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:
2023 Annual Clifton Plant Sale
Please come support the McCallum students who are part of the Horticulture Program at Clifton CDS! Date: Thursday, March 25, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Where: Clifton CDS, 1519 Coronado Hills Dr.
P. Terry’s Spirit Night Fundraiser
Dinner plans are already made! Swing by P. Terry's near the school and grab burgers and fries for dinner. 10% of sales after 5:00 p.m. will be donated to our Mac Visual Arts Booster Club. When: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Where: 5900 N. Lamar Time: 5:00-c11:00 p.m. Why:...
Help the Class of 2023 Project Graduation Achieve Their Fundraising Goal!
Parents, we are 2/3 of the way to our Class of 2023 Project Graduation fundraising goal! Please help us reach the finish line by donating here. McCallum's Project Graduation is proud to offer our Class of 2023 seniors a fantastic end-of-high-school carnival...
PTSA Needs You!
Our next PTSA General Meeting will be March 6th @ 6:45 pm in the school Library. We will have the back door( it's blue) to the Library open. You can access it through the front of the school, near the visitor parking spots. Here you will find the minutes from the last...
Mac Link Crew
Link Crew is an orientation program to welcome in our 9th graders so that they get off to a great start at McCallum High School. Link Crew Leaders will play a crucial role because they can share what they have learned throughout their time at McCallum. Leaders will be...
AVID Scholarship Fundraiser – Donate if you can!
AVID is a national college preparatory program geared towards helping underrepresented populations succeed in high school and college. AVID helps students by exposing them to higher education opportunities and teaching them best practices for academic success. AVID...
Thank you McCallum Partners in Education
The Partners in Education program is a way for Austin businesses to support local schools, teachers, and students. At McCallum High School, these partners are called Knights of the Business Roundtable. Our newest Partners in Education include Haikola Home Experts,...
Class of 2023 Project Graduation – Call to Action!
Updated February 26, 2023 Parents, we are 2/3 of the way to our Class of 2023 Project Graduation fundraising goal! Please help us reach the finish line by donating at https://macprojectgrad.square.site. McCallum's Project Graduation is proud to offer our Class of 2023...
MAC Visual Arts Booster Meeting
Do you have a Visual Arts student at McCallum? Come join us at our next booster club meeting. We'd love to meet you! Your child does not have to be in the MAC Fine Arts Academy. All MAC Art student parents welcome. Have questions? Contact us at macvaboosters@gmail.com...
Chaperones Needed for VASE Competition on Saturday, February 25
The MAC Visual Arts Booster Club is seeking Chaperones for the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE). Meet at school by 9:00 a.m. and should be back by 3:00 p.m. We also still need some snacks and drinks donated for the trip. When: Saturday, February 25, 2023 Where: San...