🍭🧪 Science never tasted so sweet! Mr. Ruiz’s 5th grade Cougars became candy scientists, creating colorful candy salads while discovering how mixtures come together. Learning + teamwork + treats = a sweet science lesson! 🐾🔬
about 16 hours ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Kids posing during a science lesson.
Kids posing during a science lesson.
Kids posing during a science lesson.
Kids posing during a science lesson.
Kids posing during a science lesson.
Kids posing during a science lesson.
Kids posing during a science lesson.
Kids posing during a science lesson.
Kids posing during a science lesson.
Kids posing during a science lesson.
🍬🥣 Sweet science in action! Ms. Mora’s 5th grade Cougars explored mixtures by creating their own colorful candy salads. A tasty way to learn that different ingredients can mix together while keeping their own properties! 🔬🐾 #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
about 16 hours ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Students posing for science activity.
Students posing for science activity.
Students posing for science activity.
Students posing for science activity.
Students posing for science activity.
Students posing for science activity.
Students posing for science activity.
Students posing for science activity.
Students posing for science activity.
📚 Families! Join our GT Parent Information Session via Zoom this Wednesday (Sept. 23) to learn about the referral process for Gifted & Talented services and get your questions answered. All families are encouraged to attend! #CougarPride #WeAreallIn
1 day ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Image of Flyer in English
Image of Flyer in Spanish
In the library with Mrs. Recinos, Cougars read quietly, create, innovate, collaborate, and learn together! 📚💡🤝 Every page turned and every idea shared helps make learning an adventure. #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn #WeLoveOurLibrary
6 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Student reading at the library.
Student reading at the library.
Students reading at the library.
Students creating at the library.
Students working in a team at the library.
Students creating at the library.
Students working together at the library.
Students working together at the library.
Students working together at the library.
Students working together at the library.

🏈🐾 Touchdowns & multiplication! Cougars in Mrs. Gonzalez’s 3rd grade class tackled multiplication review with football-themed challenges, games, and teamwork! 📚✖️🏆 They're kicking off football season with learning, fun, and Cougar spirit! 💚💛🐾 #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn

7 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Kids posing.
Kids posing during learning activity.
Kids posing during learning activity.
Kids posing during learning activity.
Kids posing during learning activity.
Kids posing during learning activity.
Kids posing during learning activity.
Kids posing during learning activity.
Kids posing during learning activity.
Kids working during learning activity.
Ms. Mora’s fifth grade Cougars dove into a hands-on science lab to investigate density! 🔬✨ They measured, observed, tested, and made discoveries along the way—proving that science is even more exciting when you get to explore it yourself! 💡🧪 #CougarPride #WeareAllIn
7 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Students engaged in density lab.
Students engaged in density lab.
Students engaged in density lab.
Students engaged in density lab.
Students engaged in density lab.
✨ ¡Orgullo, cultura y espíritu Cougar! 🐾❤️💚 Nuestros estudiantes celebran el 16 de Septiembre con color, tradición y mucho corazón. ¡Viva México! #16DeSeptiembre #VivaMéxico #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
7 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Students posing for 16 de septiembre.
Students posing for 16 de septiembre.
Students posing for 16 de septiembre.
Students posing for 16 de septiembre.
Students posing for 16 de septiembre.
Students posing for 16 de septiembre.
Students posing for 16 de septiembre.
Students posing for 16 de septiembre.
We’re grateful for everyone who joined us for our second McAllen ISD Parent & Family Engagement meeting. 🤝✨ 📅 Our next meeting is Wednesday, September 30 at 10:00 AM. We look forward to seeing everyone again and continuing the work together. #CougarPride #WeAreallIn
7 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Image of parents at the Parent & Family Engagement meeting
Image of parents at the Parent & Family Engagement meeting
Image of parents at the Parent & Family Engagement meeting
Image of parents at the Parent & Family Engagement meeting
Image of parents at the Parent & Family Engagement meeting
Dots, dots, hooray! 🔵🟢🟡 Mrs. Silva’s 1st Grade Cougars are ready to make their mark! 🐾✨ Celebrating International Dot Day in style, one colorful dot at a time! 💚💛 #InternationalDotDay #CougarPride #MakeYourMark #WeAreAllIn
8 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Kids posing for International Dot Day!
Learning is sweeter when you make it yourself! 🍦 Second grade Cougars in Mrs. Benavidez's class turned liquids into homemade ice cream, and the science and flavor were ON POINT! 😋 #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
8 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Student engaged in making ice cream activity.
Student engaged in making ice cream activity.
Student engaged in making ice cream activity.
Student engaged in making ice cream activity.
Student engaged in making ice cream activity.
Student engaged in making ice cream activity.
Student eating ice cream.
Student eating ice cream.
Student eating ice cream.
Student eating ice cream.
🍂💃 Cougars, you’re invited! 🐾 The Memorial Prancers are hosting their Fall Dance Clinic on Saturday, October 10, 2026! 🎶✨ See the attached flyer for details. We hope to see you there! 💙💛 #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn #FutureMustangs
8 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Image for Fall Dance Clinic
🎉🐾 ¡Cougars, let’s celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day in style! 🐾🎉 Wear your brightest festive clothes and show off that patriotic pride! 🌟🎊 ¡Viva México! #CougarPride #WeAreallIn #MexicoIndependenceDay
8 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Image for Mexico's Independence Day in English
Image for Mexico's Independence Day in Spanish

