Dr. Rodney D. Cathey Middle School

We are excited to announce the results of our Cathey Spanish Spelling Bee. Please help us congratulate our top spellers:
🥇 1st Place: Patricio Basaguren
🥈 2nd Place: Paulina Basaguren
🥉 3rd Place: Omar Ornelas
Congratulations to all of our winners for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding Spanish spelling skills. You made Cathey Middle School proud!
Our Cobra champions will proudly represent Cathey Middle School at the district level on Wednesday, March 4th.

🐍✨ Congratulations to our Cobra of the Month– 8th grader -Juno Gomez! ✨🐍Juno exemplifies what it means to be a Cobra: respect, responsibility, leadership, and pride. 💙💛 #CobraStrong #CobraOfTheMonth #CatheyMiddleSchool#UNITY,PRIDE,RESPECT @McAllenISD

💙✨ Happy Counselor’s Week! ✨💙
We are so grateful for our incredible counselors who guide, support, and uplift our students every day. Your hearts, dedication, and care make Cathey Middle School stronger. Cobra Nation appreciates you! 🐍💙

📣 Cathey Middle School Parent Meeting
Join us tomorrow to learn about the Federal Report Card, the TAPR, and the TELPAS exam.
Mrs. Garcia, Assistant Principal, will share important information from the 2024-2025 school performance.
📅 Wednesday, February 4
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 School Library or💻 Via Zoom (option available)
Your participation is important, and we hope you can join us!

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📣 Reunión para Padres – Secundaria Cathey
Acompáñenos mañana para conocer sobre el Reporte Federal (ESSA), el TAPR y el examen TELPAS.
La Sra. García, subdirectora, compartirá información sobre el desempeño escolar 2024–2025.
📅 Miércoles, 4 de febrero
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Biblioteca de la escuela o💻 Vía Zoom (opción disponible)
¡Su participación es muy importante y esperamos contar con su asistencia!

🐍✨ Congratulations to our Cobra of the Month– 7th grader -Cynthia Acosta! ✨🐍Cynthia exemplifies what it means to be a Cobra: respect, responsibility, leadership, and pride. 💙💛 #CobraStrong #CobraOfTheMonth #CatheyMiddleSchool#UNITY,PRIDE,RESPECT @McAllenISD

📣 Cathey Middle School Parent Meeting
Join us to learn about the Federal Report Card, the TAPR, and the TELPAS exam.
Mrs. Garcia, Assistant Principal, will share important information from the 2024-2025 school performance.
📅 Wednesday, February 4
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 School Library or💻 Via Zoom (option available)
Your participation is important, and we hope you can join us!

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📣 Reunión para Padres – Secundaria Cathey
Acompáñenos para conocer sobre el Reporte Federal (ESSA), el TAPR y el examen TELPAS.
La Sra. García, subdirectora, compartirá información sobre el desempeño escolar 2024–2025.
📅 Miércoles, 4 de febrero
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Biblioteca de la escuela o💻 Vía Zoom (opción disponible)
¡Su participación es muy importante y esperamos contar con su asistencia!

🐍✨ Congratulations to our Cobra of the Month– 6th grader -Madelyne Horrox! ✨🐍Madelyne exemplifies what it means to be a Cobra: respect, responsibility, leadership, and pride. 💙💛 #CobraStrong #CobraOfTheMonth #CatheyMiddleSchool#UNITY,PRIDE,RESPECT @McAllenISD

❄️✨ Winter Wonderland Dance is almost here! ✨❄️
🗓 Friday, 02/06/26 | ⏰ 2–3:45 PM
📍 Cathey Middle School Gym
👕 Dress Code: Pajamas
🍿 Concessions available | 🎧 DJ vibes
🎟 Free entry for all students!
#CatheyMS #WinterWonderlandDance

💖 Family Sweetheart Event Invitation 💖
Dear Parents & Guardians,
You are warmly invited to our Family Sweetheart Event! Join us for an evening filled with fun activities for the whole family.

