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Upcoming Events
Today
- Yearbook Signing Party
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
- Orchestra Spring Concert
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tomorrow
- Talent Show
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
District Announcements
2013 Summer School Information
General information regarding all levels of Summer School 2013 is now available. Click here for Summer School brochure.
Changes to CSCOPE
The Texas Education Service Center Curriculum Collaborative announced it would no longer make sample lessons a part of the CSCOPE curriculum system as of August 31, 2013. Lubbock ISD has not required teachers to use these lessons; they are merely a resource available for use at the teacher’s discretion. CSCOPE will continue to be used in Lubbock ISD as the delivery system for the state-mandated curriculum.
Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) 2013
Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) 2013 is right around the corner for staff members who have been selected to be on their campus leadership team. Click here for more information or visit the SLI Web site by clicking here.
Summer Reading Challenge 2013
Summer Reading Challenge 2013 is here! To participate, Lubbock ISD students, faculty and staff will complete a reading log of books read over the summer. These logs will be turned in the the first week of school. Reading logs are available in LISD libraries and on-line at www.LubbockISD.org. Click here to learn more.
Mackenzie Teacher Recognized by Volunteer Center
Mackenzie Middle School teacher Randall Rushing was honored by the Volunteer Center of Lubbock. Click here to read more.
Back to School
Back to school information for 2013 - 2014 can be found by clicking here. Personnel are available at every LISD campus to assist parents and facilitate the enrollment process. Families new to Lubbock should consult the attendance boundary zone maps on this website under the Parents pull-down menu. Check back often for updates.
Global Education Summer Camp Announced
The K12 Global Education Outreach Program at the International Cultural Center is hosting a summer camp for students entering grades 4 - 6 which is designed to foster cultural understanding. The camp will be June 3rd-5th at the Texas Tech International Cultural Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the cost is $125. For more information, click here.
GT Professional Development Opportunities
Teachers required to maintain their Gifted and Talented (GT) hours are encouraged to sign up for GT professional development early as sessions fill up quickly. Click here for registration on the Region 17 Education Service Center (ESC) Web site. Click here for more information.
School Announcements
Parent Information
Click here to read the letter from Central Office regarding charges for breakfast or lunch effective Monday, May 13trh. 

Also, you can click the following links to see the brochures regarding community summer programs and camps that are held at Texas Tech.
Science Girl
Shake Hands With Your Future
Run on the Wind


CHS Color Guard Information
Click here for information about the Coronado Color Guard for the 2013-2014 school year.
Standardized Dress
Please click here to give your opinion and answer questions regarding how you would feel if Mackenzie implemented standardized dress. 

Mackenzie Parent Online Survey

Parents, please click here to fill out the online parent survey.  We would like to encourage all of our Raider parents to complete this survey.  Please give us honest feedback on how we can serve you better.  All submissions are anonymous. 

Thank you for your partnership.
Transfer Renewals

Please be aware that if your student is currently on a transfer with us, they will expire at the end of this school year.  You will need to submit a 2013-2014 school year transfer form as soon as possible.  You may visit our office or call our office and request one be sent home with your student.  This is for any student outside of the Mackenzie attendance area or outside our district.  All newly submitted transfers will be reviewed by our Transfer Committee from now through the summer break.  If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Caughron at 766-0778.

iStation At-Home Access

As part of the Texas Success initiative, iStation at-home access was puchased for all students in grades 3-8 .  On October 15th, all iStation subscribers received an email with instructions on how to enable this access.  Please
click here to see the flyer.
Remind 101

Remind 101 is a classroom tool is being used by several of our teachers and staff to help send text reminders about upcoming assignments or events.  We want to invite all parents to sign up to receive information from Mackenzie. 
Click here to learn how to receive text messages that will remind subscribers of important information.