Huge congratulations to our RLA Department for achieving the highest middle school growth in the District on the Spring Benchmark! 📈✨
Your commitment to intentional instruction, strong literacy practices, and relentless support for our students truly shows in the results. Thank you for modeling excellence, collaborating with purpose, and pushing our readers and writers to grow every single day.
We are incredibly proud of you—this is what it means to be Terrier Tough! 💛🖤📚
#TerrierTough #RLAExcellence #StudentGrowth #TravisTerriers
Your commitment to intentional instruction, strong literacy practices, and relentless support for our students truly shows in the results. Thank you for modeling excellence, collaborating with purpose, and pushing our readers and writers to grow every single day.
We are incredibly proud of you—this is what it means to be Terrier Tough! 💛🖤📚
#TerrierTough #RLAExcellence #StudentGrowth #TravisTerriers
💕🐾 Valentine’s Day Dance Reminder – William B. Travis Middle School 🐾💕
Terriers, please review our dress code and behavior expectations before the dance.
👗 No low-cut tops, inappropriate wording/designs, hats, sunglasses, or heels (wedges permitted).
👗 Straps must be at least 2 inches wide and dresses/skirts/shorts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
✅ To attend, students must have NO ISS, NO suspensions, and NO afterschool detention during February 3–13.
Let’s keep it fun, respectful, and Terrier Tough! ❤️💃🕺
💕🐾 Recordatorio del Baile del Día de San Valentín – William B. Travis Middle School 🐾💕
Terriers, favor de revisar las normas de vestimenta y conducta antes del baile.
👗 No se permitirán blusas escotadas, ropa con palabras/diseños inapropiados, gorras, lentes de sol ni tacones.
👗 Los tirantes deben medir mínimo 2 pulgadas y los vestidos/faldas/shorts deben ser no más cortos de 3 pulgadas arriba de la rodilla.
✅ Para asistir, los estudiantes deben tener CERO ISS, CERO suspensiones y NINGUNA detención después de clases del 3 al 13 de febrero.
¡Mantengámoslo divertido, respetuoso y Terrier Tough! ❤️💃🕺
Terriers, please review our dress code and behavior expectations before the dance.
👗 No low-cut tops, inappropriate wording/designs, hats, sunglasses, or heels (wedges permitted).
👗 Straps must be at least 2 inches wide and dresses/skirts/shorts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
✅ To attend, students must have NO ISS, NO suspensions, and NO afterschool detention during February 3–13.
Let’s keep it fun, respectful, and Terrier Tough! ❤️💃🕺
💕🐾 Recordatorio del Baile del Día de San Valentín – William B. Travis Middle School 🐾💕
Terriers, favor de revisar las normas de vestimenta y conducta antes del baile.
👗 No se permitirán blusas escotadas, ropa con palabras/diseños inapropiados, gorras, lentes de sol ni tacones.
👗 Los tirantes deben medir mínimo 2 pulgadas y los vestidos/faldas/shorts deben ser no más cortos de 3 pulgadas arriba de la rodilla.
✅ Para asistir, los estudiantes deben tener CERO ISS, CERO suspensiones y NINGUNA detención después de clases del 3 al 13 de febrero.
¡Mantengámoslo divertido, respetuoso y Terrier Tough! ❤️💃🕺
Shout out to our Terrier of the Week, Mr. Velazquez. Thank you for bringing
your positive mindset and professionalism on a daily . Mr. velazquez has made a
tremendous impact on the campus . We are excited to share and congratulate
mr. velazquez on his acceptance to the mcallen isd Apprenticeship program.
you are appreciated!
#inspiringyoungminds
your positive mindset and professionalism on a daily . Mr. velazquez has made a
tremendous impact on the campus . We are excited to share and congratulate
mr. velazquez on his acceptance to the mcallen isd Apprenticeship program.
you are appreciated!
