Michael E. Fossum Middle School

🎉🏅 Huge shoutout to our incredible Fossum athletes! 🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🥎 Congratulations to Ethan for taking 1st place in the 50-meter run and the softball throw, Jaqueline for taking 1st place in the 50-meter run and Briana 1st place in the softball throw🥇🎯

Shoutout to our incredible track coaches—Coach Trevino, Coach Bauza, Coach Flores, and Coach Suarez! 🙌 Thank you for helping our girls push beyond their limits and always striving for greatness. 💪 #Falconproud # Falconstrong

Buena suerte to our three amazing spelling bee stars—Ximena, Sarah, and Marla—as they head to UTRGV to compete in the Spanish Written Spelling Bee! You've got this! 🌟

Congratulations to the following girls who placed TOP THREE in yesterday's district meet and qualified for today's (4/5/25) quad meet! Way to go, girls! Best of luck 📣

🌊Congratulations to our Fossum Swim and Dive team for having fun and finishing strong!! 💪🏻🏊🏼‍♀️🏊We are proud of your hard work and all the effort you’ve been putting in! ✨

Congratulations to your 2025-2026 Fossum Rockettes! We can't wait for the fun to begin next year with all of you. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! 🩰🦅✨

🎉📚 Shoutout to our awesome Fossum History Buffs — they’re headed to the STATE COMPETITION! 🏆🗺️ 🔥 We’re SO proud of all their hard work — go show 'em how Fossum does it! 🚀👏

Another dominant performance in the books! Fossum Black Elevate takes the win 16-1 over De Leon Silver. Let’s keep the momentum rolling! 💪⚾️🔥

📣 Celebrating Our Incredible Paraprofessionals! 🦅💙 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day to the dedicated, hardworking, and compassionate paraprofessionals of Fossum Middle School! Our Falcons soar higher because of your unwavering support, patience, and commitment to our students. While busy schedules kept us from capturing a group photo, please know that each of you is deeply valued and appreciated. Thank you for the countless ways you make a difference every single day!

Huge congratulations to the Fossum Middle School Varsity Full Orchestra for earning superior ratings both on stage and in the sight-reading room! Your hard work and talent shine bright—way to go, Falcons! 🎶👏

📅 Fossum April Calendar – Stay Informed! 📅 Spring is in full swing, and April is packed with important dates! 🌸✨ Stay ahead by marking your calendars for these key events!

Due to the inclement weather last week, our new GT testing date will be April 10th, 2025. Please have chromebooks fully charged and ensure your child is well rested. Thank you!

🏆 Fossum MS 6th Grade Elevate Softball Showdown! 🦅 What a game! The Maroon team faced off against the Black team in an exciting softball match, and the Black team came out on top! Great job to all the players for their hard work and sportsmanship.

🦅 Falcon Clean-Up Day! 🌿 Join us on April 12th from 8-10 AM at Fossum for a morning of giving back to our community! This is a volunteer hours opportunity, and we need all hands on deck! ✅ Trash bags & gloves provided (first come, first serve) ✅ Parents can bring shovels & other clean-up tools ✅ FREE food from 10 AM - 12 PM @ Municipal Park as a thank-you! Let’s show our Falcon pride and keep our community clean! If you’re interested in volunteering, contact a Student Council member or the school office.

📣Please see below for 6th and 7th students interested in joining our Fossum Cheer Team 📣

📢 Reminder: GT Testing This Friday! GT testing will take place this Friday, March 28, 2025, in the library. 🏫✏️ 🖥️ Students must bring: ✅ Fully charged Chromebook 💻 ✅ Charger 🔌 ✅ Headphones 🎧 Please arrive on time and be prepared! ⏰💡 Good luck to all our test-takers! 🍀

Please see below about our upcoming vaccine clinic 💉

Our 6th Grade Girls Elevate Softball Team crushed it again, defeating Cathey MS 15-0 in an incredible shutout! 💪🥎 With this win, they remain UNDEFEATED at 3-0! Way to bring the heat, ladies! Keep the momentum going! 🚀

STAAR Testing is Coming Up! Keep up the hard work and stay focused—your effort will pay off! We are so proud of you and all the progress you’ve made. Be sure to check our social media and listen to announcements for important STAAR updates. Also, remember that tech checks happen the day before testing, so make sure your device is ready. If you need a new charger, replace or purchase one ahead of time! You've got this! 💪📚✨

🚨 Attention Falcons! 🚨 Cheer Tryouts are coming up! 🦅🎉 Calling all incoming 7th and 8th grade girls and boys – this is your chance to show your Falcon spirit! ✨ 🗓 When: March 31st - April 3rd ⏰ Time: 4:15 PM - 6:15 PM 🏫 Where: Fossum Gym To try out, make sure you have a physical and Rank 1 on file. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the Falcon cheer team!