness course, not a certification course.
👉 Register today! Use the QR code on the flyer to sign up.
Knowledge can make a difference when every second counts! Students in 7th & 8th grade are invited to attend this FREE Stop the Bleed awareness course and learn important skills for recognizing and responding to life-threatening bleeding.
📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 4:20–4:50 PM
📍 Fossum Library
🚌 Supper & transportation available!
This is an awareness course, not a certification course.
👉 Register today! Use the QR code on the flyer to sign up.
Ready to challenge your mind and represent Fossum with pride! 💪🏆 UIL Academics practice sessions begin the week of September 15th. Let’s bring the Falcon spirit, sharpen our skills, and aim high! ❤️🖤
Be smart. Be bold. BE A FALCON! 🦅✨
Be smart. Be bold. BE A FALCON! 🦅✨
🏐 Lady Falcons, it's your time to shine!
Volleyball tryouts are just around the corner! If you're a 7th or 8th grade girl ready to compete, grow, and be part of something special, we want to see you on the court.
📅 August 18 & 19
✅ Physical & Rank One must be on file. Scan the QR code to register.
#FossumFalcons #LadyFalcons 🏐❤️
Volleyball tryouts are just around the corner! If you're a 7th or 8th grade girl ready to compete, grow, and be part of something special, we want to see you on the court.
📅 August 18 & 19
✅ Physical & Rank One must be on file. Scan the QR code to register.
#FossumFalcons #LadyFalcons 🏐❤️
⚾⚽ Calling all future Falcons!
Falcon Baseball and Falcon Soccer are holding tryouts for our 7th & 8th grade boys, and we can't wait to see our next team of student-athletes take the field.
📅 Baseball Tryouts: August 17–18 | 4:15–6:00 PM
📅 Soccer Tryouts: August 19–20 | 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ Be sure your physical and Rank One forms are completed before tryouts. Scan the QR codes on each flyer for registration and additional information.
Come ready to work hard, grow together, and wear the Falcon uniform with pride. We can't wait to see you there!
#FossumFalcons #FalconPride 🦅❤️
Falcon Baseball and Falcon Soccer are holding tryouts for our 7th & 8th grade boys, and we can't wait to see our next team of student-athletes take the field.
📅 Baseball Tryouts: August 17–18 | 4:15–6:00 PM
📅 Soccer Tryouts: August 19–20 | 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ Be sure your physical and Rank One forms are completed before tryouts. Scan the QR codes on each flyer for registration and additional information.
Come ready to work hard, grow together, and wear the Falcon uniform with pride. We can't wait to see you there!
#FossumFalcons #FalconPride 🦅❤️
Our Fossum teachers & administrative team had an incredible time at Technovate 2026, exploring the latest educational technology and discovering innovative ideas. Every new tool and strategy is another opportunity to create meaningful learning experiences for our students.
And of course... we couldn't pass up the chance to step inside the life-size TV! 📺
Here's to bringing fresh ideas back to Falcon Nation! ❤️🦅
#ALLin #McAllenISD
And of course... we couldn't pass up the chance to step inside the life-size TV! 📺
Here's to bringing fresh ideas back to Falcon Nation! ❤️🦅
#ALLin #McAllenISD
Today, our data-driven Fossum teachers collaborated to:
📈 Analyze student performance
💡 Identify strengths and areas for growth
🤝 Share strategies and best practices
🎯 Create purposeful plans to support every learner
Learning. Growing. Every day... Falcon Nation leads the way! 🦅❤️
#FalconNation #BringGRITOn
📈 Analyze student performance
💡 Identify strengths and areas for growth
🤝 Share strategies and best practices
🎯 Create purposeful plans to support every learner
Learning. Growing. Every day... Falcon Nation leads the way! 🦅❤️
#FalconNation #BringGRITOn
📲 Stay connected, stay in the know! 💛🖤
Follow McAllen ISD on Facebook, Instagram & X, download the McAllen ISD App, and text START to 98900 to never miss an important message. Everything you need, all in one place!
Follow McAllen ISD on Facebook, Instagram & X, download the McAllen ISD App, and text START to 98900 to never miss an important message. Everything you need, all in one place!
Good Morning, Falcon Nation! 🦅
As everyone knows, the 2026-2027 school year is quickly approaching, and there’s no better way to start than by having a strong plan and clear expectations! 💪📅
Below you will find our 2026-2027 Fossum Athletics & Spirit Calendar. All athletic programs are organized into five different phases throughout the school year to help student-athletes and families prepare for each season.
⚠️ Please note:
* 📣 Spirit (Cheer) is the only year-round program and participates throughout the entire school year.
* 🏈⚽🏀🏐🎾🏃♂️ All other UIL middle school sports have approximately a two-month competitive season before transitioning to the next sport according to the UIL calendar.
🚨 UIL & McAllen ISD Requirements (Strictly Enforced):
✅ A current UIL physical is required before participating in any athletic activity.
✅ Rank One forms must be completed and approved before your student-athlete can practice or compete.
❌ No Physical + No Rank One = No Participation. There are no exceptions to this UIL regulation.
We encourage all families to review the calendar, plan ahead, and make sure all required paperwork is completed as early as possible to avoid missing any part of the season.
Let’s make this an incredible year filled with hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, and Falcon pride! We can’t wait to see our student-athletes represent Fossum with excellence.
🦅 Rise Together. Go Falcons!
As everyone knows, the 2026-2027 school year is quickly approaching, and there’s no better way to start than by having a strong plan and clear expectations! 💪📅
Below you will find our 2026-2027 Fossum Athletics & Spirit Calendar. All athletic programs are organized into five different phases throughout the school year to help student-athletes and families prepare for each season.