#inspiringyoungminds
🐾 Reminder – There Will Be Classes on Monday! 🐾
Just a reminder to our Travis families and students that classes WILL be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 at William B. Travis Middle School.
Every day counts—attendance matters and being present helps our students stay on track for success. Thank you for your continued support, Terrier Nation! 💛🖤
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🐾 Recordatorio – ¡Sí habrá clases el lunes! 🐾
Les recordamos a nuestras familias y estudiantes de Travis que SÍ habrá clases el lunes 9 de febrero de 2026 en William B. Travis Middle School.
Cada día cuenta—la asistencia importa y estar presentes ayuda a nuestros estudiantes a seguir avanzando hacia el éxito. ¡Gracias por su apoyo continuo, Terrier Nation! 💛🖤
Just a reminder to our Travis families and students that classes WILL be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 at William B. Travis Middle School.
Every day counts—attendance matters and being present helps our students stay on track for success. Thank you for your continued support, Terrier Nation! 💛🖤
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🐾 Recordatorio – ¡Sí habrá clases el lunes! 🐾
Les recordamos a nuestras familias y estudiantes de Travis que SÍ habrá clases el lunes 9 de febrero de 2026 en William B. Travis Middle School.
Cada día cuenta—la asistencia importa y estar presentes ayuda a nuestros estudiantes a seguir avanzando hacia el éxito. ¡Gracias por su apoyo continuo, Terrier Nation! 💛🖤
🐾 TMS Weekly Update 🐾
Here is to another great week at Travis Middle School! Thank you to our students, staff, and families for showing what it means to be Terrier Tough. Stay connected for highlights, celebrations, and what’s coming up this next week! 💛.
🐾 Actualización Semanal de TMS 🐾
¡Por otro gran semana en Travis Middle School! Gracias a nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias por demostrar lo que significa ser Terrier Tough. ¡Manténganse conectados para ver los logros, celebraciones y todo lo que viene la próxima semana! 💛🖤
Here is to another great week at Travis Middle School! Thank you to our students, staff, and families for showing what it means to be Terrier Tough. Stay connected for highlights, celebrations, and what’s coming up this next week! 💛.
🐾 Actualización Semanal de TMS 🐾
¡Por otro gran semana en Travis Middle School! Gracias a nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias por demostrar lo que significa ser Terrier Tough. ¡Manténganse conectados para ver los logros, celebraciones y todo lo que viene la próxima semana! 💛🖤
🐾 Terrier Tough at UIL! 🏆
We are so proud of our William B. Travis Middle School UIL team for representing our campus with excellence at the UIL event held at De Leon Middle School! Our Terriers showed determination, confidence, and academic grit every step of the way.
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing UIL sponsors for your time, dedication, and commitment to our students. Your guidance and support make opportunities like this possible, and we are grateful for all you do to help our Terriers grow and succeed.
Way to go, Terriers! 💛🖤
#TerrierTough #UILStrong #TravisPride #AcademicExcellence #TerrierNation
We are so proud of our William B. Travis Middle School UIL team for representing our campus with excellence at the UIL event held at De Leon Middle School! Our Terriers showed determination, confidence, and academic grit every step of the way.
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing UIL sponsors for your time, dedication, and commitment to our students. Your guidance and support make opportunities like this possible, and we are grateful for all you do to help our Terriers grow and succeed.
Way to go, Terriers! 💛🖤
#TerrierTough #UILStrong #TravisPride #AcademicExcellence #TerrierNation
🔬✨ Science Extravaganza! ✨🔬
McAllen ISD invites parents, families, and the community to join us for a fun and interactive Science Extravaganza at the McAllen International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)!
👩🔬🧪 Who: 4th, 5th, 7th & 8th Grade Students
📅 Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: McAllen International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)
🎟️ Cost: FREE (Must Register)
🔎 Enjoy hands-on science activities that connect science and language, explore the Exploration Room, and learn from our special guest, Katia Falcon from McAllen Public Utilities!
📲 Register today – space is limited!
