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:
Senior Yearbook Pictures – January 19-21
Senior Photo “Roadshow” January 19-21 Cady Photography will be at McCallum to photograph all seniors on January 19-21. Photos will be in the MAC foyer. Cady will provide tuxedos and drapes for the formal senior yearbook pictures. Changing rooms are available. Seniors...
McCallum Monthly CAC Meeting – Tuesday January 10
McCallum will hold their regular monthly CAC meeting on Tuesday, January 10 at 5:45pm 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....
MacGuitar Fundraiser – 50% Discount on Tickets to Austin Classical Guitar’s HOME Concert
The McCallum Classical Guitar program is honored to be Austin Classical Guitar's "Tickets for Good" beneficiary for the HOME concert. Our guitar program will receive ALL proceeds from your ticket purchase when you let them know you're a McCallum Guitar supporter!...
MAC Visual Arts Booster Spirit Night – February 8
Mark your Calendar for February 8, 5:00-9:00 p.m.! Make dinner plans for Chipotle at 4400 N Lamar. Use code 42TX7WL. 33% of event sales will be donated to the Visual Arts Booster Club. We are currently raising money for iPads. Thank you and see you there! Have...
MAC Visual Arts Booster Club Meeting February 27, 2023
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...
MAC Dance Guild – Jason Deli’s Fundraiser
This is an evening fundraiser where participants can choose to dine in, take out or curbside and 15% of the proceeds will benefit the McCallum Dance Guild. Be sure to use the QR Code when ordering at jasonsdeli.com so the sales will be counted or mention McCallum...
PTSA Offers Scholarships
McCallum High School PTSA typically awards two $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors. One award will be made to an applicant in the College/University category who plans to attend either an in-state or out-of-state certificate program, trade school, two-year or...
McCallum Orchestra Concert – Tuesday, December 13
The greater McCallum community is invited to the McCallum Orchestra's free holiday concert on Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building. The booster club will sell concessions and merchandise. Come early at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a special string quartet...
Calling All Seniors from Brentwood Elementary
Congrats Bulldogs who are now Mac Seniors (and almost halfway to graduation!) We want to celebrate you AND show you the new Brentwood in a special tour just for you (and your grown ups, if you want to invite them!) Please come to Brentwood next Thurs, Dec 8, at 8 am...
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....