✨ 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!
🦁✨ 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! 🦁💪
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
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
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
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
Classes will resume Tuesday, May 26. #OnePride
Lion Athletes, it’s time to level up!
Our FREE Summer Physical Fitness Program kicks off July 6–30 for incoming 7th–8th graders.
Meet us at the De Leon MS Gym, Monday–Thursday, 9–11 AM.
Make sure your physical is on file — let’s build strength all summer long. #OnePride
Our FREE Summer Physical Fitness Program kicks off July 6–30 for incoming 7th–8th graders.
Meet us at the De Leon MS Gym, Monday–Thursday, 9–11 AM.
Make sure your physical is on file — let’s build strength all summer long. #OnePride
Lions, Nikki Rowe is offering summer camps for a variety of sports. Register today and sharpen your skills in your favorite sport. #OnePride
🦁 Lion Yearbook Sneak Peek
Take a look inside this year’s memories — and make sure you don’t miss out.
Order your yearbook today before they’re gone. #OnePride
Take a look inside this year’s memories — and make sure you don’t miss out.
Order your yearbook today before they’re gone. #OnePride
Big week for Lion Nation! 🦁
Youth Football Combine & Camp is May 20–21 at Rowe HS — ages 7–13, 6–7:30 PM.
Plus, Nikki Rowe Colorguard auditions run May 19–21 for incoming 9th–12th graders.
Don’t miss your chance to join the action! #OnePride
Youth Football Combine & Camp is May 20–21 at Rowe HS — ages 7–13, 6–7:30 PM.
Plus, Nikki Rowe Colorguard auditions run May 19–21 for incoming 9th–12th graders.
Don’t miss your chance to join the action! #OnePride
Families of Lion athletes, the Athletics Banquet is THIS week!
Join us for an evening of dinner, recognition, and Pride‑filled moments as we honor the athletes who gave their all this season.
📅 Wednesday, May 20
📍 De Leon MS Gymnasium
⏰ Dinner 5:30–6:15 • Awards 6:15–7:30
Student dinner is free, parent dinner is $10 — RSVP is required.
Let’s pack the gym and celebrate our incredible Lions together.
Join us for an evening of dinner, recognition, and Pride‑filled moments as we honor the athletes who gave their all this season.
📅 Wednesday, May 20
📍 De Leon MS Gymnasium
⏰ Dinner 5:30–6:15 • Awards 6:15–7:30
Student dinner is free, parent dinner is $10 — RSVP is required.
Let’s pack the gym and celebrate our incredible Lions together.
Lions,join in and participate in our Spirit Themes this week! #OnePride
Happy Speech Pathologist Day to Ms. Lizette Lopez! 💙 Thank you for your care and dedication to our Lion Pride! #OnePride
Lion Athletes! If you still need your sports physical for next year, several locations around our community are offering them.
Check out the flyers below and choose the spot that works best for you.
Get cleared early so you’re ready to compete. #OnePride
Check out the flyers below and choose the spot that works best for you.
Get cleared early so you’re ready to compete. #OnePride
Lions, the City of McAllen is offering great summer programs and camps for students.
Check out the flyers to explore the variety of opportunities and sign up today.
So many ways to learn, grow, and have fun this summer. #OnePride
Check out the flyers to explore the variety of opportunities and sign up today.
So many ways to learn, grow, and have fun this summer. #OnePride
Honoring Officer Velazquez during National Police Week 💙 Thank you for your dedication and commitment to keeping our Lion Pride safe every day! We appreciate all you do for the Pride.🦁 #LionPride #ThankYouOfficerVelazquez
🎉🦁8th Grade Farewell Picnic 🎓
Join us as we honor our 8th grade students with a special end-of-year lunch.
🗓️Tuesday, May 19, 2026
⏰12:40 - 1:40 PM
📍De Leon MS Gym
🧑🧑🧒Parents welcome!
Limit: 2 visitors per student
Important: Parents must bring food for their child only. Parents are encouraged to pick up their visitor pass(es) prior to May 19th.
Hope to see you soon!
Join us as we honor our 8th grade students with a special end-of-year lunch.
🗓️Tuesday, May 19, 2026
⏰12:40 - 1:40 PM
📍De Leon MS Gym
🧑🧑🧒Parents welcome!
Limit: 2 visitors per student
Important: Parents must bring food for their child only. Parents are encouraged to pick up their visitor pass(es) prior to May 19th.
Hope to see you soon!
🦁🎮 LION E‑SPORTS brought home 3rd Place in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament!
Their skill, teamwork, and Lion Pride shined bright.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LION GAMERS! #OnePride
Their skill, teamwork, and Lion Pride shined bright.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LION GAMERS! #OnePride
