❄️✨ Winter Wonderland Dance is almost here! ✨❄️
🗓 Friday, 02/06/26 | ⏰ 2–3:45 PM
📍 Cathey Middle School Gym
👕 Dress Code: Pajamas
🍿 Concessions available | 🎧 DJ vibes
🎟 Free entry for all students!
#CatheyMS #WinterWonderlandDance
🗓 Friday, 02/06/26 | ⏰ 2–3:45 PM
📍 Cathey Middle School Gym
👕 Dress Code: Pajamas
🍿 Concessions available | 🎧 DJ vibes
🎟 Free entry for all students!
#CatheyMS #WinterWonderlandDance
📣 Cathey Middle School Parent Meeting
Join us to learn about the Federal Report Card, the TAPR, and the TELPAS exam.
Mrs. Garcia, Assistant Principal, will share important information from the 2024-2025 school performance.
📅 Wednesday, February 4
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 School Library or💻 Via Zoom (option available)
Your participation is important, and we hope you can join us!
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📣 Reunión para Padres – Secundaria Cathey
Acompáñenos para conocer sobre el Reporte Federal (ESSA), el TAPR y el examen TELPAS.
La Sra. García, subdirectora, compartirá información sobre el desempeño escolar 2024–2025.
📅 Miércoles, 4 de febrero
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Biblioteca de la escuela o💻 Vía Zoom (opción disponible)
¡Su participación es muy importante y esperamos contar con su asistencia!
💖 Family Sweetheart Event Invitation 💖
Dear Parents & Guardians,
You are warmly invited to our Family Sweetheart Event! Join us for an evening filled with fun activities for the whole family.
📅 Date: Thursday, February 12
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: McAllen High School
✨ Special Door Prize Opportunity!
Students registered for the 2026–2027 school year who attend the event will have a chance to win a special door prize.
👉 Please be sure to register using the link below to participate.
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenKhwjOY3qGXLOabmL2GE7WaNyjZ8ne3K1Jz8D6xtjMTJ8UA/viewform
We can’t wait to celebrate with you—hope to see you there! 💕
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💖 Invitación al Evento Familiar Sweetheart 💖
Estimados padres y tutores,
Los invitamos cordialmente a nuestro Evento Familiar Con Amor, una tarde llena de diversión y actividades para toda la familia.
📅 Fecha: jueves, 12 de febrero
⏰ Hora: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Lugar: McAllen High School
✨ ¡Oportunidad de Premio Especial!
Los estudiantes que estén registrados para el año escolar 2026–2027 y asistan al evento tendrán la oportunidad de participar en una rifa para ganar un premio especial.
👉 Por favor, regístrese usando el enlace a continuación para poder participar.
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenKhwjOY3qGXLOabmL2GE7WaNyjZ8ne3K1Jz8D6xtjMTJ8UA/viewform
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia y celebrar juntos! 💕
Dear Parents & Guardians,
You are warmly invited to our Family Sweetheart Event! Join us for an evening filled with fun activities for the whole family.
📅 Date: Thursday, February 12
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: McAllen High School
✨ Special Door Prize Opportunity!
Students registered for the 2026–2027 school year who attend the event will have a chance to win a special door prize.
👉 Please be sure to register using the link below to participate.
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenKhwjOY3qGXLOabmL2GE7WaNyjZ8ne3K1Jz8D6xtjMTJ8UA/viewform
We can’t wait to celebrate with you—hope to see you there! 💕
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💖 Invitación al Evento Familiar Sweetheart 💖
Estimados padres y tutores,
Los invitamos cordialmente a nuestro Evento Familiar Con Amor, una tarde llena de diversión y actividades para toda la familia.
📅 Fecha: jueves, 12 de febrero
⏰ Hora: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Lugar: McAllen High School
✨ ¡Oportunidad de Premio Especial!
Los estudiantes que estén registrados para el año escolar 2026–2027 y asistan al evento tendrán la oportunidad de participar en una rifa para ganar un premio especial.
👉 Por favor, regístrese usando el enlace a continuación para poder participar.
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenKhwjOY3qGXLOabmL2GE7WaNyjZ8ne3K1Jz8D6xtjMTJ8UA/viewform
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia y celebrar juntos! 💕
🎉 We’re proud to announce that Cathey Middle School has been named to the 2025 Texas Honor Roll!🎉
This recognition by Educational Results Partnership places CMS among the **top 15% of schools statewide**, honoring our success in closing achievement gaps and strengthening student learning in reading, writing, math, and science.
Way to go, students, staff, and families—this achievement belongs to YOU! 💙
#CatheyProud #TexasHonorRoll #ExcellenceInEducation @McAllenISD
This recognition by Educational Results Partnership places CMS among the **top 15% of schools statewide**, honoring our success in closing achievement gaps and strengthening student learning in reading, writing, math, and science.
Way to go, students, staff, and families—this achievement belongs to YOU! 💙
#CatheyProud #TexasHonorRoll #ExcellenceInEducation @McAllenISD
✨💃 Join the Cathey Middle School Charmers Dance Team for the 2026–2027 season! Incoming 6th–8th graders must attend one parent meeting (April 1 or 8, 6 PM). Clinics April 22–23. Tryouts April 24 at 6 PM. 📲 Scan QR to register! 💙💛🐍
Congratulations to Luca for advancing to the Regional Spelling Bee Competition! 🐝📖
Luca’s dedication, academic excellence, and outstanding performance reflect the high standards of learning at Cathey Middle School. We are incredibly proud and wish Luca the very best as he represents our school at the regional level.
Go Cathey! 💙💛
@McAllenISD
❄️⏰ Weather Update | McAllen ISD
Due to potential cold weather, classes will begin one hour later on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Elementary: 8:45 AM | Middle: 9:00 AM | High: 9:15 AM
Please stay safe and stay connected for updates. 💙💛
💙💛💙💛 Cathey Middle School shines at the Alton Jr. High UIL Meet! Our students earned top placements across Dictionary Skills, Speaking, Math, Science, and Social Studies. So proud of our academic stars—way to represent, Cobras! 💛💙💛💙 @McAllenISD
🐍✨ Congratulations to our Cobra of the Month– 8th grader -Tilewa Adebowale! ✨🐍Tilewa exemplifies what it means to be a Cobra: respect, responsibility, leadership, and pride. 💙💛 #CobraStrong #CobraOfTheMonth #CatheyMiddleSchool#UNITY,PRIDE,RESPECT @McAllenISD
Hello families!
We wanted to share a quick update regarding the event below. Please note that the decision to postpone was an administrative decision and not made by the PTO. We truly appreciate your understanding and your continued support of our PTO. Thank you for always partnering with us!
🐍✨ Congratulations to our Cobra of the Month– 7th grader -Nubia Ceja! ✨🐍Nubia exemplifies what it means to be a Cobra: respect, responsibility, leadership, and pride. 💙💛 #CobraStrong #CobraOfTheMonth #CatheyMiddleSchool#UNITY,PRIDE,RESPECT @McAllenISD
Cobras leading by example 🐍💛
Our students partnered with National Charity League, RGV to share Birthday Cake in a Box—spreading kindness and smiles, one box at a time 🎂✨
#CatheyMiddleSchool #CobrasCare #LeadingWithHeart @McAllenISD
📣✨ **Cathey Middle School Teacher of the Month!** ✨📣
Congratulations to **Mrs. Francelli Rodriguez**, our amazing 8th Grade Social Studies teacher ! 🍎📚
Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and willingness to always go above and beyond for our students. 💙💛
#TeacherOfTheMonth #CobraStrong #CatheyMiddleSchool @McAllenISD
Congratulations to **Mrs. Francelli Rodriguez**, our amazing 8th Grade Social Studies teacher ! 🍎📚
Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and willingness to always go above and beyond for our students. 💙💛
#TeacherOfTheMonth #CobraStrong #CatheyMiddleSchool @McAllenISD
🐍✨ Congratulations to our Cobra of the Month– 6th grader -Olivia Castaneda! ✨🐍Olivia exemplifies what it means to be a Cobra: respect, responsibility, leadership, and pride. 💙💛 #CobraStrong #CobraOfTheMonth #CatheyMiddleSchool#UNITY,PRIDE,RESPECT @McAllenISD
📣 Cathey Parents & Guardians
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 10 AM
📍 School Library or Zoom
✨ Goal Setting & Healthy Nutrition Workshop
Learn simple goal-setting strategies 📝, healthy nutrition tips 🥗, and enjoy a hands-on activity!
🔗 Zoom link will be sent prior to the meeting.
Meeting flyer: https://aptg.co/xlMqHF
We hope to see you there! 💙
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📣 Padres y tutores de Cathey
Acompáñenos mañana, miércoles 14 de enero del 2026 a las 10 AM
📍 Biblioteca escolar o Zoom
✨ Taller de Metas y Nutrición Saludable
Aprenda estrategias sencillas para establecer metas 📝, consejos de nutrición saludable 🥗 y participe en una actividad práctica.
🔗 El enlace de Zoom se enviará antes de la reunión.
Enlace del folleto: https://aptg.co/xlMqHF
¡Los esperamos! 💙
📣 Cathey Parents & Guardians
Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 10 AM
📍 School Library or Zoom
✨ Goal Setting & Healthy Nutrition Workshop
Learn simple goal-setting strategies 📝, healthy nutrition tips 🥗, and enjoy a hands-on activity!
🔗 Zoom link will be sent prior to the meeting.
Meeting flyer: https://aptg.co/xlMqHF
We hope to see you there! 💙
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📣 Padres y tutores de Cathey
Acompáñenos el miércoles 14 de enero del 2026 a las 10 AM
📍 Biblioteca escolar o Zoom
✨ Taller de Metas y Nutrición Saludable
Aprenda estrategias sencillas para establecer metas 📝, consejos de nutrición saludable 🥗 y participe en una actividad práctica.
🔗 El enlace de Zoom se enviará antes de la reunión.
Enlace del folleto: https://aptg.co/xlMqHF
¡Los esperamos! 💙
Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 10 AM
📍 School Library or Zoom
✨ Goal Setting & Healthy Nutrition Workshop
Learn simple goal-setting strategies 📝, healthy nutrition tips 🥗, and enjoy a hands-on activity!
🔗 Zoom link will be sent prior to the meeting.
Meeting flyer: https://aptg.co/xlMqHF
We hope to see you there! 💙
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📣 Padres y tutores de Cathey
Acompáñenos el miércoles 14 de enero del 2026 a las 10 AM
📍 Biblioteca escolar o Zoom
✨ Taller de Metas y Nutrición Saludable
Aprenda estrategias sencillas para establecer metas 📝, consejos de nutrición saludable 🥗 y participe en una actividad práctica.
🔗 El enlace de Zoom se enviará antes de la reunión.
Enlace del folleto: https://aptg.co/xlMqHF
¡Los esperamos! 💙
📢 Solicitud de TexPREP Abierta – UTRGV
Estimados padres y tutores de Cathey:
¡Tenemos excelentes noticias! La Universidad de Texas del Valle del Río Grande (UTRGV) ha abierto la solicitud para el programa TexPREP.
TexPREP es un programa gratuito de enriquecimiento académico enfocado en áreas STEM—Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas. El programa ayuda a los estudiantes a fortalecer habilidades de razonamiento, explorar carreras en STEM y prepararse para el éxito universitario.
🧠 ¿Quiénes deben aplicar?
Estudiantes motivados con interés en matemáticas, ciencias, ingeniería o tecnología.
📝 Cómo aplicar:
Revise los enlaces a continuación o pídale a su hijo(a) que recoja una solicitud con su maestro(a) de matemáticas o en la oficina de consejería.
⏰ Fecha límite:
30 de enero del 2026
Si su hijo(a) desea retarse académicamente, aprender nuevas habilidades y trabajar con instructores universitarios, TexPREP es una excelente oportunidad.
Para más información o ayuda con la solicitud, comuníquese con la consejera escolar.
Folleto: https://aptg.co/5LKrly
Solicitud: https://aptg.co/RxNfF-
Preguntas de matemáticas: https://aptg.co/S2T_k4
Estimados padres y tutores de Cathey:
¡Tenemos excelentes noticias! La Universidad de Texas del Valle del Río Grande (UTRGV) ha abierto la solicitud para el programa TexPREP.
TexPREP es un programa gratuito de enriquecimiento académico enfocado en áreas STEM—Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas. El programa ayuda a los estudiantes a fortalecer habilidades de razonamiento, explorar carreras en STEM y prepararse para el éxito universitario.
🧠 ¿Quiénes deben aplicar?
Estudiantes motivados con interés en matemáticas, ciencias, ingeniería o tecnología.
📝 Cómo aplicar:
Revise los enlaces a continuación o pídale a su hijo(a) que recoja una solicitud con su maestro(a) de matemáticas o en la oficina de consejería.
⏰ Fecha límite:
30 de enero del 2026
Si su hijo(a) desea retarse académicamente, aprender nuevas habilidades y trabajar con instructores universitarios, TexPREP es una excelente oportunidad.
Para más información o ayuda con la solicitud, comuníquese con la consejera escolar.
Folleto: https://aptg.co/5LKrly
Solicitud: https://aptg.co/RxNfF-
Preguntas de matemáticas: https://aptg.co/S2T_k4
📢 TexPREP Application Now Open – UTRGV
Dear Cathey Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to share that the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) TexPREP Program application is now open!
TexPREP is a free academic enrichment program focused on STEM fields—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The program helps students strengthen problem-solving skills, explore STEM careers, and prepare for future college success.
🧠 Who Should Apply?
Motivated students with an interest in math, science, engineering, or technology.
📝 How to Apply:
Please see the links below, or have your child pick up an application from their math teacher and/or the counseling office.
⏰ Application Deadline:
January 30, 2026
If your child is interested in challenging themselves, learning new skills, and working with university instructors, TexPREP is a great opportunity—don’t miss out!
For questions or assistance with the application, please contact your child’s counselor.
Flyer: https://aptg.co/NkpHXR
Application: https://aptg.co/RxNfF-
Math questions: https://aptg.co/S2T_k4
Dear Cathey Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to share that the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) TexPREP Program application is now open!
TexPREP is a free academic enrichment program focused on STEM fields—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The program helps students strengthen problem-solving skills, explore STEM careers, and prepare for future college success.
🧠 Who Should Apply?
Motivated students with an interest in math, science, engineering, or technology.
📝 How to Apply:
Please see the links below, or have your child pick up an application from their math teacher and/or the counseling office.
⏰ Application Deadline:
January 30, 2026
If your child is interested in challenging themselves, learning new skills, and working with university instructors, TexPREP is a great opportunity—don’t miss out!
For questions or assistance with the application, please contact your child’s counselor.
Flyer: https://aptg.co/NkpHXR
Application: https://aptg.co/RxNfF-
Math questions: https://aptg.co/S2T_k4
Happy Holidays from Cathey Middle School!
We wish our students, families, and staff a restful, joyful, and safe Winter Break. May this season bring you peace, happiness, and special moments with loved ones. Enjoy the time to relax and recharge—we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed in the new year!
Happy Holidays! 🐍✨
#CatheyMiddleSchool #CobraPride #WinterBreak #HappyHolidays @McAllenISD
🐝🏆 Cathey Middle School Spelling Bee Champions! 🏆🐝
We are so proud of our incredible spellers who showed focus, confidence, and Cobra determination at this year’s Spelling Bee! 📚✨
🥇 1st Place: Luca Guido
🥈 2nd Place: Inayah Rizwan
🥉 3rd Place: Adolfo Aidan Gonzalez
Congratulations to all our participants for representing Cathey Middle School with excellence. Way to spell success, Cobras! 💙💛🐍
Go Cobras!
