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🏅❤️🖤 11 MEDALS! ONE AMAZING GROUP OF RAIDERS! 🖤❤️🏅

Today was an absolutely INCREDIBLE day for Mackenzie Middle School! Our amazing Raiders competed in the Special Olympics Bocce Ball Tournament and brought home an outstanding 11 MEDALS! 🥇🥈🥉

But today was about so much more than medals. It was about courage, determination, teamwork, friendship, and celebrating the incredible abilities of EVERY student! ❤️

We could not be PROUDER of these remarkable young people! A HUGE thank-you to our phenomenal teachers and staff who encourage, support, and champion our students every single day. You make a difference that goes far beyond the classroom!

These are the moments that remind us why we do what we do!

Congratulations, Raiders! You make Mackenzie SHINE! 🌟

❤️🖤 MACKENZIE RISING! POWERED BY PROGRESS! 🖤❤️

#MackenzieRising #RaiderPride #SpecialOlympics #BocceBall #11Medals #PoweredByProgress #EveryRaiderMatters

❤️🖤📚 Saturday School is Back, Raider Nation! 📚🖤❤️

🚨 Calling All Raiders! 🚨

Looking for a little extra academic support? Want to strengthen your skills, build confidence, or get ahead in your learning? We've got you covered! 💪🌟

📅 Saturday, October 24th
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Mackenzie Middle School

Our amazing certified teachers will be on campus providing one-on-one academic assistance, personalized support, and encouragement to help every Raider reach their full potential! 🎯📈

Whether your student needs a little extra help or simply wants another opportunity to grow, everyone is invited and encouraged to attend!

At Mackenzie, we believe every student can succeed, and we're willing to go the extra mile to make it happen! ❤️🖤

🙌 We can't wait to see your Raider on Saturday!

One Team. One School. One Mackenzie.

#MackenzieRising #PoweredByProgress #SaturdaySchool #RaiderPride #EveryRaiderEveryDay

🎉 Let's hear it for Ciara Valdez! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Ciara Valdez, our Week 11 Student of the Week representing 8th Grade! 🏆👏

At Mackenzie Middle School, being a Raider means more than just showing up. It means choosing to Respect, Inspire Learning, Serve Others, and Excel Together! 💪

Ciara, we are proud to recognize YOU! Keep shining, keep growing, and keep showing everyone what it means to be a Mackenzie Raider! 🌟

👏 Raider Nation, help us congratulate Ciara! 👏

❤️🖤 One Team. One School. One Mackenzie. 🖤❤️

#MackenzieRising #PoweredByProgress #StudentOfTheWeek #RaiderPride #TheRaiderWay #MackenzieMiddleSchool

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our AMAZING Raiders who rose to the top of our IXL Academic Challenges! 🌟

These outstanding students demonstrated that determination, dedication, and consistent practice lead to BIG RESULTS! 📚💪

🏆 Most Mastered IXL Skills Winners!

🏆 Most Correct Questions Winners!

And guess what? 🎉 Our champions have earned a FREE LUNCH OF THEIR CHOICE, courtesy of the Mackenzie Administration Team! 🍕🍔🌮

To our winners: We SEE your hard work! We CELEBRATE your accomplishments! And we BELIEVE in your limitless potential!

At Mackenzie, we don't just celebrate achievement. We celebrate the EFFORT that makes achievement possible!

Help us congratulate these incredible Raiders! 👏👏👏

❤️🖤 MACKENZIE RISING! POWERED BY PROGRESS! 🖤❤️

#MackenzieRising #PoweredByProgress #RaiderPride #IXLChampions #HardWorkPaysOff #AcademicExcellence #LetsDoGoodThings

❤️🖤 HEY, FUTURE RAIDERS! BIG OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT! 🖤❤️

📣 Calling all 5th, 6th, and 7th grade parents!

Did you know Mackenzie Middle School offers some AMAZING opportunities for students through our Magnet & Specialty Programs?

🌟 AVID | UIL Academics | FCCLA | And MORE!

Come discover how these unique programs can help your student explore new interests, develop leadership skills, challenge themselves academically, and prepare for a BRIGHT future!

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 Mackenzie Middle School

Whether your student is already a Raider or considering becoming one, we would LOVE to show you what makes Mackenzie such a special place to learn and grow!

