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Course Fair is February 26
McCallum's 2019 Course Fair is Tuesday, Feb. 26, during eighth period. During the fair, students will have the chance to talk to teachers and student volunteers about academic classes, CTEs and electives. Get more information about graduation plans and choice sheets...
read moreSchool Safety
Feb. 14, 2019 Dear McCallum Families and Staff, We know that today has been an emotional day for many in our community because of the recent threats against our campus. McCallum administration and Austin ISD police worked together to ensure that our campus was safe...
read moreHighland Park Elementary PTA Scholarships
If you attended Highland Park Elementary School (AISD) and are a senior, please apply for the HP PTA Scholarships. There are 3--Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership, and Service. You can apply for all 3 if you are a MAC senior! Applications for all 3 scholarships are...
read moreChoice Sheets Schedule for 2019-2020 School Year
Click here for the timeline for completing choice sheets for next...
read moreAdvocate for Public Education at Rally Day – 9:30am on 2/25
Each legislative session we hear about the need to improve public education, and history shows that following the conclusion of every legislative session, we all express our dissatisfaction with the results, wishing we had done more. By attending Rally Day, we are...
read moreSubmit to McCallum’s Very Own Literary Mag
MAC’s very own literary magazine, Excalibur, showcases student art, music, and writing of all kinds. We are very committed to using our platform to give these young artists an outlet and a way to express who they are, a cornerstone of McCallum’s community. Our...
read moreAustin Public Health Notification: Whooping Cough Case at McCallum
Please see parent letter dated 2/6 in English and in Spanish about a case of pertussis at McCallum as well as a Pertussis Fact Sheet in English and in Spanish. Parents are advised to consult with their child's physician due to this pertussis exposure at school. If you...
read moreAISD Family Survey- please participate!
The Family Survey (formerly Parent Survey) is now available. Please complete it to give feedback to the district. You can complete the survey at the following link:...
read moreMAC Swimmers Compete at UIL Regionals – Three are Headed To State!
16 members of the McCallum Swim Team advanced to compete at the UIL Region 5-5A Swim Meet on Feb 1-2 at Texas A&M in College Station, TX. For the 1st time in MAC Swim history, every swimmer entered in events swam both days, making either consolation finals (9-16...
read moreMcCallum Project Graduation Spirit Night Fundraisers – 2/13, 3/7, & 3/14
Project Graduation's next meeting is at Hat Creek Burger Company on Wed., 2/13, at 5:30pm and it's a Spirit Night fundraiser. Here are 3 opportunities for anyone, not just seniors, to help the class of 2019 raise money for McCallum's Project Graduation, a safe...
read moreProject Graduation Information and Volunteer Opportunities for Parents and Students Feb 2nd
McCallum High School Project Graduation 2019 is fundraising for an all-night graduation party for all seniors, which is a safe alternative to one of the deadliest nights for teenagers. Help us raise money and also save yourself some money when you buy your next...
read moreSLA to take Marine Biology trip in summer 2020 – Interest Meeting 2/12
McCallum's Student Leaders Abroad (SLA) took 20 students to the Dominican Republic on a service learning/marine biology trip this past summer and it was such an incredible experience that we're going again! If your student is interested in a career in marine biology...
read moreAll Bird, No Poop, Coming to Lawns Near You!
Support Project Graduation for the Class of 2019 by sending out a flock of bright plastic flamingos to your best friends. For $30, you can send the flock to celebrate a birthday, make somebody laugh, or just be a pest. The flock arrives under cover of darkness and...
read moreNational Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Presentation at McCallum 2/8
The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) will be coming to McCallum the morning of Friday, February 8th to give a presentation called "Ending the Silence". All McCallum students will hear about: Signs and symptoms of mental illness. Statistics on how mental...
read moreMiddle School to High School Transition Key Dates
Click here for a flyer outlining important dates for rising 9th graders who will attend McCallum next...
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