Congratulations to our incredible Fossum Rockettes Dance Team on earning Division 1 and Best Showmanship!! 🌟 Your hard work, talent, and dedication truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud!

Thank you to everyone who supported this team all year long—you’ve helped make this success possible! ❤️🖤

✨ Don’t miss your chance to see them one more time at the Tiara Spring Show on April 25!

And a huge congratulations to our newest 2026–2027 Nikki Rowe Tiaras:
Jazleen Gracia, Aubrianne Diaz, Alyssa Alejandro, Johana Gonzalez, and Dulce Lee

Way to go, Falcons—keep dancing and soaring! 🖤❤️
about 16 hours ago, Jacqueline Moreno
A celebratory graphic for the McAllen ISD Middle School Dance Evaluation shows a group of Fossum Rockettes posing together in a gym while holding a sign. Gold confetti decorates the image. Text reads “Division: 1” and “Team Award: Best Showmanship,” recognizing their achievement.
A celebratory graphic with a black background and gold sparkles reads “Congratulations!” with a tiara icon above the text. It highlights “2026–2027 Nikki Rowe Tiaras” and lists incoming freshmen: Jazleen Gracia, Johana Gonzalez, Dulce Lee, Aubrianne Diaz, and Alyssa Alejandro.
Our Swim & Dive team finished 2nd place with some incredible performances and strong team efforts all around!

Even more impressive was the way our athletes supported and cheered each other on every step of the way—that’s what being a Falcon is all about ❤️

We are so proud of your hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Way to go, Falcons! 🖤❤️
about 16 hours ago, Jacqueline Moreno
A large group of Fossum Middle School students sit together on indoor pool bleachers wearing matching maroon “Fossum Swimming” shirts. The team includes boys and girls smiling and posing for a group photo, while other students in swim attire sit in the background. The setting appears to be a swim meet, with towels, gear, and water bottles visible around them.
We are incredibly proud of our amazing art students who competed at JR VASE and represented Fossum with creativity and excellence!

✨ Gold Medalists:
Emma Avila, Emma Bernabé, Alyiah Chavero, Austin Cobos, Cataleya Guerra, Jacqueline Juarez, Calie Cortez, Brianda Gallegos-Pinal, and Lilia Moore

🌟 And a special shoutout to Austin Cobos, whose artwork stood out among 750 entries and earned one of only 30 prestigious Platinum medals (2nd medal)—an outstanding accomplishment!
about 16 hours ago, Jacqueline Moreno
A group of middle school students pose together in a school hallway in front of a colorful “JR VASE” display decorated with paint splatters. Each student holds their artwork, including paintings of landscapes, still life, animals, and a detailed pencil drawing. The group smiles proudly, showcasing their creativity and achievements in art.
A middle school student stands indoors holding a large framed pencil drawing. The artwork is a detailed black-and-white portrait of two people surrounded by flowers, showing strong shading and realistic features. The student smiles proudly while presenting the piece, standing in front of a neutral wall with folded cafeteria tables behind them.
Our Falcons participated in “The Write Recipe” Camp to sharpen their writing skills and get ready for the upcoming STAAR test in April. From planning to crafting strong responses, students were fully engaged and focused on growing as writers!

A huge thank you to our amazing RLA coordinators, Richard and Valeria, for creating such a fun, interactive (and slightly gross 😄🐛) lesson—who knew reading about eating bugs could be so memorable?!

We’re proud of our students for putting in the work and getting one step closer to success! ❤️🖤
5 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Collage of photos from a Fossum Middle School writing camp in the library titled “The Write Recipe Camp.” Students sit at tables wearing paper chef hats while working on writing activities. Two instructors stand at the front wearing aprons and holding mixing bowls in front of a screen presentation. The images show students engaged in reading and writing tasks, smiling, and participating in the themed lesson.

⚾Baseball season is in full swing at FMS⚾

7 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Fossum Falcons 6th grade boys ellevate baseball team poses in front of banner

📢 Fossum MS will host a McAllen ISD Bond 2026 Community Information Meeting April 16th, at 5:30 PM

Join us to learn more about the proposed bond, how funds may be used, and what it could mean for our schools and community. District representatives will provide an overview and answer questions.

