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 Spirit Night at North Lamar P. Terry’s
MAC Visual Arts Booster Spirit Night Join us on Tuesday, September 19, at P. Terry's located at 5900 N Lamar Blvd from 5 PM until closing time for a special cause. A percentage of your purchase will go towards fundraising iPads for our Digital Media Class. Your...
Be a MAC Staff Secret Pal!
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 even sign up to sponsor more than one staff member! How? Sign up on this Sign-Up Genius link. In September, get a list of favorites...
Calling all Waterpolo Players
No horse is required. Seriously, the Mac Waterpolo team wants you to join. Practices are only two nights per week and we have a great fun group of players and a new energetic coach. Just bring a positive attitude, willingness to play (or learn) a fun sport, and a...
Join MAC Color Guard
A few openings remain for students interested in joining the MAC Color Guard. No experience is necessary - just a desire to have fun while performing as part of this elite group at McCallum High School. The guard performs with the MAC Band at pep rallies, football...
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...
Ticket Still Available for May 20 MAC Dance Concert – CONNECTION
Tickets are available for the rescheduled McCallum Youth Dance Company's May 20 performance of Connection! Performance has been moved to the PAC. Head over to macdance.ludus.com to purchase tickets. Students $10 Adults $15. Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023 Time: 6:30 p.m....
McCallum Girls Basketball Summer Camp
Summer camp hosted by the 2023 undefeated District Champs Mac girls basketball team for 4th-9th grade girls. Camp will be at the McCallum gym from June 26-29 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for $80. Register here. Join the girls for a lively week of basketball! We will work...
McCallum Fine Arts Academy Presents Secondhand Story!
Join us for this year's second student written musical, put on by the Musical Theatre class! When a group of workers gets trapped inside their secondhand store by a cursed crystal ball, they must find a way to solve the unfinished business of the spirits released into...
Thank you Partners in Education!
As we count down the days until summer break, let's take a moment to recognize the local businesses that have supported our students and teachers! Our 2022-23 Partners in Education include, Holdfast Wealth Management, Meroney Public Affairs, The Purple Fig Eco...
McCallum High School 2023 Summer Basketball Camp
Coach Daniel Fuentes and the McCallum Boys' Basketball team are hosting a summer basketball camp for boys and girls at the McCallum High School gym. The camp will include basketball fundamentals, training stations, 3 on 3, and scrimmaging. The camp will run July...