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Donate old furniture; help the Library feel more like home
We are looking to spruce up the library with some more welcoming touches. We are in need of gently used side tables, coffee tables, bar stools, and area rugs. We are also collecting video game consoles, old phone & computer chargers, and indoor plants. The lamps...
Highland Park Elementary PTA Senior Scholarship
If you are a graduating MAC senior and attended Highland Park Elementary (Austin ISD), please apply for the senior scholarship. It is an easy and quick Google form application. The winner will receive $1,000.00 to go towards their higher education. Click here to...
Immediate Vaccine Opportunities for Students 16+
Hi Mac Families, We have two new vaccine opportunities available this weekend for our AISD students, staff and families who are ages 16 and older. Questions can be directed to the AISD Department of Health Services at health@austinisd.org. Availability is...
Reminder: Conversations with the District
Greetings Austin ISD. This is a reminder for all AISD families, staff, and community members to join us for a virtual Conversation with the District. These conversations are an opportunity to learn more about our work in serving students, our strategic priorities and...
Statement from Superintendent on Chauvin Verdict
Every day in Austin ISD schools, we teach our kids that our founding documents hold their equality under the law as a self-evident truth and that every last one of them has unalienable rights, among which are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Our job as...
Austin ISD Family Newsletter April 20
Hold Harmless and Funding’s Link to Attendance A recent push to get students back into classrooms for the final six weeks of school has resulted in widespread confusion about the changing rules surrounding a kind of state funding called "hold harmless." Reports have...
Prom Swap Continues
Going to Prom and need formalwear? Come by the McCallum library and take advantage of the MAC Cares prom shop, where you can find wonderful things to make your prom memorable, and all for free. Prom Swap is open to all kids, not just students attending the prom. MAC...
Sponsor a Mac Dancer on a Quest for Scholarship Funds
SPONSOR A MAC DANCER and help them raise funds for senior scholarships: On April 25th, 2021, members of the McCallum Youth Dance Company will be hiking the trails at Emma Long Park in a quest to raise funds for senior scholarships. Sponsor a dancer or "any dancer" by...
Speed and Strength Athletics Summer Camp
The McCallum Speed and Strength Summer Camp is back. Camp is six weeks total with an off-week July 5 - July 9. Camp will be Monday-Thursday each week and campers will always be off on Friday. There will be two separate sessions each day. All athletes will be required...
2021 McCallum Summer Basketball Camp
Coach Daniel Fuentes and the McCallum Boys Basketball team are hosting a summer basketball camp for boys and girls at the McCallum High School gym. The camp will include basketball fundamentals, training stations, 3 on 3, and scrimmaging. Boys and Girls entering 6th –...
College Fair April 21
AISD College Fair Austin ISD will be hosting a college fair on April 21 from 6-7:30pm. Juniors and sophomores are encouraged to attend. It's never too early to plan for your future. Click here to register. Attachments: AISD Virtual Spring College Fair Flyer 1.pdf...
McCallum Lady Knights Summer Soccer Camp 2021
McCallum Lady Knights Summer Soccer Camp is BACK! We will be hosting a soccer camp for girls at the McCallum practice field June-July 2, 2021 from 9-11:30am. The camp will include soccer fundamentals, training stations, and scrimmaging. On Thursday, campers will...
Help Solve the Mystery! Clue Tickets – Going Fast!
MCCALLUM FINE ARTS ACADEMY & MACTHEATRE PRESENT CLUE APRIL 29 - MAY 9 | OPEN AIR STAGE The internationally popular game comes to life in this fun filled farce with the world’s best-known suspects! Clue On Stage invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who...
Did you miss McCallum Choir’s Cabaret? You can still see it and donate to Mac Choir!
The live online premiere event of McCallum Choir's 2021 Cabaret was a huge success. If you missed the show or if you want to watch it again, you can see it by clicking here. Sync the comments to get the full PREMIERE experience. What a great way to experience the show...
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...