📅 Date: Thursday, February 12
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: McAllen High School

✨ Special Door Prize Opportunity!
Students registered for the 2026–2027 school year who attend the event will have a chance to win a special door prize.

👉 Please be sure to register using the link below to participate.
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenKhwjOY3qGXLOabmL2GE7WaNyjZ8ne3K1Jz8D6xtjMTJ8UA/viewform

We can’t wait to celebrate with you—hope to see you there! 💕

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💖 Invitación al Evento Familiar Sweetheart 💖
Estimados padres y tutores,
Los invitamos cordialmente a nuestro Evento Familiar Con Amor, una tarde llena de diversión y actividades para toda la familia.

📅 Fecha: jueves, 12 de febrero
⏰ Hora: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Lugar: McAllen High School

✨ ¡Oportunidad de Premio Especial!
Los estudiantes que estén registrados para el año escolar 2026–2027 y asistan al evento tendrán la oportunidad de participar en una rifa para ganar un premio especial.

👉 Por favor, regístrese usando el enlace a continuación para poder participar.
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenKhwjOY3qGXLOabmL2GE7WaNyjZ8ne3K1Jz8D6xtjMTJ8UA/viewform

¡Esperamos contar con su presencia y celebrar juntos! 💕

🎉 We’re proud to announce that Cathey Middle School has been named to the 2025 Texas Honor Roll!🎉

This recognition by Educational Results Partnership places CMS among the **top 15% of schools statewide**, honoring our success in closing achievement gaps and strengthening student learning in reading, writing, math, and science.

Way to go, students, staff, and families—this achievement belongs to YOU! 💙
#CatheyProud #TexasHonorRoll #ExcellenceInEducation @McAllenISD

✨💃 Join the Cathey Middle School Charmers Dance Team for the 2026–2027 season! Incoming 6th–8th graders must attend one parent meeting (April 1 or 8, 6 PM). Clinics April 22–23. Tryouts April 24 at 6 PM. 📲 Scan QR to register! 💙💛🐍

❄️⏰ Weather Update | McAllen ISD Due to potential cold weather, classes will begin one hour later on Monday, January 26, 2026. Elementary: 8:45 AM | Middle: 9:00 AM | High: 9:15 AM Please stay safe and stay connected for updates. 💙💛

💙💛💙💛 Cathey Middle School shines at the Alton Jr. High UIL Meet! Our students earned top placements across Dictionary Skills, Speaking, Math, Science, and Social Studies. So proud of our academic stars—way to represent, Cobras! 💛💙💛💙 @McAllenISD

🐍✨ Congratulations to our Cobra of the Month– 8th grader -Tilewa Adebowale! ✨🐍Tilewa exemplifies what it means to be a Cobra: respect, responsibility, leadership, and pride. 💙💛 #CobraStrong #CobraOfTheMonth #CatheyMiddleSchool#UNITY,PRIDE,RESPECT @McAllenISD

Hello families! We wanted to share a quick update regarding the event below. Please note that the decision to postpone was an administrative decision and not made by the PTO. We truly appreciate your understanding and your continued support of our PTO. Thank you for always partnering with us!

🐍✨ Congratulations to our Cobra of the Month– 7th grader -Nubia Ceja! ✨🐍Nubia exemplifies what it means to be a Cobra: respect, responsibility, leadership, and pride. 💙💛 #CobraStrong #CobraOfTheMonth #CatheyMiddleSchool#UNITY,PRIDE,RESPECT @McAllenISD

Cobras leading by example 🐍💛 Our students partnered with National Charity League, RGV to share Birthday Cake in a Box—spreading kindness and smiles, one box at a time 🎂✨ #CatheyMiddleSchool #CobrasCare #LeadingWithHeart @McAllenISD

📣✨ **Cathey Middle School Teacher of the Month!** ✨📣
Congratulations to **Mrs. Francelli Rodriguez**, our amazing 8th Grade Social Studies teacher ! 🍎📚
Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and willingness to always go above and beyond for our students. 💙💛
#TeacherOfTheMonth #CobraStrong #CatheyMiddleSchool @McAllenISD