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Final Exam Schedule – Fall 2021
Finals will begin on Tuesday, December 14th. We will follow our normal exam schedule. The first final of the day will run from 9:05 am to 11:05 am. The second final of the day will be from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm. Tuesday, 12/14: 5th and 6th period finals Wednesday,...
MAC Boys/Girls Tennis Team advanced to area tournament — first time in over a decade!
Last week the Varsity tennis team completed the Fall team tennis season. Team tennis involves 3 girls and 3 boys doubles matches, 6 boys and 6 girls singles matches, and one mixed doubles match; this is a school against school competition. The McCallum tennis team...
MAC Band Wins UIL Area Championship!
The McCallum High School Marching Band are still the reigning UIL Area D Marching Champions! They are headed to the UIL State Competition on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas after winning the Area D Championship on Saturday, October 23,...
Interview With AISD Superintendent, Dr. Elizalde
During this year’s State of the District address, Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde attributed Austin ISD’s successful implementation of a mask mandate to the community’s cooperation and support. "We brought data forward along with the relationships and did surveying...
Hot off the Press: Support McCallum’s Award-Winning Journalism Program
Do you get your Mac news fix from MacJournalism's Instagram page? Do you love seeing pictures of your kids posted online? Are you floored by the incredible publication that is created by and for students six times a year and sent to all Mac families for free? If you...
Oct. 26, 2021: PSAT Test & Special Schedule Information
Dear McCallum Families, Our 10th and 11th graders will be taking the PSAT test during school on Tuesday, October 26. 9th and 12th graders will have special activities during the first part of the day and then go to 7th and 8th period classes at the end of the day. We...
How to Get your Child Connected with Mental Health Support
Austin ISD has tiers of mental health support for our students and it all starts with the school counselor. Why it matters: Recently, we have seen an increase in students and families asking for mental health support, so we want to make sure you know where you can...
Yearbooks and Senior Ads on Sale Now
The yearbook staff is already hard at work creating the 2022 Knight. Books and senior ads are on sale now. For all the info you need and to place an order visit The Knight at www.mccallumyearbook.com. NOTES ON PRICING: The current price of the yearbook is $65....
McCallum Fine Arts Academy Showcase 2021
What: Mac Fine Arts Academy Showcase 2021 Where: MAC Theatre - 5600 Sunshine Dr, Austin, TX 78756 When: Nov 08, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM If you are interested in joining the Fine Arts Academy, this night is for you! Visit FAA classrooms in an open house format. See students...
Kleenex / Tissue Drive
Our school has a tissue shortage! Allergens are HIGH, and we need your help! If you're able to donate Kleenex/Facial tissues, please bring them to the office. If ordering things online is more of your style of donating, please have packages sent to the main school...
National Alliance on Mental Illness Presentation for Freshman
McCallum Freshman Parents/Guardians, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will be coming to do a presentation called "Ending the Silence" for our freshman on October 26. Please see the attached information about the presentation. If you would like to opt out...
Blue Brigade Spirit Knight at Chipotle on October 27
The Blue Brigade Booster Club is teaming up with Chipotle at 2700 Anderson Lane to hold a Spirit Knight on October 27 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Chipotle will generously give back 33% of sales made from customers who bring in the attached flyer or show it on their phones....
ACC Spring Registration Opens Oct 18
ACC Spring 2022 registration opens Monday, October 18 for returning students. For new ACC students, it opens on November 1. This is a great way for Juniors and Seniors to take a FREE college-level class and earn college credit hours while also earning a weighted high...
Twilight Meals Needed
Students in the evening credit recovery program (aka "The Twilight Program") are staying after school to make up credits needed for graduation. Please sign up to provide a meal for approximately 10 people Wednesday evenings at 5:30 pm in room 130. In the past, people...
AP Exam Registration Now
It's time to register and pay for AP exams! The deadline is NOVEMBER 10! ATTENTION! Students and guardians should complete this registration/enrollment together. This is a two-step process and both steps MUST be completed to access to order AP Exams. The entire...