Open to parents, staff & community members. Informational only. 🦅

19 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Red and yellow informational flyer for McAllen ISD Bond 2026 Community Information Meeting hosted by Fossum Middle School on April 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Includes location at 7800 N Ware Rd., McAllen, TX, and states the meeting will cover an overview of the proposed bond, how funds would be used, and a Q&A with district representatives.
Even more to celebrate from our phenomenal Fossum band! 🏆🏆 Please help us congratulate the Fossum MS Varsity Band on earning a Sweepstakes Award at the MS Band UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation! 📯🎶
20 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Graphic congratulating the Fossum Middle School Varsity Band for earning a UIL Sweepstakes Award. A large group of band students dressed in black uniforms stand outside on the grass in front of a red building with their band directors, with students in the center holding the award plaque. The design includes a “Congratulations!” banner, musical note graphics, and McAllen ISD Fine Arts and “United Through Music” logos.
We are so proud of all the hard work and immense effort these students have put in to earn this recognition. And of course, none of it could be possible without our amazing and dedicated band directors. 🦅🎶
21 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Graphic celebrating Fossum Middle School Sub Non-Varsity Band receiving a UIL Superior Award. A large group of students dressed in black band uniforms stand together in front of a stone wall with their band directors, with one student holding the award certificate. Decorative musical notes appear in the background, along with a “Congratulations!” banner and McAllen ISD Fine Arts and “United Through Music” logos.
🌴🦅 Falcons, Spring Break is almost here! ☀️🏖️

Students will have early release on Friday, March 13 at 1:00 PM as we kick off Spring Break. There will be no school March 16–20. We hope our Falcon families enjoy a safe, fun, and relaxing break! We’ll see everyone back refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong. ❤️🖤
22 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Graphic with palm trees and a light blue sky background announcing Fossum Middle School’s Spring Break schedule. The text reads “Early Release Friday, March 13th, 2026 at 1:00 PM.” Below it says “Spring Break – No School 3/16–3/20.” The Fossum Falcons logo appears at the bottom of the graphic.
Whether it’s dressing up for spirit days or showing up with enthusiasm every day, these moments make school memorable and meaningful for our Falcons.

Thank you to our amazing staff for bringing the fun and supporting our students!
22 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Group of Fossum Middle School staff standing together in front of a maroon background with various sports balls (basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, and baseballs) scattered around the design. Several staff members are wearing sports jerseys representing different teams. The Fossum Falcons logo appears faintly at the bottom of the graphic.
📣🦅 Falcon Today, Warrior Tomorrow! 🦅📣

Congratulations to our amazing Fossum Cheerleaders as they take the next step in their journey! Your Falcon family is cheering you on as you continue to soar ❤️🖤
23 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Graphic showing a group of Fossum Middle School cheerleaders in maroon and black FMS Falcons uniforms holding pom-poms. The text reads “Congratulations – Falcon Today, Warrior Tomorrow” with the words “Falcon Cheerleaders” below. The background features a green and maroon gradient with a warrior-style logo and the Fossum Athletics logo in the corner.
🌸🦅Let’s celebrate the week before Spring Break with some fun dress-up days! Join in and show your Falcon spirit all week long🦅🌸

🦅 Falcon Focus Monday- Wear your Falcon gear for Math testing day.
🏈 Tuesday – Team-Up Tuesday- Rock your favorite sports team jersey.
🤠 Wednesday – Wild West Wednesday- Boots, hats, flannels, and denim!
🔄 Thursday – Twisted Thursday- Students dress like teachers & teachers dress like students.
🌺 Friday – Aloha Friday- Hawaiian gear to kick off Spring Break mode!

As we enjoy the fun this week, let’s also stay focused and give our best effort during Benchmark and TELPAS testing. Falcons know how to balance fun with responsibility — keep the spirit high, the behavior respectful, and let’s finish strong before Spring Break! ❤️🖤🦅
23 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Green-themed graphic titled “Spring Break Send-Off Week – Falcon Pride” from Fossum Middle School. The flyer lists themed dress-up days for the week: Monday – Falcon Focus Monday for math testing day with students and staff wearing Falcon gear; Tuesday – Team-Up Tuesday encouraging jerseys from favorite sports teams; Wednesday – Wild West Wednesday with western wear like boots, hats, flannels, and denim; Thursday – Twisted Thursday where students dress like teachers and teachers dress like students; and Friday – Aloha Friday with Hawaiian gear to celebrate the day before spring break. The design includes spring flowers, grass, western boots, sports jerseys, a Hawaiian sign, and the Fossum Falcons logo
🎉 Huge congratulations to our Fossum UIL Choirs!! 🎶 Over the past three days, our choirs earned 24 Division 1 Superior Ratings in Concert & Sight Reading, with all four ensembles receiving Sweepstakes at UIL. What a great kick off to Music In Our Schools Month! So proud of the hard work, dedication, and beautiful music made by these incredible students. Keep soaring, Falcons!
25 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Image of FMS 7th Grade Treble Choir
Image of FMS 8th Grade Varsity Treble Choir
Image of FMS Varsity Tenor Bass Choir
Image of FMS Varsity Mixed Choir
💚🦅 Happy Social Worker and Diagnostician Week! 🦅💚

This week we celebrate two incredible members of our Falcon family — Mrs. Gorena and Mrs. Vela. Their compassion, dedication, and commitment to supporting our students make a difference every single day.

