Alonzo De Leon Middle School

Calling all future Lady Lions! 🏐
Tryouts are August 17–19. Bring your hustle, your heart, and your best attitude. We can’t wait to see you on the court!
#OnePride

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lions, check out another sneak peek of our Yearbook! Only 15 books remain. Purchase yours today. #OnePride

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

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

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

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

🦁✨ 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.

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! 🦁💪

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

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

🦁 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

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

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