⚠️ Please note:
* 📣 Spirit (Cheer) is the only year-round program and participates throughout the entire school year.
* 🏈⚽🏀🏐🎾🏃♂️ All other UIL middle school sports have approximately a two-month competitive season before transitioning to the next sport according to the UIL calendar.
🚨 UIL & McAllen ISD Requirements (Strictly Enforced):
✅ A current UIL physical is required before participating in any athletic activity.
✅ Rank One forms must be completed and approved before your student-athlete can practice or compete.
❌ No Physical + No Rank One = No Participation. There are no exceptions to this UIL regulation.
We encourage all families to review the calendar, plan ahead, and make sure all required paperwork is completed as early as possible to avoid missing any part of the season.
Let’s make this an incredible year filled with hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, and Falcon pride! We can’t wait to see our student-athletes represent Fossum with excellence.
🦅 Rise Together. Go Falcons!
🦅 Welcome Back, Fossum Falcons! ❤️
Thank you to all of our amazing Fossum families for making Schedule Pick-Up such a great success! It was wonderful seeing so many returning students, meeting new Falcon families, and kicking off the excitement for the 2026-2027 school year.
If you weren't able to make it, don't worry! Late Schedule Pick-Up will be held on Wednesday, August 5, from 8:30–11:00 AM and 1:00–4:00 PM.
Don't forget these important upcoming dates:
📅 August 5: Late Schedule Pick-Up
🦅 August 12: Falcon Camp (6th Grade & New-to-Fossum Students) | 9:00–11:30 AM
🎉 August 17: First Day of School | Classes begin at 7:45 AM
We can't wait to welcome everyone back and make this our best year yet. See you soon, Falcons! ❤️🦅
#FossumFalcons #FalconPride
Thank you to all of our amazing Fossum families for making Schedule Pick-Up such a great success! It was wonderful seeing so many returning students, meeting new Falcon families, and kicking off the excitement for the 2026-2027 school year.
If you weren't able to make it, don't worry! Late Schedule Pick-Up will be held on Wednesday, August 5, from 8:30–11:00 AM and 1:00–4:00 PM.
Don't forget these important upcoming dates:
📅 August 5: Late Schedule Pick-Up
🦅 August 12: Falcon Camp (6th Grade & New-to-Fossum Students) | 9:00–11:30 AM
🎉 August 17: First Day of School | Classes begin at 7:45 AM
We can't wait to welcome everyone back and make this our best year yet. See you soon, Falcons! ❤️🦅
#FossumFalcons #FalconPride
🦅 Parents Tackling Student Needs 🦅
Our Falcons deserve to start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn and you can help make that happen! 📚✏️
We're excited to kick off our First Annual "Be Prepared Game Plan" School Supply Drive! Help ensure every student has access to the tools they need to be successful from the very first day of school.
Our Falcons deserve to start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn and you can help make that happen! 📚✏️
We're excited to kick off our First Annual "Be Prepared Game Plan" School Supply Drive! Help ensure every student has access to the tools they need to be successful from the very first day of school.
✏️2026 Fossum School Supply List ✏️
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KWUp3ZW-xTZBhu2uiPOdbVS938GOlBtn/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KWUp3ZW-xTZBhu2uiPOdbVS938GOlBtn/view?usp=sharing
Enrollment & Schedule Pick up. Falcon Community, mark your calendars!
📅Save the date, Falcons! We can't wait to meet you!
☀️🦅 Tuesday, June 2 is the last day of school and an early release day for McAllen ISD! ❤️🖤
⏰ Middle School Release Time: 1:00 PM
As we wrap up another incredible school year, we want to thank our students, families, teachers, and staff for making this year so special. From academic achievements and athletic successes to fine arts performances and unforgettable memories, it has been an amazing year to be a Falcon.
We are grateful for your support and partnership and look forward to all the great things ahead next school year!
Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer, Falcons! ☀️😎📚 We can't wait to welcome you back on August 17, 2026 for another fantastic year. ❤️🖤🦅
⏰ Middle School Release Time: 1:00 PM
As we wrap up another incredible school year, we want to thank our students, families, teachers, and staff for making this year so special. From academic achievements and athletic successes to fine arts performances and unforgettable memories, it has been an amazing year to be a Falcon.
We are grateful for your support and partnership and look forward to all the great things ahead next school year!
Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer, Falcons! ☀️😎📚 We can't wait to welcome you back on August 17, 2026 for another fantastic year. ❤️🖤🦅
🏐🏀🦅 Game Day is almost here, Falcons! ❤️🖤
Join us for our final student event of the year as Fossum teachers take on future Warrior students in volleyball and basketball!
📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
🏐 Volleyball: 8:45–10:00 AM
🏀 Basketball: 10:00–11:15 AM
🎟️ Tickets go on sale tomorrow!
💵 Admission is $5 cash only and gets you into both games.
🎟️ Tickets will also be available at the door on Tuesday.
❤️ All proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association.
Come cheer on your favorite teachers and future Warriors, enjoy some friendly competition, and support a great cause. Let’s pack the stands and finish the year strong! 🦅🎉❤️🖤
Join us for our final student event of the year as Fossum teachers take on future Warrior students in volleyball and basketball!
📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
🏐 Volleyball: 8:45–10:00 AM
🏀 Basketball: 10:00–11:15 AM
🎟️ Tickets go on sale tomorrow!
💵 Admission is $5 cash only and gets you into both games.
🎟️ Tickets will also be available at the door on Tuesday.
❤️ All proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association.
Come cheer on your favorite teachers and future Warriors, enjoy some friendly competition, and support a great cause. Let’s pack the stands and finish the year strong! 🦅🎉❤️🖤
