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:
Updating Clubs/Booster/PTSA Info for the 2021-2022 School Year
Did you hold a position last school year that you no longer do? Did you volunteer for something new this school year? The webmaster is looking to update the following pages on the McCallum website. If you are shown as a volunteer on any of these pages, and you are no...
Seeking Volunteers for Operation Reconnect Action Day July 24
Join our AISD family as we embark on our Operation Reconnect Action Day on July 24. Arrival is at 8:30 a.m., and the event will go from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This Action Day will focus on the neighborhood around the new Eastside Early College High School area. Sign up via...
Seeking Volunteers for Operation Reconnect Action Day June 26
Greetings, Team Austin ISD. Join our AISD family as we embark on our Operation Reconnect Action Day on June 26. Arrival is at 8:30 a.m., and the event will go from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This Action Day will focus on the Dove Springs area. Sign up via our Online Form by...
Parent Volunteer Needed to Co-Webmaster in the 2021-2022 School Year
EDIT - this position has been filled. Thank you. Do you have basic Wordpress skills and would like to volunteer remotely during the 2021-2022 school year - and a little beyond? Our current parent volunteer webmaster's Mac student will be graduating in 2022. We will...
Seeking Volunteers for Operation Reconnect June 5
Join our AISD family in neighborhoods across Austin as we embark on Operation Reconnect from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 5. This Operation Reconnect event will focus on the Dove Springs area. Sign up via our online form. AISD teachers, team members, and community...
9th, 10th and 11th Grade Parents! 2021 Seniors and Their Parents Need Your Support!
Senior Parking Lot Party We didn't know how their year would end, but grateful we can can celebrate our Senior Class of 2021. Parents of 9th-11th graders, we need your help. After the Senior Parade, we are having a party for the Seniors and we need your help. We need...
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Participate in the McCallum PTSA No-Hassle Fundraiser for Staff Appreciation
McCallum PTSA No Hassle Fundraiser 2020-21 This has been an unprecedented year and Staff Appreciation costs have almost doubled due to the COVID-19 protocols of providing individually-packaged lunches. Delivering these staff appreciation lunches is an essential PTSA...
Shop, Eat and Hire McCallum Parent-owned Businesses
During this difficult time, let’s show our homegrown businesses some love! For a small donation, McCallum parents who own their own business can join the "MacKnightly Business Roundtable" which supports student and teacher programs. In return, McCallum will promote...
Blanket Donations Needed! December 7-18, all day, front of school
Hello MAC Family! We are working on a volunteer project for our AVID class. We decided we want to give blankets to people in need, and we need your help with donations. We’ll be placing two boxes at the front of the school for you to drop your blankets off. Please...
McCallum CAC Meeting Dec 7th
The McCallum CAC (Community Advisory Council) will be having its next meeting of the year on Monday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 pm via Zoom. Agendas for the meetings can be found here: https://sites.google.com/austinisd.org/mccallumcac/home/cac-agendas?authuser=0 Our dates for...