Sam Houston Elementary extends our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Yarytza M. Rivera of YMR — Your Most Reliable Veterinarian Services — and her practice manager, Kimberly, for their time, passion, and dedication to our students.
In celebration of National Career Development Month, Dr. Rivera accepted the honor of becoming Bouncy the Service Dog’s official veterinarian while also inspiring our children by sharing the importance of preventative care, responsibility, and compassion when caring for animals. Her visit helped our students understand how healthy habits can positively impact both pets and their families. We also wish to thank McAllen ISD’s Director of Guidance and Counseling, Ms. Norma Cabrera, along with counselors from several district elementary campuses, for joining us in support and collaboration. Their presence reflects the strength, unity, and shared commitment of our district to providing meaningful learning experiences for all students. This event truly showcases what it means to be ALL IN!
Special recognition goes to our school counselor, Jacqueline Cantu, for organizing and coordinating this impactful experience. Through partnerships like these, Sam Houston Elementary continues to nurture curiosity, spark career exploration, and support the whole child as we grow together as a community. #WeAreAllIn #CougarPride #LevelUp
In celebration of National Career Development Month, Dr. Rivera accepted the honor of becoming Bouncy the Service Dog’s official veterinarian while also inspiring our children by sharing the importance of preventative care, responsibility, and compassion when caring for animals. Her visit helped our students understand how healthy habits can positively impact both pets and their families. We also wish to thank McAllen ISD’s Director of Guidance and Counseling, Ms. Norma Cabrera, along with counselors from several district elementary campuses, for joining us in support and collaboration. Their presence reflects the strength, unity, and shared commitment of our district to providing meaningful learning experiences for all students. This event truly showcases what it means to be ALL IN!
Special recognition goes to our school counselor, Jacqueline Cantu, for organizing and coordinating this impactful experience. Through partnerships like these, Sam Houston Elementary continues to nurture curiosity, spark career exploration, and support the whole child as we grow together as a community. #WeAreAllIn #CougarPride #LevelUp
💚🤩💛 Congratulations to Jacqueline Cantu, our amazing school counselor, on earning her 4th consecutive CREST Leadership Award for Counseling Excellence! #LevelUp #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
🌮🍔 Cougar family, December is here! Make sure to check our delicious 😋 menu for the month. 🌮🍔 ¡Familia Cougar, diciembre ya está aquí! Asegúrense de consultar nuestro delicioso 😋 menú. #LevelUp #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
🍂 Cougar family, our Fall Break is here! 🤩 We don't have classes Monday, Nov. 24 through Friday, Nov. 28. Classes resume Monday, Dec 1. Enjoy your Fall Break! 😃 #LevelUp #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
🙌🧑🏫 Cougar family, today (Friday, November 21) is Substitute Educators Day! Please join us in celebrating and thanking our sensational substitute teachers! Our schools could not function without you! 💚🥳💛 #LevelUp #SubstituteTeachersDay #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
⏰ McAllen ISD will have an early release on Friday, November 21. All elementary students will be released at 12:05 p.m. There will be no after school program, so please plan accordingly. #LevelUp #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
Our 3rd grade Cougars took their learning outside! 🌤️🐾 Multiplication + sunshine = the perfect combo for growing minds! ✖️📚 #3rdGradeCougars #OutdoorLearning #MultiplicationMagic #CougarPride #LearningIsFun
Cougar family, today (Thursday, November 20) is National Parental Involvement Day! 💚 🙏 💛 Today we would like to thank the parents who volunteer at our campus, participate at campus events, and assist in the success of our Cougars and our school! 🙌 A big thank you to Ms. Lane, our amazing parental involvement specialist, for engaging and involving parents to ensure success of every student! #LevelUp #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
67 days of smiles, giggles, and growing in Ms. Esqueda's Pre-K class! 😄🌈✏️ #MsEquedasClass #Day67 #LittleLearners #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn #LevelUp
Cougars crushed it! Proud of our champs for the pumpkin decorating win! 🥇✨ #CougarPride #PumpkinPros #Champions #WeAreAllIn
✨🎄✨ Cougar family, the holiday season is finally here! ✨☃️✨ Let's bring into our school some holiday cheer! ✨🎅✨ We have a beautiful tree, but it's awfully bare. ✨❄️✨ So how about you decorate an ornament to share?✨💖✨ #LevelUp #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
🧡🦃 Giving thanks for full hearts, full plates, and the families that make our community shine! Our annual Family Thanksgiving Lunch was a beautiful celebration of togetherness. We are so grateful for our Cougar family! 🧡🦃 #LevelUp #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
Story of the Week: Blackout! 💡
When Mrs. Silva's 1st grade Cougars had a pretend BLACKOUT, the learning stayed bright! Students read by the glow of bright smiles and glowing bracelets. 🔦💚✨ It was a shining example of fun, creativity, and teamwork! #CougarPride
When Mrs. Silva's 1st grade Cougars had a pretend BLACKOUT, the learning stayed bright! Students read by the glow of bright smiles and glowing bracelets. 🔦💚✨ It was a shining example of fun, creativity, and teamwork! #CougarPride
Today (Nov. 11) we honor the veterans for serving our country with courage and dedication. ❤️🤍💙 Thank you, Veterans! 🎖️ #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #CougarPride #LevelUp #WeAreAllIn
💚💛 At Sam Houston Elementary, we take care of our Cougar family! 🍽️ Dinner is available for all students who stay after school for tutoring, clubs, or the city’s program. If your child isn’t enrolled in these but could benefit from a meal, please reach out to our school office at (956) 971-1167. We’re here to help! 🐾 #CougarPride #CommunityCare #SamHoustonElementary
🐾🚌 Safety First for Our Little Cougars! Pre-K students climbed aboard to learn all about bus rules, safe riding, and how to stay “paws-itively” prepared for every trip! 💛 #LevelUp #WeAreAllIn #CougarPride
🎃 Cool Kids, Cool Treats! Pre-K Cougars with perfect October attendance celebrated with a Dairy Queen Dilly® Bar because showing up is so sweet! 🍦⭐ #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn #LevelUp
🧠🐾 Cougar Pride in Action! Mrs. Gonzalez’s 3rd graders are hard at work on their Extended Constructed Responses (E.C.R.s); they are showing focus, creativity, and an unstoppable Cougar spirit! 💪📚✨ #LevelUp #CougarPride #WeAreAllIn
🏐 Cougars💪 finish the regular season 7-1 after a hard-fought 3-set battle against Garza Grey! 🩶🔥 So proud of these fierce athletes and all they’ve accomplished; now it’s tournament time! 🏆🐾 #CougarPride #VolleyballStrong #WeAreAllIn #LevelUp
The Houstonville SHOU News team had an amazing field trip to KRGV Channel 5! 🎬🐾 Students experienced the excitement of broadcast journalism firsthand and learned what it takes to bring the news to our community. Thank you, KRGV, for such a memorable experience! 💙🎥
