📚 Raiders, Saturday School is tomorrow! Join us at Mackenzie Middle School on Saturday, November 14, from 8:00 AM to noon for tutoring with a certified teacher. Bring a question, get help with a tricky skill, or get some extra practice before next week. We’d love to see you there!
7 minutes ago, Jason Cheslock
🏆❤️🖤 Mackenzie Student of the Week – Week 14! 🖤❤️🏆

Let's give a HUGE Raider shoutout to Tobias McDonald, our Student of the Week! 🎉👏

Tobias represents what it means to be a Mackenzie Raider! His commitment to doing things the right way, demonstrating respect, and making a positive impact on our campus makes him someone worth celebrating!

Tobias, we are proud of you and the example you set for your fellow Raiders! Keep working hard, leading by example, and showing everyone what the Raider Way is all about!

👏 Congratulations, Tobias! Keep shining!

❤️🖤 One Team. One School. One Mackenzie.

#MackenzieRaiders #StudentOfTheWeek #PoweredByProgress #MackenzieRising #RaiderPride
about 22 hours ago, Jason Cheslock
🏆 Congratulations to our 7th Grade Raiders!

With an impressive 95.72% attendance rate, 7th grade takes the Week 12 victory and earns a Uniform-Free Dress Day this Friday, November 13!

The updated graphic includes all three grade-level attendance percentages and cumulative victories:
- 6th Grade: 7 wins
- 7th Grade: 3 wins
- 8th Grade: 2 wins
❤️🖤 Show Up. Be Here. Belong.

#PoweredByProgress
about 23 hours ago, Jason Cheslock
❤️🖤💛 RAIDER NATION, IT'S TIME TO SHOW OUR HEART! 💛🖤❤️

🥪🏀🥧 MACKENZIE U CAN SHARE SPIRIT WEEK!
📅 November 16–20, 2026

At Mackenzie Middle School, we believe that being a Raider means more than academic achievement and school spirit. It means LEADING WITH HEART, SERVING OTHERS, AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

Next week, our Mighty Raiders are joining forces to support the South Plains Food Bank and Lubbock ISD's incredible goal of providing 100,000 PB&J sandwiches to families in need!

🥪 EVERY $1 HELPS PROVIDE FIVE SANDWICHES!

We've planned FIVE exciting days of fun, generosity, and friendly competition!

🧢 Monday: $1 Hat Day

🪙 Tuesday: Change for Change — Grade-Level Competition!

🥧 Wednesday: Pie the Guy Challenge Begins!

🏈 Thursday: $1 Jersey Day

🏀 Friday: Staff vs. Student Basketball Game — $1 Admission! Plus, our winning grade level gets to PIE AN ADMINISTRATOR at halftime!

Families, encourage your Raiders to participate! Whether it's a dollar, a handful of change, or simply encouraging a classmate, every act of generosity matters.

We cannot wait to see our students demonstrate the kindness, compassion, leadership, and PRIDE that make Mackenzie such an incredible school!

❤️ BIG HEARTS. BIG IMPACT. ONE RAIDER FAMILY! 🖤

U CAN SHARE! U CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

#PoweredByProgress #MackenzieRaiders #UCanShare #SouthPlainsFoodBank #RaiderPride #EveryStudentEveryClassroomEveryDay
1 day ago, Jason Cheslock
❤️🖤🏀 RAIDER BASKETBALL IS BACK!

Four games. Three victories. One incredible start!

Our Mighty Raiders took the court yesterday and represented Mackenzie with pride, heart, determination, and tremendous sportsmanship!

A collective 3–1 record to open the season!

Congratulations to our student-athletes, coaches, and cheerleaders! We are proud of you and cannot wait to see what this season brings!

#PoweredByProgress #MackenzieRaiders #RaiderBasketball
1 day ago, Jason Cheslock
🎬🍿🏆 MACKENZIE IXL CHALLENGE — LEARN IT! MASTER IT! WIN IT! 🏆🍿🎬

Mighty Raider Nation, it's time to turn HARD WORK into BIG REWARDS! ❤️🖤💛

At Mackenzie Middle School, we believe that EVERY student is capable of incredible growth! We are excited to launch our newest IXL Challenge, an engaging academic intervention and learning extension initiative designed to strengthen essential skills, accelerate student achievement, and celebrate the POWER OF PROGRESS!

Our challenge is simple: The more you learn, the more you grow, and the closer you get to an amazing reward!

🎯 HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

Students are encouraged to complete as many IXL lessons as possible, earning a SmartScore of 80 or higher on each lesson. Every qualifying lesson brings them one step closer to the TOP 10!

