Alonzo De Leon Middle School

Our International Baccalaureate Lions visited Lamar IB Academy. If any Lions are interested in becoming an IB Lion, please contact the IB Coordinator at april.madsen@mcallenisd.net #OnePride

🦁 A big thank-you to this week’s Lion News crew for keeping our campus informed! We’re proud of our students for sharing their voices and bringing Lion pride to every broadcast! 💙 #OnePride

Lions, Friendly Reminder! Early Release today. #OnePride

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🦁 Join us for Meet the Lions! Meet our Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Tennis & Special Olympics athletes!

📅 Nov. 6 | ⏰ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Updated Time)
📍 DeLeon Gym
🍿 Concessions available!

Come cheer on our Lions! 💙🤍 #OnePride

A big thank you to our Lion Math Department for their generous gift to Mr. Alaniz in celebration of National Principals Month! 💙🦁 We appreciate your thoughtfulness in recognizing his leadership and dedication to our Lion community! #OnePride

🦁💙 Lion community, we need YOU! Get involved with our De Leon Athletic Booster Club to support our student-athletes, connect with families, and volunteer at upcoming events. Scan the QR codes in the flyer to join the chats and lend a hand!
#OnePride

On behalf of our DELEON ATHLETICS BOOSTER CLUB
🙌 Volunteers needed for concessions and decorating! Want to help, share ideas, or donate balloons, streamers, or other decorations? Join our WhatsApp chat for more information:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/L5UOzwKgnOp1SxzRpi7u0j
💙🤍 Let’s make it a great night for our Lions!

🦁 Join us for Meet the Lions! Come meet our Lion athletes representing Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Tennis, and Special Olympics! 🏈🏀🎾

📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 DeLeon Gym

Enjoy an evening of Lion Pride, meet the players, and grab some concessions as we cheer on our Lions! 💙🤍

#OnePride

A job well done Lions! Here are the results of the McAllen Tennis Tournament #3 Victories:

Round 1
Max Barrera Singles Default
Alessandra Galvan/Zoey Chio Doubles 6-0
Isaiah Cerda/Carlos De Leon Doubles Default
Tim Barrera Singles 6-2
Andres Guerra Singles 6-0
Elienai Yanez Singles 6-0
Marco Lopez Singles Default
Alexandra Flores Singles Default
Valeria Vazquez Singles Default

Round 2 
Iker Avendano Singles 6-4
Max Barrera Singles 7-5
David Garcia Singles 6-0
Alexa Villasenor Singles 6-4
Alessandra Galvan/Zoey Chio Doubles 6-0
Norma Ordonez/Jezabel Zuniga Doubles 6-1
Tim Barrera Singles 7-5
Andres Guerra Singles 6-1
Elienai Yanez Singles 6-1
Theodore Villa Singles 6-4
Alexandra Flores Singles 6-4

Semi Finals
Alessandra Galvan/Zoey Chio Doubles 8-6
Andres Guerra Singles 8-1

Finals 
Andres Guerra 1st Place Singles Champion
Alessandra Galvan/Zoey Chio 2nd Place Doubles 
Elienai Yanez 3rd Place Singles

Serving up success! 🎾🦁 Congratulations to our Lion tennis champs on a job well done at the District Tournament #3! Your hard work and determination shined on the court! #OnePride

🏈 LION PRIDE! 🦁 Congratulations to our 8th Grade Lion Football Team on their hard-fought 14–12 victory over the Liberty Eagles! Way to represent, Lions! 💙🤍 #OnePride

🎃 Lions, here’s a spooktacular reminder! Friday, October 30, is a HALF DAY! Students may wear Halloween costumes, appropriate pajamas, and Crocs/slides. 👻

Please keep outfits dress-code appropriate—no face masks, face painting, or inflatable costumes. Let’s enjoy a fun Friday, Lion Pride! 🦁 #OnePride

Exploring pathways, preparing for bright futures! 🎓✨ Thank you to the Nikki Rowe CTE teachers for introducing our 8th graders to high school programs and career pathways. Our Lions are discovering opportunities and imagining what’s next! 🦁💙 #OnePride

The appreciation continues! 💙 Another group of our wonderful staff surprised Mr. Alaniz with gifts to celebrate National Principal’s Month. Thank you for your leadership, encouragement, and dedication to our Lion Pride! 🦁 #OnePride

📸🍂 Fall Picture Day is this Wednesday! Come dressed in your best and bring your Lion smile! 🦁💙 #OnePride

🇺🇸 Calling our Lion family veterans! DeLeon Middle School invites family members of our students who have served in the United States Armed Forces to join us for a special Veterans Day ceremony. We look forward to honoring your service and sacrifice and thanking you for all you have given our country. ❤️🤍💙 #OnePride

Lions, reminder that we will have Early Release this Friday, October 30, 2026 at 1 p.m. #OnePride

New Faces, Big Lion Energy! 🦁 Join us in welcoming our newest staff members to DeLeon. We’re excited for the talent, heart, and fresh ideas they’ll bring to our Lion Community! #OnePride

Lions, starting tomorrow….join us as we Saddle Up to Be Drug Free! #OnePride