Community Programs

Things all McCallum parents should know:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Join the PTSA!
  5. 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!

  6. 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!

  7. 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:

LEAP your mark on McCallum – Donate to the PTSA!

Leap year means we have one extra day to think about our kids. Think about our school. Think about the amazing work that our teachers, staff and administrators do. Let's take that extra day this year to help make a difference with the McCallum PTSA. Donate today and...

Gullett Elementary Alumni Scholarship

The Gullett Elementary Alumni scholarship has been established to recognize former students who have excelled in their academic endeavors, supported their community through various service projects and/or participated in extracurricular activities, and proven they...

Donate your old office/arts/craft supplies

We believe is sharing the wealth! Also -- that one person's abandoned COVID craft project is another person's treasure! The McCallum craft area is all donation-based, so we rely on families to help us keep it stocked for students. It's a great equity-booster for...

Mac Teachers Need Tissues

Thanks to all the generous parents, teachers haven't had to resort to putting toilet paper in the classrooms for students so far this year, but now tissue supply is running low. If you can, please drop some off at the front office or you can have them delivered via...

SAT (free!) on Tuesday, March 5th at McCallum

McCallum will offer the SAT (free of charge) on Tuesday, March 5th for our 11th grade students. The administration will be digital and students will need to bring their district issued Chromebook. Testing will begin promptly at 9:05 am and end before lunch (12:43)....

Parent Meeting for Drill Team Tryouts

If you have a dancer interested in trying out for the2024-2025 McCallum Blue Brigade, please attend the mandatory parent meeting and bring your dancer! DATE: Monday, February 26, 2024 TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: The meeting will be in portable P10 (on the South side of...

Monthly CAC Meeting – Monday, February 5th

The next Mac Campus Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting is tomorrow, Monday, February 5th 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...

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