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Class of 2019 – GradKnight Meeting 10/17
There is a senior class parent/guardian meeting on Wed, Oct 17th, in the McCallum library at 5:30 pm to try one final time to get volunteers into leadership positions for GradKnight planning and fundraising. We appreciate everyone who volunteered to help, but we will...
read moreNew Animal Welfare Club Starting Tuesday, Oct. 16
A new Animal Welfare club is starting Tuesday, October 16th, at lunch in Ms. Carrasco's room, 114! This club will focus on issues of animal welfare. Activities will include volunteering at shelters, food drives, and advocacy such as writing to lawmakers. The goal of...
read moreSenior yearbook-ad discount price ends Oct. 17
The Knight yearbook staff is already hard at work on the 2019 yearbook. If you would like to purchase a senior ad for your son or daughter, now is a great time to do so. This is a chance to congratulate your senior on the occasion of his or her graduation. If you are...
read moreMcCallum CAC Meeting, Monday, 11/5, 5:30pm at McCallum Library
The McCallum Campus Advisory Council (CAC) will meet Monday, 11/5, 5:30pm-6:30pm, in the McCallum Library. Click here for more information and minutes of previous meetings. All members of the McCallum community are welcome to attend. Still have questions? Contact CAC...
read moreIt’s Poinsettia Time!
The Blue Brigade is having their annual Poinsettia sale to raise money for costumes and contest fees. The poinsettias are $12.00 each (you have a choice of red or white) and will be delivered on Wed. November 28th. If you would like to purchase poinsettias please...
read moreTwilight Meals Needed Each Wednesday
Students in the evening credit recovery program (aka "The Twilight Program") are staying after school Mondays through Thursdays until 6pm to make up credits needed for graduation. Many of these students do not have reliable access to dinner once they return home....
read moreParent/Guardian Orientation Meeting 10/9 – AISD Human Sexuality and Responsibility Curriculum and Instruction
District policy states that schools are required to have a parent/guardian orientation to learn more about the AISD Human Sexuality and Responsibility Curriculum and Instruction. In high schools this is part of the Health curriculum. If you have any questions or...
read moreHighland Park HOOT Volunteers Needed
Do you need community service hours? The Highland Park HOOT is a great way to earn these hours. This year the HOOT is October 19th from 4:45-8:45. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up here or contact...
read moreLady Knights Basketball Tryouts 10/17
Girl's Basketball tryouts will be held Wednesday, October 17 after school. Anyone who would like to tryout is welcome to do so. We especially need Freshmen and are looking to fill spots at JV and Varsity levels, also. Reminder: You must have completed and turned in a...
read moreMacTheatre Fundraiser October 15
All day on October 15, when you visit Phil's Ice House and Amy's Ice Cream on Burnet and tell the cashier you support MacTheatre, a portion of proceeds help fund MacTheatre programs. From 6-8pm students will provide live music. Parents, families, students, friends,...
read moreImportant Yearbook Deadlines in October
The discounted yearbook price of $60 ends Oct. 1. The online sales portal is now open for credit card purchases. You can also pay on campus with cash or check made payable to McCallum High School. The discount price for all senior ads ends on Oct. 17. You do not need...
read moreTanzania 2019 and Peru 2020 Opportunities – Apply by 10/19
If you are interested in pursuing a service learning opportunity during the summer, consider traveling with Student Leaders Abroad (SLA). Applications are available for the SLA service learning trips to Tanzania in 2019 and Peru in 2020. Spots are limited and...
read moreTwo Science Trips with Student Leaders Abroad – Info Meeting 10/16
Student Leaders Abroad is a McCallum travel group that provides immersive trips with rich learning experiences. We have two science intensive trips coming up that are great opportunities for students planning to make a career in the sciences. We are traveling to...
read moreStudent Accident Insurance Available for All AISD Students
Student Accident Insurance brochures can be picked up by any interested student or parent in the main office or in the health office with Nurse Katie. Basic information about the plan can be found at the following link:...
read moreMcCallum Youth Dance Company presents Balancing Act on 10/27- 28
Join the dancers of the McCallum Youth Dance Company in their fall dance concert, Balancing Act. Come and experience excellence in arts education, with choreography by dance teacher/choreographers Rachel Murray and Natalie Uehara as well as exemplary student...
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