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:
Pre-order your McCallum merchandise
PTSA is currently taking pre-orders for fantastic school swag! Order by November 19th- just in time for the holidays. Choose from a graffiti tee, sweatshirt and trucker cap to choose- or get all three. Check out the merchandise here! (Can you find the raccoon?) You...
Monthly CAC Meeting – November 6
The next Mac Campus Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting is Monday, November 6, at 5:30 pm in the Mac Library. All are welcome to attend! The mission of the CACs is to promote excellence in education for all students through broad-based representation. CACs provide valuable...
Support your District & Bi-District Volleyball Champs | Hat Creek Night!
Enjoy a night out of the kitchen and support Mac v-ball while you're at it ... WIN | WIN!. 10% of all sales on November 8th will go to Mac Volleyball. WHEN: November 8, 2023 WHERE: 5400 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
MAC Visual Arts Booster Club Meeting
WHAT: MAC Visual Arts Booster Club Meeting WHEN: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | 6:30PM WHERE: Art Room 2 Join us for our Monthly Visual Arts Booster Club Meeting. Questions? Email us at macvaboosters@gmail.com We hope to see you there!
Shop for a purpose | MACares with Ten Thousand Villages & Amy’s
Wonderful shopping opportunities that give back to your community! Once you've shopped it out, grab dinner and dessert, which ALSO will be sharing proceeds with MACares. WHEN: November 30, 2023 | 11 AM - 9 PM WHERE: Ten Thousand Villages | 4803 Burnet Road Amy's Ice...
Thank you Mac Community!
Your generous donations raised over $1,400 for a new refrigerator for the 10 member custodial team. The new refrigerator is scheduled to be delivered on Monday, October 30th and the extra funds will be used for throughout the year for special days to celebrate the...
Wrap it up, Mac! Holiday Gift Drive!
The MACares committee, in partnership with the campus counseling staff, is supporting AISD families in need this holiday season through the "Wrap it up, Mac!" holiday gift drive. There are three ways to participate this year: 1. Become a donor family or business and...
Refrigerator donations needed for custodial team
We are gathering donations for a refrigerator for our 10 member custodial team that works all school year and through the summer (with reduced air conditioning) to make MacCallum a safe and clean space for our students. We've gathered $450 dollars, but a 20 cu ft unit...
AP Exam Payments- November 8th
The deadline to pay for AP exams is quickly approaching. Please log on to www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/440300 to pay for your child’s exams by November 8th. There are two steps to this process: 1. Enter the join code in your child’s College Board account to register...
Princess Tea Party – Oct 28th 1 & 3pm
Join us for McCallum's Princess Tea Party! This half-hour-long musical performance features everyone's favorite Disney princesses and princes, complete with an autograph signing and photo session. Take pictures with your favorite characters, get autographs, and enjoy...