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:
Visual Arts Booster Club
Visual Arts Parents! Please join us at our next booster club meeting WHEN: Monday, October 28th TIME: 6 PM - 7 PM WHERE: Art Room 1 in the MAC. Hope to see you there!
MAC Travel is headed to Washington D.C.!
McCallum parents! We’re traveling to Washington D.C.! I’m Sarah Noack and I’m excited to announce that I will lead a group of McCallum HS students on an EF Tours trip to STEM: Washington, D.C. in June 2026. On this adventure, students will tour a working STEM lab,...
PTerry’s for dinner- Orchestra fundraiser
WHEN: Monday, October 28th TIME: 4PM- 10PM WHERE: PTerry's 5900 N. Lamar A percentage of sales will be donated to McCallum Orchestra. PTerry's is just around the corner from McCallum! Come by for your after school snack or make plans to feed the whole family!
McCallum Weight Room Upgrade
The Football Booster Club is raising funds to replace the weight racks in the weight room, a crucial upgrade for our McCallum Athletics department. Newer, space-efficient equipment will enable our athletes to train more effectively and reach their full potential....
Blue Brigade Poinsettia Sale
The Blue Brigade's annual Poinsettia fundraiser is here! Poinsettias are $15.00 each (red only) and can be ordered using the link below. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward contest and spring show costumes. Poinsettias will be delivered the week of Nov....
Cheer Night at Chuy’s – Mueller
Join McCallum Cheer for a spirited night at Chuy's in Mueller on Tuesday, October 15, from 4 to 10 PM! Whether you dine or order to go, every bite makes a difference with 10% of all food sales going directly to support the cheer program. Make sure to show your server...
Volunteers Needed for Brentwood Halloween Carnival!
We need help with booth volunteers to run games and activities--and a few spots left to be a ghoul in the haunted house! We can verify service hours. Opportunities to volunteer during two shifts at the annual Halloween Carnival DATE: Saturday, Oct 19 TIME: 3 PM-6 PM...
Access College America
Access College America provides excellence in personalized, hands-on services for high school scholars and parents. Our mission is to help our scholars Prepare, Apply and Achieve! Learn more at accesscollegeamerica.org or by calling 512-686-8899.
Secret Pals Claimed!
Thank you so much to the Mac community! Thanks to everyone's generosity, the Secret Pals program has 100% participation. This program is a wonderful show of support to our hardworking staff & faculty. Thanks to everyone who is participating this year.
Kendra Scott HOCO Pop-Up at McCallum Homecoming Football Game
Plan ahead for the holidays and/or get a perfect new piece of jewelry for HOCO all while supporting the McCallum Blue Brigade! 20% of all Kendra Scott Pop-Up Shop purchases at the HOCO game will be donated to McCallum’s Blue Brigade. Can’t make it to the game? Visit...