❤️🖤 Big Opportunities. Bright Futures. Mackenzie Rising!

We hope to see you there! GO RAIDERS! 🚀

#MackenzieRising #PoweredByProgress #RaiderPride #FutureRaiders #LubbockISD #AVID #UIL #FCCLA

RAIDER FOOTBALL & HOMECOMING IS TODAY!

Come out and support Mackenzie Middle School as our 7th and 8th grade football teams take on Cavazos Middle School! Join us as we celebrate HOMECOMING and cheer on our Raiders!

7th Grade & 8th Grade
Mackenzie Middle School vs. Cavazos Middle School
PlainsCapital Park – Lowrey Field
Starting at 5:30 PM

Come show your Raider pride, help us fill the stands, and make Homecoming a night to remember!

PLEASE NOTE: CLEAR BAG POLICY
All fans must follow the clear bag policy when entering the stadium. Please plan accordingly to help ensure a smooth entry.

Tickets are available at:
https://events.hometownticketing.com

Every Raider Rises. Powered by Progress.

The future is looking BRIGHT! 🌟 Coronado High School is introducing P-TECH, an exciting new program that can help students earn college credentials, explore high-demand careers, and gain valuable real-world experience — all while attending high school!

📣 PARENT INFORMATION MEETING
📅 Thursday, October 15th | 5:00 PM
📍 Mackenzie Auditorium

🎓 ALL 8TH-GRADE STUDENTS
📅 Friday, October 16th | 2:00 PM
📍 Mackenzie Auditorium

Parents, we encourage you to attend! Come discover how P-TECH could open incredible doors for your child's future!

This is more than a program. It's an opportunity to DREAM BIG, AIM HIGH, and BUILD A BRIGHTER TOMORROW!

❤️🖤 THIS is the very definition of POWERED BY PROGRESS!

#MackenzieRising #PoweredByProgress #EveryRaiderRISES #CoronadoHighSchool #PTECH #FutureReady

Howdy Raiders!

The future starts NOW! Mackenzie Middle School is excited to partner with Coronado High School to introduce our families to P-TECH — Pathways in Technology Early College High School!

Through P-TECH, students can pursue pathways in Computer Science and Business while gaining opportunities to earn up to 60 college hours FREE, nationally recognized industry certifications, work-based experience, and access to outstanding Coronado programs—all while completing high school! 🎓💻📈

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Mackenzie Middle School Auditorium

We invite all 8th-grade parents, guardians, and community members to join us, meet the Coronado team, ask questions, and discover what this incredible opportunity could mean for your student.

📣 Applications are OPEN NOW and close December 5th!

Two schools. One pathway. A brighter future.

❤️🖤 Mackenzie → Coronado → YOUR FUTURE! 🖤❤️

🔥 Opportunity. Pathways. Futures.

RAIDER FOOTBALL IS TODAY!

Come out today and support Mackenzie Middle School as our 7th and 8th grade football teams take on Dunbar Middle School!

7th Grade & 8th Grade
Mackenzie Middle School vs. Dunbar Middle School
Coronado High School
Starting at 6:00 PM

Come support our Raiders and help us fill the stands!

Tickets are available at:
https://events.hometownticketing.com

Every Raider Rises.

📚📊 DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS ARE COMING RAIDERS! ❤️🖤

Next week is an important opportunity for our students to show what they know and demonstrate the progress they’ve made!

Science and Social Studies testing begins Tuesday, followed by our building-wide RLA assessment Wednesday and Math assessment Thursday.

Families, you can help us set our Raiders up for success! 💪

✅ Get a good night’s sleep
🍎 Eat a healthy breakfast
⏰ Arrive at school on time
📵 Remember—no phones during testing
🎯 Come ready to focus and DO YOUR BEST!

Every assessment gives us another opportunity to measure our growth, celebrate progress, and determine our next steps.

Great Efforts. Bright Futures.

❤️🖤 MACKENZIE IS RISING! 🖤❤️
#MackenzieRising #PoweredByProgress #RaiderPride #DA1

This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow (Monday, Sept. 28) will be a student holiday and a professional development training day for Lubbock ISD faculty and staff. Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

We hope our students enjoy the extended weekend while our teachers and staff get an extra opportunity for professional learning and development!

