Alonzo De Leon Middle School

🦁 Shoutout to our Lion of the Month, Mrs. Padron! 🦁 We’re proud to recognize Mrs. Padron for her role as our UIL Coordinator and the support she brings to De Leon! Voted by her peers, she truly embodies the spirit of our Lions! 🌟

📸 Calling All De Leon Families! Help Us Honor Our Veterans! In preparation for our Veterans Day Ceremony, we’d love to showcase photos and stories of the heroes in your family! If you have a loved one who has served, please share their information and a picture so we can honor them at our event. Please include the following details: Veteran’s First and Last Name Military Branch and Ranking Years Served DMS Student/Staff Related to Veteran Grade Level/Staff Position of Related Student/Staff Veteran's Relationship to You 📧 Email the photo and info to: yonia.martinez@mcallenisd.net Let’s show our veterans the gratitude they deserve! 💙❤️ Use this email if you can't access the previous google form please.

🎾 Go Lions! 🦁 🎾 Our De Leon Lions played strong at the 2024 STTCA Tournament held at the Mission Tennis Center on November 2nd! We celebrated 8 match wins and a fantastic performance from Bruno Salinas, who advanced to the semifinals and placed 4th in the Boys Singles category! 🏆👏 Way to represent, Lions! Let’s keep pushing forward!

Congratulations to Ms. Y. Castillo, Mrs. M. McMillan, the IB Team, and Mrs. A. Cavazos-Arjona for being awarded McAllen Education Foundation grants! These dedicated teachers submitted their applications in September to support initiatives that address the needs of our campus and students. DeLeon received the largest grant amount awarded so far, and we’re excited to see the positive impact this will have on our campus and students!

🦁 Lion of the Week: Mr. R. Villalobos! 🦁 We’re excited to highlight Mr. R. Villalobos as this week’s Lion of the Week! Mr. Villalobos brings patience, structure, and a positive attitude to our campus, always ready to support our students and team.

🍂 November Edition of Stronger Together! 🍂 This month, we’re focusing on “Supporting Your Child Beyond the Classroom” 🤝 This month challenge your child to host a fun family day! Get creative, snap some pics, and share your hangout ideas with us! 📸 Don't forget to tag us and use the hashtag #DeLeonLionsStrongerTogether

🏃‍♂️ Cross Country Season is Here! 🏃‍♀️Our DMS Lions are gearing up for their first cross-country meet on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Rowe H.S.! The first race kicks off at 9:00 am with 7th Grade Girls, followed by the 7th Grade Boys, 8th Grade Girls, and 8th Grade Boys.

Congratulations 8th grade light basketball in defeating LJ Memorial 30-9!

7th boys soccer defeats LJ Memorial 2-0!

8th boys soccer defeats LJ Memorial 4-2!

6th Elevate Navy defeats Brown Gray!

Calling all 8th grade students! Early Admissions are Now Open to the IB School of Distinction Program at Lamar Academy! This is a continuation to our IB MYP Program and we highly encourage our students to apply.

🏀🦁 It’s Basketball Season for 7th & 8th Grade Lady Lions! 🦁🏀 Our Lady Lions are ready to hit the court! Check out the schedule below, save the dates, and come support our teams as they dribble, shoot, and score. Let’s fill the stands and show that #LionPride! Go, Lions! 🦁💪

⚽🦁 Lions Soccer Season is Here! 🦁⚽ Get ready to cheer on our Lions as they take the field! Check out the schedule below, mark your calendars, and let’s pack the stands to show our #LionPride. Go, Lions! 🦁💪

You're Invited! Join us as we honor our veterans at a special ceremony. Students have invitations; please submit yours by Tuesday, November 5, 2024. We would also love to include pictures of veterans in our families! Please submit your photos using the link below: 👉 https://forms.gle/iWwiDsoX2BWJM2Vb8 Thank you for your service!

🎾🌟 Serving Up Success: 8th Grade Tennis Team! 🌟🎾 Meet our amazing 8th grade tennis players who are ready to hit the courts! Let's show our support as they compete this season. Keep an eye out for their matches, and come cheer them on! Go, Lions! 🦁💪

Thank you De Leon parents for your amazing support this volleyball season.🤩

Congrats to 8th grade light volleyball team on their victory over Cathey Middle School.

Congratulations to the 6th grade Elevate Flag Football Grey Team for defeating Fossum Maroon!

🚨 Fall Benchmark Testing Reminder! 🚨 📝 Don’t forget to bring your Chromebook AND charger to school for testing! 🔋 Make sure your device is fully charged so you’re ready to go! Let’s crush these benchmarks! 💪