Parent Participation Plan
OUR MISSION
As part of our mission to nurture, develop, and inspire every child, every day, we know we are most successful when home and school work together.
Partnering with families to support positive student behavior, regular attendance, and strong learning habits—especially daily reading at home and monitoring student grades - are just a few ways we can ensure success for all Lubbock ISD students.
LEARNING AT HOME
Families can:
Read with your child everyday for 15-20 minutes and talk about what they are reading
Check your child’s grades weekly and contact the school with questions
Schools will:
Share reading expectations and tips
Keep grades up to date
Provide support to families to access and navigate the gradebook system
ATTENDANCE
Families can:
Make sure your child gets enough sleep
Help your child arrive at school on time
Let the school know if your child will be absent
Schools will:
Share the importance of daily attendance
Contact families when attendance becomes a concern
Help families solve attendance challenges
BEHAVIOR
Families can:
Talk with your child about school rules and expectations
Praise your child for positive behavior
Reach out to the school with concerns
Schools will:
Clearly explain behavior expectations
Keep families informed about behavior progress
Recognize and celebrate positive behavior
Dear Mackenzie Middle School Families,
Our students and teachers have worked incredibly hard all year to prepare for the Reading STAAR assessment tomorrow, April 9, and we are excited for them to showcase their growth and learning! As a reminder, all students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades take the Reading STAAR.
We ask for your support in helping your child be set up for success on testing day. Research shows that students perform significantly better when they are well-rested, properly nourished, and arrive at school on time.
Please help us by ensuring:
A full night’s rest tonight (8–10 hours is recommended for middle school students to support focus and memory).
A healthy breakfast. Students are encouraged to eat before school, and we will also provide a healthy breakfast at school from 7:45 to 8:20 AM. Eating a nutritious breakfast helps improve concentration, problem-solving skills, and overall performance.
On-time arrival to school. The first bell rings at 8:20 AM, and arriving on time ensures students have the opportunity to eat breakfast and start the day in a calm, prepared manner.
Your partnership makes a tremendous difference. Together, we can help our students feel confident, prepared, and ready to do their very best tomorrow!
Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community!
Our students and teachers have worked incredibly hard all year to prepare for the Reading STAAR assessment tomorrow, April 9, and we are excited for them to showcase their growth and learning! As a reminder, all students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades take the Reading STAAR.
We ask for your support in helping your child be set up for success on testing day. Research shows that students perform significantly better when they are well-rested, properly nourished, and arrive at school on time.
Please help us by ensuring:
A full night’s rest tonight (8–10 hours is recommended for middle school students to support focus and memory).
A healthy breakfast. Students are encouraged to eat before school, and we will also provide a healthy breakfast at school from 7:45 to 8:20 AM. Eating a nutritious breakfast helps improve concentration, problem-solving skills, and overall performance.
On-time arrival to school. The first bell rings at 8:20 AM, and arriving on time ensures students have the opportunity to eat breakfast and start the day in a calm, prepared manner.
Your partnership makes a tremendous difference. Together, we can help our students feel confident, prepared, and ready to do their very best tomorrow!
Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community!
Dear Lubbock ISD families & staff,
The Texas Education Agency requires all public schools in Texas to provide at least 75,600 minutes of instruction for students each school year. Any time a school day is canceled, started late or dismissed early, the district evaluates if there is a need for makeup days to ensure we meet the instructional minutes requirement for the school year.
After considering our three recent snow days (Friday, Monday and Tuesday of this week) and our late-start on Wednesday due to weather, we found that we will not need to make any schedule changes for our elementary and middle school students to meet the requirement. However, to ensure that we complete the required number of instructional minutes for our high school students, late-start Wednesdays are canceled for the rest of the spring semester, beginning this Wednesday (Feb. 4).
With this change, we will meet the instructional minutes requirement for all students across the district. This means that we will not need to use the student holiday on March 23 or the student and staff holiday on April 6 as makeup days – for now, these will remain as holidays.
If we experience more inclement weather this spring that requires cancelations, delays or early dismissals, we will reevaluate at that time to determine if schedule changes and/or make up days are needed.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Amanda Castro-Crist in our Communications & Community Relations department at (806) 219-0014.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kathy Rollo
Superintendent, Lubbock ISD
The Texas Education Agency requires all public schools in Texas to provide at least 75,600 minutes of instruction for students each school year. Any time a school day is canceled, started late or dismissed early, the district evaluates if there is a need for makeup days to ensure we meet the instructional minutes requirement for the school year.
