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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...
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.