Moises V. Vela Middle School

🧠💥 Operation Domination: STAAR Edition! 💥🧠 Our 7th grade math Panthers went head-to-head in an epic showdown of skills, strategy, and STAAR prep! 🔢📊 In this high-energy competition, students formed teams and tackled STAAR-style questions, racking up points and showing off their problem-solving prowess. From quick calculations to critical thinking, they brought their A-game and fierce Panther spirit! 💪🐾 We’re so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and enthusiasm — math has never looked this fun! 🤓🔥 #OperationDomination #PantherPride #MathMasters #AboveAndBeyond #MVMS

🌟 Happy Assistant Principals Week! 🌟 📅 April 7–11 Join us in celebrating our incredible assistant principals, Ms. Acosta and Ms. Cooley! 💛🖤 Their leadership, dedication, and compassion help make Moisés V. Vela Middle School a better place for everyone. From supporting students and staff to going above and beyond every day, they truly make a difference! Thank you, Ms. Acosta and Ms. Cooley, for all that you do! 💐 Let’s show them some Panther love in the comments! 🐾 #APWeek25 #PantherPride #MVMS #ThankYouAPs #AboveAndBeyond

📢 NJHS Members – April Meeting Reminder! 📢 Mark your calendars for our next National Junior Honor Society meeting on Wednesday, April 9th at 4:05 p.m. in the school library. Let’s wrap up the year strong with important discussions and upcoming events! 🖤💛 Keep going above and beyond, Panthers! 🖤💛 #MVMS #NJHS #PantherPride #AboveAndBeyond

🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate and express our deepest gratitude to our incredible MVMS paraprofessionals! 💛🖤 These amazing individuals play a vital role in supporting our students and staff every single day. Their dedication, hard work, and care help our Panthers grow and thrive! 🐾 Thank you, MVMS Paras, for all you do! 💪🎉 #MVMSParasRock #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #PantherPride #ThankYouParas

📢 Panther Family, let's LIGHT IT UP BLUE! 💙💙 Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2nd, join us in wearing BLUE to show our support for World Autism Awareness Day! Let's come together to celebrate acceptance, understanding, and inclusion for individuals with autism. Wear blue and spread awareness! 💙 #MVMSGoesBlue #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #LightItUpBlue

📣 STAFF vs. STUDENTS VOLLEYBALL GAME FUNDRAISER! 🏐🔥 Hey, Panther families! 🎉 Get ready for an exciting Staff vs. Students Volleyball Game on April 17th at 3:00 PM in the MVMS Gym! This fundraiser will benefit our Student Council, and we want all students to join in on the fun! 💰 Entry Fee: $1 (Students should bring their money on the day of the event.) 📍 Location: MVMS Gym 🎶 Pep Rally Fun! Drumline & cheer performances included! 🚨 Reminder: Students who receive a referral between April 1st and April 17th will NOT be allowed to attend. Make sure your student brings their $1 entry fee on April 17th so they don’t miss out on this awesome event! 🏆💛🖤 #MVMSPanthers #StaffVsStudents #PantherPride

🎭✨ Shoutout to Ms. Ibarra and Ms. Villarreal's students for their amazing work in drama! They’ve completed their stunning Greek mask designs and are now bringing their costume concepts to life. Under the guidance of our wonderful drama teacher, Ms. Garza, their creativity is shining! We are so proud of their dedication and artistic vision! 🎨👏 #MVMSDrama #FutureDesigners #CreativityInAction

📣 Extended Hours at the HCISD Clothing Closet! Due to the recent rainstorms, HCISD Family & Community Engagement will be offering extended hours at the Clothing Closet to assist our HCISD families in need of clothing and essential items. 🗓 Dates: Monday, March 31st - Friday, April 4th 📍 Location: HCISD Clothing Closet, 216 N. 21st Street ⏰ Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM & 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM & 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM For more information, please call 956.427.3084 or 956.427.3515. We are here to support our HCISD families! 💙

🌟 HCISD F.A.C.E. Clothing & Essentials Drive 🌟 Help us support HCISD families in need! We’re collecting gently used or new clothing, home essentials, hygiene products, gift cards, or monetary donations. Every contribution makes a difference! 📅 When: Monday - Thursday: 7:45 AM - 7:00 PM Friday: 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM 📍 Where: HCISD Annex Bldg. 310 N. 13th Street ☎️ Contact: 956-427-3515 💙 Items Needed: Children’s clothing (sizes 4-18) Socks & shoes (all sizes) Towels & cleaning supplies Hygiene products Walmart/HEB Gift Cards for food Monetary donations Thank you for your generosity and support! Together, we can make a difference. 💛

Our HCISD Ambassadors had the chance to step into the shoes of a "Student for a Day" and experience a day filled with hands-on learning and exciting activities! From outdoor learning adventures at HCISD Early Childhood Academy, to learning Mandarin Chinese and ASL at Vernon Middle School World Languages Academy, to assembling a computer at Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy, it was a day full of new experiences and valuable skills. Thanks to all the schools for making this a memorable and impactful day for our Ambassadors!