🥪📚 Cougars in Mrs. Gonzalez’s 3rd grade class added a tasty twist to reading! 💚💛 After reading Carla’s Sandwich, they got creative and enjoyed some interesting sandwiches of their own! 🐾😋 A delicious way to wrap up a great story! 📖✨ #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn

8 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Student posing with book cover.
Student posing with sandwich.
Student posing with sandwich.
Student posing with sandwich.
Students posing with sandwich.
Student posing with sandwich.
Student posing with sandwich.
Student posing with sandwich.
Student posing with sandwich.
Student posing with sandwich.
📚✨ McAllen ISD Parent & Family Engagement invites parents to join the Parent/Student Evening Center for engaging classes designed to support learning, growth, and family success! #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
8 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Flyer for Evening Classes in English
Flyer for Evening Classes in Spanish
💻💚💛 Sept. 15: Happy National IT Professionals Day! Thank you to those who keep our Cougars connected, secure & learning! 🐾✨ ¡Feliz Día Nacional de los Profesionales de TI! Gracias por mantenernos conectados, seguros y aprendiendo. 💻🐾 #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
9 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Image for National IT Professionals Day
🎉 Happy Dot Day, Cougars! 🎨 On Tuesday, September 15 we wear our best polka dots in celebration of International Dot Day! Let’s get creative and colorful! 🟣🟠🟢 #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
9 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Image for International Dot Day in English
Image for International Dot Day in Spanish
The third grade Cougars in Mrs. Mendez’s class kicked off football season with BIG energy! 🏈 From multiplication games and challenges to hands-on exploration of matter, these Cougars were learning, competing, and having a blast every step of the way! 💥📚 #CougarPride
9 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Students engaged in math/science activity.
Students engaged in math/science activity.
Students engaged in math/science activity.
Students engaged in math/science activity.
Students engaged in math/science activity.
Students engaged in math/science activity.
Students engaged in math/science activity.
Students engaged in math/science activity.
Students engaged in math/science activity.
Students engaged in math/science activity.
☕️ Coffee, conversation & community! Join us Sept. 18 for Coffee with the Superintendent. Thank you, Bar-B-Cutie, for FREE coffee & tacos! 💚💛Café, conversación y comunidad! Acompáñenos el 18 de sept. con el Superintendente. ¡Gracias a Bar-B-Cutie por café y tacos GRATIS!💚💛
10 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Image for Coffee with the Superintendent
🐾💚💛 Learning with heart! In Mrs. Hinojosa & Mrs. Benavidez’s specialized learning classrooms, Cougars strengthened literacy skills and learned about courage, kindness, and the community helpers who made a difference on 9/11. #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
10 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Student engaged in learning activity.
Student engaged in learning activity.
Student engaged in learning activity.
Student engaged in learning activity.
Student engaged in learning activity.
Student engaged in learning activity.
Student engaged in learning activity.
Student engaged in learning activity.
Student engaged in learning activity.
Students engaged in learning activity.
💚💛 Sept. 14–18: We celebrate Freedom Week! Let's honor the freedoms that unite us and the values that make our community strong! 🐾✨ 14–18 de sept.: ¡Celebramos la Semana de la Libertad! Honremos las libertades que nos unen y los valores que fortalecen nuestra comunidad. 🐾
10 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
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