Vela Middle School

About Us

Moises V. Vela Middle School will provide educational excellence for all students, cultivating college, career and workforce readiness, while providing students with choices for a meaningful and successful life.

Moises V. Vela Middle School will become a system of world-class schools, where students develop the knowledge, skills and learning habits that prepare them for college and career success in the 21st Century.

Moises V. Vela Middle School will provide educational excellence for all students, cultivating college, career and workforce readiness, while providing students with choices for a meaningful and successful life.
Moises V. Vela Middle School will become a system of world-class schools, where students develop the knowledge, skills and learning habits that prepare them for college and career success in the 21st Century.

Campus History

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Judge Moises V. Vela

Our campus was named after the honorable Judge Moises V. Vela. He was a Cameron county judge and served as a Harlingen municipal judge for many years. Everyone on campus enjoyed his visits, which consist of a smile, hug and usually a joke. He was a generous man that always shared his passion for education with us.

Through the Years

Moises V. Vela Middle School Opened The Doors To Their First Class Of Students In August 2005. The Campus Has Not Had Any Major Renovations Or Repurposing.

Principals

Dr. Alicia Noyola, Fall 2005 - Spring 2013
Mr. Tony Gonzales, Fall 2013 - Fall 2020
Ms. Graciela Gutierrez (Interim Principal), Spring 2021
Mr. Juan Manuel Garcia, Fall 2021 - Present

Moises V. Vella Middle School building exterior with a clear blue sky in the background.

Campus Traditions

Mascot: Panthers
Motto: Going Above And Beyond!
Athletic Motto: Code B.L.A.C.K. (Believe, Loyalty, Attitude, Commitment, Knowledge)
Colors: Black And Gold

Fight Song: Mvms Battle Cry (To "Victory March")

Roll Panthers,

Roll All The Way,
Vict’ry’s In Store For Us Here Today

Send A Panther Roar On High,
Bring Down The Thunder From The Sky!

Moises Vela Standing Tall,
Rise Up! Panthers Above Them All,

Black And Gold Our Banner Leading,
Vela To Victory!

Alma Mater:

With Pride We Stand Together,

Loyal To The End.

We Are Focused And Determined,
Vela Panther Pride.

Moises Vela, Alma Mater,

How We Cherish Thee,