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:
Project Graduation: Yard Signs
Project Graduation, a parent-led project that supports inclusive activities to celebrate the class of 2024, has launched its first fundraiser: Senior Yard Signs! For more information, please order Your Sign at the Project Graduation website. The deadline is October...
Visual Arts Booster Meeting- October 24
Come join us for our next Visual Arts Booster Meeting. Open to anyone with a child taking visual arts classes at McCallum. We would love to meet you! Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Art Room 1
Mac Choir Fall Concert and Brownie Reception- October 10
DATE: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 TIME: 7 PM LOCATION: Mac Theater Please join Mac Choir for its first Concert and Brownie Reception of the Season! Under the direction of Mr. Nathan Thompson, our FANTASTIC new Choir Director, the McCallum HS Choir program presents its...
MacTheatre Presents SWEET CHARITY!
Audiences agree – Sweet Charity is a treat! Join us for weekend #2 of this exuberant musical comedy! Inspired by Federico Fellini's Nights of Cabiria, Sweet Charity explores the turbulent love life of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopelessly romantic but comically...
Monthly CAC Meeting – October 2
What is the mission of the McCallum Campus Advisory Council (CAC)? The mission of CACs is to promote excellence in education for all students through broad-based representation. CACs provide valuable input to principals, who ultimately have decision-making...
Blue Brigade Poinsettia Sale
It's time for the Blue Brigade annual poinsettia sale! If you are interested in purchasing 1 or more poinsettias form the McCallum Blue Brigade, Deadline to purchase poinsettias is Monday, October 9th. Click here to buy! Poinsettias are $15.00 each, RED only and will...
Art school reviews! Portfolio Knight
Students, bring your art portfolio to the MAC library. There will be art schools from all over the country there to review your portfolios. DATE: Thursday, September 28th TIME: 5 PM - 7 PM WHERE: Mac Library Examples of art schools in attendance are Cornish College of...
Casino Night Homecoming!
Exciting news! Casino Night will be taking over Homecoming at the Zilker Lodge! DATE: Saturday, October 21, 2023 TIME: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM LOCATION: Zilker Lodge, 2225 Andrew Zilker Rd, Austin, TX 78746 TICKET INFORMATION: $25. Available Tuesday, October 10th -...
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...
Support Project Graduation with a Senior Yard Sign
Project Graduation, a parent-led project that supports inclusive activities to celebrate the class of 2024, has launched its first fundraiser: Senior Yard Signs. Senior Yard Signs are 18″x24” one-sided corrugated plastic, incredibly durable, and will last the entire...