✨ 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!




Don’t miss the 2026 IB Exhibition on March 31st at Lamar Academy! Our De Leon Lions and Lamar Academy students will be showcasing their IB projects across multiple grade levels. Families and community members are welcome to come celebrate their learning! #OnePride

Congratulations to our Lions who competed at this weekend’s Science Olympiad!
They earned 1st Place in Code Busters, 1st Place in Experimental Design, and 3rd Place in Write It, Do It! Their hard work and curiosity continue to make our Pride shine. #OnePride
They earned 1st Place in Code Busters, 1st Place in Experimental Design, and 3rd Place in Write It, Do It! Their hard work and curiosity continue to make our Pride shine. #OnePride

The Diamond Dancers Delivered! ✨ Team Gold Award + 2nd Place Best in Category (Pom) Their precision, power, and pride were unmatched. Go Diamonds! #OnePride

Lions, friendly reminder, Open House is tomorrow! Make plans to attend and see the Lion Learning taking place in our classrooms. #OnePride

Lion Parents, please take some time to fill out our parent survey. We value your feedback!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YR96L2W
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https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YR96L2W
#OnePride



McAllen ISD is hosting a community information meeting about the proposed Bond 2026. Join us March 25 at 5:30 PM at De Leon Middle School. All parents, staff, and community members are welcome. #OnePride

Lion Cheer dominated!
🏆 1st — Band Chant
🏆 1st — Crowd Leading
🥈 2nd — Overall
Proud of our Lions and the spirit they bring! #OnePride

Lions, tonight is the night! Let's cheer loud and proud for our Lion Cheer Team . Entrance Fee $3 for Adults and $1 for Children #OnePride

Inside the Pride this Week:
Our Lions dove into hands‑on lessons, creative projects, and real‑world learning that kept curiosity roaring from classroom to classroom. #OnePride
Our Lions dove into hands‑on lessons, creative projects, and real‑world learning that kept curiosity roaring from classroom to classroom. #OnePride


District Champions!
Our 8th Grade Lady Lion Softball Team brought the grit, the focus, and the fire to claim the title. So proud of these champions! #OnePride
Our 8th Grade Lady Lion Softball Team brought the grit, the focus, and the fire to claim the title. So proud of these champions! #OnePride

Lion Parents and Students ,come out and support our DMS cheer team at the Cheer Competition Championship tomorrow!!!
Entrance Fee
$3 adults
$1 child
Only Cash Accepted
#OnePride

Lions, district benchmarks are taking place next week! Make sure you are prepared with your charged device and a sharp mind ready to show what you have learned throughout the year! #OnePride

7th Grade Lady Lions finish 3rd in the District Tournament! A well‑earned finish from our Lion Pride. #OnePride

Congratulations to our 8th Grade Lady Lions Soccer Team on a solid 2–0 victory over Cathey.
Keep roaring, Lady Lions! #OnePride
Keep roaring, Lady Lions! #OnePride

Congratulations to our 6th Grade Elevate Basketball Team on a 12–5 victory over Brown.
Your focus and teamwork continue to set the standard. Way to go, Lions! #OnePride
Your focus and teamwork continue to set the standard. Way to go, Lions! #OnePride

Congratulations to our 8th Grade Dark Basketball Team — District Champions!
Your teamwork, discipline, and determination led you to the top. We’re so proud of you. #OnePride
Your teamwork, discipline, and determination led you to the top. We’re so proud of you. #OnePride

Lions participating in track, make sure to attend practices! See you at 4:05 p.m. #OnePride

Great Lion News!
7th grader Nathanael Alvarez qualified for State in Number Sense and Calculator Applications.
Way to go, Nathanael! #OnePride
7th grader Nathanael Alvarez qualified for State in Number Sense and Calculator Applications.
Way to go, Nathanael! #OnePride

Our Lions made their mark at the 66th Annual RGV Regional Science Fair!
• 1st Place: Seamus Anderson — Robotics & Intelligent Machines
• 2nd Place: Faith Lara — Energy: Sustainable Materials & Design
Both Seamus and Faith advance to State.
• 5th Place: David Edel — Animal Science
Proud of our young scientists!
#OnePride
• 1st Place: Seamus Anderson — Robotics & Intelligent Machines
• 2nd Place: Faith Lara — Energy: Sustainable Materials & Design
Both Seamus and Faith advance to State.
• 5th Place: David Edel — Animal Science
Proud of our young scientists!
#OnePride

