Parents/PTA/CAC
Links at a Glance:
Things all McCallum parents should know:
- This WEBSITE will answer most of your questions about the school. Go to our home page at mccallumhs.com and mark it as a favorite. It is your link to all information about McCallum High School.
- The MACKNIGHTLY weekly email newsletter brings you the most current news in a timely fashion. To subscribe, go to the bottom of any page on this web site and add in your information. Watch for a confirmation email and click the button in the email to confirm your subscription. Check your spam folder if you don’t start receiving newsletters. If you are having trouble with subscribing, or still aren’t getting newsletters, contact newsletter@mccallumhs.com. Note that almost all articles published in the MacKnightly are also posted on the website in our News section.
- Follow us on social media! Follow McCallum on Facebook. Follow The Shield student newspaper on Instagram. Also follow the Fine Arts Academy on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. To be notified of upcoming plays and musicals from MacTheatre, join this email list.
- If you are a Google Calendar user, you may subscribe to the school calendar.
- Join the PTSA!
- Watch the MacKnightly Newsletter emails at the beginning of the school year to sign up to be a Secret Pal to a McCallum staff member!
- Encourage your child to GET INVOLVED. McCallum is a big school. Joining an organization makes it smaller. Encourage your child to listen to the announcements to hear about different clubs, organizations, and meetings. You can find a list of clubs and organizations here. Clubs and activities are varied. There is something for everyone!
- MAKE SURE YOU ARE INVOLVED! Now’s not the time for parents to walk away from their child’s school. Your kids need you more than ever and McCallum High School needs you more than ever. Contact the PTSA, the booster organizations of any activities your child is involved in, and/or watch the MacKnightly for opportunities to volunteer. You’ll be glad you did!
Volunteer Opportunities for Parents:
Does Your Student Need Volunteer Hours?
The Austin All-Cooperative Nursery School on Hancock annual Spring Fling Carnival is on Saturday, May 2nd. Any students who might be able to help them out on that day should contact Kati Dean, M.Ed. - 5th Grade, Language Arts Highland Park Elementary (512) 841-1814...
Senior Parents: Grad Knight Meeting Feb. 11 at 6:30pm
Senior Parents: please attend the Grad Knight 2020 (Project Graduation) meeting on Tuesday, February 11th from 6:30-8 pm in the McCallum cafeteria. For more information, please contact Jennifer Smith at 4jsmiths@gmail.com. Stay up to date by following the McCallum...
Library needs Lamps
The library would love to add some soft lighting and would love lamp donations. Please drop off in the library with Ms. Farmer! If you have any questions please contact her at 512-414-7535 or at jane.farmer@austinisd.org
Twilight Meals Needed Each Wednesday
A HUGE thanks to all of the wonderful volunteers who brought meals to students participating in credit recovery (AKA "Twilight") last fall! The sign-up is ready for the spring. Volunteers sign up to bring a meal to around 15 hungry students and teachers on Wednesdays,...
Grad Knight 2020 – Donations Needed
Statistics have shown that students celebrating on the evening of graduation can experience one of the most dangerous nights of their young lives. Grad Knight (Project Graduation) provides a fun-filled, drug and alcohol-free party that allows McCallum seniors to...
Staff Appreciation – Holiday Luncheon
The front office is planning a beautiful lunch for the staff on Dec. 17 and PTSA will support with volunteers and dessert. Please sign up to make this lunch an incredible way to thank our staff! Please use the following link to sign-up:...
Your help needed – FOUR Mac Staff have no Secret Pals!
Do like to surprise people with small gifts? There are ONLY FOUR remaining teachers and staff available for adoption by a “Secret Pal”! Email heatherdrew@swbell.net for the private link to the sign-up page. This PTSA program is our way of showing appreciation to MAC...
Staff Appreciation Lunch – Sign Up to Help!
Please help us show our staff and teachers how much we appreciate them on the last day of the six weeks--Nov. 1. Sign up to help set up, serve, or clean up lunch. If you can't be there in person, you can drop off dessert that morning by 10 a.m. Please share this email...
Project Graduation meeting
Class of 2020 parents and guardians: there will be a senior parent meeting this Wednesday from 6-7 pm in the cafeteria to discuss Project Graduation, the all-night celebration on graduation night. The committee is in dire need of leadership and volunteers; otherwise,...
MACares Needs Your Support
MACares is a PTSA committee that exists to help support McCallum's social work and counseling team. We currently need donations of individually wrapped snacks for the counselors to have on hand in their offices. Requested snacks are: Crackers granola bars and similar...