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:
McCallum Boys & Girls Basketball Summer Camp
The McCallum Boys’ Basketball team is hosting a summer basketball camp for boys and girls at McCallum. The camp will include basketball fundamentals, training stations, 3 on 3, and scrimmaging. DATES: July 6th-9th TIME: 9 AM to noon • Registration fee: $125 + online...
Blue Brigade Dance & Cheer Summer Camps
Join us this summer for our annual Blue Brigade Dance Camp AND Cheer Camp! Open to K-8th graders. COST: $175 per camp To register for Dance Camp, email: bbboosterclub@gmail.com DATE: July 27th - 30th TIME: 12:30p - 5:00p LOCATION: McCallum Field House To register for...
Sports Physicals Available | May 18th | Mac Gym
Avoid the annual August tradition of: “Wait… practice starts TOMORROW and we forgot the Rank One physical.” Skip the pediatrician panic and come to McCallum HS on Monday, May18th for quick, easy sports physicals! Fast in & out $20 Cash, check, or QR code at...
McCallum Architectural Rendering | 8×10 prints
You can order this beautiful 8x10 print of McCallum High School and Fine Arts Academy. Once purchased online, prints are available for pickup at Parker & Scott.
Maplewood Senior Walk
Calling all Maplewood Seniors! Come back on Monday, May 18th at 7:45am in your cap and gown so we can celebrate you! Walk your elementary school halls one more time!
Maggie Brown and Mira Patel win Class of 2026 PTSA Scholarships
The McCallum PTSA is pleased to announce the winners of the Class of 2026 PTSA Scholarships. Maggie Brown and Mira Patel have each been awarded $1000 to help fund their post-high school plans. Thank you to all who took the time to apply and we wish all members of the...
Blanton Elementary Senior Walk
Class of 2026 Blanton Elementary alumni are invited to the Senior Walk! DATE: May 18th TIME: 8:00 AM LOCATION: Blanton Elementary, 5408 Westminster Dr, Austin, TX 78723
Teacher Appreciation & PTSA at Curra’s
Teacher Appreciation Week is next week. PTSA has organized an amazing week for the MAC Teachers and Staff. A graphic is attached and we have a sign-up genius to stock up the fridge for Tuesday, the 5th. Here is the link for the Sign Up...
End of an Era Bash – Ridgetop Volunteer Opportunity
Ridgetop is also looking for volunteers (Sign up HERE) to help with the End of an Era Bash (flyer also attached) on the last day of school (5/28/2026 from 3-7pm). I know that folks will likely be celebrating with their own kiddos and families...but our parents are...
Ridgetop Rattlers Grad Walk
As part of AISD's consolidation, Ridgetop will be closing in May 2026 and there are many alum at McCallum that might be interested in coming to walk its halls one last time ... so come on out and share one last Rattle with the best! Grad walk for 6th - 11th alum DATE:...