Moises V. Vela Middle School

🎉👏 Let's give a big round of applause and show some love for our amazing principal, Mr. Juan Manuel Garcia! 👏🎉 As we approach National Principals Day on May 1st, we want to take a moment to appreciate and celebrate the incredible leadership, dedication, and guidance that Mr. Garcia brings to our school community every single day. Mr. Garcia goes above and beyond to ensure that our school is a welcoming and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. His passion for education, unwavering support for students and staff, and commitment to excellence truly make him an exceptional leader. Join us in celebrating National Principals Day by sharing your appreciation for Mr. Garcia in the comments below. Let's shower him with gratitude and let him know just how much he means to all of us! #NationalPrincipalsDay #PrincipalAppreciation #PantherPride 🐾🎓

🌟✨ Join us for a week filled with hope, positivity, and fun! Here is the schedule so you can start prepping. ✨🌟 🎩👒🧢 Hat Day kicks off our Hope Week on May 6th! Show off your favorite hat and let's tip our caps to spreading hope and kindness. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ Get ready to be a hero on May 7th for Hero Day! Whether it's a superhero costume or just dressing up like your personal hero, let's celebrate the everyday heroes among us. 👯‍♂️👯‍♀️ It's time to find your twin on May 8th for Twin Day! Grab a friend or coordinate with a classmate to dress alike and double the hope and positivity. 😴🌙 Don't hit the snooze button on May 9th because it's Pajama Day! Roll out of bed and come to school in your coziest pajamas as we snuggle up with hope. 🏈⚽️🏀 Sport your favorite team jersey on May 10th for Jersey Day! Let's rally together as a team and show that we're united in spreading hope and kindness. Mark your calendars and join us for Hope Week from May 6th through 10th. Together, let's make a difference and spread hope throughout our school community! #HopeWeek #SpreadHope #PantherPride 🐾🌈

🎻🌸 Dive into the beauty of music with us at the Orchestra's Spring Concert! 🌼✨ Join us on May 1st at 6 p.m. at the Harlingen CISD Performing Arts Center for an evening filled with enchanting melodies and captivating performances. 🎶 This is a wonderful opportunity to support our talented musicians as they showcase their hard work and dedication. Let's come together as a community to celebrate their passion for music and the arts! 🎉 Save the date and spread the word to friends and family. We can't wait to see you there! 🎵✨ #MVMSOrchestra #SpringConcert #HarlingenArts #CommunitySupport 🎻🌟

🎷🎶 Join us this Saturday for an unforgettable day of jazz at the RGV Jazz Festival, where the MVMS Jazz bands will be showcasing their talent! 🎺✨ Here's the lineup you won't want to miss: Jazz Cubs: 8:35 a.m. at Gutierrez Middle School Jazz 3: 9:00 a.m. at Gutierrez Middle School Jazz 2: 9:25 a.m. at Gutierrez Middle School Jazz I: 10:35 a.m. at the HCISD PAC Let's come together as a community to support our talented Panthers as they take the stage and dazzle us with their musical skills! 🎉🎵 Check out the detailed schedule in the graphic and mark your calendars. See you there! 🎼🎉 #MVMSJazz #RGVJazzFestival #CommunitySupport #PantherPride 🐾✨

🌟 Celebrating Our MVMS Administrative Professionals! 🌟 Ahead of Administrative Professionals Day on April 24th, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible individuals who keep our school running smoothly every day. 👩‍💼 Kim Alfaro - Principal's Secretary 👩‍💼 Liz Cradit - Registrar 👩‍💼 Isabel Olivarez - Attendance Clerk 👩‍💼 Verra Uribe - Receptionist Their dedication, hard work, and attention to detail are the cornerstone of our school's success. From managing schedules to greeting visitors with a warm smile, they go above and beyond to ensure our students, staff, and parents feel supported and welcomed. Let's show them our appreciation and gratitude this week! Drop a comment below to share your thanks and kind words for Kim, Liz, Isabel, and Verra. 🙌🎉 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #MVMS #AboveAndBeyond #Gratitude

🌟🎉 Congratulations to our outstanding students for their remarkable achievements at the Texas State Speech and Debate competition! 🎉🌟 Let's give a round of applause to: Javier Cabello Corona & Michael Valle for clinching 4th place in Duo Improvisation, showcasing their exceptional teamwork and talent! Javier Cabello Corona for securing 6th place in Dramatic Interpretation, delivering powerful performances that captivated the judges! Cosette Peruch for her outstanding performance, making it to the semifinals in Storytelling and leaving a lasting impression with her storytelling prowess! Your dedication, hard work, and passion have truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of your achievements. Keep shining bright, Panthers! 🌟🎭 #PantherPride #SpeechAndDebate #TexasStateCompetition #AboveAndBeyond

🎵🎷 Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at the MVMS Band Spring Concert! 🎺🎶 Date: April 15th Time: 5 p.m. Location: HCISD Performing Arts Center The talented musicians of Moises V. Vela Middle School are excited to showcase their hard work and dedication in a spectacular performance. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an evening filled with melodies and harmonies that will uplift your spirits. Let's come together as a community to support our young musicians and celebrate their achievements! We can't wait to see you there! 🎉 #MVMSBand #SpringConcert #CommunityEvent #HarlingenProud 🎼

We did it! Harlingen CISD has been recognized as a #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation by the NAMM Foundation! Let’s celebrate the district’s dedication to music education for all students. 🎉🎶

Go, Stingrays!🏅 Congratulations to all our students who competed in the Special Olympics Track and Field Competition. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Wilson Elementary hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a brand-new Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Center. 🎀✂️ The vision for the outdoor learning center came from two Wilson Elementary Kindergarten teachers who wanted to create a space for our Pre-K and Kinder students to learn and play. 🌳🎵💧🚗🔢🎨🖍️👧👦 Thank you to Casas Construction, Home Depot, Target, and our campus parents for your time, efforts, and donations to help this dream come to life.😊

📢 Attention MVMS Families 📢 As we gear up for STAAR testing season, we want to remind our Panther families about the Harlingen CISD personal device procedures during testing. It's crucial for all students to adhere to these guidelines to ensure a fair testing environment and the integrity of the assessments. 📱 Personal devices such as cell phones, smartwatches, and tablets cannot be used during STAAR assessments. 🔒 Devices must be turned off and turned into the testing teacher during testing sessions to prevent any distractions or unauthorized use. 🚫 Any attempt to access or use personal devices during testing may result in invalidation of test scores and disciplinary action. For a detailed overview of the personal device statement and procedures, please refer to the attached image. Let's work together to support our students and maintain the highest standards of academic integrity during STAAR testing. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding! #MVMS #PantherPride #STAARTesting #AcademicIntegrity #HarlingenCISD

🎓 Attention Graduating Class of 2024 MVMS Alumni ! 🎓 As you prepare to take the next big step in your journey, we invite you to come back to Moises V. Vela Middle School for a special event - the Senior Walk! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Date: May 23rd, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: MVMS Cafeteria Put on your caps and gowns and join us as we walk the halls of MVMS one last time before you embark on your next adventure. It's a chance to reminisce, celebrate, and create lasting memories with your fellow Panthers. 🐾 We can't wait to see you there! Spread the word and mark your calendars. Let's make this Senior Walk one to remember! 🌟 #MVMSAlumni #Classof2024 #SeniorWalk #PantherPride 🎉

📢 Attention Parents and Guardians 📢 As we gear up for our upcoming STAAR testing days, we want to ensure a smooth and distraction-free environment for all our students. To maintain the integrity of the testing process and minimize disruptions, we kindly request your cooperation with our lunch delivery policy. On designated testing days, such as April 10th when our 8th graders will be taking the STAAR RLA test, we will not be accepting lunch deliveries for the testing grade level. However, we will continue to accept lunch deliveries as usual for students in other grades. Please refer to the attached image for the list of grades and their corresponding testing days. Thank you for your understanding and support as we strive to create the best possible testing environment for our students! #TestingDays #LunchDeliveryPolicy #StudentSuccess

🌟 Attention Panthers! 🌟 📣 Calling all students of Moises V. Vela Middle School! 📣 Are you ready to conquer the STAAR tests? 📝✨ Here's the schedule for our 2024 STAAR Testing. Remember, success begins with preparation! Make sure to bring your fully charged Chromebooks and chargers to school for testing. 💻➕🔌 Let's show our Panther pride and excel on the STAAR tests! 🐾🌟 #PantherPride #STAAR2024 #MoisesVVelaMiddleSchool