🏆 THE BIG REWARD!

Our TOP 10 STUDENTS with the most qualifying completed lessons will earn an exclusive MOVIE & LUNCH CELEBRATION! 🎬🍕🍿

📅 Challenge Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026!

But this initiative is about SO MUCH MORE than a competition! It's about building confidence, closing learning gaps, extending classroom learning, developing academic independence, and helping our Raiders discover just how much they can accomplish through consistent effort!

Parents and families, we encourage you to cheer on your Raiders, ask about their IXL progress, and celebrate every new skill they master!

We cannot wait to recognize, reward, and CELEBRATE the hard work, determination, and PROGRESS of our incredible students!

EVERY LESSON COUNTS! EVERY SKILL MATTERS! EVERY RAIDER CAN GROW!

❤️🖤💛 It's a GREAT day to be a Mackenzie Raider!

#PoweredByProgress #MackenzieRaiders #IXLChallenge #EveryStudentEveryClassroomEveryDay #AcademicExcellence
1 day ago, Jason Cheslock
❤️🖤 RAIDERS TODAY… MUSTANGS TOMORROW! 🐎🎓

A HUGE Mackenzie THANK YOU to Coronado High School and its amazing AVID students for spending time with our 8th Grade Raiders today!

These outstanding student leaders shared their experiences, offered valuable insight, and introduced our Raiders to the incredible opportunities available through Coronado's AVID program!

AVID is about more than academics. It's about building confidence, developing leadership, preparing for college and career success, and creating a pathway to a brighter future!

We are especially grateful to the Coronado AVID students for serving as such positive role models and helping our Raiders envision the possibilities that await them in high school and beyond.

The future is BRIGHT for our Raiders, and we couldn't be more excited about their journey toward becoming Mustangs!

Thank you, Coronado, for investing in our students and strengthening the Raider-to-Mustang connection!

❤️🖤 Once a Raider, Always a Raider… and Soon to Be a Mustang! 🐎

#PoweredByProgress #MackenzieRaiders #CoronadoMustangs #AVID #FutureMustangs #CollegeAndCareerReady
4 days ago, Jason Cheslock
🌟❤️🖤 MACKENZIE DIFFERENCE MAKER OF THE MONTH! 🖤❤️🌟

🎉 Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Regina Adams, our Mackenzie Difference Maker of the Month! 🎉

Some people make a difference through what they do. Others make a difference through who they are. Mrs. Adams does BOTH! ❤️

Mrs. Adams truly personifies kindness, heart, and the MACKENZIE WAY! Her genuine care for others, unwavering professionalism, and incredible Raider pride shine through in everything she does.

She has a remarkable ability to cultivate meaningful, lasting connections that positively impact her colleagues, our students, and the entire Mackenzie community. Whether she's offering encouragement, extending a helping hand, or simply making someone's day a little brighter, Mrs. Adams reminds us that the greatest difference makers lead with HEART! ❤️

👏 Mrs. Adams, our ISS program simply would not be the same without YOU! Your patience, compassion, consistency, and dedication help make Mackenzie a place where students are supported, relationships matter, and every individual has an opportunity to grow.

We are incredibly thankful for your presence, your professionalism, and the pride you bring to our campus each and every day!

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS, MRS. ADAMS! You are appreciated, you are valued, and you are making a difference that extends far beyond the walls of our school!

🚀 Powered By Progress. Strengthened By People. Inspired By Difference Makers Like YOU!

❤️🖤 That's the MACKENZIE WAY! 🖤❤️

#MackenzieRaiders #DifferenceMakerOfTheMonth #PoweredByProgress #TheMackenzieWay #RaiderPride #EveryStudentEveryClassroomEveryDay
6 days ago, Jason Cheslock
🏆🎉 OCTOBER TEACHER OF THE MONTH! 🎉🏆

❤️🖤 Mackenzie Middle School is proud to celebrate Mrs. Marion Rhodes as our October Teacher of the Month! 🖤❤️

Some people wear many hats, but Mrs. Rhodes wears them all with excellence, dedication, and a heart for our Raiders! 🌟

📚 Outstanding Reading Teacher
📣 Dedicated Cheer Sponsor
🤝 Passionate Social Committee Chair
💡 Valued TLC Member

Whether she's inspiring students in the classroom, building school spirit, supporting her colleagues, or helping move our campus forward, Mrs. Rhodes consistently goes above and beyond to make Mackenzie a better place for EVERYONE!

Her commitment, positive energy, and willingness to serve wherever she's needed truly embody what it means to be a Mackenzie Raider! ❤️

👏 Congratulations, Mrs. Rhodes! Thank you for the countless ways you invest in our students, support our staff, and strengthen our school community. We see you, we appreciate you, and we are incredibly fortunate to have you on TEAM MACKENZIE!

🚀 Powered By Progress. Fueled By People Like YOU!

#MackenzieRaiders #TeacherOfTheMonth #PoweredByProgress #Mackenzie2Point0 #RaiderPride #EveryStudentEveryClassroomEveryDay
6 days ago, Jason Cheslock
🌟 Raider family, let’s celebrate Deborah Pulot, our Week 13 Student of the Week! 🌟

We’re proud to recognize this 7th grade Raider and celebrate her place in our Mackenzie family. Deborah, congratulations on this special honor—we’re cheering you on! ❤️🖤

👏 Help us show Deborah some Raider love in the comments!

#MackenzieRising #StudentOfTheWeek #TheRaiderWay
7 days ago, Jason Cheslock
🏆❤️🖤 8TH GRADE TAKES THE WIN! 🖤❤️🏆

Congratulations to our 8th Grade Raiders, the winners of Mackenzie’s Week 11 Attendance Challenge! Your commitment to showing up has earned you a UNIFORM-FREE DRESS DAY tomorrow, Friday, November 6! 🎉👏

Being here matters! Every day at school brings opportunities to learn something new, strengthen friendships, overcome challenges, and take another step toward success. Thank you to our families for helping students arrive on time and ready to learn. Your partnership makes a difference! 🙌

📊 Week 11 Standings:
🥇 6th Grade — 7 wins
🥈 7th Grade — 2 wins
🥈 8th Grade — 2 wins

👕 8th Grade Free-Dress Reminder: District dress code rules still apply. No Crocs, slides, flip-flops, pajamas, or hoodies. Come ready to celebrate your win and have a great day of learning!

Who will claim the next attendance victory? Let’s keep showing up and moving forward, Raiders! 🚀

SHOW UP. BE HERE. BELONG.
Powered by Progress. Every Student. Every Classroom. Every Day.
8 days ago, Jason Cheslock
🎭 Raiders, let’s enjoy a little holiday magic!

Mackenzie students have an opportunity to attend Elf The Musical at Coronado High School on November 18! The bus will depart Mackenzie at 9:30 AM and return by 11:30 AM.

🎟️ Space is limited to 15 students per grade level and 5 SLC students—50 total! Students must be ISS- and OSS-free during the second nine weeks to qualify.

The first 15 qualified students from each grade level to return a signed permission slip will receive a ticket. Please review the form below, sign it, and return it to Mackenzie. A signed permission slip is required to participate.

We look forward to a wonderful experience with our Raiders! ❤️🖤
9 days ago, Jason Cheslock
🏀🤼 Raider families, let’s get ready for winter sports! Join us for our Winter Sports Parent Meeting covering boys and girls basketball and wrestling.

📅 Thursday, November 5
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Mackenzie Auditorium

We look forward to partnering with you for a great season. See you there, Raiders! 🔴⚫
10 days ago, Jason Cheslock
🔬🩺 Calling all future healthcare heroes! Texas Tech’s STEM CORE is hosting Medical Explorers STEM Day for 6th–8th graders! Explore the human body and practice with tools and problem-solving used by doctors and nurses.

📅 November 23 | 9 AM–3 PM
📍 Texas Tech Campus
💲 $65 per student • Registration required
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4l4abAk

Raiders, your next discovery starts here! 🚀
10 days ago, Jason Cheslock
THANKSGIVING LUNCH AT MACKENZIE!

We are excited to welcome our Raider families to Mackenzie Middle School for a special opportunity to enjoy Thanksgiving lunch with your student!

LUNCH SCHEDULE

6th Grade: 11:20 AM

7th Grade: 12:20 PM

8th Grade: 1:20 PM

RESERVATION INFORMATION

Reservations are required. Please scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the registration form.

Space is limited to 30 families per lunch period.

Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Families with multiple students will be assigned to the earliest available lunch period.

Each student may have up to 2 guests who require their own seat.

Up to 2 additional infants or young children who do not require their own seat may attend.

LUNCH INFORMATION
Guest lunches are available for $6.00 each. Cash is preferred.

Please indicate the number of guest lunches your party plans to purchase when completing the registration form. Your student's lunch is not included in this count.

RSVP DEADLINE: Thursday, November 5, at 3:30 PM.

Please be sure to register before the deadline. With only 30 families allowed per lunch period, space is limited!

