Parents
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:
Meet Mikito from Japan!
Mikito has loved and played music since he was little—he plays piano, saxophone in brass band, and loves to dance. His life dream is to produce entertainment “which makes people around the world smile.” Would you open your heart and home to Mikito for the 2017-2018...
Senior Class Parent Meeting – 6/22/17
Come to the senior class parent meeting at 7PM on June 22, 2017, at 2404 Swirling Wind Cove to learn about 2018 Project GradKnight. All parents are invited to participate in planning and fundraising activities. The following positions need to be filled: Project...
8 Week Summer Exchange Student
Looking for a host family for a 16 year old boy from Spain for 8 weeks during the summer. He likes sports, music, riding his bike, swimming and walking his dog. He would love an opportunity to become a member of an American family, while sharing his culture in return....
Junior Class Volunteers Needed for Baccalaureate Reception – 5/28
Please join us in helping the Class of 2017 and their families enjoy a Baccalaureate reception on Sunday, 5/28 from 3PM - 4PM at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3003 Northland Drive (Fellowship Hall). You can sign up to volunteer and/or to provide items for the...
Senior Parents Needed!
Senior parents - we need your help to make GradKnight a success! Here are a few ways you can help: Click here to RSVP for your student. Click here to sign up to sell t-shirts. Click here to sign up to help at GradKnight. Questions? Contact Cristy...
Mac Orchestra String Fling Fundraiser – 4/22
Join us for the McCallum Orchestra String Fling Concert & Fundraiser on Saturday, April 22. This amazing event will feature the dessert FIRST reception, silent auction, posh raffle packages, door prizes and more! Purchase the winning raffle ticket online or in...
McCallum Earth Day Service Project – 4/22
Looking for a great way to celebrate Earth Day? The McCallum Student Council in conjuction with the PTSA will host an Earth Day service day from 9am - 12pm on Saturday, April 22. We will be cleaning up courtyards, picking up trash, and tending to the flower beds in...
Save the Dates – 4/29 & 5/6
On Saturday, May 6th, McCallum class of 2018 will be volunteering at the annual Violet Crown Festival from 9:00 to 5:00 at Brentwood Park. Two-hour shifts are available for anyone interested in volunteering. Sign up with Ms. Jackson in the office or contact Karrie...
Flamingo Flocks for Hire!
Order a flock of plastic pink flamingos to show up in your friend’s yard all in the name of good fun and raising money for Project Graduation 2017! One flock is only $25! To Flock-a-Friend, complete the registration form and pay online by clicking here. Once your...
Rally Day 2/27
Austin Council of PTAs advocates for bills that help YOUR CHILD access better programs and help YOUR SCHOOL attract high quality teachers. The more the merrier, so join us: 1. Rally Day: Texas PTA Rally Day is Feb. 27 from 9-12, where we will show the legislature we...