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Managers Wanted for Spring Football!
It's that time! Football Managers Wanted! Managers will: Film practices Earn a Varsity Football Letter for a Letter Jacket Must be available April 12 through May 14 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays If you are interested, email Coach Adame at...
Hat Creek Burger Hosts April 14 Fundraiser for Mac Tennis
Bring your friends and family out to support the MAC Tennis Team by dining at Hat Creek Burgers on Burnet Road from 5-9pm on Wednesday, April 14. Hat Creek will place a bucket by the register and drive-thru to collect receipts (be sure to place your receipts in the...
Library Entryway Mural – Request for Paint Money
This project is a hodge-podge of collaboration! It was the brain-child of 4th-period library interns, the winning design is will be painted by the artist Fiona Wyrtzen, the walls were prepped by Bob the security guard. And we still need more help to pull it off! We...
Prom Swap
Get free clothes for Prom! MacCares is hosting a formalwear swap & giveaway in preparation for the prom. If you can contribute, please bring donations of dresses, suits, ties, shoes, jewelry, accessories and handbags to the front entrance. All students are welcome...
Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatic Division is now hiring lifeguards
Get Hired! Get Trained! Get Working! The Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatic Division is now hiring lifeguards for the summer swim season. Pay starts at $15 per hour. Certification and training are available for qualified applicants ages 15 and up. New...
Watch the Free Online Premiere of the 2021 Cabaret by the Mac Choirs
The online premiere of McCallum High School Choir's 2021 Cabaret on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 7:00pm–10:00pm! Invite your extended family and friends to attend this FREE live screening by sharing this link where they can learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3k75y5ue
ACC Dual Credit Registration
Returning student registration is OPEN! Once you have completed the google doc on maccounselors.com you you will need to wait until ACC approves you before you're be able to register. Complete the google doc ASAP! New student (never completed an ACC class)...
Message from the Principal – Back to Mac! 4.6.2021
Dear Mac Students, Families and Staff, I hope this finds you well! This year has been very challenging to navigate for students, parents and McCallum staff. We have worked through ups and downs regarding COVID-19 and redesigned how to do school in a very different...
Visual Arts Students’ Receive National Scholastics Awards
Congratulations to Mia Gomez and Reese Youngblood, who each received a National Award at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards in New York City. Mia won a National Silver in Medal Architecture & Industrial Design and Reese won a National Silver in the painting...
Resources for Dealing with Adolescent Stress
Visit the following links for resources from the Austin Child Guidance Center that can help parents and students cope with stress. Helping Your Adolescent Cope With Stress Workshop Caregiver Support Group
ACC Registration
Returning student registration opens on Monday, April 9! If you have completed the google doc on maccounselors.com you should be able to register. New student (never completed an ACC class) registration opens April 19th. Be sure to have ALL steps completed, including...
McCallum Yearbook Staff would like your Portrait for the 2021 Yearbook
In an effort to include everyone in the 2021 McCallum yearbook, we are using a service from Balfour to give families the opportunity to submit a portrait of their own for the yearbook. If you did not have a portrait taken by 1st Photo Texas, please search your email...
April Coffee With the Principal
Hi Mac Parents, Happy Friday to you! Please mark your calendar for our next Coffee with the Principal on Friday, April 9 at 9 am. Here is the Zoom information for our coffee: Meeting ID: 922 4684 3505 Passcode: sent via email I hope to see you soon! Thank you, Nicole...
Blue Brigade Spring Show 2021: LIFE IS BETTER TOGETHER
April 16 & 17, 2021 @ 7pm in the Caldwell Gym. Tickets NOW ON SALE here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blue-brigade-spring-show-2021-life-is-better-together-tickets-147884076253 Bleacher seating (some seating on gym floor available) Social distancing protocols to...
Register Your Student for the 2021-2022 School Year and Get Answers To Your Enrollment Questions
To begin registering your student for the upcoming school year, click here: https://grades.austinisd.org/registration/#!login To get answers to your questions about Registration and Enrollment, click here:...