Alonzo De Leon Middle School

Lion 8th graders had an amazing time exploring their future!
Thanks to the McAllen Physician's Education Foundation Program, students
explored UTRGV's School of Medicine, learned from Pre-Med Students, and
took part in hands-on activities by the College of Health Professions!
Special appreciation to Upward Bound and GEAR UP programs for opening
doors and creating opportunities! #OnePride

Thank you to our amazing parents for joining us at today’s Coffee with the Principal ☕🦁 Your support makes our campus stronger! #OnePride

Lions…Friendly Reminder! Save the Date and Time🙌🏼 #OnePride

Reminder Lion Families! Coffee with the Principal is tomorrow! We hope to see you there. #OnePride

Shoutout to our De Leon Chess team for a great showing at the tournament hosted at Thigpen-Zavala! ♟️#OnePride

🎄 ‘Tis the Season for Stories & STEAM!
📅 Dec. 3 | 🕠 5:30–7PM
🎶 Tree lighting, student shows, STEAM fun & more!
📍 De Leon MS
Bring the whole family! 🦁📚 #OnePride

Lion Families,

Next week is our last week before Thanksgiving break, and we're celebrating with Spirit Week! Students can join in the fun. We love seeing students enjoy a little extra fun while celebrating community and gratitude. #OnePride

Lion Community…join us at our upcoming Meet the Lions !

Monday,November 17th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

This is a time to highlight our Lion athletes! In addition, we will also recognize our 6th grade Flag Football and Elevate Volleyball teams as well. #OnePride

Lion Families...Friendly Reminder !
Join us on November 17, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. for Coffee with the Principal at De Leon MS Library. Let’s connect over coffee, conversation & community!

Don’t miss out! #OnePride

Friendly Reminder Lions, picture RE TAKES are scheduled for
Monday, November 17th! Be prepared and ready with your Lion Smile! #OnePride

Congrats to our 8th Grade Lion Pride who defeated RYMS! Way to show determination and great sportsmanship. #OnePride

Congrats to our 8th Grade Lady Lions who defeated RYMS in a riveting game! Way to hustle and show your Lion Pride! #OnePride

Our Lion 6th graders in Mrs.Gonzalez’s class are exploring Europe's Art and Architecture! Great Job,Lions! #OnePride

🎄✨ ‘Tis the Season for Stories & STEAM! ✨🎄
Join us for a magical evening of literacy, creativity, and holiday cheer at De Leon Middle School!
📅 Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 4201 N. 29th Street, McAllen, TX

🎶 Tree lighting ceremony
🎭 Student performances
🧪 STEAM games & activities
🍿 Concessions, family fun & more!

Congrats to our 6th Grade Lion Elevate Volleyball team for a successful season and securing a 2nd place trophy in their division. #OnePride

Congrats to all of our Lion Tennis players competing in their last tennis tournament ! And....a Lion Roar Shout out to Santiago Garcia and Antonio Ovalle for placing 3rd in the Doubles Division. #OnePride

Congrats to our Lion 7th grade Baseball Team who defeated Murphy MS, final score 8-0! Way to Go Lions! #One Pride

Congrats to all our student athletes who ran at the 2nd cross country meet of the year. Congrats to Paul Alvarez placing 1st and Aiden Tejeda placing 5th. Congrats to Norma Ordonez establishing a new DMS 7th grade girls XC top record time of 14:04 and Paul Alvarez establishing a new DMS 8th grade boys XC top record time of 11:30. #OnePride