🌟 Happy Assistant Principal Week! 🌟
This week, we’re shining the spotlight on our amazing Assistant Principals!
Thank you for your leadership, support, and the heart you bring to our campus every day. 💙🦁
We’re lucky to have you at De Leon!

🏥 Free Physicals at De Leon! 🦁
Get ready for next school year—take care of your sports physical now, for FREE! 📋💪
Check out the flyer below for all the details, dates, and requirements.

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📬✨ Our April Newsletter is here! 🦁💛
Catch up on all the latest happenings at De Leon Middle School — from student highlights and upcoming events to campus news you won’t want to miss!
📸 Peek inside to see our Lions in action!

📢 Parents, STAAR Testing is Here! 🦁📚
Help set your child up for success on test day! Your encouragement and support go a long way in helping them feel confident and prepared.

🌸 April Parent-Student Power-Up! 🌸This month, let’s focus on “Creating a Supportive Home.” 🏡 Try the Family Fun Night Challenge: pick one night a week to spend quality time together—play games, cook a meal, or watch a favorite movie! 🎲🍿Make family time a priority!


☕✨ Join Us for Coffee with the Superintendent! ✨☕
Parents and community members, come enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation with Superintendent Dr. Gutierrez! This is a great opportunity to hear updates, ask questions, and share your thoughts.


Select students have been invited to attend our exclusive STAAR Success Camps—a focused after-school program designed to strengthen skills, boost confidence, and prepare for the STAAR test! By Invitation Only – Students receiving this invite have been selected for extra support.

8th grade IB De Leon students proudly showcased their Community Service Projects at Lamar's IB Exhibition last night. We're so proud of their hard work! Many thanks to their IB teachers for their guidance and to Lamar for hosting such a successful event. #IBExhibition










📖✨ This Saturday, Jesús Vicente Pérez (8th) & Ángel Zúñiga (7th) will represent De Leon MS at UTRGV’s Torneo de Ortografía! Wishing them luck as they showcase their Spanish spelling skills with pride!

📢 Attention Parents! 🦁📚
STAAR testing is here, and your support makes all the difference! Help your child feel confident and ready to do their best by ensuring they:
✅ Get a full night’s sleep 😴
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast 🥞
✅ Bring a fully charged device 🔋

We are proud to celebrate Sofia Sifuentes and Joaquin Suazo, two of our incredible IB students who will be competing at the Texas Science & Engineering Fair at Texas A&M University in College Station! 🎉

📢 Attention, Lions! 🦁📚
STAAR testing is coming up! ✏️✨ Get ready to show what you know and do your best!

📢 Attention 7th Grade Parents! 🎓✨
Join us for an important GEAR UP Parent Meeting to learn how we’re preparing your child for future success! 🚀

🐾 Lion of the Month! 🦁✨
Join us in celebrating our Lion of the Month, Ms. Aylin Iracheta, whose kindness, teamwork, and positive energy make a difference every day! 💙 Always ready to help and setting the tone for a great work environment. 🌟

🏹🎯 Back-to-Back Champion! 🎯🏹
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Santos Salinas for being crowned Archery Champion for the 2nd year in a row! 🏆👏 His skill, focus, and dedication have once again put him at the top! We are so proud of your achievement, Santos! Keep aiming high! 🎯💙💛

🎉 Future Varsity Cheerleaders in the Making! 🎉
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our 8th grade students who have earned a spot in the Rowe High School Varsity Cheer Team! 📣👏

Congratulations to Sophia Romero for being awarded the prestigious Carson Scholars Fund scholarship! This honor recognizes her outstanding academic achievement and dedication to making a difference in her community. We are so proud of you, Sophia! Keep reaching for the stars!

We are so proud of our students who participated in the Spanish Spelling Bee. Jesus Vicente Perez made it to the top 10 and will be competing in the next competition in April. Way to go!!

🍀 March Edition of Stronger Together 🍀
This month, we’re focusing on “Partnering with Your Child’s Teacher.” 📚 Try the Classroom Goals Challenge: work with your child to set a small goal (like completing homework on time) and check in with their teacher to track progress.
Teamwork makes the dream work—at school and at home! ✏️
Don't forget to tag us as you complete the challenge and use the hashtag #DeLeonLionsStrongerTogether


Congratulations to our Varsity Tenor Bass Choir for receiving Sweepstakes at the UIL competition! We are so proud of our students and Choir Directors, Mrs. Albright & Ms. Ayala! Gooo Lions!!