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/xshTxphNsp
#ScienceExtravaganza #McAllenISD #IMAS #FamilyEngagement #STEMFun #BilingualEducation
🔬✨ ¡Extravaganza Científica! ✨🔬
¡McAllen ISD invita a padres, familias y a la comunidad a participar en nuestra Extravaganza Científica en el Museo Internacional de Arte y Ciencia de McAllen (IMAS)!
👩🔬🧪 Para: Estudiantes de 4°, 5°, 7° y 8° grado
📅 Fecha: Sábado, 7 de marzo de 2026
⏰ Hora: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Lugar: Museo Internacional de Arte y Ciencia de McAllen (IMAS)
🎟️ Costo: ¡Gratis! (Solo por invitación)
🔎 Disfruta de actividades científicas interactivas que conectan la ciencia y el lenguaje, explora la Sala de Exploración y aprende con nuestra invitada especial, Katia Falcon de Servicios Públicos de McAllen.
📲 ¡Regístrate hoy – el cupo es limitado!
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/xshTxphNsp
#ExtravaganzaCientífica #McAllenISD #IMAS #ParticipaciónFamiliar #STEM #EducaciónBilingüe
McAllen ISD invites parents, families, and the community to join us for a fun and interactive Science Extravaganza at the McAllen International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)!
👩🔬🧪 Who: 4th, 5th, 7th & 8th Grade Students
📅 Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: McAllen International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)
🎟️ Cost: FREE (Must Register)
🔎 Enjoy hands-on science activities that connect science and language, explore the Exploration Room, and learn from our special guest, Katia Falcon from McAllen Public Utilities!
📲 Register today – space is limited!
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/xshTxphNsp
#ScienceExtravaganza #McAllenISD #IMAS #FamilyEngagement #STEMFun #BilingualEducation
🔬✨ ¡Extravaganza Científica! ✨🔬
¡McAllen ISD invita a padres, familias y a la comunidad a participar en nuestra Extravaganza Científica en el Museo Internacional de Arte y Ciencia de McAllen (IMAS)!
👩🔬🧪 Para: Estudiantes de 4°, 5°, 7° y 8° grado
📅 Fecha: Sábado, 7 de marzo de 2026
⏰ Hora: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Lugar: Museo Internacional de Arte y Ciencia de McAllen (IMAS)
🎟️ Costo: ¡Gratis! (Solo por invitación)
🔎 Disfruta de actividades científicas interactivas que conectan la ciencia y el lenguaje, explora la Sala de Exploración y aprende con nuestra invitada especial, Katia Falcon de Servicios Públicos de McAllen.
📲 ¡Regístrate hoy – el cupo es limitado!
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/xshTxphNsp
#ExtravaganzaCientífica #McAllenISD #IMAS #ParticipaciónFamiliar #STEM #EducaciónBilingüe
📣 Parental Meeting on Accountability
📍 William B. Travis Middle School
Parents and guardians are invited to join us for an important conversation on student accountability and success. We look forward to partnering with you to support our students both at school and at home.
🗓 February 13, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
📍 School Library
🐾 Terrier Nation—together we grow, together we succeed!
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📣 Reunión para Padres sobre Responsabilidad
📍 William B. Travis Middle School
Invitamos a todos los padres y tutores a acompañarnos en una conversación importante sobre la responsabilidad y el éxito académico de nuestros estudiantes. Su participación es clave para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes dentro y fuera de la escuela.
🗓 Viernes , 13 de febrero de 2026
⏰ 8:30 a. m. – 9:30 a. m.
📍 Biblioteca de la Escuela
🐾 ¡Terrier Nation—creciendo y logrando el éxito juntos!
📍 William B. Travis Middle School
Parents and guardians are invited to join us for an important conversation on student accountability and success. We look forward to partnering with you to support our students both at school and at home.
🗓 February 13, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
📍 School Library
🐾 Terrier Nation—together we grow, together we succeed!
