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:
Holiday Mitten Tree
MACares is sponsoring its annual mitten tree, for 50 families in the Mac vertical team who are in need of some help this holiday season. Sign up here to sponsor a family. You can choose to purchase specific gifts, or a family gift card....
Gullett Elementary Carnival Needs Volunteers – November 5
The annual Gullett Fall Carnival is on Saturday, November 5 from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Every year, we count on our volunteers for the success of this event! We are looking for some extra hands to run games, set up/clean up, refilling prizes, and more. Click here to...
MAC Visual Arts Booster Spirit Night
Upcoming Booster Meeting: Monday, Oct 24, 6 PM P. Terry's Spirit Night: Tuesday, Nov 15, 5-11 PM Do you have an interest in supporting our visual arts students and art teachers? Please join the Mac Visual Arts Booster Club for our next meeting on Monday, October...
Twilight Program Needs Volunteers
The Twilight Credit Recovery Program needs volunteers to bring dinner for 20-25 people on Wednesdays. Dinner Drop off or delivery at 4:30 to room 155. More information is posted on the sign up sheet here.
Seven More Staff Secret Pals Needed
Sign up to be a Mac Staff Secret Pal! Sign up here. We want to make sure all who come to work at Mac each day are appreciated on a regular basis for being part of our Mac Community! Please forward this message to all you think might be interested and consider adopting...
Support Our Mac Staff – Be a Secret Pal!
Secret Pals bring small gifts to teachers and staff through the school year to brighten their day. Sign up to pick which staff member you will secretly pair with. Bring a gift once a month to the school office, and reveal your identity in May. Click here to learn...
Updating Clubs/Booster/PTSA Info for the 2021-2022 School Year
Did you hold a position last school year that you no longer do? Did you volunteer for something new this school year? The webmaster is looking to update the following pages on the McCallum website. If you are shown as a volunteer on any of these pages, and you are no...
Plug into legislative actions for public schools in Austin ISD
Austin Council PTA (ACPTA) is building a resource pool and database of parents, educators, and community members interested in taking part in legislative actions throughout the current session and beyond. To determine your interest area, please fill out this survey....