Michael E. Fossum Middle School

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! ❤️🖤

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! ❤️🖤

🏐🦅 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! ❤️🖤

🎾🦅 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.

🦅 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!

🎨👏 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! 🖌️✨

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! 🦅✨

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! 🦅🔥

✨ 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! 💻🦅

🏈 Big Congratulations to our 8th Grade Boys Light Team! 🏈
They battled hard and came out on top against LBJ with a final score of 36–6! 🔥👏

Not even the rain could stop our Falcons from soaring to victory—amazing job, team! 🖤❤️🦅

Falcons, mark your calendars—Wednesday, September 10th is your chance to connect with our amazing teachers and staff! 🖤❤️

🍋🔬 Science got sweet (and sour) today! 🔬🍋

Our 7th graders made lemonade in a bag to explore solutes, solvents, concentration, and dilution. 🖤❤️ Hands-on learning never tasted so good!

Kindness, encouragement, and calm—that’s what Mrs. Velasquez brings to Fossum every single day. 🖤❤️ She goes above and beyond to ensure her students not only understand the concepts, but also gain the confidence to excel.

Her dedication and positivity make a lasting impact on our Falcons, and we’re so lucky to have her in our nest. 🦅✨

Thank you, Mrs. Velasquez, for inspiring greatness in your students and showing us all the power of patience and care.

🖤❤️ No School Monday! ❤️🖤
Falcons, enjoy your long weekend—there will be no school on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day

Take the time to rest, recharge, and spend it with family. We’ll see everyone back on campus Tuesday, ready to soar! 🦅✨

Today we’re celebrating 6th grader, Ty, a Falcon who showed the power of empathy—taking time to understand, care, and support others. 🖤❤️

Being empathetic makes our campus stronger and kinder, and Ty's actions are a perfect reminder that lifting others up is what being a Falcon is all about. 🦅✨

Heads up Falcons, we release early this Friday!

🚨 Important Update, Falcons! 🚨
McAllen ISD is launching a new way to stay connected! 📲 With the Apptegy platform, parents can stay updated on their child’s learning, school events, and important announcements—all in one place.

✔️ Update your contact info
✔️ Download & log in to the McAllen ISD App
✔️ Watch for messages from your child’s teacher

Stay connected, stay informed, and soar high, Falcons! 🦅❤️🖤