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!
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
📎 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!
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
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
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
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
Cathey Theatre would love to invite you to our production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Our students have worked incredibly hard, and we would be so happy to see you there. 💛🎭🐍 @McAllenISD @McallenISDFineArts
Congratulations to **Mr. Leonardo Rios**, our amazing 7th Grade teacher and 8th Grade Soccer Coach! 🍎📚
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 -Helena Cantu! ✨🐍Helena exemplifies what it means to be a Cobra: respect, responsibility, leadership, and pride. 💙💛 #CobraStrong #CobraOfTheMonth #CatheyMiddleSchool#UNITY,PRIDE,RESPECT @McAllenISD
This is a reminder that we are currently accepting referrals for our upcoming Gifted and Talented (GT) testing cycle. GT testing helps us identify students who may benefit from advanced academic instruction and enrichment opportunities.
If you would like your child to be considered, please submit your GT referral form as soon as possible.
The last day to submit referrals is December 19, 2025.
https://aptg.co/JtpTf0
Estimados padres y tutores:
Les recordamos que actualmente estamos aceptando recomendaciones para nuestro próximo ciclo de exámenes para estudiantes dotados y talentosos (GT). Las pruebas GT nos ayudan a identificar a los estudiantes que podrían beneficiarse de instrucción académica avanzada y oportunidades de enriquecimiento.
Si desea que su hijo/a sea considerado/a, envíe su formulario de recomendación de GT lo antes posible.
El último día para enviar recomendaciones es el 19 de diciembre del 2025.
https://aptg.co/JtpTf0
We are incredibly proud to announce that our Counseling Department has been named a 2025 CREST Counseling Award Winner! 🌟
This prestigious recognition from the Texas School Counselor Association honors campuses that model excellence in counseling programs—and our amazing counselors have done just that! 💙🐍
Thank you for your dedication, heart, and unwavering commitment to supporting every Cobra. This honor is well-deserved! 💛📘#CatheyMiddleSchool #CobraPride #CRESTAward #TSCA #SchoolCounselorsRock
💙 **Happy National Parental Involvement Day!** 💛
It was a beautiful morning celebrating our amazing Cathey parents—we appreciate you today and every day! At Cathey Middle School, we are truly grateful for the families who stand with us, cheer on our students, and help guide them along their journey. Your love, support, and involvement mean more than you know. ✨
Thank you for being such incredible partners in education. 📚💫
📅 **Friday, Nov 21st** – Early Release @ 1:00 PM
🍂 **Thanksgiving Break** begins after dismissal
🏫 **Classes Resume** Tuesday, Dec 3rd
Wishing all our Cathey families a safe & joyful Thanksgiving! 🍁
#CatheyCobras #ThanksgivingBreak #McAllenISD
