Community Programs
Things all McCallum parents should know:
- We have two websites for McCallum — the primary site managed by AISD and the school, and the PTSA site (this site). Austin ISD now maintains an official, district-sanctioned website for every campus, including McCallum. The new AISD-sponsored site can be found at mccallum.austinschools.org and includes information provided by the district or campus administrators. PTSA-related information, such as links to purchase booster club merchandise or tickets for events, etc. is available on the site you’re currently viewing.
- The MACKNIGHTLY weekly email newsletter brings you the most current news in a timely fashion. To subscribe, go to the bottom of any page on this web site and add in your information. Watch for a confirmation email and click the button in the email to confirm your subscription. Check your spam folder if you don’t start receiving newsletters. If you are having trouble with subscribing, or still aren’t getting newsletters, contact newsletter@mccallumptsa.org. Note that all articles published in the MacKnightly are also posted in our News section.
- Follow us on social media! Follow McCallum on Facebook (PTSA) and Twitter (administration). Join the McCallum Parent Facebook Group. Follow MacJournalism (student publications) on Instagram and Facebook. Also follow the Fine Arts Academy on Facebook (group) and Instagram. Follow MACares on Facebook. If you are a Google Calendar user, you may subscribe to the school calendar.
- Join the PTSA!
- Watch the MacKnightly Newsletter emails at the beginning of the school year to sign up to be a Secret Pal to a McCallum staff member!
- Encourage your child to GET INVOLVED. McCallum is a big school. Joining an organization makes it smaller. Encourage your child to listen to the announcements to hear about different clubs, organizations, and meetings. You can find a list of clubs and organizations here. Clubs and activities are varied. There is something for everyone!
- MAKE SURE YOU ARE INVOLVED! Now’s not the time for parents to walk away from their child’s school. Your kids need you more than ever and McCallum High School needs you more than ever. Contact the PTSA, the booster organizations of any activities your child is involved in, and/or watch the MacKnightly for opportunities to volunteer. You’ll be glad you did!
Volunteer Opportunities for Parents:
Mac Visual Arts Booster Meeting | Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 PM
Come to our next meeting on Tuesday, April 30th at 6:30 in Art Room 2. Rising Freshman Parents Welcome. We would love to meet you! DATE: Tuesday, April 30 TIME: 6:30PM - 7:30PM LOCATION: McCallum High, Art Room 2
McCallum Visual Arts Booster Club Spirit Night | Tues, May 7
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 7th for our next P. Terry's Spirit Night. Swing by P. Terry's near MAC and grab burgers and fries for dinner. A percentage of sales from 4PM - 10PM will be donated to our MAC Visual Arts Booster Club. 5900 N. Lamar Location Only....
Besh ewe!
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Join Us in Building Creativity: Fundraiser for a New Kiln!
Dear Families, I hope this letter finds you well. As we continue to nurture the creative minds of our high school students, we are reaching out to you with an exciting opportunity to support our arts program. We are launching a fundraiser to acquire a new kiln for our...
McCallum Youth Dance Company Presents: Perennial | May 10th & 11th, Tickets on Sale
The McCallum Youth Dance Company presents its Annual Student Directed Dance Concert, Perennial. Directed by several senior dance majors, the show features choreography by students from the Pre-Professional Dance Group along with the non-majors dance classes. Have fun...
Bryker Woods Elementary Senior Walk- May 10th | 8AM
The 2024 Bryker Woods Elementary Senior Walk will take place the morning of Friday, May 10, 2024. Have your senior there by 8AM wearing their cap and gown and, if they know their plans for next year, a t-shirt or something fun representing those plans! We may gather...
Highland Park Senior Grad Walk – May 16 @ 7:45am
WHO: Highland Park Elementary Alumni who are graduating from high school this school year. Caregivers/Family taking photos may check-in at front office and get instructions in HP Cafeteria, as well. WHAT: Graduation walk! Students will line up and walk outside the...
Brentwood Senior Walk
WHO: Brentwood Bulldog graduating High School Seniors - and their families! WHAT: Bulldog Alumni Senior Walk!!! WHEN: Thurs, May 16. 7:45 am assemble/line up. Walk halls at 8 am to cheers of 700 current Bulldogs. Coffee, donuts/bagels, hang out/pictures after WHERE:...
AP Exams at McCallum
AP Exam Dates May 6th - 10th May 13th - 17th McCallum AP Students and Parents, AP testing will take place during the first two full weeks of May. Please check your College Board account to see what day/time you are testing. Some students may be taking one or more...
Student Book Wishlist — Help the Library build a student-led collection!
The McCallum Library collection policy has been to prioritize student and staff requests. This year we got more requests than our budget could make good on! Help us in our efforts to build a high-interest, student-led library collection by purchasing book titles that...