8th Grade Parents: You are invited to come hear about how your student can earn up to 60 hours of college credit from Texas Tech University FOR FREE while they are in high school at Estacado Early College High School. Administrators from EECH will be at Mackenzie Friday , OCTOBER 18 @ 3:10 to answer questions and begin the process of enrollment for next school year.
Mackenzie Family and Consumer Science students have been participating in their flour baby projects! Each student is responsible for caring for their flour baby for the remainder of the week. So far we have spotted some great parents! Today they learned how to swaddle their baby. Thank you Mrs. Miller for providing this real-world experience to our students! #MackenzieRaiders #MackProud
Support Mackenzie FCCLA by eating at Red Robin this Thursday! The fundraiser is all day so you can get lunch, dinner or both!
With a huge last second touchdown, your 8th grade MACKENZIE RAIDERS beat Atkins tonight! Both teams showed so much heart tonight and it showed!!! Big shout out to our defense for holding them in every play! 7th grade team we are proud of your fight and never giving up! We are proud! Thank you to our coaches for pouring so much into these young men! #MackProud #MackenzieRaiders
🎃🍬 Mackenzie Middle School Candy Wars are Here! 🍬🎃
Calling all students! It’s time for Candy Wars – let’s see which class has the sweetest spirit!
🗓 How to Participate:
Bring bags of candy and donate them to your 1st period teacher! 🍫🍭
The class with the most pieces of candy per student will win the ultimate prize – a PIZZA PARTY! 🍕🎉
📅 Deadline: All candy donations must be in by October 30th.
🏆 Winner Announcement: Stay tuned for the winning class!
Let's make this year's Candy Wars the best one yet! Ready, set, donate! 🎃
#CandyWars #MackenzieMiddle #SweetVictory #PizzaPartyFun
Homecoming free dress day! $2 to participate. Must wear red or black to support our football teams. Go Raiders!!
🚨📢 Your Input Matters! 📢🚨
The Lubbock ISD Office of Innovation is excited to launch a new survey as part of our inaugural Vision Week! 🎉 From October 8 to October 18, we’re gathering input on middle school choices and options to help shape the future of our district. Your feedback will play a vital role in improving our research and exploring a wider range of options for our students.
The information gathered will be used in:
✅ Our district’s quality seats analysis
✅ Researching future school action grants
✅ Community focus groups
We encourage families with students in grades 5-8, students in grades 5–8, and faculty and staff serving these grade levels to participate. Your voice is essential in helping us build better opportunities for our students!
Take the survey now and make a difference: www.LubbockISD.org/visionweek <<
The National Society of Black Engineers invites all students to join them every other Tuesday after school to learn about types of engineering, create projects and meet culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. Next meeting is 10/15 from 4-5.
Homecoming Details!!!
🎶🎉 Shoutout to the talented students in Mrs. Gschwend’s beginner mariachi class! They’ve been working hard and have just learned to play "De Colores" 🎺🎻. The dedication and passion they’ve shown for mariachi music is truly inspiring. Every note is filled with heart, and they’re sounding amazing! Keep up the fantastic work, future mariachi stars! 🌟 #MariachiMagic #DeColores #Proud#MusicalJourney #FutureStars
Thank you to everyone who came to our first All Pro Dads meeting! Mr. Motley lead a great discussion with students and parents about what it means to be a good friend and choose good friends. Thank you to Chick-fil-a for being our sponsor this year!!
Our next meeting will be 11/6!
📢 Attention Mackenzie Middle School Families!
We are excited to invite all parents, guardians, and loved ones to our All Pro Dad Meeting at Mackenzie Middle School! 🎉
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday , October 2nd @ 6:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Mackenzie Middle School
🍽️ Dinner will be provided!
This meeting will focus on how we can all work together to best support our students through community engagement. We'll cover important topics such as:
✅ Tips to improve student attendance and grades
✅ Volunteer opportunities at our school
✅ Title 1 information
This meeting is not just for dads! Moms, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or anyone special to a Mackenzie Raider—you are all welcome to join us! Let’s work together to help our students succeed. 💪🏽🎓
📣 Join us at Texas Roadhouse on Monday! 🍽️
Bring the whole family for a delicious meal, and 10% of your bill will be donated to Mackenzie Middle School FCCLA! 🙌 It’s a great way to support our students while enjoying some amazing food.
