McDonald Middle School

05/26/2026

05/23/2026

Wet & Wild 8th graders!
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05/23/2026

🚒💦 A HUGE THANK YOU to the Mesquite Fire Department! 💦🚒

Our 8th Grade BBQ was one for the books, and we are incredibly grateful to the Mesquite Fire Department for helping make it such a memorable experience for our Mustangs! The surprise water spray was the perfect way to cool off and celebrate the end of an amazing middle school journey. 🌊☀️

It was a perfect day filled with fun, laughter, great food, friendship, and plenty of water! More importantly, it gave our students the opportunity to create lasting memories as they close one chapter and prepare to begin the next in high school. 🎓💜

Thank you to the firefighters who took time out of their day to invest in our students and bring smiles to so many faces. Your partnership and support of our school community mean so much to us.

Congratulations to our 8th graders! We hope you enjoyed every moment of your special day. Once a Mustang, always a Mustang! 🐎💜

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05/22/2026

📣🐎 MUSTANGS, THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT! 🐎📣

We are officially in the final stretch of the 2025-2026 school year! 🎉 Let's finish strong, stay focused, and make these last few days the best yet!

Upcoming Events:

🎓 Tuesday, May 26
8th Grade Transition Ceremony
🕜 1:30 PM

🎉 Wednesday, May 27
Fun Fest!
A day of celebration, memories, and Mustang fun!

🔔 Thursday, May 28
⏰ Early Release at 12:45 PM
📚 Last Day of School!

⚠️ Reminder:
🎒 No backpacks
💻 No Chromebooks

Let's show what it means to be a McDonald Mustang by demonstrating integrity, kindness, and excellence all the way to the finish line! 💜🖤🤍

We are proud of all that our students have accomplished this year and can't wait to celebrate with you! 🎊

TeamAndFamily 💜🐴

05/19/2026

We are proud to bring the Calm Minds, Strong Futures grant to life at McDonald Middle School!

Funds will be used to "provide hands-on social-emotional learning tools and incentives that strengthen our campus-wide SEL Advisory program."


Mesquite ISD

05/15/2026

📸👶🐴 8th Grade Baby & Current Pictures Needed! 🐴📸

Mustang Families, we’re putting together a VERY special presentation to celebrate and honor our amazing 8th graders during the 2026 8th Grade Transition Ceremony! 💜✨

We need YOUR help to make it unforgettable! Please submit:
👶 A baby picture
📸 A current picture

of your 8th grader using the link below ⬇️

🔗 Submit Here:
http://Tinyurl.com/MMS8BabyPic

Let’s celebrate our Mustangs and give them the recognition they deserve as they prepare for the next big step in their journey! 🎓💫

05/15/2026

📐✨ Shoutout to Ms. Resendiz’s AMAZING 7th Grade Math students for their incredible work on their Dilations Project! These Mustangs worked extremely hard, showed creativity, and brought math concepts to life through their projects. We are so proud of the effort, focus, and dedication they displayed! 🟣⚫️⚪️

McDonald students are truly blessed to have Ms. Resendiz leading and inspiring them every single day. Thank you for creating engaging learning experiences and pushing our students to LEVEL UP academically! 💜🐴

05/14/2026

Young Leaders Strong City’s Summer Leadership Camp registration is now open and spaces are limited! Camp will take place over two weeks from Monday, June 8th through Thursday, June 18th, from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM each day. This camp is for 8th - 12th grade students.

05/10/2026

🍎💜 What an AMAZING Teacher Appreciation Week at McDonald Middle School! 💜🍎

This week was all about celebrating the incredible educators who pour their hearts into our Mustangs every single day. From early mornings to late afternoons, our teachers continue to show up with passion, patience, love, and dedication for our students — and this week, we hope they felt just how appreciated they truly are! ✨

☕ Donuts & Coffee to start the week
🌮 Taco Truck Tuesday fun
🧢 “Threads of Appreciation” custom hat & shirt design experience
🍿 Popcorn & a Movie relaxation day
🛒 Snack Cart surprises rolling through the halls

Every smile, laugh, and moment of joy this week was well deserved! Thank you to our teachers for the countless lessons taught, relationships built, encouragement given, and lives changed every single day at McDonald Middle School.

You are the heart of our campus, and we are beyond grateful for all that you do for our students and school community. 💜🖤🤍

Lastly, a special thank you to Mrs. Scoggins and Mrs. Delgado for leading such a special week. Your heart for our campus is evident everyday!

Enjoy these special moments and photos from an unforgettable week of appreciation! 📸✨