#WeAreLubbockISD

📚 College & Career Month is coming to Mackenzie Middle School!

Parents, join us Monday, September 21 at 4:30 PM as we kick off College & Career Month and share how we are helping our Raiders explore their futures.

We’ll discuss Five Ways Ed Pays, our October College Month activities, college and career exploration, and HB5 high school pathways for our 8th graders.

Most importantly, we want our parents involved! Come learn how you can support your Raider as they explore their interests, discover opportunities, and begin thinking about life after high school.

Your Raider’s future starts now!

#MackenzieMiddleSchool #CollegeAndCareerReady #EveryRaider

Strong connections help our students thrive!

Last month we introduced Frankly, a free resource packed with simple, practical ideas to build stronger connections at home and across our school community.

Teachers are already using these strategies in the classroom, and we want every Lubbock ISD family involved. Research shows that strong family and school connections play a vital role in helping students feel supported, engaged and ready to succeed.

Haven't signed up yet? Check your inbox for your free invitation and make sure to use that specific email link to register.

#WeAreLubbockISD

🏈🔥 FUTURE MUSTANG NIGHT IS COMING! 🔥🏈

Calling all Mackenzie 7th & 8th Grade Football Players! This Thursday, September 3rd, our Raiders are getting a special opportunity to experience what it feels like to be a FUTURE MUSTANG at the CHS vs. Lubbock High football game! ❤️🖤🏈

This is going to be an AWESOME night for our athletes! Our Raiders will:

📣 Be introduced on the field
📺 Have their pictures displayed on the video board
🤝 Meet and shake hands with CHS Head Football Coach Andrew Roy at midfield
🏈 Meet members of the CHS football team
🔥 RUN THROUGH THE HELMET with the high school team!

⏰ PRE-GAME SCHEDULE
5:45–6:00 PM — Middle school athletes arrive at the Southwest Band Ramp
6:20 PM — Teams line up in the South “D” area
6:35 PM — Irons, Mackenzie & McCool athletes are introduced
7:00 PM — RUN THROUGH THE HELMET! 🏈🔥
7:02 PM — National Anthem 🇺🇸

🚌 TRANSPORTATION: Both 7th and 8th grade teams will ride the bus to the event. Following the National Anthem, athletes will return by bus to Mackenzie for parent pickup unless they are staying at the game with a parent.

👨‍👩‍👦 STAYING FOR THE GAME? Parents who would like their athlete to remain with them must complete a travel release form and meet the team at the top of the band ramp closest to the scoreboard. Athletes may re-enter through Gate 2 and must have a pass.

🎟️ Parents attending the game must purchase a ticket.
👜 Clear Bag Policy is in effect.

Coach Woodberry will share additional information and instructions through SportsYou, so please be watching for those updates.

This is about more than one night under the lights. It is about giving our Raiders a glimpse of where their hard work can take them.

❤️ RAIDERS TODAY. MUSTANGS TOMORROW. 🏈

SAVE THE DATE — THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD!

🔥 BE A FUTURE MUSTANG! 🔥
#MackenzieRaiders #FutureMustangs #RaiderFootball #FutureMustangNight #MackenzieRising

Mackenzie Families,

We are excited to share a great opportunity for our students through Communities In Schools (CIS) ACE!

ACE is a FREE after-school program designed to provide students with a safe and supportive environment where they can learn, make new friends, explore their interests, and have fun. Students can participate in homework help, clubs, enrichment activities, arts, mentoring, college and career exploration, and hands-on projects.

📅 After School | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Mackenzie Middle School Cafeteria
🚌 Late bus transportation is available for students within the district.
💙 Best of all, the program is FREE!

We strongly encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity and sign your student up for ACE! It is a great way for students to stay engaged, build relationships, and make the most of their time after school.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Anna Love at (806) 319-5680 or anna.love@lubbockisd.org.

We hope to see our Raiders participating in ACE!
Every Raider Rises.

Parents and Guardians, Did You Know Mackenzie Middle School Is a 1-to-1 Campus? What does that mean? Every Mackenzie student is assigned a Chromebook during their time at Mackenzie at no cost to families. These Chromebooks are an important part of your student’s learning experience, giving them access to instructional resources, information, assignments, and engaging learning activities throughout the school year. With that opportunity comes great responsibility. Students are expected to take care of their Chromebook so it remains available and in good working condition throughout their time at Mackenzie. To help us protect these devices, Chromebooks will be checked out each morning and checked in each afternoon. IMPORTANT: Beginning August 20, students must have a clear or mesh backpack every day in order to check out their Chromebook. Please help us make sure your student has a clear or mesh backpack before our first Chromebook checkout on August 20 so their instructional time is not interrupted. We understand that purchasing a backpack may be an unexpected expense for some families. If this presents a financial challenge, our phenomenal Communities In Schools representative is available to help. Please reach out to us, and we will be happy to connect you with available resources. Thank you for helping us make sure every Raider has the tools they need to be successful. Every Raider Rises!

Title I Parent & Community Meeting — Opportunity #2 Dear Mackenzie Families and Community, Mackenzie Middle School hosted our Beginning-of-the-Year Title I Parent and Community Meeting in the auditorium on Friday, August 7. If you were unable to attend—or would simply like another opportunity to learn more—we've got you covered! Our administrative team and I will host a second Title I Parent and Community Meeting virtually through Google Meet. We invite all interested parents, guardians, and community members to join us. 💻 TITLE I PARENT & COMMUNITY MEETING — OPPORTUNITY #2 📅 Wednesday, August 19 ⏰ 4:30–5:30 PM 📍 Virtual — Google Meet Join the Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/upi-nvwu-wyy Join by phone: (US) +1 385-404-0530 PIN: 152 450 433# Additional phone numbers: https://tel.meet/upi-nvwu-wyy?pin=2566623897056 This meeting is another opportunity to learn more about Title I, how Title I resources support our students and campus, and how families and community members can be involved in our continued work. Your voice, partnership, and participation matter. Great schools are built through strong partnerships between students, educators, families, and our community. We hope you can join us! Thank you for your continued support of Mackenzie Middle School. Powered by Progress. Better Because of You.

🔴⚫ RAIDER FAMILIES & COMMUNITY — WE WANT YOU ON OUR TEAM! ⚫🔴 Great schools aren't built by schools alone. They're built when families, educators, and community members come together for kids. ❤️ We invite you to JOIN THE MACKENZIE PTA and become an even bigger part of the incredible things happening at Mackenzie Middle School! Your membership helps us support students, celebrate teachers, strengthen programs, create memorable experiences, and build an even stronger Raider community. 🙌 Every member matters. 📣 Every voice counts. ❤️ Every Raider benefits. Don't just watch Mackenzie RISE — RISE with us! 👉 JOIN THE MACKENZIE PTA TODAY: https://txpta.my.salesforce-sites.com/JoinPTA?_gl=1*1ab0itq*_ga*MTQwMjM1NTY1OS4xNzg2OTEyODUy*_ga_KF2J8CWMTX*czE3ODY5MTI4NTEkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODY5MTI4NTEkajYwJGwwJGgw OUR SCHOOL. OUR STUDENTS. OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FUTURE. 🔴 Every Raider RISES. ⚫ #MackenzieRaiders #MackenzieRising #EveryRaiderRises #PoweredByProgress

📢 MACKENZIE PARENTS & COMMUNITY — YOU’RE INVITED!

With the release of the 2026 Texas school accountability ratings, Mackenzie Middle School will host a Public Campus Accountability Meeting to review where we have been, where we are today, and—most importantly—where we are going together.

📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 4:30–5:00 PM
📍 Mackenzie Middle School Auditorium

During this meeting, our administrative team will share information about:

🔴 Prior campus accountability performance and our 2026 rating
⚫ Current campus goals and performance objectives
🔴 New instructional initiatives and systems
⚫ Academic programs and student supports
🔴 Staffing and instructional support models
⚫ Our plan for continued academic growth and improvement
🔴 Ways our families can partner with us to help every Raider succeed

But this meeting is about much more than a rating.

It is about our kids.

We believe some of the most powerful work in education happens when great teachers, great families, and a great community work together around the same goal: helping students succeed.

We are excited about the work already underway at Mackenzie, and we want our parents and community to understand the plan, see the progress, ask questions, and—most importantly—be part of what comes next.

❤️🖤 Our students deserve our collective best. Together, we can give it to them.

MACKENZIE MIDDLE SCHOOL
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