Thank you for advocating for our students, supporting our families, and helping every Falcon feel seen, supported, and successful. We appreciate you more than words can say! ❤️🖤
25 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Graphic celebrating Social Worker and Diagnostician Week featuring photos of Mrs. Gorena and Mrs. Vela. The design includes teal and green tones with heart-shaped word clouds describing qualities of social workers and diagnosticians, along with the Fossum Falcons logo.


🌱🦅 Falcons Come Together! Operation Beautify 🦅🌱

Join us on April 18, 2026 from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM at Fossum Middle School for our school beautification project! We’re looking for amazing parent volunteers to help refresh and improve our campus.

Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole event, your help makes a difference. No experience needed — just bring your enthusiasm!

Together, we can help make Fossum an even more beautiful place for our students. ❤️🖤

26 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Flyer titled “Falcons Come Together! Operation Beautify” inviting volunteers to a school beautification event on April 18, 2026 from 8 AM to 12 PM at Fossum Middle School in McAllen, Texas. The event includes planting flowers, spreading mulch, painting touch-ups, landscaping, and cleaning the campus. Volunteers are asked to bring gardening gloves, tools if available, a water bottle, and comfortable clothes. The flyer features a photo of the Fossum Middle School entrance and a QR code for sign-up.
🌟Falcons, mark your calendars! STAAR testing is right around the corner! 🌟
26 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Graphic titled “Upcoming STAAR Dates” with the Fossum Falcons logo. Listed testing dates include: April 14 – 6–8 RLA STAAR; April 21 – 8th Science STAAR and 6th/7th End-of-Year Exams; April 23 – 8th Social Studies STAAR and 6th/7th End-of-Year Exams; April 28 – 6–8 Math STAAR; April 29 – Algebra STAAR.
Our students put their knowledge and teamwork to the test as they prepared for their upcoming Social Studies benchmark and STAAR test. Working together, sorting concepts, reviewing key ideas, and challenging each other to think critically. 🌟
27 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Collage of Fossum Middle School students participating in a classroom review activity titled “Battle of the Brains.” Students work in groups around classroom tables covered with colorful star-shaped cards while using paddles to sort and review social studies concepts. Several groups of students are shown discussing answers, collaborating, and smiling as they prepare for their upcoming Social Studies benchmark and STAAR tests. The graphic includes the Fossum Falcon logo and a textured tan background with multiple classroom scenes of the activity.
Fossum Dance competed in their FIRST EVER Dance Competition — and it was a wonderful success! 🦅🎉

These girls put in countless hours of hard work, dedication, and heart, and it showed on the floor. Their performances earned them well-deserved awards and an unforgettable experience.

We are beyond proud of the commitment, teamwork, and confidence they brought to the stage.
29 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Collage celebrating Fossum dance team students. One photo shows three dancers in colorful and black performance costumes posing together. Another shows a large group of dancers in bright yellow costumes seated along gym bleachers beneath a mural of a leaping dancer. A third photo features the team in matching maroon performance outfits posing in front of a school bulletin board. The final image shows dancers in a classroom reviewing notes and preparing costumes at their desks. The Fossum Falcons logo appears in the center with decorative dance and music graphics.
We are so proud to celebrate Alondra Ozuna for performing at the TMEA Region 15 All-Region Jazz Concert & Clinic! 🦅🎶

Representing Fossum at this level is an incredible accomplishment, and her performance — including her amazing solos — truly showcased her talent, dedication, and passion for music.

Way to shine on that stage, Alondra! ❤️🖤 Your Falcon family is cheering you on!
30 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Collage celebrating a Fossum student musician. One photo shows a student in a black dress holding a gold saxophone while standing beside an adult in front of a blue geometric wall. Another shows the student on stage holding her saxophone near a grand piano and percussion instruments. A third image captures her performing with a school band, reading sheet music while other students play behind her. The Fossum Falcons logo appears at the bottom, along with a music note graphic.
We are incredibly proud to share that our students earned 2nd Place overall and 1st in our district at the Science Olympiad competition! 🦅✨

For months, they balanced rigorous coursework while mastering college-level science and engineering concepts, designing complex builds, and preparing for 18 challenging events — often staying until 6:30 PM. Their resilience, teamwork, and dedication truly paid off.

Now, we’re headed to STATE with even more events ahead!

Please join us in congratulating these remarkable students for representing Fossum with excellence, determination, and pride. ❤️🖤
30 days ago, Jacqueline Moreno
Collage celebrating Fossum Middle School Science Olympiad team at South Texas College. Students wearing matching black Fossum Science Olympiad shirts pose together with medals and a trophy. One photo shows the team holding a flag, another shows them standing in front of a South Texas College backdrop, and another shows students seated on steps smiling proudly with their awards. Text reads “Science Olympiad Stars.”