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:
Program Shout-Outs! Support McCallum’s Classical Guitar Program
Support the Classical Guitar Program by purchasing student shout-outs and/or advertising space in this year’s Spring Program! The Spring Guitar Concert is scheduled for May 16 at 7:00pm in the MAC Theater. This performance features all guitar students, and we publish...
Lively Middle School- Alumni Scholarship – DUE April 15th
Announcing the $500 Lively PTSA Alumni Scholarship that will be awarded to a graduating senior! The Application deadline is April 15, 2024 and is open to all AISD High School Students who are alumni of Lively Middle School and graduating during the 2023-2024 school...
Monthly CAC Meeting – April 1st (Mon)
The next Mac Campus Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting is tomorrow, Monday, April 1, at 5:30 pm in the Mac Library. (Please enter through the exterior Library door, to the left of the front entrance.) All are welcome to attend! The mission of the CACs is to promote...
MacTheatre Presents SEUSSICAL! April 4-7 & 11-14
Don't miss this fantastical production filled with your favorite Dr Seuss characters. Tickets are on sale now at mccallum.ludus.com. Seussical tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent...
MAC Visual Arts Booster Meeting
Come join us at our next MAC VA Booster Meeting. We would love to meet you! WHEN: Tuesday, March 26 2024 TIME: 6:30 PM WHERE: McCallum High School, Art Room 2 Questions? Email us at macvaboosters@gmail.com
Highland Park Alumni PTA Scholarships
The Highland Park Elementary PTA is proud to offer 3 scholarships to graduating alumni. The deadline to apply is Friday, 4/26/24. Thank you for applying! $5,000 Service Scholarship-Highland Park Alumni (3 + years), Open to all AISD graduating seniors $2,500 Leadership...
PTSA Scholarships
Attention Seniors! Applications are now open for the 2023-24 McCallum PTSA Scholarships! Generously funded by the PTSA, two students will receive $1000 each to pursue their higher education or post-graduation goals. One scholarship will go to a student planning to...
MACTheatre Cabaret: New Beginnings
Introducing MACTheatre's inaugural student-directed cabaret fundraiser! This performance will showcase the talent of students in McCallum Fine Arts Academy's performance theatre program. It will be a business casual evening event with multiple performances from...
Project graduation needs your help!
We are $9K away from our $35,000 goal! *********Project Graduation 2024 is planning a series of safe, inclusive activities to celebrate all of our seniors as they wrap up an unprecedented high school experience? We need to raise $35,000 to cover costs of the...
Support Mac Debate!
The McCallum Debate Team wants your help. Please help send our state-qualifiers to their competition by clicking HERE or using the QR code below to donate. Donations support our debaters who have worked hard the past year to improve their Speech and Debate skills....