We look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with our Raider families!

EVERY RAIDER RISES!
10 days ago, samuel Castaneda
🎃 Trunk or Treat was a huge success at Mackenzie Middle School! Thank you to our students, families, staff, and community partners for bringing the costumes, candy, and smiles. We loved celebrating with our Raider Family! ❤️🖤

Powered By Progress.
14 days ago, Jason Cheslock
❤️🖤 ATTENTION, RAIDER FAMILY! SATURDAY SCHOOL UPDATE! ❤️🖤

🍂 Enjoy your Fall Break Raiders! There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 30th, or Monday, November 2nd! Students return on Tuesday, November 3rd!

📚✏️ Our next Saturday School will be November 7th, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM!

Saturday School is a fantastic opportunity for our Raiders to receive FREE, one-on-one academic support from certified teachers! Whether your student needs a little extra help, wants to strengthen their skills, or is working toward their next academic milestone, we're here to help them succeed!

🎯 Personalized Academic Support
📈 Building Skills, Confidence & Success
👩‍🏫 Certified Teachers Ready to Help
🙌 ALL Raiders Are Welcome!

At Mackenzie, we believe every student can grow, achieve, and succeed!

Enjoy your well-deserved break, Raider Family! We can't wait to see everyone back on Tuesday and ready to keep moving forward!

❤️🖤 One Team. One School. One Mackenzie.

#MackenzieRising #PoweredByProgress #SaturdaySchool #RaiderPride
15 days ago, Jason Cheslock
🎶❤️🖤 WHAT A NIGHT TO BE A RAIDER! 🖤❤️🎶

A HUGE congratulations to our incredible Mackenzie Middle School Choir on a phenomenal Fall Concert! 🎤🎵

Our talented student performers took the stage and showcased their hard work, dedication, confidence, and amazing musical abilities! What a wonderful celebration of talent, teamwork, and Raider pride!

A special THANK YOU to our outstanding choir director, Mr. Camarena, for pouring his heart into our students and helping them discover the power of their voices! 👏

We are incredibly proud of EVERY student who helped make this performance so special. The future is bright, and our Raiders are hitting all the right notes! 🎼🌟

Keep singing. Keep growing. Keep shining, Raiders!

❤️🖤 Powered By Progress! 🖤❤️

#MackenzieRaiders #RaiderPride #PoweredByProgress #MackenzieChoir #LubbockISD
15 days ago, Jason Cheslock
A HUGE congratulations to our incredible Mackenzie Middle School 7th Grade Football Team on an outstanding season and a 3rd place finish in the City Championship standings! 🏆

We couldn't be prouder of these young men and their coaches! Their hard work, determination, teamwork, and Raider pride were on full display throughout the season!

The lessons learned, friendships built, and memories made extend far beyond the football field.

You may have finished 3rd in the city, but you'll ALWAYS be 1st in our hearts! ❤️

Thank you to our amazing coaches, families, and supporters for pouring into these young men!

👏 RAIDER NATION IS PROUD OF YOU!

🔴⚫ Powered by Progress!

#MackenzieRaiders #RaiderPride #PoweredByProgress #RaiderFootball #MackenzieMiddleSchool
17 days ago, Jason Cheslock
At Mackenzie Middle School, we believe our students deserve the very best, and our incredible Food Services Team goes above and beyond every single day to make that happen! ❤️🖤

This past Friday, our Raiders enjoyed a delicious Beef Enchilada Stack as part of the Farm Fresh Challenge, celebrating the amazing farmers, ranchers, and producers right here in West Texas! 🌾🚜

And talk about keeping it local! 👏

🥩 Beef from Palo Duro Meat Processing in Amarillo, TX!

🌮 Tortillas from Leal's Tortilla Factory in Muleshoe, TX!

🌶️ Green Chiles from Four Leaf Farms in Idalou, TX!

Locally grown. Lovingly prepared. Deliciously served. 💚

This wasn't just a tasty lunch. It was a meal that celebrated our West Texas communities, supported local agriculture, and fueled our students for another great day of learning!

👏 Please join us in giving a huge Raider thank you to our phenomenal Mackenzie Food Services Team! Your hard work, dedication, and love for our students do not go unnoticed. You make a difference in the lives of our Raiders every single day, and we appreciate you!

Great food. Great people. Great things happening at Mackenzie! ❤️🖤

#MackenzieRising #FarmFreshChallenge #PoweredByProgress #ThankYouFoodServices #WestTexasProud #LocallyGrown #RaiderPride
19 days ago, Jason Cheslock