Dr. Rodney D. Cathey Middle School

Let Raising Cane's handle dinner tonight while you focus on holiday shopping. Dining there supports CMS Academics UIL and helps cover student entry fees as we approach the competition season.

about 18 hours ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

🎄❤️ Thank You, St. Paul’s Church! ❤️🎄 We are incredibly grateful to St. Paul’s Church for their generous donation to our students. Because of your kindness and giving spirit, Christmas will be brighter, warmer, and filled with joy for so many of our children and families. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are thankful for this beautiful partnership and for a community that always shows up with love. 💚✨

about 22 hours ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

📢 Parent Reminder: Students will have an **early release this Friday**. Please plan accordingly for dismissal and transportation.

Thank you for your continued support! 💙💛

#EarlyRelease #SchoolReminder

1 day ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

Dear Cathey parents and guardians, Join us today, Wednesday, December 17th, at 10:00 a.m. for our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting. During this meeting, you will learn important information and receive updates about State & Federal Funded Programs. You may attend in person in our School library or virtually via Zoom.
📎 Flyer: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
We look forward to seeing you!

Estimados padres y tutores de Cathey: Los invitamos a nuestra reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres (PAC) hoy, miércoles 17 de diciembre, a las 10:00 a.m. En esta reunión, recibirán información importante y actualizaciones sobre los programas financiados por el Estado y el gobierno federal. Pueden asistir en persona en la biblioteca de la escuela o de forma virtual a través de Zoom.
📎 Folleto informativo: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!

2 days ago, Marisol Garza

📢 **Reminder for Parents & Guardians** 📢

This is a friendly reminder that **students will have an early release this Friday**. ⏰ Please plan accordingly for dismissal and transportation.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping ensure a smooth dismissal day for our students! 💙💛

#EarlyRelease #ParentReminder #SchoolCommunity

2 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

Dear Cathey parents and guardians, Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17th, at 10:00 a.m. for our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting. During this meeting, you will learn important information and receive updates about State & Federal Funded Programs. You may attend in person in our School library or virtually via Zoom.
📎 Flyer: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
We look forward to seeing you!

Estimados padres y tutores de Cathey: Los invitamos a nuestra reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres (PAC) mañana, miércoles 17 de diciembre, a las 10:00 a.m. En esta reunión, recibirán información importante y actualizaciones sobre los programas financiados por el Estado y el gobierno federal. Pueden asistir en persona en la biblioteca de la escuela o de forma virtual a través de Zoom.
📎 Folleto informativo: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!

3 days ago, Marisol Garza

🏆🐍 **GRAND CHAMPIONS!** 🐍🏆

Congratulations to the **Cathey King Cobras** on earning **GRAND CHAMPION** at this weekend’s tournament! 💙💛

Your hard work, dedication, and Cobra pride truly showed on the floor, and we could not be more proud of this incredible accomplishment. Way to represent **Cathey Middle School** with excellence and heart!

👏👏 Let’s hear it for our champions!
#CMSPride #KingCobras #GrandChampions #CatheyStrong

3 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

⚽🔥 COBRAS, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT! 🔥⚽ 💙💛 Girls Soccer Tryouts are HERE! 💛💙 Show up. Show out. Represent Cathey. 🐍 📅 Dec 17 & 18 ⏰ 4:10–6:00 PM 📍 Cathey Soccer Fields 👟 7th & 8th Grade Only ✅ Rank One + Physical = MUST 📲 Scan the QR & SIGN UP 📍 Questions? Coach Rios — Room 202 Bring the energy. Bring the grind. Let’s goooo, Cobras! 💥⚽🐍Want a super-short Reel caption or Story text with countdown stickers and emojis only?

3 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

Let Raising Cane's handle dinner this Thursday while you focus on holiday shopping. Dining there supports CMS Academics UIL and helps cover student entry fees as we approach the competition season.

3 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

Dear Cathey parents and guardians, Join us on Wednesday, December 17th, at 10:00 a.m. for our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting. During this meeting, you will learn important information and receive updates about State & Federal Funded Programs. You may attend in person in our School library or virtually via Zoom.
📎 Flyer: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
We look forward to seeing you!

