Parents/PTSA/CAC
CLinks 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 all articles published in the MacKnightly are also posted in our News section.
- Follow us on social media! Follow McCallum on Facebook (PTSA) and Twitter (administration). Follow MacJournalism (student publications) on Instagram and Facebook. Also follow the Fine Arts Academy on Facebook (group) and Instagram. Follow MACares on Facebook. To be notified of upcoming plays and musicals from MacTheatre, join this email listIf 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:
Mac Senior Carnival – Thursday, May 26 at 2 p.m.
It’s been an unprecedented two years and Project Graduation is eager to invite McCallum seniors to an end-of-year celebration carnival on the McCallum campus from 2 to 5 p.m., Thursday, May 26. The seniors-only carnival will include inflatables, games, food and prizes...
Academy Awards Knight on May 25
Celebrating our Graduating Fine Arts Academy Seniors! Date: May 25, 2022 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Location: The MAC Theater
McCallum Library Makerspace: Your Trash is Our Treasure!
This month, we're building a maker area using materials collected from around the school. So far, we have a die-cut machine, tons of magazines, basic school supplies, sewing machines, postcards, and a small but growing collection of reusable odds and ends. As a...
Senior Breakfast – Volunteers and Donations Needed!
The Seniors breakfast is this Thursday and we still need lots of help! The breakfast will be held in the McCallum Library from 8-9 am on Thursday, April 28th. All food donations will need to be delivered to the library by 7:15 am on the morning of the event. Non-food...
Class of 2022 Senior Breakfast
McCallum SENIORS: The amazing MAC PTSA is hosting a celebration breakfast for you! Class of 2022 Senior Breakfast April 28th 8-9am McCallum Library Parents can sign up to help - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAFAE2DA4FEC07-class Camille Nix, M.Ed. College and...
Partners in Education Seeking New Program Chair
Attention Parents: McCallum’s Partners in Education is looking for a new program chair for 2022/2023 school year. If you are business minded and love digital marketing, please consider volunteering. Partners in Education is a PTSA-run program that connects the school...
Presidential Volunteer Service Award Due by April 25
Led by AmeriCorps and managed by Points of Light, the Presidential Volunteer Service Award allows us to recognize our most outstanding volunteers. Do you qualify for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award? If so, complete the attached form and submit to Mrs. Nix by...
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 by 5:30 pm in room 130. In the past, people...
Shop and Dine for MACares on November 18
Shop at Ten Thousand Villages from 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and/or dine at Old Thousand Chinese from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 18. 15% of all purchases go directly to support McCallum families in need. Tell them you are with MAC. Located at 4803 Burnet...
Dinner at Hat Creek to Support the McCallum Tennis Team on Monday, Nov. 15
Please tell your friends and family to support the the McCallum Tennis team while picking up dinner. 10% of all sales goes to the Tennis team Booster Club. Monday, Nov.15 5:00-9:00 p.m. Hat Creek Burger Company 5400 Burnet Rd. Thanks. Go MAC TENNIS!!!!!!