How my first day back started vs how it ended. So grateful to have a classroom full of students again, and looking forward to embarking on this new adventure.

So grateful for all the gators who helped with the blanket drive! All 83 blankets will be donated to the Westlake Fire Department to be distributed amongst the homeless community this winter. Mayde Creek JH #maydeusproud

Gator community......welcome the newest members of the National Junior Honor Society. National Honor Society Thank you Stephanie Abarca Ms. Abarca for a wonderful ceremony honoring the inductees. #maydeusproud #maydemyday #maydeforthis #njhs #nationaljuniorhonorsociety

After 5 years at Mayde Creek I’m saying goodbye to the halls but not the memories. Looking forward to my new role as a 8th grade American History teacher 💜💜

🚨🚨Inaugural Cross Country Season🚨🚨 Calling ALL runners, soccer players, basketball players… you should definitely get a head start on your conditioning by joint the Cross Country Program! Come be a part of history!!! McDonald Junior High School

Had a great day exploring the 13 colonies with my 8th graders McDonald Junior High School

So incredibly proud of these athletes at their first Cross-Country meet. McDonald Junior High School

So incredibly proud of these athletes at their first Cross-Country meet. McDonald Junior High School

In a fantastic collaboration, our Cross Country team and the National Junior Honor Society teamed up today to assist the Westlake Fire Department in preparing goodie bags for Safety Fest! McDonald Junior High School MDJH_Athletics

It’s GO TIME for the Cross Country Team!!! District Meet is going strong. Let’s Go Panthers 🤍💜🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️💜🤍 McDonald Junior High School

We LOVE it 💜💜💜🤍🤍🤍

Today’s lesson was truly DRAMA-tic as my students fully immersed themselves in the roles of those who drafted the Declaration of Independence. They stole the spotlight in today’s lesson! McDonald Junior High School

November’s staff appreciation winners went to some of our hardest working ladies! McDonald Junior High School

Here’s the behind the scenes view on McDonald Junior High School student council organizing donations for our thanksgiving food drive!

Finished off the week delivering food to families in our community with Stephanie Abarca and Kristi Floyd. Seven Lakes JH and McDonald JH donated over 1000 items to families in need! Thanks to all our students and staff members for donating! @spartan_speak McDonald Junior High School Katy ISD PIE

Grateful for our successful school drive! Thanks to everyone’s effort, we provided meals to many families this Thanksgiving break. Big thanks to the amazing teachers at McDonald Junior High School and @spartan_speak for encouraging students to donate. Your support made it happen!

Congrats to Stephanie Abarca, our 23-24 McDonald Junior High School TEACHER OF THE YEAR!

This could not have gone to a better rockstar ⭐️ Panther! This secret was a tough one to keep.🤐 Congratulations friend! Stephanie Abarca

So very proud of McDonald Junior High School teachers Stephanie Abarca and Ms. Velasquez!! Both are phenomenal leaders and AMAZING social studies educators! Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year!! These honors are so well deserved 💜🖤💜

Join us at 5:30 at McDonald Junior High School to talk about raising resilient children. We have snacks!