Heyyyy Mackenzie!
We know exams can be extremely stressful, so feel free to drop into the art studio (rm 217) during exam time for snacks, juice, water, colouring activities, fidget toys, or just a space to relax! It'll be open between 9:00am to 3:00pm. Good luck everyone!

Heyyy MAC! Exams are right around the corner so [email protected]'s new event is the perfect way to get some studying done. Join us this Wednesday, January 18 at lunch in room 111 for some free snacks, tea, and a quiet space to study. See you there!

Calling all Trivia Club Members!
Meet outside the caf on Jan. 12 afterschool for our club photo.

After much time and toil, waiting and wanting, The Lyon is proud to announce the publication of Issue 1!
Come down to the foyer at lunch today to pick up a copy of the school's official newspaper. Our staff has worked hard to put together each and every deep article and droll comic enclosed for you dear readers. Keep reading, ranting, and roaring Mac!

Note that pickups for this coming Thursday has been also changed to Period 4

If you wish to have a guaranteed up to 3 commencement ceremony tickets, be sure to purchase them from SchoolCashOnline by the end of tonight!

For all grads, ahead of our commencement, make sure that you've submitted a commencement grad card , to be displayed at the ceremony
As well, from the slides presented last week, here is a timeline of important dates:


Wednesday May 25 - Commencement Regular Ticket Sales OPEN (School Cash Online)
Friday June 3 - Deadline to submit Commencement Grad Cards
Monday June 6 - Prom
Sunday June 12 - Regular Ticket Sales CLOSE (School Cash Online)
Tuesday June 14 - Regular Ticket & Cap/Gown Pick Up (Cafeteria P4)
Wednesday June 15 // 10:00AM - Extra Ticket Sales OPEN (1 per student, while supplies last) (School Cash Online)
Thursday June 16 - Regular Ticket & Cap/Gown Pick Up (Cafeteria P4)
Tuesday June 21 // 3:00PM - Extra Ticket Sales CLOSE
Wednesday June 22 // 8:30AM - Grad Breakfast (Cafeteria)
Tuesday June 28 - Commencement

Hey Mackenzie!
Tuesday, May 31st, the big day for the Ontario Provincial Election Student Vote approaches!
Here's what you can do for your part:
1. Remind your teachers to register for the Student Vote!
2. Stay up to date with news so you remain informed.
3. Be prepared to show up Period 2 on May 31st, fresh and ready to exercise your right to cast a ballot.
Note: A comprehensive video presenting all running party platforms will be showed to participating P2 classes on Monday, May 30.

Hey MAC! Your student council presidents here, we just wanted to say Happy (Belated) Holidays and Happy New Year! We’re both so grateful for the school year we’ve had so far and hope to make 2023 even better! We’re also super excited to be planning our annual semi formal dance! If you didn’t already know, our semi will be on February 16. Be on the lookout for ticket sales and more announcements to come in the next few weeks! Feel free to DM us @wlmac.sac on instagram for any questions regarding upcoming events!
Again, Happy New Year and see you tomorrow!
Important Upcoming Dates:

Late starts: January 11 & January 18
Grad Photo Days: January 11 - 18
Grade 9 EQAO: January 18 - 19
Food Day: January 20
Exam Week: January 25 - 31
Credit Rescue: January 31
First Day of Semester 2 and Exam Return: February 3
Semi-Formal Dance: February 16

Best wishes and luck with your new year’s resolutions,
Ally and Mona

Hey Mac!
SACMAS is almost here!
Next week get ready for 5 fun-filled days to lift up your spirits before the holidays!
Monday Dec 19th


Wear your MAC merch or school colours to school!
Come to the cafeteria at lunch for holiday karaoke
Tuesday Dec 20th


Wear your pajamas to school!
Show up early at 8am for the $1 bring your own bowl cereal buffet
Wednesday Dec 21st


Show up to school in an ugly holiday sweater!
Also come watch ginderbread houses get decorated in the cafeteria at lunch
Thursday Dec 22nd


Come to school in any jersey or sport merch!
Food Day will be in the gym and Home Alone will be showing in the cafeteria
Friday Dec 23rd


Dress like your on a vacation! Wear sandals, ski googles, binoculars, etc!
The second half of Home Alone will be showing in the cafeteria
Get ready to show your spirit next week Mackenzie!

Hey MAC!
Want your club featured at Mackenzie's BIGGEST club exploration event? Then make sure you register your club or council before Monday, September 26 using the forms in our linktree on @wlmac.sac on Instagram! The forms will still stay open throughout the school year, but if you don't register your club by Monday, September 26, then you can't participate in club crawl. Just remember: no club activities can run until AFTER form submission AND approval. If you submit the form later than Wednesday, September 14 at 11:59pm, please email Nicole or Zoe and let them know that it has been submitted.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wlmac.sac
Nicole's Email: [email protected]
Zoe's Email: [email protected]

Hey MAC!
SUPER IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR ALL CLUB/COUNCIL EXECUTIVES If you are planning to run a club or council this year (whether it be a recurring or new club/council), you MUST fill out the "Club Registration Form 2022-2023" in our Linktree! If you do not have a staff supervisor, please fill out "Seeking Staff Advisor Form 2022-2023" instead, and our VPs (Nicole and Zoe) will contact you through email afterwards.
This form MUST be SUBMITTED AND APPROVED before ANY CLUB ACTIVITIES CAN BEGIN (that means no meetings)! As a last FYI, the form will stay open throughout the school year. This means that you can choose to start and register a club at any point during the school year but once again, no club activities can run until AFTER form submission and approval. If you submit the form later than today at 11:59pm, please email Nicole or Zoe and let them know that it has been submitted.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wlmac.sac
Nicole's Email: [email protected]
Zoe's Email: [email protected]