✨ Exciting news for incoming 6th grade students! The IB Middle Years Programme application for the 2026-2027 school year is officially OPEN! Don’t miss the chance to join a one-of-a-kind learning community where students grow as thinkers, inquirers, and communicators.

https://mcallenisd.schoolmint.net/signin

Join us at our IB Showcase on December 17th if you’d like to learn more about our program!

6 months ago, Melina Galvan-Loera
25-26 Admission Flyer English
25-26 Admission Flyer Spanish
25-26 IB Showcase English
25-26 IB Showcase Spanish
Lions, we’ve reached the finish line. Tomorrow is our last day of school with a 1:00 p.m. Early Release. Have a safe, restful summer — we can’t wait to see you shine again in the fall. #OnePride
about 4 hours ago, Celeste Lopez
Last Day of School & Early Release
Lions, Friendly Reminder ! Join us for our final two days of dress up themes for the end of our 2025 - 2026 school year. Please make sure your attire follows our dress code so you can participate safely and confidently. #OnePride
3 days ago, Celeste Lopez
Final Days Dress Up Themes
ATTENTION Lion Parents: STAAR results will be available in the Texas Assessment Family Portal on the following dates:

• STAAR EOC results will be available on June 10, 2026.
• STAAR Grades 3–8 results will be available on June 18, 2026. #OnePride
3 days ago, Celeste Lopez
STAAR Results Release Dates & Family Portal Access
As we wrap up the school year, please remember that backpacks are not permitted on June 1–2, and students will be released early at 1:00 p.m. on June 2. Thank you Lion families for your support! #OnePride
3 days ago, Celeste Lopez
No Backpacks & Early Release Announcement
Inside the Pride: Our 6th grade Lions took their study of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to the next level with hands‑on dodecahedron projects. Each face highlights key characters, themes, and moments from the novel, showing off their creativity, comprehension, and pride in their learning. #OnePride
5 days ago, Celeste Lopez
Inside the Pride
Calling all future Warriors! 🏀
Any incoming 4th graders through incoming freshmen are invited to the Annual Nikki Rowe Boys & Girls Basketball Camp, June 9–11 from 9–12 in the MAIN GYM. Register by May 30 for a FREE camp shirt! #OnePride
5 days ago, Celeste Lopez
Rowe Basketball Camp
Lions, check out another sneak peek of our Yearbook! Only 15 books remain. Purchase yours today. #OnePride
5 days ago, Celeste Lopez
Yearbook Sneak Peek
Purchase Information
Celebrating 34 Years of Dedication!
Today we honor a true pillar of the Lion Pride — someone who has cared for our campus with heart, humility, and unwavering commitment. Happy Retirement, Mr. Hinojosa! Thank you for serving our students, staff, and community so faithfully. We will miss you. Remember, once a lion ...always a Lion. #OnePride
6 days ago, Celeste Lopez
Happy Retirement, Mr. Hinojosa!
Honoring excellence. Celebrating service.
Congratulations to our 2026–2027 National Junior Honor Society inductees. We can’t wait to see the impact this outstanding group will make as they lead with character, scholarship, and heart. #OnePride
6 days ago, Celeste Lopez
NJHS
NJHS
Probability in action! Our students turned math class into a full‑on carnival, designing their own games to explore probability, ratios, and real‑world outcomes. 🎪🎲 Creativity + critical thinking = Lion Pride learning at its best. #OnePride
6 days ago, Celeste Lopez
Math Fun
Math Fun
Math Fun
Math in motion! After building tetrahedral kites in class, our students headed outdoors to fly their masterpieces. 🪁💨 Nothing beats seeing geometry come alive in the sky. #OnePride
6 days ago, Celeste Lopez
Kite Flying
Kite Flying
Kite  FLying
🦁✨ Our Lions are gearing up for a fun week of dress‑up themes. Let’s show our spirit and join in each day. One Pride, all week long.
10 days ago, Celeste Lopez
Spirit Week
Two FREE summer programs for our Lions!
Recreation Program: June 8–July 2, 1–5 PM (all incoming 6th- 8th)
Fitness Program: July 6–30, 9–11 AM (7th–8th grade ONLY & Current Physical Required)
Join us at De Leon MS and keep that Lion Pride strong all summer long! 🦁💪
11 days ago, Celeste Lopez
Summer Program
Summer Program
Celebrating two incredible Lion educators who have served our students with heart and unwavering dedication.
Mr. Harris — 40 years and Mrs. Castillo — 30 years of inspiring, leading, and pouring into generations of Lions.
Both were recognized at the McAllen ISD Service Awards, and Mr. Harris shared powerful reflections on his journey as an educator.
We are grateful for their legacy and the impact they continue to make. 🦁 #OnePride
11 days ago, Celeste Lopez
Service Award
Service Award
Service Award
Our 8th Grade Lions are presenting in the library this period, and they’re doing an incredible job sharing their work with our 7th graders 💪🦁#OnePride
11 days ago, Celeste Lopez
8th grade presentations
8th Grade Presentations
8th Grade Presentation
🦁 Sneak Peek
We’re giving you a look inside the yearbook — student life, big moments, and everything that made 2025–2026 unforgettable.

Limited stock is left.
Grab your Lion Yearbook for $55 before taxes apply. #OnePride
12 days ago, Celeste Lopez
Sneak peek
Yearbook
Yearbook
Big week for Lion Pride! 🦁
Join us May 26 for our Athletic Booster Meeting, then support our athletes through the Ace’s BBQ Chicken Plate Fundraiser running through May 29. Together, we lift our Lions! #OnePride
12 days ago, Celeste Lopez
Lion Athletics booster Club
Lion Athletics Booster Fundraiser
On Monday, May 25, we pause to honor the U.S. military personnel who gave their lives in service to our country. There will be no school in observance of Memorial Day.
Classes will resume Tuesday, May 26. #OnePride
12 days ago, Celeste Lopez
Memorial Day Observance/ district Holiday
Lion Athletes, it’s time to level up!
Our FREE Summer Physical Fitness Program kicks off July 6–30 for incoming 7th–8th graders.
Meet us at the De Leon MS Gym, Monday–Thursday, 9–11 AM.
Make sure your physical is on file — let’s build strength all summer long. #OnePride
13 days ago, Celeste Lopez
Summer Fitness Program