🌟 Let's give a round of applause to our incredible assistant principals, Ms. Venessa Acosta and Ms. B.J. Cooley! 🌟 As we celebrate National Assistant Principals Week, we want to take a moment to recognize the invaluable contributions these two amazing individuals make to our school community every single day. Ms. Acosta and Ms. Cooley, your dedication, leadership, and unwavering support for both students and staff do not go unnoticed. Your tireless efforts behind the scenes help keep our school running smoothly and ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive. Thank you for your endless patience, your compassionate guidance, and your commitment to excellence. We are truly grateful to have you both as integral parts of our school family. Please join us in showing our appreciation for Ms. Acosta and Ms. Cooley during National Assistant Principals Week! Drop a comment below to share your words of gratitude and encouragement. 👏🍎 #AssistantPrincipalsWeek #ThankYou #SchoolLeadership

🎉🌟 Celebrating Success in our Community! 🌟🎉 We are incredibly proud to announce a remarkable achievement by one of our own, Christopher Curry! 🏀👏 Christopher had the honor of representing both the Knights of Columbus and Moises V. Vela Middle School at the prestigious State Free Throw Championship held in San Antonio, Texas, on March 2, 2024. 🌟 His journey to this esteemed event began with impressive victories in qualifying matches within our local Knights of Columbus chapter 2785 right here in Harlingen. 🏅 Throughout the competition, Christopher displayed unwavering dedication, exceptional skill, and outstanding sportsmanship. Competing against talented peers from all across Texas, he showcased his talent and determination, embodying the true spirit of sportsmanship. 🏆💫 Despite facing formidable opponents, Christopher rose to the challenge and secured an impressive 6th place finish out of 14 participants! 🎖️ This achievement is a testament to his hard work, perseverance, and passion for the sport. 🌟 Join us in congratulating Christopher for his incredible accomplishment! Let's continue to support and celebrate the achievements of our talented individuals within the community! 🎉👏 #CommunityPride #AchievementUnlocked #MoisesVelaMiddleSchool #SportsmanshipMatters

🌊 Dive into the excitement of water polo! Calling all 7th and 8th graders at Moises V. Vela Middle School! Are you ready to make a splash in the HCISD Water Polo Middle School League? Join us for an unforgettable journey in the water. 🏊‍♂️ Meet your dedicated coaches and fellow athletes at the school gym on April 9th at 3:45 p.m. It's your chance to learn more about the sport and register for this thrilling opportunity. Remember, all you need is the ability to swim 25 yards and tread water, along with a completed physical on file and be academically eligible. 📅 Mark your calendars for tryouts on April 26th at 4:15 p.m. at the HCISD Aquatics Center. Don't worry about transportation – we've got you covered! We'll provide transportation from MVMS to the Aquatics Center, and parents can pick you up no later than 5:15 p.m. 🤔 Got questions or concerns? Reach out to Yvonne Moran at Yvonne.Moran@hcisd.org. We're here to support you every stroke of the way! 👉 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of the HCISD Water Polo Middle School League. Let's make waves together! #MVMS #WaterPolo #HCISD #JoinTheTeam 🤽‍♂️🏅

Checkmate! ♟️ Our chess teams excelled at the South Texas State Chess tournament.🏆 Congratulations to all of our competing teams. The following teams have qualified to compete at National Chess Tournaments. Primary Championship Bonham Elementary: 3rd in State Nationals are in Columbus Ohio from April 26-28 Elementary Championship Dishman Elementary: 1st in State Nationals are in Columbus Ohio from April 26-28 Middle School Championship Memorial Middle School: 3rd in State Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia from May 10-12 High School Championship Harlingen School of Health Professions (1st in State) Harlingen High School (2nd in State) Both schools tied for 1st overall Nationals in Baltimore Maryland from April 5-7 We'd also like to congratulate the following teams who placed in the top three at state. Elementary Championship 3rd Place - Bonham Elementary High School Championship 3rd Place - Harlingen South

Last week, we celebrated the grand re-opening of the Cosmetology campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.✂️ The newly renovated studio offers our future cosmetologists a perfect space to practice their skills and get ready for their state licensing exam. 🏫 Our twelfth-grade students perform beauty services under the supervision of an instructor.💅 💇‍♀️💇‍♂️💄 This facility is open to the public. We are located at 207 E. Jackson Street. 😊

Champions Choose Harlingen CISD Congratulations to the Harlingen Cardinals Varsity Boys Soccer Team who beat La Joya High last night to become Bi-District Champions! On to the next round! 🌟💥