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:
Twilight Thanks Thundercloud Subs
Macares and the Twilight program want to thank Thundercloud Subs for its generous and delicious donation of dinner last week. Twilight is McCallum's after-school credit-recovery program and once a week, parents and volunteers in the community provide dinner for these...
Blue Brigade Tryout Meeting – February 28
If your child is interested in trying out for the McCallum drill team, the Blue Brigade, there is a mandatory parent meeting on Tuesday, February 28. The meeting is at 6:00 p.m. in portable P10 (the portables on Houston St.) Come find out what the Blue Brigade is all...
Varsity Girls Basketball: Undefeated District Champs!
The McCallum Varsity Girls Basketball team broke school history by having the program's first undefeated season in district play (16-0), and earned the title of District Champions! The team remains in the Top 20 of the 5A Texas teams according to the Texas Girls...
Donations Needed! 2023 Project Graduation No-Fuss Fundraiser Launching Now…
The class of 2023 is heading into their final semester of high school and its time to start planning for some celebration! Please help us reach our goal of $32,000 for the class of 2023 Project Graduation carnival (taking place on May 24) using the link here....
Juntos Conversation Circle to be Held at McCallum
Juntos Together is a Research Study at University of Texas at Austin. They want to hear your feedback on a family-based program for Latina(o)/Hispanic teens and parents. Join them for a Juntos Conversation Circle! You'll earn a $40 gift card to Amazon, Walmart, or...
McCallum CAC Monthly Meeting, February 6 at 5:45pm in the school library
McCallum will hold their monthly CAC meeting on Monday, February 6 at 5:45 p.m. in the Library. All are welcome. If anyone would like to give a citizen's communications at the meeting, please contact CAC Co-Chair, Rachel Murray at rachel.murray@austinisd.org. For...
Varsity Girls Basketball
The McCallum Varsity Girls Basketball team is having a great season! The team is: undefeated 13-0, the Austin American-Statesman "Team of the Week" (1/24) and in the top 20 of the 5A Texas teams according to the Texas High School Coaches Association. Please come out...
Ken Parmerter Memorial Scholarship
Ken Parmerter Memorial Scholarship -- DUE 2/15/2023 The SEMI Texas Chapter and the SEMI Foundation are excited to offer the 2023 Ken Parmerter Memorial Scholarship again this year. The minimum $1,000 (or more) scholarships will be awarded to several deserving high...
McCallum 2023 Fashion Show – Get Your Tickets Now – Feb. 18 & 19
Please join us for the 2023 McCallum Fashion Show! This year's theme is "Reflections and Shadows" and we're excited to see what our talented student designers have created. Get your tickets here. Saturday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Attention Seniors Who Attended Lee Elementary School
We will be taking a group photo for the yearbook on Sunday, February 5 at 5:00 p.m. at Lee Elementary School . Please meet in the front of the school.