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🍬 Our 10th-grade UMCA students are building sweet knowledge in the lab! 🧪✨ They constructed glucose molecule structures to better understand how chemistry connects to real-world biology. #STEMinAction #FutureScientists #UMCA

🎓💛 UMCA Families! Don’t forget — our district College Fair is TOMORROW from 6–8 PM at McAllen High School! Come meet university reps, explore opportunities, and get inspired for your college future! 💪✨ #VaqueroLegacy #AllIn

🚌 Fill the Bus Food Drive! 🥫
Help us support our community! At tonight’s game and next Friday’s football game, we’re asking fans to bring canned food donations to help fill the bus and make a difference for families in need. Let’s show that McAllen ISD spirit — together, we can make an impact!

Congrats to Natalia Rangel on her McAllen Memorial Senior Spotlight Volleyball Athlete

🎓 Calling all 6th–12th grade students!
Join us on November 3 for College Night — a great opportunity to connect with universities and explore your future options. It’s never too soon to prepare for college!

🎃👻 Halloween at Collegiate Academy! 👻🎃
Hey UMCA students and families! As we get ready for some spooky fun, please take a look at our Halloween expectations🧡🖤

Let’s celebrate safely, respectfully, and with plenty of Vaquero spirit! ✨
#UMCA #HalloweenAtUMCA #SpookySeason

🎾 Huge shoutout to our 9th-grade Collegiate-Memorial student, Bruno Salinas, for taking 2nd place in the McAllen J.V. Tournament – Mixed Doubles! 🥈👏 Way to represent! 💪 #UMCA #CollegiatePride #McAllenISD

💊✨ A huge thank you to Anna Herr from Lilly Pharmaceutical Company for joining our Beyond the Classroom: Career & Lecture Series! Our students enjoyed learning about her career in pharmaceutical sales and gaining insight into the world of medicine, innovation, and patient care. Your passion and expertise truly inspired our future healthcare professionals! 🙌📚

#BeyondTheClassroom #CareerAndLectureSeries #LillyPharmaceuticals #PharmaceuticalSales #FutureLeaders #HealthcareCareers #UTRGVCollegiateAcademy

Attention 11th Graders!
The application for McAllen ISD's Study Abroad Program is only open for a few more days! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to explore new cultures and expand your horizons. Apply by Friday, October 24th! https://tinyurl.com/59mpwytw

Have something to celebrate? We’d love to share it! 🥳
Parents & students — submit your photos and accomplishments using the link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCw0X9W6OQ6ppovsxl9WkeAJV6w3nZza8XW5o6Dr65WyzN2A/viewform
so we can feature YOU on our UMCA social media!
#UMCAFamily #ProudToBeUMCA #StudentSuccess

Congratulations to our UMCA - McHi Band students: 12th - Pablo Lopez, 11th - Carson Gonzalez, & 9th Matthew Schooley, and the entire McHi Marching Band on their amazing performance and their Division 1 ranking at the UIL Pigskin Jubilee!

💙 A huge thank you to Kim Elizondo, Oncology Administrative Director at UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center, and Mario Garza, Administrative Director at UT Health RGV Surgery Center, for joining us at UTRGV MISD Collegiate Academy for our Beyond the Classroom: Career & Lecture Series! 🎓✨

Our students gained incredible insight into the world of healthcare administration and leadership. Your time, knowledge, and encouragement truly inspired our future professionals! 🙌🏽

#BeyondTheClassroom #CareerAndLectureSeries #UTHealthRGV

Happy Boss’s Day! Thank you for your leadership and everything you do for our team! 💼👏

Our 10th-grade students took an exciting step toward their future college goals by completing their applications through ApplyTexas during our ApplyTexas Drive!

💊💉 A heartfelt thank you to Daniel Hernandez, Oncology Pharmacist and Christylee Jara, Oncology Nurse, at the UTRGV Cancer Center, for joining our Beyond the Classroom: Career & Lecture Series! Our students were inspired by your passion, expertise, and dedication to caring for patients in the field of oncology. Your insight into these vital careers truly made an impact! 💙👏
#BeyondTheClassroom #CareerAndLectureSeries #HealthcareHeroes #Oncology #FutureLeaders #UTRGV

For Dyslexia Awareness Month we invite everyone to Go Red with us every Tuesday in October to show support and raise awareness. ❤️

October is Bullying Prevention Month. McAllen ISD is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. Learn more about our efforts and resources here: https://www.mcallenisd.org/page/bullying-prevention

📲 Stay in the know with McAllen ISD! Download our official app to get the latest news, events, and updates right at your fingertips. Just search “McAllen ISD” in your app store and stay connected all year long! 💛

We are ALL IN for focused learning! Updated policy coming soon for 25-26 school year

Last week before Thanksgiving break means UMCA is taking time to celebrate Gratitude Week—a chance to appreciate the people, opportunities, and moments that make our school community so amazing.