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:
Fine Arts Academy 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign
To succeed, a Capital Campaign needs much than just dollars. As we celebrate 30 years of excellence, we are asking for help to support the efforts of the McCallum Fine Arts Academy! We would love to have you join this historical campaign. Here are some areas where we...
Secret Pals Needed!
Can you squeeze some love for the Mac staff into your busy schedule? Yes, absolutely! Sign up to be a Mac Staff Secret Pal here. You can sign up to sponsor more than one staff member! Sign up on this Sign Up Genius link. In September, get a list of favorites of the...
Class of 2023 Final Year End Activities and Volunteers Needed for Knight Circus Carnival – May 24
We are in the final stretch with the last two weeks of school and the last two weeks of the Class of 2023's school career! Class of 2023 parents, it's your last chance to be a school volunteer...we are in need of parent help for the Knight Circus carnival. Please...
AVID Bag Drive
The homeless community often has difficulty transporting all their belongings from place to place. AVID seniors are hosting a drive for backpacks, purses, duffle bags, and reusable bags through the 12th of May to help make this transport easier. If you have gently...
Calling Class of 2024 Junior Parents – Donations and Volunteers Needed for Senior Class of 2023 Baccalaureate Ceremony
The Class of 2024 junior parents "pay it forward" by hosting the Class of 2023 Senior Baccalaureate celebration. The McCallum Baccalaureate ceremony is a long-standing tradition focused on reflection of the graduates' achievements and next chapters. Featured...
Spring 2023 Parent and Community Engagement Opportunities
Families, community members, and staff are invited to attend the upcoming Spring Parent and Community Engagement learning opportunities hosted by the Austin ISD Special Education Department. The Department is hosting a virtual Power Hour with national speaker, Dan St....
PTSA Needs You!
Our next PTSA General Meeting will be March 6th @ 6:45 pm in the school Library. We will have the back door( it's blue) to the Library open. You can access it through the front of the school, near the visitor parking spots. Here you will find the minutes from the last...
Mac Staff Secret Pals
We've had more custodial staff join the Mac team. Consider showing your appreciation by being a Secret Pal! Click on the link here to see details about how it works, as well as the actual sign-up form.
Holiday Mitten Tree
MACares is sponsoring its annual mitten tree, for 50 families in the Mac vertical team who are in need of some help this holiday season. Sign up here to sponsor a family. You can choose to purchase specific gifts, or a family gift card....
Gullett Elementary Carnival Needs Volunteers – November 5
The annual Gullett Fall Carnival is on Saturday, November 5 from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Every year, we count on our volunteers for the success of this event! We are looking for some extra hands to run games, set up/clean up, refilling prizes, and more. Click here to...