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:
MacJournalists seek to be Knights of the ROUND TABLE
MacJournalism is in the market for a round meeting table for Room 134. If you happen to have a round table that you don't need or know where we can find one, please let Mr. Winter know (david.winter@austinisd.org), and he will come a-ROUND and pick it up.
Adopt a Teacher/Staff: Be Their Secret Pal
There are 107 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 faculty and staff at least 4 times throughout the year. When you...
Call for Project Graduation Executive Board Members
McCallum's Project Graduation is looking for executive board members. Project Graduation is a non-profit, 501(c)3 tax exempt organization that was established in 2013. Each class has the opportunity to fund raise throughout their four years at Mac to provide a...
Partners In Education Committee Chair Needed
The McCallum PTSA is looking for a volunteer to coordinate our PARTNERS IN EDUCATION (PIE) committee. PIE is a program where PTSA seeks to form alliances with local businesses for the benefit of McCallum. Our Partners donate money, goods, services, etc. The person in...
AISD Budget Task Force
Austin ISD is forming a Budget Stabilization Task Force. The group will meet Wednesdays this summer to explore a how the district might balance the budget in the next two to three years. For more information and to apply, click...
Shop at Smile.Amazon.com and Support McCallum
AmazonSmile is the same as Amazon but with one important difference - when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. Every item available for purchase...
Gift Cards Needed by MACares
MACares is a PTSA committee that helps meet the needs of students facing economic hardship. We are currently in need of gift cards for distribution to students and their families. Gift cards in the $20-$25 range from HEB and Target are our highest need. Also, $10-$15...
Classes of 2019, 2020 and 2021 Project Graduation Volunteers Needed
Parents of Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen, we are in need of 2-3 parent volunteers to represent each of your students' graduating classes. Each class forms a committee to fund-raise and organize a safe celebration for the seniors on the night of graduation. The...
Thank You to MACares
McCallum counseling, administration, and faculty wants to send a heartfelt thank you to MACares parents for all their fundraising and outreach work with our students in need. We would like to say a special thank you to parents signing up to make dinner for our credit...
Career Speakers Needed
Come and share your expertise with our students! We need more career speakers for our spring semester Career Speaker Series. If you are interested in being a presenter, please fill out this form and check your availability dates. We will contact you to confirm the...