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Mac Teachers Need Tissues
Thanks to all the generous parents, teachers haven't had to resort to putting toilet paper in the classrooms for students so far this year, but now tissue supply is running low. If you can, please drop some off at the front office or you can have them delivered via...
SAT (free!) on Tuesday, March 5th at McCallum
McCallum will offer the SAT (free of charge) on Tuesday, March 5th for our 11th grade students. The administration will be digital and students will need to bring their district issued Chromebook. Testing will begin promptly at 9:05 am and end before lunch (12:43)....
Parent Meeting for Drill Team Tryouts
If you have a dancer interested in trying out for the2024-2025 McCallum Blue Brigade, please attend the mandatory parent meeting and bring your dancer! DATE: Monday, February 26, 2024 TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: The meeting will be in portable P10 (on the South side of...
Monthly CAC Meeting – Monday, February 5th
The next Mac Campus Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting is tomorrow, Monday, February 5th at 5:30 PM in the Mac Library. All are welcome to attend! The mission of the CACs is to promote excellence in education for all students through broad-based representation. CACs...
Project Graduation 2024: Business Sponsorships now available!
Calling all business owners! Are you looking for a way to promote your business while supporting MAC students? McCallum 2024 Project Graduation Corporate Sponsors receive recognition for generous tax-deductible contributions. Three levels of sponsorship and...
2024 McCallum Fashion Show – Tickets on sale now!
Lights, camera, fashion! The Cinematic Arts program is thrilled to present our annual McCallum Fashion Show! A dazzling celebration of student creativity and style. Join us for an unforgettable event where the runway comes to life with the innovative designs of our...
McCallum Youth Dance Company Presents: Progressions (Feb 9 & 10, Tickets on Sale)
The McCallum Youth Dance Company is excited to present their Winter Dance Concert: Progressions. Come out to see the beautiful choreography performed on stage by our talented McCallum dancers. The show features choreography from across genres, including contemporary,...
Community Donations for a Great School Community
The MACares team would like to thank the entire McCallum vertical team community for your support this school year. Every penny raised goes directly to families in financial need, with payment of rent or utilities, gift cards for groceries and gas, and bus passes. We...
Got old batteries? Send your E-waste at the McCallum Library
The McCallum Librarians make occasional trips to the City of Austin to properly dispose of batteries and other E-waste. If you have any old batteries or other small E-waste, feel free to send it to school with your student with instructions for them to drop it at the...
Twilight Afterschool Program
Twilight Spring Semester WHEN: Monday - Thursday | January 22nd - May 16th TIME: 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM WHERE: Room 155 The Twilight Program provides students options for credit recovery, grade repair, and attendance make-up. The program assists students who are at risk by...
FAFSA Drive – 1/25 and 2/6
To the Class of 2024 families: Opportunity Austin partnered with other community volunteers look forward to helping you complete your FAFSA or TASFA. Register for one of the TWO following events to complete the FAFSA with community experts. First Opportunity: WHEN:...
McCallum Project Graduation: Business Sponsorships are here!
Project Graduation 2024 is a series of safe, inclusive activities to celebrate all of our seniors as they wrap up an unprecedented high school experience. This parent-led project needs to raise $35,000 to cover costs of the Graduation Carnival, Uber codes and more. A...
McCallum Library Needs More Menstrual Products
If you're able, the next time you're at the grocery store, grab an extra pack of regular menstrual pads and send then to the McCallum Library. We are good with tampons - but need more pads of all sizes (especially regular). OR purchase through the library's Amazon...
Monthly CAC Meeting – Monday, January 8, 2024
The next Mac Campus Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting is Monday, January 8th, at 5:30 PM in the Mac Library. All are welcome to attend! The mission of the CACs is to promote excellence in education for all students through broad-based representation. CACs provide...
Alumni Knight with Jersey Retirement Banner Ceremony for Jamie Smith (’80)
Class of '80, Alum Jamie Smith will have her basketball jersey number retired and a banner raised in her honor before the girls' Varsity team game vs. Travis High School on Wednesday, December 20th. There will be a celebration after the game in the gym. It is also...