Parents/PTA
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 bi-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:
Project Grad Knight Meeting – 9/26
Senior class parents and students are invited to meet on 9/26 from 6:30PM - 7:30PM in the library for a Project Grad Knight Meeting. Project Grad Knight is an all-night alcohol and drug-free celebration exclusively honoring Mac graduating seniors.We will be discussing...
Staff and Teacher Appreciation Lunch – 9/29
Please help us show our staff and teachers how much we appreciate them at the end of the first six weeks. Sign up by clicking here to help set up, serve, or drop off dessert that morning. You can bake or buy an item that will serve 12 – any and all items are welcome....
October PTSA Meeting – 10/2
Please join us for the the monthly PTSA meeting on Monday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 pm in the McCallum library.
Volunteers Needed for Gullett Fall Carnival, Saturday 9/23
Gullett Elementary PTSA is looking for volunteers for the Gullett Fall Carnival on Saturday, Sept. 23, noon to 4 pm. You can help with fun jobs like assisting kids with games, rides, activities like face painting, temporary tattoos, etc. Assist for 1 hour shifts or...
2017-2018 Career Speaker Series – Call for Speakers
For the third year in a row, AVID and the College/Career Center are sponsoring the Career Speakers Series. If you are interested in being a presenter, please fill out this form. We will contact you to confirm the date of your presentation. The presentations will take...
Class of 2018 is Working Taco Shack Bowl
The Class of 2018 will be working the Taco Shack Bowl Concessions at House Park Thursday, August 31st. We are working the home side (side closest to Lamar). We have shifts available so you will not miss the whole game. If you are not able to do it please ask your...
Sept 10th Deadline to Advertise in MacTheatre Playbill
The deadline is approaching and so is our first musical; "Catch Me If You Can!". When you buy an Ad or Sponsorship in the McCallum Theatre Playbill, you are supporting young people involved in positive, life changing activities! They put on Broadway caliber...
Adopt a Teacher/Staff – Be a “Secret Pal”
Do like to surprise people with small gifts? There are 112 teachers and staff available for adoption by a “Secret Pal”! Email AmyChamberlain@me.com for the private link to the sign-up page. This PTSA program is our way of showing appreciation to MAC faculty and staff...
CASA Superhero Run 9/17 – Be a Superhero for Kids!
Run, walk or fly to the 2017 CASA Superhero Run on Sunday, September 17th at the Domain Central Park where you can be a superhero for children who've been abused or neglected. Join CASA for this 5K and Kids 1K with a superhero costume contest, obstacle course by BAM...
A Long Term Family for Charlotte
Charlotte, a scholarship student from Germany, is coming to McCallum for the 2017-18 school year!!! We have a family who can only host temporarily due to an upcoming move, so we are looking for someone who would love to host this girl for the remainder of the school...