Estimados padres y tutores de Cathey: Los invitamos a nuestra reunión del Consejo Asesor de Padres (PAC) el miércoles 17 de diciembre a las 10:00 a. m. En esta reunión, recibirán información importante y actualizaciones sobre los programas financiados por el estado y el gobierno federal. Pueden asistir en persona en la biblioteca de la escuela o de forma virtual a través de Zoom.
📎 Folleto informativo: https://aptg.co/7Sd4bk
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!

5 days ago, Marisol Garza

Good afternoon, Cathey parents and guardians,
You are invited to join the UTRGV Collegiate Academy Virtual Parent Meeting today, December 10th, from 6:00–6:45 PM. Please see the flyer for more information.
Application information: https://aptg.co/3v7q-d

Buenas tardes padres y tutores de Cathey,
Están invitados a la Reunión Virtual para Padres de la Academia Colegiada de UTRGV hoy, 10 de diciembre, de 6:00 a 6:45 PM. Por favor, vea el volante para más información.
Información sobre la aplicación: https://aptg.co/3v7q-d

9 days ago, Marisol Garza

📚✨ **Calling All Cathey Creatives!** ✨📚

We’re thrilled to announce that **The Cathey Collective** is officially preparing our **2026 Spring Anthology – Volume II!** 🎉

If you love writing stories, poems, articles, or creating original pieces, this is *your* moment to shine. Our students’ voices deserve to be heard, and we can’t wait to showcase the incredible talent on our campus once again.

💛 **Submit your work by scanning the QR code or emailing Mrs. Maritza A. Garcia** at [maritza.garcia@mcallenisd.net](mailto:maritza.garcia@mcallenisd.net).

Let’s make this next edition something truly special. We’re so excited to see your creativity come to life on the pages of our next published book! 💙🐍
#TheCatheyCollective #CatheyProud #StudentVoices #YoungAuthors #CreativityInAction

9 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

🎨✨ **You’re Invited!** ✨🎨

McAllen ISD proudly presents the **3rd Annual Art & Soul Exhibition**, showcasing the incredible creativity and talent of our students districtwide!

Join us for a festive evening celebrating student artwork, creativity, and the spirit of the season. 🌟

📅 Reception:
December 12, 2025
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 McAllen Public Library
4001 N 23rd St., McAllen, TX

We are so proud of our Cathey Cobras who will be featured in this beautiful exhibition. Come out and support our young artists! 💛💙
#ArtAndSoul #MISDArts #StudentCreativity #CatheyProud

9 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

🎉 **Celebrating Excellence at Cathey Middle School!** 🎉

We are incredibly proud to recognize our outstanding Cathey educators who were awarded the **2025 McAllen Education Foundation Grant**! Their dedication, creativity, and passion continue to elevate the learning experiences of our students every single day.

👏 **Congratulations to our grant recipients:**

* Daniel Garcia
* Santiago Zuniga
* Lydia De Leon
* Yzena Cuellar
* Travis Dillard
* Andrea Mondaca

Thank you for inspiring our students and for always striving to bring innovative opportunities to our campus. Cathey Middle School is stronger because of educators like you! 💛💙
#CatheyProud #MISDExcellence #MEFGrant #EducatorSpotlight

9 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

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

14 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

📸✨ **2025–2026 Cathey Middle School Yearbooks are ON SALE!** ✨📸
Don’t miss your chance to capture and keep all the memories, moments, and milestones of an unforgettable school year! 💛💙

Yearbooks and recognition pages are now available for purchase. Secure yours today before prices go up!

🗓️ **Order here:**
[https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1226417/Cathey-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/20250729042050383105/CATALOG_SHOP/](https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1226417/Cathey-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/20250729042050383105/CATALOG_SHOP/)

Let’s celebrate our Cobras and enjoy every moment! 🐍💛💙

15 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

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

15 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

Cathey Theatre would love to invite you to our production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Our students have worked incredibly hard, and we would be so happy to see you there. 💛🎭🐍 @McAllenISD @McallenISDFineArts

16 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

📣✨ **Cathey Middle School Teacher of the Month!** ✨📣

Congratulations to **Mr. Leonardo Rios**, our amazing 7th Grade teacher and 8th Grade Soccer Coach! 🍎📚
Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and willingness to always go above and beyond for our students. 💙💛

#TeacherOfTheMonth #CobraStrong #CatheyMiddleSchool @McAllenISD

16 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio

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

16 days ago, Deborah Ramirez Rubio