⸻
📣 Reunión para Padres sobre Responsabilidad
📍 William B. Travis Middle School
Invitamos a todos los padres y tutores a acompañarnos en una conversación importante sobre la responsabilidad y el éxito académico de nuestros estudiantes. Su participación es clave para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes dentro y fuera de la escuela.
🗓 Viernes , 13 de febrero de 2026
⏰ 8:30 a. m. – 9:30 a. m.
📍 Biblioteca de la Escuela
🐾 ¡Terrier Nation—creciendo y logrando el éxito juntos!
Shout out to our Terriers of the Week, Travis PTO (some may not be present in photo)!
Your best commitment to our campus is truly appreciated. We cannot thank you
enough for the 100 days of school ice cream treat you provided to our
students and staff. everything you do and every way you give back to our
campus you do with a smile on your face. Thanks again for providing our
teachers with lunch for the rla benchmark. you are the biggest, baddest, pto
in the nation.
#pto #behindthescenes #theygotour6
Your best commitment to our campus is truly appreciated. We cannot thank you
enough for the 100 days of school ice cream treat you provided to our
students and staff. everything you do and every way you give back to our
campus you do with a smile on your face. Thanks again for providing our
teachers with lunch for the rla benchmark. you are the biggest, baddest, pto
in the nation.
#pto #behindthescenes #theygotour6
Terrier Nation stands powered by grit and driven by excellence—no fear, all faith, as we rise together and lead with purpose. 🖤💛🐾
Happy National School Counseling Week to our incredible counselors! Thank you for being the heart of our campus supporting, guiding, advocating, and showing up for our students every single day. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to student success truly make a difference.
William B. Travis Middle School is better because of YOU.
Once a Terrier, always a Terrier—Terrier Tough! #TerrierNation 💪🐾
💕 Valentine’s Day Dance is coming up! 💃🕺
To attend, students must have NO ISS placement, NO after-school detention, and NO off-campus suspension starting 2/3/2026.
Let’s show that Terrier Tough behavior and earn your spot on the dance floor! 🐾❤️
💕 ¡Se acerca el Baile del Día de San Valentín! 💃🕺
Para asistir, los estudiantes deben tener CERO asignaciones a ISS, CERO detenciones después de clases y CERO suspensiones fuera del plantel a partir del 2/3/2026.
¡Demuestra tu comportamiento Terrier Tough y gana tu lugar en la pista de baile! 🐾❤️
To attend, students must have NO ISS placement, NO after-school detention, and NO off-campus suspension starting 2/3/2026.
Let’s show that Terrier Tough behavior and earn your spot on the dance floor! 🐾❤️
💕 ¡Se acerca el Baile del Día de San Valentín! 💃🕺
Para asistir, los estudiantes deben tener CERO asignaciones a ISS, CERO detenciones después de clases y CERO suspensiones fuera del plantel a partir del 2/3/2026.
¡Demuestra tu comportamiento Terrier Tough y gana tu lugar en la pista de baile! 🐾❤️
💙 National School Counseling Week | February 2–6 💙
This week, we celebrate our school counselors and the incredible impact they make every day—supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you Mrs. Contreras and Mrs. Alvarado for guiding, encouraging, and empowering our students to succeed. We appreciate all that you do! 🎓✨
💙 Semana Nacional del Consejero Escolar | 2–6 de febrero 💙
Esta semana celebramos a nuestros consejeros escolares y el gran impacto que tienen todos los días, apoyando a nuestros estudiantes en lo académico, social y emocional. ¡Gracias Mrs. Contreras y Mrs. Alvarado por guiar, motivar y empoderar a nuestros estudiantes para alcanzar el éxito! 🎓✨
This week, we celebrate our school counselors and the incredible impact they make every day—supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you Mrs. Contreras and Mrs. Alvarado for guiding, encouraging, and empowering our students to succeed. We appreciate all that you do! 🎓✨
💙 Semana Nacional del Consejero Escolar | 2–6 de febrero 💙
Esta semana celebramos a nuestros consejeros escolares y el gran impacto que tienen todos los días, apoyando a nuestros estudiantes en lo académico, social y emocional. ¡Gracias Mrs. Contreras y Mrs. Alvarado por guiar, motivar y empoderar a nuestros estudiantes para alcanzar el éxito! 🎓✨
📣 Reminder, 6th & 8th graders will be taking the RLA Field Test tomorrow! Students, get rest and come ready to tackle the test!