After considering our three recent snow days (Friday, Monday and Tuesday of this week) and our late-start on Wednesday due to weather, we found that we will not need to make any schedule changes for our elementary and middle school students to meet the requirement. However, to ensure that we complete the required number of instructional minutes for our high school students, late-start Wednesdays are canceled for the rest of the spring semester, beginning this Wednesday (Feb. 4).
With this change, we will meet the instructional minutes requirement for all students across the district. This means that we will not need to use the student holiday on March 23 or the student and staff holiday on April 6 as makeup days – for now, these will remain as holidays.
If we experience more inclement weather this spring that requires cancelations, delays or early dismissals, we will reevaluate at that time to determine if schedule changes and/or make up days are needed.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Amanda Castro-Crist in our Communications & Community Relations department at (806) 219-0014.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kathy Rollo
Superintendent, Lubbock ISD
Lubbock ISD Families: Classes have been canceled tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 23. All schools and administrative offices will be closed and district employees will have a planning day working from home.
Tomorrow is a day full of fun and activities at Mackenzie. We will start the day off with Red and Black Honors breakfast. You received your invitation from Ms. Cayton if your student was eligible to attend. We will also have picture retakes and spring sport pictures tomorrow. Details in the attached flyer. All students may come in free dress. No hoodies. We will end the day with a Raider Reward party. Students qualified based on attendance, tardy, and excellent behavior.
Use the QR code on this flyer to check in early for our Thanksgiving Meal! Friday, 11/21
A Lunch 11:27-11:57
B Lunch 12:26-12:56
C Lunch 1:27-1:57
To have siblings in different grades eat together with you, please let admin know as you are getting your name badge. We look forward to seeing everyone!!!
A Lunch 11:27-11:57
B Lunch 12:26-12:56
C Lunch 1:27-1:57
To have siblings in different grades eat together with you, please let admin know as you are getting your name badge. We look forward to seeing everyone!!!
NSBE will be on campus Tuesday, November 18th! ! All students must have a signed permission slip to attend.
Please note: Our Thanksgiving Meal will be Friday, November 21st
Please join us for a Thanksgiving Meal!
Join us for All Pro Dads at Mackenzie Middle School Thursday, November 20th.
Mackenzie Families and Staff, Please join us for our Military Celebration on Tuesday, November 11th in the Mackenzie Auditorium at 6PM.
Please invite family members currently serving and previous service. We would like to honor them for their dedication and sacrifice.
Mackenzie Fine Arts and Music Program will share patriotic selection. Come join our celebration.
Please invite family members currently serving and previous service. We would like to honor them for their dedication and sacrifice.
Mackenzie Fine Arts and Music Program will share patriotic selection. Come join our celebration.
🌯 Join Us at Chipotle for a Delicious Fundraiser! 🌯
📍 Location: Chipotle, 2912 W Loop 289 Ste 201, Lubbock, TX 79407
📅 Date: November 5th
🕔 Time: 5 PM - 9 PM
Bring this flyer or use the online order code 3A8W24L when you order, and a portion of the proceeds will support our cause!
📢 Spread the word and enjoy some tasty food while making a difference! 🙌💚
#ChipotleFundraiser #SupportMackenzieFCCLA
NSBE at The Mack! Tuesday, Nov. 4th! Any student can attend. Parent permission slips available!
Winter Sports Parent Meeting: November 4th
Mackenzie Cafeteria
7th/8th Boys Basketball/Wresting
7th/8th Girls Wrestling
Mackenzie Cafeteria
7th/8th Boys Basketball/Wresting
7th/8th Girls Wrestling
See invitation for STEM opportunities at Texas Tech this Saturday!
Congratulation to Kamiyochukwu Onye for making All-Region Choir for Altos and Alyson Berlanga for 2nd alternate. These ladies have worked very hard and practiced for this moment. Congrats ladies!
🏈 Congratulations to our 7th Grade Raider Football Team! 🏈
What a season it’s been! Our 7th graders wrapped up the year in 4th place, but more importantly—they played every down with heart, grit, and true Raider pride. 💪
In their final matchup against Dunbar, they played like champions, showing incredible determination and sportsmanship from start to finish. 👏
A huge thank you to our parents and families who cheered loud and proud all season long—you make a difference every game night!
We’re so proud of our players, coaches, and supporters. The future is bright for these Raiders! 🔴⚫️
#RaiderPride #MackStrong #FutureIsBright
NSBE is back at THE MACK! Tuesday, October 28th from 4-5PM. Parent permission slip is required to attend.
All Pro Families meeting at Mackenzie Middle School. Tuesday, October 27 @6PM. Mackenzie Library. Please come. Chick-fil-a dinner provided! All are welcome.
🏈 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
