Molina History

The school opened in August 1997 across Duncanville Road from Mountain View College, a community college operated by the Dallas County Community College District.

The school is named for Moisés E. Molina, a musician and retired Dallas ISD teacher. He attended the University of Texas at Arlington and North Texas State University. Molina passed away on March 25, 1994. From Molina's writings:

On Nov. 8, 1947, I became the newest citizen of McAllen, Texas. I was child number five to my parents, three brothers, and one sister. Church was the central activity in my family, and it was in church that I discovered my love for music. At the age of six, I was in piano classes, and I kept studying music all through school.

Music was my love, but teaching did not enter my thoughts until high school. Many teachers have lengthy explanations about why they chose teaching as a career. I know exactly why and when I decided to teach. The assistant band director at my high school cared about me. Watching him at work, I decided to be like him. I believe all teachers pursue the profession because of a role model. One of my biggest challenges has been to be the kind of role model that my favorite teacher was.

ALMA MATER

Molina High School, we love you.

Our Hearts will ever be true to you.

Victory and Pride will be we endeavor to always see.

Friendship and mem'ries we'll never forget.

Dreams that come true and times without regret.

We will be Jaguars where'er we go.

Molina High School, we love you so.