Mackenzie Middle School -

8th Grade CA Boys: Please be in the locker room at 7:15 AM tomorrow morning (8/14). You will be issued a locker and equipment. - Coaches

Mackenzie Raiders — We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow morning! 🎉
🚪 Doors open: 7:45 AM
⏰ Tardy bell: 8:20 AM

Please check out our updated dress code (posted on our website & Facebook). Please know students are allowed to wear khaki colored bottoms. This can include khaki color jeans.

📵 All cell phones must be off and in backpacks—not just in a pocket. Thanks for helping us start the year strong!

7th and 8th grade Mackenzie Boys Athletics Meeting tomorrow @ 5:30 in the cafeteria. Please make plans to attend.

All parents, students and staff should download the HomeTown Fan app to purchase online tickets for all Lubbock ISD Athletic events.   Lubbock ISD will be CASHLESS for the 2025-2026 school year for all MS & HS athletic and fine arts events.   (QR Code posters will be available for all venue entrances.) Athletic event tickets will go on sale at 8:00am each Monday morning during the school year. Tickets can also be bought online through the athletics district website.

Welcome, Daniel Kay! We’re excited to have Mr. Kay join the Raider family! He comes to us from Irons Middle School, where he taught 7th and 8th grade science for the past four years. Now, he’s bringing his passion for all things science to our 8th grade classrooms! Mr. Kay is excited to get to know our students and spark curiosity as he shares the amazingness of science with them every day. Let’s give him a warm Mackenzie welcome! #RaiderScience #lisd #TheMack

Welcome back to Mackenzie, Coach Nicholas Torres! We’re excited to have Coach Torres return to The Mack after previously serving our campus for two years. He’s joining us from Crosbyton, where he coached football, basketball, and track—and now he’s bringing his energy and passion back to our community! This year, Coach Torres will be teaching 7th & 8th grade Social Studies and leading our tennis program. We can't wait to see the impact he’ll make both in the classroom and on the court.

Welcome home, Coach! 🖤❤️🎾

#WelcomeBackCoach #lisd #MackProud

Welcome to Sophia Butler! Ms. Butler will join the Mack family as a girls coach and inclusion teacher! Returning to Lubbock from teaching in DFW, she looks forward to growing with everyone this year! We look forward to her amazing support for students and coaching experience for the wins! Welcome to the Fam!

#lisd #MackProud

Welcome to Carlos Camarena! Mr. Camarena comes to us from teaching in Alaska. Welcome back to Texas! With many years experience, Mr. Camarena will be the Mackenzie Choir Director. His many positions have included honor choir clinician, band and choir teacher, secondary ukulele, percussion and high school theater. He looks most forward to using his vast experiences to guide students in cultivating new skills and experiences that last. We are excited to add him to the team!

#lisd #MackProud #choir

Welcome Fletcher Hall! Mr. Hall is coming to join the Mackenzie family with 12 years experience, 5 of those in Lubbock ISD. Mr Hall will teach Science and coach! We look forward to his expertise and wins on the field! Welcome Coach!

**Tomorrow**

Friendly reminder that Lubbock ISD campuses will be open from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22 to help you get registered for the upcoming school year! We will have dedicated staff on-site to guide you through the registration process. Visit your neighborhood school to register all your students regardless if they attend that school or not. 😁

Required Documentation 📋
Parents and guardians are required to bring the following documentation for expedited registration process:
☑️ Government-issued photo ID
☑️ Student's birth certificate
☑️ Student's social security card
☑️ Proof of residency - full utility bill (gas, electricity, water, or cable and must show full service address and name)

We're looking forward to a new and prosperous year!

Welcome Eric Hard to the Mack Family and back to LISD. As an LHS graduate, he is coming from North Crowley High School, Mr. Hart will coach our athletes and teach Science! Mr. Hart is looking forward to being back in LBK with his wife and kiddos! He was also in Emergency Medical Services before finding his way to the classroom. Welcome and we cannot wait to see your lasting impact on and off the field. #LISD #MackProud

2025 - 2026 Mackenzie School Supply List

2025-26 Mackenzie Standardized dress

Hey Lubbock ISD families! It's almost that time of year! 🔔 Mark your calendars on July 22 for a district-wide day of registration! 🔔 Stay tuned for more details! #WeAreLubbockISD

Welcome to Jennifer Verett! Mrs. Verett is coming to us from Terra Vista Middle School, where she has served as Assistant Principal for 3 years . She enjoys reading, all things Disney and spending time with her family. She attended West Texas A&M University (Go BUFFS) and Southern Oklahoma State University. She was recently named the 2025-26 Region 17 AP of the Year! We're excited to welcome her to the Mack family and see the impact she will make on the lives of our staff and students! #LISD #MackProud

Hey hey! No way!! ALL five of our Mackenzie Middle School national FCCLA competitors have advanced to the TOP 10 in their respective events. Students will find out during the grand awards ceremony (tomorrow) how they placed. Let’s gooooooo!!!! 🏆  FCCLA is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students in Family and Consumer Sciences related courses. Mackenzie Middle School has a strong history of FCCLA participation and statewide success. #fccla #LubbockISD

📣 LAST CHANCE PHYSICALS! 🏥 Hosted by The Community Health Center of Lubbock 📍 Chapman Fieldhouse – All Purpose Room 📍 Corner of 23rd Street & Avenue W 📅 Wednesday, July 16th 🕗 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM 💵 $25 (Cash or Check Only) 🚫 No insurance accepted 📋 Medical history form must be completely filled out and signed. No exceptions! 📌 This is your final opportunity before the season starts – don't miss out!

Support Mackenzie FCCLA Fundraiser for Nationals with Fajita Pete's this Thursday, June 26th from 4-8. 15% of all purchases in store or online will help get our kids to FCCLA Nationals in Orlando!

Welcome to Angelica Patino! Mrs. Patino comes to us from Frenship ISD where she taught 6th and 7th grade math. At The Mack, she will serve as our 6th grade Math teacher. Originally from San Angelo, she is married with two children, Allison and Clark. She has proudly served as Platoon Sergeant in the Texas Army National Guard for over 17 years. She is passionate about teaching and building strong relationships with students and families. We’re excited to welcome Angelica Patino to The Mack and look forward to the energy and dedication she’ll bring to our 6th grade team! #LISD #MackenzieMiddleSchool #MackProud