Recordatorio: ¡Los estudiantes de 6.º y 8.º grado estarán presentando mañana el Examen de Campo de RLA!
Estudiantes, descansen bien y vengan listos para enfrentar el examen. 💪📝
February is CTE Month! 🎉
Career and Technical Education (CTE) plays a crucial role in equipping students with practical skills and real-world experiences, enhancing their educational journey and preparing them for future careers.
How will you celebrate CTE Month? 🚀
¡Febrero es el Mes de CTE! 🎉
La Educación Técnica y Profesional (CTE, por sus siglas en inglés) desempeña un papel fundamental al brindar a los estudiantes habilidades prácticas y experiencias del mundo real, fortaleciendo su formación académica y preparándolos para futuras carreras.
¿Cómo celebrarás el Mes de CTE? 🚀
Career and Technical Education (CTE) plays a crucial role in equipping students with practical skills and real-world experiences, enhancing their educational journey and preparing them for future careers.
How will you celebrate CTE Month? 🚀
¡Febrero es el Mes de CTE! 🎉
La Educación Técnica y Profesional (CTE, por sus siglas en inglés) desempeña un papel fundamental al brindar a los estudiantes habilidades prácticas y experiencias del mundo real, fortaleciendo su formación académica y preparándolos para futuras carreras.
¿Cómo celebrarás el Mes de CTE? 🚀
🐾 Terrier Nation, our 6th & 8th graders will be taking the STAAR RLA Field Test on Tuesday, February 3rd
Nación Terrier, nuestros estudiantes de 6.º y 8.º grado estarán presentando el Examen de Campo STAAR de Lectura y Escritura (RLA) el martes 3 de febrero. 🐾
Attention Parents of 8th Grade Students:
The McAllen High School Parent Information Meeting will take place on Monday, February 2, at 5:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you then! 💜💛🖤🐾
🖤💛HUGE TERRIER THANK YOU ! 💛🖤
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO for providing lunch for our teachers and staff during testing today! 🍽️✨
Your generosity and support truly mean the world to us. Because of you, our team felt appreciated, fueled, and encouraged while doing the important work of supporting our students.
We are so grateful to have a PTO that shows up for Travis Nation in such meaningful ways. 💪🐾
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO for providing lunch for our teachers and staff during testing today! 🍽️✨
Your generosity and support truly mean the world to us. Because of you, our team felt appreciated, fueled, and encouraged while doing the important work of supporting our students.
We are so grateful to have a PTO that shows up for Travis Nation in such meaningful ways. 💪🐾
Parents/Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder that on Wednesday, January 28th, students will be taking their District RLA Benchmark Test. It is very important that all students are in attendance and arrive on time.
Please make sure your child comes to school with their Chromebook and charger fully ready for testing.
Thank you for your support!
Padres/Tutores,
Este es un recordatorio amistoso de que el miércoles 28 de enero, los estudiantes tomarán el Examen de Referencia (Benchmark) del Distrito de Lectura/Artes del Lenguaje (RLA). Es muy importante que todos los estudiantes asistan y lleguen a tiempo.
Por favor asegúrese de que su hijo(a) venga a la escuela con su Chromebook y cargador listos para el examen.
¡Gracias por su apoyo!
Nothing like hot chocolate on a cold day! 🍫❄️ So thankful for our students and staff who showed up, stayed strong, and made the day great. Terrier tough! 🐾💛
#TerrierPride