Science just got a whole lot cooler! Our 5th graders are taking over Harlingen High School South for their Annual Science Day, gearing up for STAAR testing! Students are diving into mind-blowing experiments with fire, ice, force, resistance, and bubbles, and more! HCISD Board Member Ricky Leal even joined the fun and got in on the action!

🎭 MVMS Shines at UIL One Act Play Competition! 🎭 This weekend, our incredible students took the stage at the UIL One Act Play competition, competing against eight amazing schools—and we made it to the TOP 3! 🏆 We finished in 3rd place, and we couldn’t be prouder of the hard work, dedication, and passion these students poured into this production. It's truly inspiring to see our talented Panthers come together to create something so beautiful, honest, and powerful. We’re already counting down the days until next year! 🌟 A huge congratulations to some of our outstanding performers and crew members: 🎭 Outstanding Technician: Gabriel Calderon, Lighting Technician 🏅 Honorable Mention All-Star Cast: Cosette Peruch as Frankie 🌟 All-Star Cast: Adrian Rivera as Davey A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to support our students! Seeing you in the audience meant the world to them. ❤️ 🎉 Congratulations to all involved—this experience was truly unforgettable! 🎉 #PantherPride #UILOneActPlay #MVMSTheatre

🎨✨ MVMS Students Featured in the HCISD All-District Art Show! ✨🎨 We are proud to announce that 10 talented MVMS students will be showcasing their amazing artwork at the HCISD All-District Art Show! Join us on March 29th from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the HCISD Performing Arts Center to celebrate their creativity and hard work. 📍 HCISD Performing Arts Center 📅 March 29th ⏰ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 🎟️ Free Admission Let’s show our Panther pride and support our incredible artists! 🖌️🐾✨ We hope to see you there!

🎉 Congratulations to Moises V. Vela Middle School’s 2025 Teacher of the Year: Ms. Caitlin Acosta! 🎉 Ms. Acosta is an exceptional 8th-grade Science teacher and the dedicated National Junior Honor Society sponsor at MVMS. She has been inspiring and empowering our students for the past 10 years, bringing enthusiasm, dedication, and a passion for learning to our campus every day. We are so proud to celebrate Ms. Acosta for her hard work, leadership, and unwavering commitment to student success. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor! 🏆👏 #MVMSProud #TeacherOfTheYear #PantherExcellence 🖤💛

Save the date for PreK Round-Up! We're ready to welcome our youngest learners to HCISD! Join us for a fun-filled morning with registration assistance, district info, mascot photo ops, and more! 🎈 Plus, on-site immunizations will be available—just bring a copy of your insurance card. 📌 Don’t forget to bring the required documents for registration: ✅ Birth certificate ✅ Social security card (if available) ✅ Immunization record ✅ Proof of address (utility bill) ✅ Parent’s proof of income ✅ Parent’s driver’s license We can’t wait to see you there!

We had the privilege of hosting our March Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board, bringing together both our elementary and secondary students for a meaningful leadership session. 🏫💡🤝 Led by our secondary advisory board members, the discussion provided valuable insights into HCISD’s leadership model. Students walked away with a deeper understanding of the qualities that define strong leaders—commitment to excellence and a heart for people. ✨🫶 It’s inspiring to see our future leaders learning and growing together! ☺️

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📢 Attention Panther Families! 📢 STAAR testing is coming up, and we want to ensure a smooth testing environment for all students. Please take note of the following: 📌 No Lunch Deliveries We will NOT be accepting lunch deliveries for students on their assigned testing days. Please plan accordingly. Check the schedule below for your child’s testing date. 📌 Electronic Device Policy Per HCISD policy, students are not allowed to have personal electronic devices (including cell phones and smartwatches) during state testing. Devices must be turned off and turned in to the test administrator until all students have completed testing. A violation could result in disciplinary action and test invalidation. We appreciate your cooperation in helping our students succeed! Thank you for your support. 💛🖤 #PantherPride #STAARTesting

📣 Attention MVMS Cheer Parents! 📣 Don't forget to attend our Cheer Parent Meeting on March 24th at 5:30 p.m. in the school library! 🖤💛 This meeting is important for all cheer parents, so be sure to mark your calendars! See you there! 🏆📢 #MVMSCheer #GoPanthers

📢🎨 Congratulations, Annalise Phothirath! 🎨🏅 We are proud to announce that our talented student, Annalise Phothirath, was recognized on March 9, 2025, at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin! She received a diploma and a medal for her outstanding artwork, which was displayed as part of the Youth Art Month Spring Exhibition. Her piece was selected as one of 170 from over 600 entries! We wish Annalise the best of luck as her artwork is still in the running to be showcased in Governor Greg Abbott’s office. Out of the 170 selected pieces, Mrs. Cecilia Abbott will choose only 16 to be displayed for a year. 👏 Congratulations, Annalise! Your hard work and creativity make Moises V. Vela Middle School proud! 🖌️✨ #PantherPride #YouthArtMonth #CongratulationsAnnalise #MVMSArt