Moises V. Vela Middle School

This month, we held our Harlingen CISD Service Awards where we recognized our employees who have dedicated 5-40 years of service to Harlingen CISD. 🎊🙌

Congratulations to UTRGV Harlingen Collegiate High School, Lee H. Means Elementary Fine Arts Academy, Harlingen School of Health Professions, Bowie Elementary, and Dr. Rodriguez Elementary STEM Academy for making the Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll. 🥳 Visit https://hcisdnews.org/five-hcisd-campuses-make-the-honor.../ to learn more. 🔗

Over the last two weeks, our Harlingen CISD Guardians have taken part in active shooter trainings. 🛡️ Thank you to our law enforcement partners–U.S. Border Patrol, Texas DPS State Troopers, Constable Precinct 2, Constable Precinct 3, and Constable Precinct 5—for helping us provide a realistic multi-agency drill. 👮‍♂️ These trainings help everyone involved practice working together as a joint response team in order to provide the highest level of safety for students and staff. 🚔🤝

☀️ New Summer Hours for Registration Assistance! Monday- Thursday: 7:30AM-5:30PM For more information, please contact the Harlingen Family and Community Engagement Department at 956-427-3515. ✅Register Today for the Upcoming 24-25 School Year! Click the Link to register➡️ www.hcisd.org/register

In May, we hosted a welcome dinner to kick off our Hook'Em Here: Harlingen summer program! 🤘😎🤘 Students had a chance to mingle with our HCISD Board Members, senior team, college professors, and community members. ✨ This summer, students will have an opportunity to be immersed in the teaching profession by helping with our Summer ACE Program at Bonham Elementary and Gutierrez Middle School. ☀️🏫🍎 We are proud to partner with The University of Texas at Austin and The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin on this wonderful initiative! 🙂

Free Summer Meals are here!! ☀️🥪🍎🥤 Our Harlingen CISD Child Nutrition Department will be providing free meals to children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy summer meals. (No income requirements or registration required). 😊 Please see schedules below. Meals will be served at 33 sites district wide. 👏👏

📚✨ Exciting News for the 2024-2025 School Year! ✨📚 Parents and Students, our School Supply Lists are now available! Get ahead and prepare for an amazing year at Moises V. Vela Middle School. Check out the link below for all the details. https://harlingencisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/o/vms/documents/resources/supply-lists/592770 Let's make this coming new year the best one yet! 🐾 #PantherPride #AboveAndBeyond

🎉 Congratulations to the Top 10 Graduating Students from Harlingen School of Health Professions! 🎓 We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding individuals, including the remarkable alumni from Moises V. Vela Middle School. You have exemplified excellence, dedication, and hard work, and your success is a testament to your commitment to going above and beyond! As you embark on the next exciting phase of your lives, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Keep striving for greatness and continue to make us proud. Go Panthers! 🖤💛 #MVMSAlumni #HarlingenProud #ClassOf2024 #PantherPride #GoAboveAndBeyond

🎉 Exciting News from Moises V. Vela Middle School! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the 2024-2025 National Junior Honor Society Officers for MVMS! These outstanding students have demonstrated exceptional leadership, scholarship, service, character, and citizenship. Please join us in congratulating them: President: Aiden Acuna Vice President: Estela Beadle Parliamentarian: Tyler McLemore Treasurer: Maya Castillo Historian: Ryker Reyna These students embody the Panther spirit, always going above and beyond! We are incredibly proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing all the amazing things they will accomplish this year. Let's give them a big round of applause! 👏👏👏 #PantherPride #NJHS #MVMS #GoingAboveAndBeyond

📚 Attention Vela Middle School Families! 📚 We hope you are all gearing up for a fantastic summer! This year, our Summer Reading assignment for current 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Honors students has been modified. Here's what you need to know: 📖 Summer Reading Assignment Details: Who: Current 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Honors students. What: Students are select an appropriate book of their choice. Task: Create a book sales pitch to be presented the first week they return to school. 🎤 Presentation Schedule: Next year's 7th and 8th grade students: Submit/do their book sales pitch the first week they return to Moises V. Vela Middle School. Current 8th grade Honors students: Submit theirs at Cano or the specialty school they will attend. Note: Rising 6th graders will not be required to do summer reading at this point. For more detailed information about the project, please check out the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RQ43V77EW8A1EHTrKHpqfW37-uvMYnbQ/view?usp=classroom_web&authuser=0 Let's keep the love of reading alive! Have a great summer, and we can't wait to hear about the amazing books you choose! #VelaMiddleSchool #SummerReading #PanthersRead #GoingAboveAndBeyond 📚🐾✨

📣 Attention Panthers Community! 📣 The last day of school is Friday, May 24th! 🎉 We will be having an early release at 12:45 p.m. Thank you for a fantastic school year, and we wish everyone a wonderful summer break! Go Panthers! 🖤💛 #LastDayOfSchool #EarlyRelease #PantherPride

🛑 Important Announcement for Panthers Families! 🛑 Starting Monday, May 20th, students should leave their backpacks at home. To ensure a smooth end to the school year, we kindly ask that no backpacks be brought to school. Thank you for your cooperation and support! Go Panthers! 🖤💛 #PantherPride #BackpackFree

