Today’s Student–Teacher Swap Day was full of laughs as students dressed like their favorite teachers — and teachers came in rocking student swag. 😎✏️
She leads with positivity, grace, and calm no matter what comes her way. 💪✨ Always willing to go the extra mile for students and staff, she handles every challenge with heart, strength, and true Falcon spirit. 🦅❤️🖤
Thank you, Mrs. Treviño, for all you do to make Fossum shine — you truly make our campus a family. 💫
Our Falcons fought hard last night and came out victorious against Morris! 💪🔥 These girls gave it their all on the field and truly earned this win.
With this victory, they now share a piece of the District Title — Co-District Champs! 🏆🎊
Be sure to congratulate them when you see them today, Falcons — they deserve every bit of the celebration! ❤️🖤
Books do the same — they help memories live forever on every page. 💀📖
Join us for “Read & Remember” Fossum Literacy Night on Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 4:30–6:00 PM!
Celebrate stories, creativity, and culture — Falcon style! 🦅❤️🖤
Our campus was buzzing with energy as our FMS Cheerleaders, Rockettes, and Band brought the house down! 💃🥁📣 Their hard work and spirit lit up the gym and set the tone for an incredible season ahead.
A HUGE thank-you to everyone—students, staff, and supporters—who came together to make this event happen. 💪❤️🖤
Falcon Pride was on full display today, and we couldn’t be prouder!
Homecoming Week kicked off strong with Construction Worker Day!
Hard hats, tools, and tons of spirit! 🦅❤️🖤
🦅❤️ 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! ❤️🖤
🦅✨ 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! ❤️🖤
🦅🎃 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
Keep soaring high and setting the example, Falcons—your actions make a difference! ❤️🖤
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! ❤️🖤
👏 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! ❤️🖤
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!
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! 🦅
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! 🖤
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! ❤️🖤
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. ❤️🖤💗
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! ❤️🖤
Dominant Falcon performance from our 7th grade dark football team! ❤️🖤