Mrs. Serrato’s 1st Grade Cougars headed outside for a hands-on science investigation! Their question was: “What would happen to the chocolate when exposed to heat?” ☀️🍫 Our young scientists made predictions, observed what happened, and explored how heat can change materials.
2 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Students showing what happened to the chocolate.
Students heading outside.
Students observing.
Students observing.
Students observing.
Students heading outside.
Students observing
🐾💚💛 First Grade Cougars in Mrs. Serrato’s class had a sweet time reading Who Put the Cookies in the Cookie Jar? 📚🍪 Then, they rolled up their sleeves to make and enjoy their own delicious cookies! 😋✨ #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
3 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
🐾💚💛 First grade Cougars in Mrs. Silva's class had fun reading Who Put the Cookies in the Cookie Jar? 📚🍪 and then got to make and enjoy their very own cookies! 😋✨ Learning is always sweeter with a little cookie fun! 🐾🍪💚💛 #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
3 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
Students posing for making cookies learning activity.
⏰ McAllen ISD: Early release Friday, Sept. 25. Elementary students dismiss at 12:05 p.m. No after-school program. Please plan accordingly. ⏰ Salida temprana este viernes 25 de sept. Primaria sale a las 12:05 p. m. No habrá programa después de clases. #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
3 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Image for McAllen ISD early release flyer
🐾💚💛 Cougar Family, you are invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating our community's NEW Field & Track! 🎉🏟️ 🐾💚💛 ¡Familia Cougar, están invitados a la Ceremonia de Inauguración para celebrar el NUEVO Campo y Pista de nuestra comunidad! 🎉🏟️ #WeAreAllIn
3 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
New Field & Track Flyer in English
🎉 McAllen ISD invites you to the 5th Annual “Deaf World” event! 🤟 Celebrate our deaf & hard of hearing community while exploring deaf culture, sign language, careers & resources! 📅 Sept. 25 | 5:30–8 PM 📍 Achieve ECHS | 🎟️ FREE! #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
3 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Deaf Word in English
Deaf World in Spanish
🍭🧪 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! 🐾🔬
4 days 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
4 days 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
5 days 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
9 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

10 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
10 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
12 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
12 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

12 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
12 days ago, Sam Houston Elementary
Flyer for Evening Classes in English
Flyer for Evening Classes in Spanish