Dr. Rodney D. Cathey Middle School

🧡 Let’s make a difference, Cobras! Our NJHS Thanksgiving Food Drive runs Oct. 26–Nov. 6! 🍂

6th: Canned corn 🌽 | 7th: Canned green beans | 8th: Boxed mashed potatoes

Students should bring donations to their Social Studies classroom. Prizes will be awarded to the grade level that donates the most items! #UnityPrideRespect #ALLIN @McAllenISD

about 3 hours ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

McAllen ISD’s 2026–2027 Gifted & Talented (GT) Referral Window is open!
Parents and guardians are encouraged to refer their child if they notice strengths such as advanced thinking, creativity, curiosity, problem-solving, or a strong desire to learn.
Your observations as a parent are valuable! A referral allows your child to be considered for the GT identification process and does not automatically place them in the program.
📅 Referral Window: October 5th - December 18th
📝 Submit a Referral: Use the QR Code in the attached Flyer.

Cathey Middle School

about 4 hours ago, Marisol Garza

🐍❤️💙 Red Ribbon Week is here, Cobras! Show your school spirit with our daily dress-up themes, October 26–30! 🎉 From tropical vibes to western wear and pajamas, let’s make healthy, drug-free choices together. Cobras choose to be drug free! 💛 #CatheyCobras #RedRibbonWeek #BeDrugFree

about 16 hours ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

📱 Cathey Parents & Guardians—Stay Connected!

Join us for our Skyward & McAllen ISD App Parent Training to learn how to check grades, contact teachers, and stay informed!

🗓 Wednesday, October 28 at 9:00 AM
📍 School Library or via Zoom

See the attached flyer. We hope you can join us! 💙💛

📱 ¡Padres y tutores de Cathey, manténganse conectados!

¡Acompáñenos en nuestra capacitación sobre Skyward y la App de McAllen ISD para aprender a consultar calificaciones, comunicarse con los maestros y mantenerse informados!

🗓 Miércoles, 28 de octubre a las 9:00 AM
📍 Biblioteca escolar o por Zoom

Consulte el volante adjunto. ¡Los esperamos! 💙💛

3 days ago, Marisol Garza

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT!!!!
Congratulations to the following students for receiving the Artist Spotlight! These students show great dedication to their work and are always helpful, respectful, and have a positive attitude in the classroom.#ELEVATEyourSTRIKE

5 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

💙💛 At Cathey Middle School, we celebrate inclusion, kindness, and unity! Join us in recognizing World Down Syndrome Day by rocking your socks and wearing orange for Unity Day. 🧦🧡 Together, we can celebrate our differences, show respect, and build a stronger, kinder school community. #UNITY #PRIDE #RESPECT #ALLIN @McAllenISD

5 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

📣 Your family. Your interests. Your conference! 💛

Join McAllen ISD’s Family Engagement Conference on November 5 at De Leon Middle School!

⏰ Check-in at 5 PM • Sessions at 5:30 PM

Pick the topics that matter to YOU! English & Spanish presentations + childcare available.

👉 Save your spot: https://tinyurl.com/ye28kb9b

📣 ¡Su familia. Sus intereses. Su conferencia! 💛

¡Acompáñenos en la Conferencia de Participación Familiar de McAllen ISD el 5 de noviembre en De Leon Middle School!

⏰ Registro: 5 PM • Sesiones: 5:30 PM

¡Elija los temas que más le interesen! Presentaciones en inglés y español, y cuidado de niños disponible.

👉 Reserve su lugar: https://tinyurl.com/ye28kb9b

7 days ago, Marisol Garza

🧡💙 **IT’S UNITY WEEK!** 💙🧡

At Dr. Rodney D. Cathey Middle School, we celebrate what makes our school community strong: UNITY, PRIDE, and RESPECT!🐍✨

This week, let’s spread kindness, lift each other up, and remember that every student belongs. From positive reflections and welcoming greetings to encouraging notes and unity videos, every small act can make a BIG difference!

🧡 WEAR ORANGE on Wednesday for Unity Day!🧡

Let’s stand together, support one another, and show that we are stronger when we are united!

🤝 Be Kind.
💙 Show Respect.
🧡 Include Others.
🙌 Stand Together.

UNITY. PRIDE. RESPECT.

#UnityWeek #UnityDay #WearOrange #StrongerTogether #SchoolPride #UnityPrideRespect #CatheyCobras 🐍🧡💙

7 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

📣 Cathey parents and guardians! Join us for the district’s virtual Bilingual Department Parent Meeting to learn about the bilingual programs available in McAllen ISD!

📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 5:15 PM
💻 Via Zoom

We hope you can join us!

📣 ¡Padres y tutores de Cathey! Los invitamos a la reunión virtual para padres del Departamento Bilingüe del distrito para conocer los programas bilingües disponibles en McAllen ISD.

📅 Mañana martes, 20 de octubre
⏰ 5:15 p. m.
💻 Por Zoom

¡Esperamos contar con su participación!

7 days ago, Marisol Garza

📣 Cathey parents and guardians! Join us for the district’s virtual Bilingual Department Parent Meeting to learn about the bilingual programs available in McAllen ISD!

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 5:15 PM
💻 Via Zoom

We hope you can join us!

