✨ 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!




📢 Lions, reminder: We’ll have early release this Friday at 1:00 PM! ✨ Holiday break begins right after, and we’ll see everyone back on Wednesday, January 7, 2025. Enjoy the holidays with family and friends! ❤️🎄


Lion 7th and 8th Grade Boys....Basketball tryouts are this week! We hope to see you ready to shoot and score. See you at tryouts. #OnePride

Join the Lady Lions last game of the basketball season! Let’s support our team! #OnePride

Congratulations to our 7th & 8th Grade Soccer teams!!! Way to go and demonstrate Lions excellence on the field! #OnePride


Lions, as we head into our final week before our holiday break....don't forget to participate in the following dress up themes:
Monday-Reindeer Day
Tuesday-Candy Cane Day
Wednesday- Holiday Color Block Day
Thursday-Tree Topper Day
Friday- PJ Day & Crocs (Early Release at 1 p.m.)
Monday-Reindeer Day
Tuesday-Candy Cane Day
Wednesday- Holiday Color Block Day
Thursday-Tree Topper Day
Friday- PJ Day & Crocs (Early Release at 1 p.m.)
📚✨ Big thanks to Dr. ET for visiting our TELPAS Camp ! Her words of encouragement and guidance truly inspired our Lions .🦁💪
We’re grateful for her support in helping our students shine and show their best! 🌟 #OnePride
We’re grateful for her support in helping our students shine and show their best! 🌟 #OnePride



Soccer Tryouts coming up & a ⚽ Fan Shirt Sale! 📣 Show Your Pride! ➡️ Shop Here: https://girls-soccer-fan-shirts-25-26-58145.cheddarup.com/

🌟 Thank you to Rayburn for welcoming us during the IB Recruitment visit! Our Lion students and staff proudly shared their stories and experiences, showcasing the incredible opportunities and growth at DMS IB program. 🦁💙 #OnePride



🌱✨ Acts of stewardship in action! Our Lions got hands-on at Quinta Mazatlán, learning about native plants and creating “seed bombs” to help our environment thrive. 💚 #OnePride



November Highlights in the Lion Library🦁
• 50 class visits
• 300 books checked out
• Fall events, podcasting, and powerful lessons
• Shoutout to our Beanstack reading superstars!
#LibraryHighlights #StudentSuccess #OnePride
• 50 class visits
• 300 books checked out
• Fall events, podcasting, and powerful lessons
• Shoutout to our Beanstack reading superstars!
#LibraryHighlights #StudentSuccess #OnePride

✨ We’re so proud of our Lion poet Evangeline Ojeda, who wrote her very own holiday poem and shared it with our school community during Lion News! 🦁📖 Her creativity and courage remind us that student voices shine brightest when they’re celebrated. ✨ #OnePride


Join us for a festive night of songs tonight! Let’s support our Lion Choir . #OnePride

Lions, we need your help! Help & Donate to Operation Blue Santa…Tis the season to GIVE🫶🏼 #OnePride

Congratulations to our very own, Coach Cruz! Coach Cruz was awarded the MEF grant providing leadership opportunities for our Lions. #OnePride


✨ 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!
https://mcallenisd.schoolmint.net/signin
Join us at our IB Showcase on December 17th if you’d like to learn more about our program!




Lion Champions x2! 🏆⚽ Way to go Lion 7th & 8th grade soccer teams! We are PROUD of your grit, teamwork, and hustle!!! #OnePride


Lion Community! Check Out our DeLeon Chronicles for the month of December. Lots of events and learning taking place this month, and we want you in the know. #OnePride
https://app.smore.com/n/3v5x4
https://app.smore.com/n/3v5x4
Congrats to our Artistic Lion, Zoe Guerrero Peña, for earning 5th place in the McAllen ISD Creative Mind Art Challenge! She will now advance to compete in the Regional Creative Mind Art Challenge.
Way to go, Zoe! 🎨🦁✨
Way to go, Zoe! 🎨🦁✨


