Alonzo De Leon Middle School

We’re thrilled to celebrate Mrs. Janice Rivera, our Teacher of the Year! 🎉 As a dynamic Reading Language Arts teacher, she brings energy, creativity, and a spark of fun to every lesson.

❤️ February Edition of Stronger Together! ❤️ This month is all about “Leading by Example.” 🌟 Take on the Challenge of Learning Together: try something new as a family! A new craft or a new recipe! 🧶🍲 Small actions lead to big lessons! Let’s grow stronger together. 💪 Don't forget to tag us as you complete the challenge and use the hashtag #DeLeonLionsStrongerTogether 📸

Join us in thanking our amazing counselors for their dedication and hard work!

FCA invites all students and staff to our huddle on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 7:30-7:50 am. Bring a friend! See huddle leaders Coach Oliva, Coach Cruz, and Coach Alcantar for more details.

Congratulations to our Lady Lions 7th grade team for their impressive victory against Escalante today, with a score of 16-1!

Healthier Texas Week 3 Challenge results. Coming in at the top large city is McAllen with 2,184,250 points. McAllen ISD is in 3rd place of large Texas school districts. De Leon Middle is currently in 5th place with 843,450 points.

DMS staff and their families gathered to participate in the 2025 World Cancer Walk to show support for cancer patients, celebrate cancer survivors, and to remember those who have lost their lives to cancer.

Did you know? Students are more likely to succeed when they have access to a school counselor! 📚✨ Counselors help with academics, career planning, and social-emotional growth, making a huge impact on students' futures.

Thank you to everyone who came out to audition! We wish we could take everyone, but with so much incredible talent, the selection process was incredibly tough. Every single one of you is a valued part of De Leon Theatre, and we truly hope to see you at the next audition!

📣 Join us for one of our Informational Virtual Meetings to learn more about our International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme at De Leon Middle School! Our applications for the 25-26 school year are now open! Ready to apply? https://mcallenisd.schoolmint.net/signin

This week, we’re celebrating National School Counseling Week, with the theme "School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive." Our school counselors are dedicated to providing support, guidance, and encouragement, helping students navigate their academic journeys and prepare for what's ahead.

📢 February Newsletter Alert! 📰✨ Our latest newsletter is packed with exciting events, student highlights, and plenty of photos! 📸🎉 Stay connected and see all the amazing moments happening at De Leon MS! https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/OTdHPFGb9oWUY

🎭 Missed Auditions or Tech Sign-Ups? No worries! 🎶 We heard you loud and clear — and we’ve got GREAT news! Auditions have been extended to Monday, February 3, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Don’t miss your chance to shine on stage or work your magic behind the scenes. We can’t wait to see what you’ve got! See you there! 🎤✨🎭

📢 RLA Benchmark Reminder! ✏️📖 Lions, be prepared! Don’t forget to bring your charged Chromebook & charger and give it your best effort! 🦁💙

📢 Closing January with Gratitude! As we wrap up School Board Recognition Month, we extend our deepest appreciation to Trustee Erica de la Garza-Lopez, Secretary of the McAllen ISD School Board! 🦁✨ Her dedication and leadership help shape the future of our students and community. Thank you, Ms. de la Garza-Lopez, for your commitment to excellence in education! 🎉

It's a very exciting day for our IB Middle Years Programme at De Leon Middle School. Our students are in Houston visiting Rice University and The Holocaust Museum thanks to a McAllen Education Foundation grant! Thank you for this opportunity!

🦁 Welcome to the Pride! 🎉Join us in welcoming Ms. Martha Salas, our new GEAR UP Counselor/Facilitator for 7th grade! She brings a wealth of experience in education & counseling and is ready to support our students & staff.

Lion Families, please review the attached letter with an important message from our Superintendent regarding February 10, 2025: https://5il.co/36njm

Congrats to our DMS students who competed at the McAllen Kids Marathon and to our DMS staff that competed in the Relay & Full Marathon. Nurse Sojak, Coach Cruz, Librarian Martinez, Coach Banda, Principal Alaniz, Coach Villalobos, and Mr. Leal. Way to run lions!

It’s more than just a number—it’s 100 days of: ✨ Learning, growing, and thriving. ✨ Effort, teamwork, and big dreams. ✨ Memories made and goals achieved. The 100th day reminds us how far we’ve come and how much we can accomplish together. Let’s keep the momentum going, Lions! 🦁📚