Mackenzie Middle School -

🏈 Raider Pride is alive and strong! 🏈 Our 8th Grade Mackenzie Raiders brought home a big win Monday night! The team showed grit, teamwork, and true Raider spirit from the first snap to the final whistle. 💪❤️🖤 We’re proud of our players and coaches for their hard work and determination on the field. Keep that momentum rolling, Raiders! ⚡️ #RaiderPride #MackenzieMiddle #GoRaiders

🎉🎮 Join us for a night of fun and games at Dave & Buster’s Spirit Night! 🎉🎮 Hey parents and students! Mark your calendars for October 23rd from 5-8 PM at Dave & Buster's (2620 W Loop 289 Acc Rd, Lubbock, TX 79407). Come out and enjoy delicious food, exciting games, and great company, all while supporting our school spirit! The best part? We’ll receive 20% of the profits on all non-alcoholic beverages and games! It’s a fantastic way to have fun and contribute to our school at the same time! Bring your friends and family, and let’s make some unforgettable memories together! 🤩🙌 Don’t miss the chance to show your school pride while enjoying an evening of fun. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎈✨ #SpiritNight #FamilyFun #DaveAndBusters

Mackenzie Middle School PTA will host a fundraising night at McDonald's on Thursday Oct 23, from 5-8!! Please come support our PTA! Join PTA today!

📸 Picture Day is Friday, October 3rd!

Picture Day is for students, staff, and fall sports teams.
Students may wear free dress as long as their attire is both school-appropriate and yearbook-ready.

🚫 Please note: Hoodies and hooded jackets are not allowed under any circumstances.

We look forward to seeing everyone dressed their best for Picture Day!

This is a friendly reminder that Monday, September 29 will be a student holiday due to professional development training for Lubbock ISD faculty and staff. Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday, September 30. #WeAreLubbockISD

This is a friendly reminder that Monday, September 29 will be a student holiday due to professional development training for Lubbock ISD faculty and staff. Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday, September 30. #WeAreLubbockISD

Please join us for All Pro Dads this Thursday!

Ms. Miller is selling homecoming mums and garters. Very limited supply! Order Monday!!

🎉🏈 **Homecoming Week at The Mack!** 🏈🎉 Get ready Raiders—our Homecoming festivities kick off **Wednesday, September 24** here at Mackenzie Middle School and continue with **Coronado High School’s Homecoming on Friday, September 26**! ✨ **What’s Happening:** * 🧢 **Dress-Up Days**: Show your Raider pride all week long with fun spirit themes (see the daily lineup!). * 🥧 **Pie an Administrator Fundraiser**: Ever wanted to pie your favorite admin? Now’s your chance! Support a good cause and get in on the fun. Let’s pack the week with school spirit and Raider pride—GO RAIDERS! ❤️🖤 #RaiderNation #MackHomecoming #LISD

Mackenzie Students and Parents: We have made a slight adjustment to our bell schedule. We will no longer have staggered bells for 6th and 7th/8th grade. See new schedule below!

This week we had a friendly competition in Mrs. Patino’s 8th grade class for maintaining classroom expectations, starting on time, staying engaged throughout the lesson, and getting the most out of our educational hours and 4th period won 🏆 fair and squared some yummy donuts 🍩

We are celebrating National Arts in Education Week! Thank you to our amazing fine arts teachers at Mackenzie! Mr. Obando, Mr. Camarena, Ms. Handlin, Mr. Timmerman and Ms. Gschwend The arts are essential to a well-rounded education, helping students develop creativity, critical thinking, and confidence. Join us in advocating for arts programs in our schools and celebrating the incredible work of our students and teachers! #WeAreLubbockISD

Parents and Community Members, Please join us for our Second Title 1 meeting of the year. We will discuss Accountability Ratings, our turn around plan and how Title 1 supports student academic achievement. Hope to see you there!

Details for the dance on Friday!!!

👏🏈 Huge shoutout to our Mackenzie Middle School 7th grade football teams! Both A and B teams worked hard in their scrimmage against Irons, showing tremendous growth and practicing the way they’ll play in the weeks ahead. A big thank you to the Irons Cougars and the Coronado High School coaches for their mentorship with our young men—it takes a village! We are especially grateful for Coach Woodberry, Coach Hall, Coach Tarango, and Coach Hart for the time, energy, and heart they pour into developing our athletes both on and off the field. Raider Pride runs deep! ❤️🖤

Come support Mackenzie Tennis!!

Lubbock ISD families!
This is a friendly reminder there is no school on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We'll see everyone back in school on Tuesday, September 2.
#WeAreLubbockISD

2025 FALL TRYOUTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
SWIMMING AND DIVING!!

WHO: All current 7th and 8th graders interested in being on a middle school
swimming or diving team. (Must know how to swim, but no previous team experience is necessary.)
WHEN: Thursday, September 4th from 5:30- 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: PETE RAGUS AQUATIC CENTER, 2004 14th St.
Phone: (806) 219-0830
Students must have a current doctor’s physical to try out.
A summer swimming suit can be used for tryouts.

If a child does not have a suit, one will be made available for them at the
aquatic center.

Questions can be directed to Coach Wheeler and Coach Crites
derrick.wheeler@lubbockisd.org Allison.Crites@lubbockisd.org
Office: (806) 219-0831 Office: (806) 219- 0833
Front Desk: (806) 219-0830 Front Desk: (806) 219-0830

Mr. Obando, our theater teacher, will be holding auditions for Advanced Theater this Wednesday and Thursday. If you are interested, please stop by and see him. Anyone is welcome to audition!