Dear Mac  Families, Students, and Staff,

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year at McLoughlin Middle School! Each August offers a fresh beginning, an opportunity to reconnect, set new goals, and recommit ourselves to the work of helping every student thrive.

This year, our focus is “Elevating Learning Through Every Lesson, Every Conversation.” Excellence isn’t achieved by chance, it’s built intentionally, one interaction at a time, one day at a time. It starts with how we greet each other in the hallways. It starts with the questions we ask and the feedback we give. It starts with believing that every student can achieve at high levels when surrounded by unconditional love and support.

We honor that focus through Mac’s Core 4—the Mac Way, Everyday:

  • Respectful – We value and honor one another.

  • Responsible – We own our actions and our learning.

  • Safe – We create an environment where everyone feels secure.

  • Make an Effort – We give our best in everything we do.

Our mission is clear: to build a strong community rooted in instructional excellence and a rigorous curriculum that prepares every student for success. Our vision is equally powerful: all students learning at high levels in an environment of unconditional love and support. These aren’t just words on a page, they guide every decision we make, from classroom instruction to how we support students during challenging moments.

I believe that relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Before students can reach their fullest academic potential, they need to know they belong. They need to feel safe, welcomed, challenged, and supported. Every decision we make should move us closer to creating that kind of environment together.

At Mac, we are committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and discover their strengths. We know there is no one-size-fits-all pathway to success, which is why we remain dedicated to listening, being creative, and finding solutions that meet students where they are while maintaining high expectations for what they can achieve.

None of this happens without partnership. Families are an essential part of every student’s journey, and we look forward to working alongside you throughout the year. Together, we can celebrate wins, navigate challenges, and ensure every student has the support they need to succeed.

For communication and information regarding your student, grades, and/or attendance, please make sure you have your Canvas Parent Account, ParentVue, and ParentSquare accounts all set up for the upcoming school year. Information to set up Canvas is linked here: How to create an account. We will also provide helpful tips and reminders in the newsletter for ParentVUE and ParentSquare. If you do not have an email account, please go here: Need an email?

It is such a privilege to spend each school day with our students. Here’s to a great year we shape and strengthen together—the Mac Way, Everyday.

GO PIONEERS!

Sara Tackett

Principal

McLoughlin Middle School