Don’t forget to try their famous hot rolls—they’re the best! 😋
📅 When: Monday
📍 Where: Texas Roadhouse
🎯 Why: To support Mackenzie Middle School FCCLA
We hope to see you there! 🐎🍴 #SupportLocalSchools #TexasRoadhouse #FamilyNight #FCCLA
🚀🌟 Calling all Coronado High School fans! 🌟🚀
Get ready to show your galactic support as our Coronado Mustangs take on Abilene Cooper this Friday night! To make this game unforgettable, we’re asking everyone to come dressed in your best space or neon-themed attire. Think stars, planets, aliens, and all things that glow!
👽 When: This Friday
📍 Where: Mackenzie Middle School
🎨 Theme: Space or Neon
Let’s light up the stands with our brightest colors and support our team to an epic victory! Wear your wildest neon gear or come as your favorite space character and let’s create an out-of-this-world atmosphere!
#CoronadoMustangs#SpaceTheme #NeonNights #BeatAbileneCooper #MustangPride
🍂 Fall Attendance Challenge is Here! 🍂
Hey Mackenzie Raider family! We’re excited to kick off our Fall Attendance Challenge, and we need YOU to help us hit our goal of 94% attendance this season! 🙌
🎯 What’s in it for you?
When you show up, you can earn some awesome rewards, like:
🍕 Lunchtime incentives
🌳 Courtyard lunches with friends
🍿 Movie & popcorn night
…and much more!
Every day counts, so let’s make this fall our best yet. We’re all in this together—let’s show up, shine, and celebrate our success! 💪🍁
#FallAttendanceChallenge #94PercentStrong #EveryDayCounts #ShowUpAndWin
Help support our Coronado Mustang Football team as they take on the Palo Duro Bulldogs!! Dress up in your best Western Cowboy or Cowgirl wear!! $1 and have your badge on to participate. Jeans (no holes) can be worn as long as they are paired with an amazing cowboy/girl shirt!!!
Come support Mackenzie FCCLA and beat TVMS!!
🎉🏈 Spirit Day Alert! 🏈🎉
Hey Mackenzie Raiders! 🐴 It's time to gear up and show our spirit as our Coronado Mustangs are set to take on the Lubbock Cooper Pirates this Friday! 🏆
This week’s Spirit Day theme is "Hunting Down the Pirates!" 🏹🦜 So, let’s camouflage our way to victory by rocking our best camo attire! Whether it's full-on hunting gear or just some camo accessories, let’s show our support and make sure our Mustangs know we’ve got their backs! 💪
GO MUSTANGS! 🐴💥💚 #HuntingDownThePirates #MustangPride #CoronadoStrong
🏀 Attention All Parents of Pre-Ath Students! 🏈
All pre-athletic students must have a physical on file with their coaches by September 20th.
This is a mandatory requirement to ensure the safety and well-being of our young athletes before they can participate in any sports activities.
Please make sure to schedule and complete the physical as soon as possible if you haven't done so already. Thank you for your cooperation!
Let's keep our kids safe and ready for an amazing sports season ahead! 🏅
#StudentAthletes #StaySafe #SportsSeason2024 #HealthFirst
🎒✨ Back-to-School Countdown Begins! ✨🎒
As we gear up for another fantastic school year, we wanted to share some important information to help you and your Raiders get ready!
👕 Dress Code Reminder: Please review the guidelines to ensure your child is ready to rock their first day. Any Mackenzie Swag ordered prior to this week will be available for pick up at Open House.
🏫 Open House: Join us for our Open House on Thursday, August 8th. See attached flyer for times. It’s a great opportunity to meet teachers, walk your schedule, and get excited about the year ahead!
✏️📒 Basic Supply List: Students will need to bring a backpack every day to hold their Chromebook or their Chromebook case.
Let’s make this school year the best one yet! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. 📞✉️
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