📣 ¡Padres y tutores de Cathey! Los invitamos a la reunión virtual para padres del Departamento Bilingüe del distrito para conocer los programas bilingües disponibles en McAllen ISD.

📅 Martes, 20 de octubre
⏰ 5:15 p. m.
💻 Por Zoom

¡Esperamos contar con su participación!

10 days ago, Marisol Garza

🎉 Happy National Boss’s Day, Mr. Herrera! Today, we celebrate and thank Mr. Herrera for his leadership, support, and dedication to our Cathey Middle School family. We appreciate the time and effort you put into helping our campus succeed and creating an environment where our students and staff can thrive. Thank you! 💙💛#NationalBossesDay #CatheyCobras #UNITYPRIDERESPECT

10 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

📣 Cathey Parents & Guardians!
Want to learn or improve your English? Join us tomorrow, Friday, to learn about the BurlingtonEnglish program for parents!
🗓 Friday, October 16
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 In person at Cathey Library
💻 Or via Zoom
We hope you can join us! 💙💛

📣 ¡Padres y tutores de Cathey!
¿Quiere aprender inglés o mejorar su nivel de inglés? ¡Acompáñenos mañana, viernes, para conocer el programa BurlingtonEnglish para padres!
🗓 Viernes, 16 de octubre
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 Presencial en la biblioteca de Cathey
💻 O por Zoom
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia! 💙💛

11 days ago, Marisol Garza

Today, we’re celebrating our amazing Cathey Middle School cafeteria team! Thank you for the hard work, care, and dedication you bring each day to nourish our Cobras and keep them fueled for success. We appreciate everything you do for our school family! #ELEVATEyourSTRIKE @McAllenISD

12 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

🎻🏆 CATHEY ORCHESTRA SHINES AT ALL-REGION AUDITIONS! 🏆🎻 Among 334 students competing for just 100 spots at the TMEA All-Region Orchestra auditions, 13 Cathey Orchestra students earned a place (highest in the region!) This marks the 9th time in recent years that Cathey Orchestra has achieved this distinction! 🥇 Special congratulations to Lilly Gonzalez, who earned 1st Chair Violin and Concertmaster for the second consecutive year, making her the region’s top-ranked middle school violinist two years in a row! We are incredibly proud of ALL our students who auditioned and represented our campus with dedication and excellence! Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment continue to make Cathey proud! Congratulations, Cathey Orchestra! 💙#ELEVATEyourSTRIKE

12 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

📣 Cathey Parents & Guardians:
Please join us for our Parent Meeting!
🗓 Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 9:30 a.m.
📍 Cathey Library or via Zoom
💻 The Zoom link will be sent before the meeting.
We’ll discuss parent rights and responsibilities, parent-teacher conferences, and classroom observations. We hope you can join us! 💙🐍

📣 Padres y tutores de Cathey:
¡Acompáñenos en nuestra Reunión de Padres!
🗓 Mañana miércoles 14 de octubre
⏰ 9:30 a.m.
📍 Biblioteca de Cathey o por Zoom
💻 El enlace de Zoom se enviará antes de la reunión.
Hablaremos sobre los derechos y responsabilidades de los padres, las conferencias entre padres y maestros y las observaciones en el salón de clases. ¡Los esperamos! 💙🐍

13 days ago, Marisol Garza

📣 Cathey Parents & Guardians!
Want to learn or improve your English? Join us next Friday to learn about the BurlingtonEnglish program for parents!
🗓 Friday, October 16
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 In person at Cathey Library
💻 Or via Zoom
We hope you can join us! 💙💛

📣 ¡Padres y tutores de Cathey!
¿Quiere aprender inglés o mejorar su nivel de inglés? ¡Acompáñenos el próximo viernes para conocer el programa BurlingtonEnglish para padres!
🗓 Viernes, 16 de octubre
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 Presencial en la biblioteca de Cathey
💻 O por Zoom
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia! 💙💛

17 days ago, Marisol Garza

Reminder, Cathey Cobras! There will be no school on Monday, October 12. Enjoy the day off and take some time to rest and recharge. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, October 13!

17 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

📣 Cathey Parents & Guardians:
Please join us for our Parent Meeting!
🗓 Next Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 9:30 a.m.
📍 Cathey Library or via Zoom
💻 The Zoom link will be sent before the meeting.
We’ll discuss parent rights and responsibilities, parent-teacher conferences, and classroom observations. We hope you can join us! 💙🐍

📣 Padres y tutores de Cathey:
¡Acompáñenos en nuestra Reunión de Padres!
🗓 el próximo miércoles 14 de octubre
⏰ 9:30 a.m.
📍 Biblioteca de Cathey o por Zoom
💻 El enlace de Zoom se enviará antes de la reunión.
Hablaremos sobre los derechos y responsabilidades de los padres, las conferencias entre padres y maestros y las observaciones en el salón de clases. ¡Los esperamos! 💙🐍

17 days ago, Marisol Garza

19 days ago, Marisol Garza

Today we celebrate our incredible coaches! Cathey Middle School appreciates all that you do to inspire, encourage, and challenge our students to be their best. Thank you for your dedication, and the lasting impact you make every day. Happy Coaches Day!

20 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio