📢 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!
Let Raising Cane's handle dinner tonight while you focus on holiday shopping. Dining there supports CMS Academics UIL and helps cover student entry fees as we approach the competition season.
🎄❤️ Thank You, St. Paul’s Church! ❤️🎄
We are incredibly grateful to St. Paul’s Church for their generous donation to our students. Because of your kindness and giving spirit, Christmas will be brighter, warmer, and filled with joy for so many of our children and families.
Your support truly makes a difference, and we are thankful for this beautiful partnership and for a community that always shows up with love. 💚✨
📢 Parent Reminder: Students will have an **early release this Friday**. Please plan accordingly for dismissal and transportation.
Thank you for your continued support! 💙💛
#EarlyRelease #SchoolReminder
Thank you for your continued support! 💙💛
#EarlyRelease #SchoolReminder
Dear Cathey parents and guardians, Join us today, Wednesday, December 17th, at 10:00 a.m. for our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting. During this meeting, you will learn important information and receive updates about State & Federal Funded Programs. You may attend in person in our School library or virtually via Zoom.
📎 Flyer: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
We look forward to seeing you!
Estimados padres y tutores de Cathey: Los invitamos a nuestra reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres (PAC) hoy, miércoles 17 de diciembre, a las 10:00 a.m. En esta reunión, recibirán información importante y actualizaciones sobre los programas financiados por el Estado y el gobierno federal. Pueden asistir en persona en la biblioteca de la escuela o de forma virtual a través de Zoom.
📎 Folleto informativo: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!
📎 Flyer: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
We look forward to seeing you!
Estimados padres y tutores de Cathey: Los invitamos a nuestra reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres (PAC) hoy, miércoles 17 de diciembre, a las 10:00 a.m. En esta reunión, recibirán información importante y actualizaciones sobre los programas financiados por el Estado y el gobierno federal. Pueden asistir en persona en la biblioteca de la escuela o de forma virtual a través de Zoom.
📎 Folleto informativo: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!
Dear Cathey parents and guardians, Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17th, at 10:00 a.m. for our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting. During this meeting, you will learn important information and receive updates about State & Federal Funded Programs. You may attend in person in our School library or virtually via Zoom.
📎 Flyer: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
We look forward to seeing you!
Estimados padres y tutores de Cathey: Los invitamos a nuestra reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres (PAC) mañana, miércoles 17 de diciembre, a las 10:00 a.m. En esta reunión, recibirán información importante y actualizaciones sobre los programas financiados por el Estado y el gobierno federal. Pueden asistir en persona en la biblioteca de la escuela o de forma virtual a través de Zoom.
📎 Folleto informativo: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!
🏆🐍 **GRAND CHAMPIONS!** 🐍🏆
Congratulations to the **Cathey King Cobras** on earning **GRAND CHAMPION** at this weekend’s tournament! 💙💛
Your hard work, dedication, and Cobra pride truly showed on the floor, and we could not be more proud of this incredible accomplishment. Way to represent **Cathey Middle School** with excellence and heart!
👏👏 Let’s hear it for our champions!
#CMSPride #KingCobras #GrandChampions #CatheyStrong
Congratulations to the **Cathey King Cobras** on earning **GRAND CHAMPION** at this weekend’s tournament! 💙💛
Your hard work, dedication, and Cobra pride truly showed on the floor, and we could not be more proud of this incredible accomplishment. Way to represent **Cathey Middle School** with excellence and heart!
👏👏 Let’s hear it for our champions!
#CMSPride #KingCobras #GrandChampions #CatheyStrong
⚽🔥 COBRAS, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT! 🔥⚽
💙💛 Girls Soccer Tryouts are HERE! 💛💙
Show up. Show out. Represent Cathey. 🐍
📅 Dec 17 & 18
⏰ 4:10–6:00 PM
📍 Cathey Soccer Fields
👟 7th & 8th Grade Only
✅ Rank One + Physical = MUST
📲 Scan the QR & SIGN UP
📍 Questions? Coach Rios — Room 202
Bring the energy. Bring the grind.
Let’s goooo, Cobras! 💥⚽🐍Want a super-short Reel caption or Story text with countdown stickers and emojis only?
Let Raising Cane's handle dinner this Thursday while you focus on holiday shopping. Dining there supports CMS Academics UIL and helps cover student entry fees as we approach the competition season.
Dear Cathey parents and guardians, Join us on Wednesday, December 17th, at 10:00 a.m. for our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting. During this meeting, you will learn important information and receive updates about State & Federal Funded Programs. You may attend in person in our School library or virtually via Zoom.
📎 Flyer: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
We look forward to seeing you!
Estimados padres y tutores de Cathey: Los invitamos a nuestra reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres (PAC) el miércoles 17 de diciembre a las 10:00 a. m. En esta reunión, recibirán información importante y actualizaciones sobre los programas financiados por el estado y el gobierno federal. Pueden asistir en persona en la biblioteca de la escuela o de forma virtual a través de Zoom.
📎 Folleto informativo: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!
📎 Flyer: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
We look forward to seeing you!
Estimados padres y tutores de Cathey: Los invitamos a nuestra reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres (PAC) el miércoles 17 de diciembre a las 10:00 a. m. En esta reunión, recibirán información importante y actualizaciones sobre los programas financiados por el estado y el gobierno federal. Pueden asistir en persona en la biblioteca de la escuela o de forma virtual a través de Zoom.
📎 Folleto informativo: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!
Good afternoon, Cathey parents and guardians,
You are invited to join the UTRGV Collegiate Academy Virtual Parent Meeting today, December 10th, from 6:00–6:45 PM. Please see the flyer for more information.
Application information: https://aptg.co/3v7q-d
Buenas tardes padres y tutores de Cathey,
Están invitados a la Reunión Virtual para Padres de la Academia Colegiada de UTRGV hoy, 10 de diciembre, de 6:00 a 6:45 PM. Por favor, vea el volante para más información.
Información sobre la aplicación: https://aptg.co/3v7q-d
You are invited to join the UTRGV Collegiate Academy Virtual Parent Meeting today, December 10th, from 6:00–6:45 PM. Please see the flyer for more information.
Application information: https://aptg.co/3v7q-d
Buenas tardes padres y tutores de Cathey,
Están invitados a la Reunión Virtual para Padres de la Academia Colegiada de UTRGV hoy, 10 de diciembre, de 6:00 a 6:45 PM. Por favor, vea el volante para más información.
Información sobre la aplicación: https://aptg.co/3v7q-d
📚✨ **Calling All Cathey Creatives!** ✨📚
We’re thrilled to announce that **The Cathey Collective** is officially preparing our **2026 Spring Anthology – Volume II!** 🎉
If you love writing stories, poems, articles, or creating original pieces, this is *your* moment to shine. Our students’ voices deserve to be heard, and we can’t wait to showcase the incredible talent on our campus once again.
💛 **Submit your work by scanning the QR code or emailing Mrs. Maritza A. Garcia** at [maritza.garcia@mcallenisd.net](mailto:maritza.garcia@mcallenisd.net).
Let’s make this next edition something truly special. We’re so excited to see your creativity come to life on the pages of our next published book! 💙🐍
#TheCatheyCollective #CatheyProud #StudentVoices #YoungAuthors #CreativityInAction
🎨✨ **You’re Invited!** ✨🎨
McAllen ISD proudly presents the **3rd Annual Art & Soul Exhibition**, showcasing the incredible creativity and talent of our students districtwide!
Join us for a festive evening celebrating student artwork, creativity, and the spirit of the season. 🌟
📅 Reception:
December 12, 2025
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 McAllen Public Library
4001 N 23rd St., McAllen, TX
We are so proud of our Cathey Cobras who will be featured in this beautiful exhibition. Come out and support our young artists! 💛💙
#ArtAndSoul #MISDArts #StudentCreativity #CatheyProud
McAllen ISD proudly presents the **3rd Annual Art & Soul Exhibition**, showcasing the incredible creativity and talent of our students districtwide!
Join us for a festive evening celebrating student artwork, creativity, and the spirit of the season. 🌟
📅 Reception:
December 12, 2025
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 McAllen Public Library
4001 N 23rd St., McAllen, TX
We are so proud of our Cathey Cobras who will be featured in this beautiful exhibition. Come out and support our young artists! 💛💙
#ArtAndSoul #MISDArts #StudentCreativity #CatheyProud
🎉 **Celebrating Excellence at Cathey Middle School!** 🎉
We are incredibly proud to recognize our outstanding Cathey educators who were awarded the **2025 McAllen Education Foundation Grant**! Their dedication, creativity, and passion continue to elevate the learning experiences of our students every single day.
👏 **Congratulations to our grant recipients:**
* Daniel Garcia
* Santiago Zuniga
* Lydia De Leon
* Yzena Cuellar
* Travis Dillard
* Andrea Mondaca
Thank you for inspiring our students and for always striving to bring innovative opportunities to our campus. Cathey Middle School is stronger because of educators like you! 💛💙
#CatheyProud #MISDExcellence #MEFGrant #EducatorSpotlight
We are incredibly proud to recognize our outstanding Cathey educators who were awarded the **2025 McAllen Education Foundation Grant**! Their dedication, creativity, and passion continue to elevate the learning experiences of our students every single day.
👏 **Congratulations to our grant recipients:**
* Daniel Garcia
* Santiago Zuniga
* Lydia De Leon
* Yzena Cuellar
* Travis Dillard
* Andrea Mondaca
Thank you for inspiring our students and for always striving to bring innovative opportunities to our campus. Cathey Middle School is stronger because of educators like you! 💛💙
#CatheyProud #MISDExcellence #MEFGrant #EducatorSpotlight
🐍✨ Congratulations to our Cobra of the Month– 8th grader -Elias Alfaro! ✨🐍Elias exemplifies what it means to be a Cobra: respect, responsibility, leadership, and pride. 💙💛 #CobraStrong #CobraOfTheMonth #CatheyMiddleSchool#UNITY,PRIDE,RESPECT @McAllenISD
📸✨ **2025–2026 Cathey Middle School Yearbooks are ON SALE!** ✨📸
Don’t miss your chance to capture and keep all the memories, moments, and milestones of an unforgettable school year! 💛💙
Yearbooks and recognition pages are now available for purchase. Secure yours today before prices go up!
🗓️ **Order here:**
[https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1226417/Cathey-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/20250729042050383105/CATALOG_SHOP/](https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1226417/Cathey-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/20250729042050383105/CATALOG_SHOP/)
Let’s celebrate our Cobras and enjoy every moment! 🐍💛💙
Don’t miss your chance to capture and keep all the memories, moments, and milestones of an unforgettable school year! 💛💙
Yearbooks and recognition pages are now available for purchase. Secure yours today before prices go up!
🗓️ **Order here:**
[https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1226417/Cathey-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/20250729042050383105/CATALOG_SHOP/](https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1226417/Cathey-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/20250729042050383105/CATALOG_SHOP/)
Let’s celebrate our Cobras and enjoy every moment! 🐍💛💙
🐍✨ Congratulations to our Cobra of the Month– 7th grader -Cameron Avila! ✨🐍Cameron exemplifies what it means to be a Cobra: respect, responsibility, leadership, and pride. 💙💛 #CobraStrong #CobraOfTheMonth #CatheyMiddleSchool#UNITY,PRIDE,RESPECT @mcAllenISD
