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 Youth Dance Company Presents: Perennial | May 10th & 11th, Tickets on Sale
The McCallum Youth Dance Company presents its Annual Student Directed Dance Concert, Perennial. Directed by several senior dance majors, the show features choreography by students from the Pre-Professional Dance Group along with the non-majors dance classes. Have fun...
AP Exams at McCallum
AP Exam Dates May 13th - 17th McCallum AP Students and Parents, AP testing will take place during the first two full weeks of May. Please check your College Board account to see what day/time you are testing. Some students may be taking one or more tests during the...
Student Book Wishlist — Help the Library build a student-led collection!
The McCallum Library collection policy has been to prioritize student and staff requests. This year we got more requests than our budget could make good on! Help us in our efforts to build a high-interest, student-led library collection by purchasing book titles that...
MAC Knight Steppers Fundraiser
The MAC Knight Steppers is a new club representing McCallum! This campaign has a goal of $2,000 to help raise funds for uniforms, boots, transportation and after school snacks. We are looking to grow our program and would appreciate your help. A $10 donation will buy...
Knights for Knights- Special Education Committee
Knights for Knights is a committee focused on supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Individualized Accommodation Plans (IAPs), this initiative aims to ensure that every Knight feels valued and supported. If you are interested in learning...
Tee Time With The Knights! Mac Golf Tournament
Want to help the Knights golf teams improve their game even more as they take on tougher competition at District next year? Play in our fundraiser tournament on Saturday, May 18th! See the promotional flyer for more details and a link to sign up your team. We also...
Program Shout-Outs! Support McCallum’s Classical Guitar Program
Support the Classical Guitar Program by purchasing student shout-outs and/or advertising space in this year’s Spring Program! The Spring Guitar Concert is scheduled for May 16 at 7:00pm in the MAC Theater. This performance features all guitar students, and we publish...
Lively Middle School- Alumni Scholarship – DUE April 15th
Announcing the $500 Lively PTSA Alumni Scholarship that will be awarded to a graduating senior! The Application deadline is April 15, 2024 and is open to all AISD High School Students who are alumni of Lively Middle School and graduating during the 2023-2024 school...
Monthly CAC Meeting – April 1st (Mon)
The next Mac Campus Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting is tomorrow, Monday, April 1, at 5:30 pm in the Mac Library. (Please enter through the exterior Library door, to the left of the front entrance.) All are welcome to attend! The mission of the CACs is to promote...
MacTheatre Presents SEUSSICAL! April 4-7 & 11-14
Don't miss this fantastical production filled with your favorite Dr Seuss characters. Tickets are on sale now at mccallum.ludus.com. Seussical tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent...