Michael E. Fossum Middle School

🍋🔬 Science got sweet (and sour) today! 🔬🍋

Our 7th graders made lemonade in a bag to explore solutes, solvents, concentration, and dilution. 🖤❤️ Hands-on learning never tasted so good!

Kindness, encouragement, and calm—that’s what Mrs. Velasquez brings to Fossum every single day. 🖤❤️ She goes above and beyond to ensure her students not only understand the concepts, but also gain the confidence to excel.

Her dedication and positivity make a lasting impact on our Falcons, and we’re so lucky to have her in our nest. 🦅✨

Thank you, Mrs. Velasquez, for inspiring greatness in your students and showing us all the power of patience and care.

🖤❤️ No School Monday! ❤️🖤
Falcons, enjoy your long weekend—there will be no school on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day

Take the time to rest, recharge, and spend it with family. We’ll see everyone back on campus Tuesday, ready to soar! 🦅✨

Today we’re celebrating 6th grader, Ty, a Falcon who showed the power of empathy—taking time to understand, care, and support others. 🖤❤️

Being empathetic makes our campus stronger and kinder, and Ty's actions are a perfect reminder that lifting others up is what being a Falcon is all about. 🦅✨

Heads up Falcons, we release early this Friday!

🚨 Important Update, Falcons! 🚨
McAllen ISD is launching a new way to stay connected! 📲 With the Apptegy platform, parents can stay updated on their child’s learning, school events, and important announcements—all in one place.

✔️ Update your contact info
✔️ Download & log in to the McAllen ISD App
✔️ Watch for messages from your child’s teacher

Stay connected, stay informed, and soar high, Falcons! 🦅❤️🖤

We are so lucky to have incredible educators on our campus, and this week we’re shining the spotlight on Coach Suarez for all she does!

If there’s one word for Coach Suarez, it’s unstoppable. She goes out of her way every single day to make sure her students, teachers, and staff have everything they need to succeed. 🦅

On the court, she coaches with passion and sets the bar high. In the halls, her positive attitude lifts everyone around her and makes Fossum shine. ❤️🖤

Coach Suarez isn’t just a coach—she’s a role model, motivator, and a true Falcon leader. We are so lucky to have her in our nest! 🙌

#FalconPride #TeacherOfTheWeek

🦅✨ What an amazing start to the school year! We loved welcoming our new and returning Falcons during these first two days, and we can’t wait to see all the great things this year has in store. ❤️🖤

🚨 Fossum Families — Stay connected all year long! 🚨
📲 Download the new McAllen ISD app today for grades, events, and important updates—right at your fingertips!
⚠️ Don’t forget: Delete the old Skyward app to ensure a smooth transition.
🔍 Search “McAllen ISD” in the App Store or Google Play and get started now! 🦅❤️🖤

📢 Attention Falcons!
Starting Thursday, Aug. 14, McAllen ISD’s new Student Communication Policy goes into effect. 📱

You can still bring your phone to school — but it must be stored away and not in use during the school day.

📄 Read the full details below

❤️🖤 Thank You, Fossum PTO! 🖤❤️
We are so grateful for everything our amazing PTO does for us—but especially for starting our day off right with an incredible Whataburger breakfast! 🍔☀️

An important note for our Falcons from our orchestra teacher, Mrs. Obregon!

📲 Stay in the know with McAllen ISD! Download our official app to get the latest news, events, and updates right at your fingertips. Just search “McAllen ISD” in your app store and stay connected all year long! 💛

We are ALL IN for focused learning! Updated policy coming soon for 25-26 school year

✅ Week 1 of Strength & Conditioning was a success! Our Falcons are showing up strong and putting in the work 💪🔥 🗓️ Reminder: We’re offering Open Gym Monday–Thursday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM 🍽️ Lunch is also available from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM — come early and fuel up! 🏐🏀⚾ Stay active, sharpen your skills, and connect with your Falcon family!

We’re excited to welcome our newest Booster Club members to the Fossum Falcon Athletic Family! 🦅 Their passion and support help our student-athletes soar to new heights. Here’s to a future filled with teamwork, growth, and Falcon pride! ❤️🖤

🏋️‍♂️💪 Summer Training Starts Now at Fossum! 🏐🏀⚾ Whether you want to stay active, level up your game, or just have fun with friends — we’ve got you covered! 🔥 Open Gym 📅 June 9 – July 3 (Mon–Thurs) 🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 🍽️ Lunch & Sign-In: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM 💥 Strength & Conditioning 📅 July 7 – July 31 (Mon–Thurs) 🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📌 Incoming 7th & 8th Grade Boys & Girls 📄 Must have a physical on file Let’s make this summer strong, healthy, and full of Falcon Pride! 🦅❤️🖤

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🎉🏅 FMS Awards Reminder! 🏅🎉 Our 6th Grade Awards Ceremony is tomorrow, May 29 at 9:00 AM in the FMS Cafeteria. 📬 This event is by invite only- Invites were sent out last week🦅✨ See you there!