🎉📸 Exciting News, Panthers! 📸🎉 We are thrilled to share the amazing moments captured during this year's MVMS Top 12 Ceremony! Our talented students have truly gone above and beyond, and these photos perfectly capture the pride and excellence of our Panthers community. Check out the link below to relive the celebration and see all the wonderful memories: https://photos.hcisd.org/School/Vela/Top-12-Students-2023-2024 Congratulations to all the honorees! Let's celebrate their hard work and achievements together. 🖤💛 #MVMSPanthers #Top12Ceremony #GoingAboveAndBeyond #ProudToBeAPanther

🎉 End-of-Year Pep Rally! 🎉 Panthers, let's end the school year with a bang! Join us for our exciting End-of-Year Pep Rally on May 21st at 3 p.m. in the school gym. There will be performances, awards, and lots of Panther spirit! Wear your black and gold, and get ready to cheer on our amazing students. 🖤💛 📅 Date: May 21st 🕒 Time: 3 p.m. 📍 Location: Moises V. Vela Middle School Gym We can't wait to see you there, showing your Panther pride and going above and beyond! #PantherPride #EndOfYearPepRally #GoPanthers #BlackAndGold

🎶🎷🎺 Vela Jazz Program Strikes Gold at the 1st Annual Border City Jazz Festival! 🥇✨ We're thrilled to announce the incredible success of our talented Vela Jazz musicians at the Border City Jazz Festival held on Saturday, May 4th at Brownsville Pace HS. Our Panthers lit up the stage with their outstanding performances, earning top honors and wowing the audience with their musical prowess! Here are the phenomenal results: 🏆 Vela Jazz II: Superior Rating, 1st Place MS Jazz 2 Classification 🏆 Vela Jazz I: Superior Rating, 1st Place MS Jazz 1 Classification But wait, there's more! Our Border City All-Star Musicians showcased their extraordinary skills and were recognized for their exceptional talents: 🌟 Javier Cabello-Corona - Alto Sax/Vocal 🌟 Trevor Caldera - Flute 🌟 Jaime Davalos - Bass 🌟 Luke Martinez - Tenor Sax/Piano 🌟 Fernando Reyes - Drumset 🌟 Ethan Zapata - Tenor Sax A standing ovation is in order for our very own Javier Cabello-Corona, who was awarded the prestigious title of MS Outstanding Musician! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the jazz enthusiasts who came out to support our musicians. A special thank you goes to Dr. Reyes and the amazing crew at Pace HS for their invaluable assistance with our trailer. Let's keep the jazz spirit alive and continue to spread the magic of music in our community! 🎶🎉 #VelaJazz #BorderCityJazzFestival #MusicalExcellence #PantherPride 🐾

👩‍⚕️🌟 Honoring Nurse V. Garza on National School Nurse Day! 🌟👩‍⚕️ As National School Nurse Day approaches, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Nurse V. Garza for her unwavering dedication, compassion, and care for our students here at Moises V. Vela Middle School. Nurse Garza goes above and beyond every day to ensure the health and well-being of our students, making our school a safer and healthier place to learn and grow. Nurse Garza, your kindness, expertise, and comforting presence make a world of difference to our school community. Your tireless efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly fortunate to have you as a vital part of our Panther family. Please join us in sending Nurse V. Garza a heartfelt thank you for her invaluable contributions to our school. Let's show her the appreciation she truly deserves on this special day! #NationalSchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurseGarza #PantherPride 🖤💛

🎓🌟 Congratulations to our amazing Moises V. Vela Middle School alumni who have achieved the incredible feat of graduating in the Top 10 at Harlingen High School South! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off. We are immensely proud of each and every one of you for reaching this significant milestone. Your achievements not only reflect your individual brilliance but also embody the spirit of our beloved Panthers. Keep shining bright as you embark on the next chapter of your journey. The MVMS family is cheering you on every step of the way! 🎉👏 #PantherPride #AboveAndBeyond #ClassOf2024 #HarlingenHighSchoolSouth

🍎✨ Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨🍎 Panther Community, let's take a moment to recognize and uplift the incredible educators who dedicate themselves to shaping the minds of our students every day. 🙌 From early mornings to late nights, they go above and beyond to inspire, educate, and support our children. Their passion, dedication, and hard work make a lasting impact on our community. Let's show them our gratitude and appreciation for all they do! Join us in celebrating our amazing teachers next week. Whether it's a heartfelt thank you, a kind gesture, or a simple message of appreciation, let's make sure they feel valued and cherished. Together, let's make Teacher Appreciation Week one to remember! 🎉📚 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #PantherPride #ThankATeacher

📚 Attention Parents: Checking if your student owes a library book is now easier than ever! Follow these simple steps to stay updated: 1️⃣ Go to gofollett.com. 2️⃣ Select Texas from the drop-down menu, then type "Harlingen CISD, Harlingen, TX" and "Moises Vela Middle School", and click Go! 3️⃣ Click the menu icon located on the top right corner. 4️⃣ Choose "Login". 5️⃣ Enter your student's ID for the Username and their last name (all lowercase with no spaces), then click Login. 6️⃣ Once again, click the menu icon on the top right corner. 7️⃣ Select "My Stuff". 8️⃣ Look under "Checkouts" and "Fines" to see if your student owes any library books or fines. Stay updated and keep those library shelves full! 📖 If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.

Friends, family, and our Harlingen community! Join us on Saturday, May 11th, as we kick off summer with a Harlingen CISD BBQ Cookoff featuring BBQ teams from our secondary campuses! 🔥🍗🥩 Students will be preparing food for judges to taste, come cheer on and support our teams to see who will be named the Harlingen CISD Grill Masters!🏆🙂