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:
April PTSA meeting 4/1
Join us for the monthly PTSA meeting on April 1 at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Notice the change from our usual meeting location in the library. Our final meeting will be on May 6 when we vote on our slate of officers for the 2019-2020 school year. Please plan to attend.
Staff Appreciation Lunch – Sign Up to Help!
We will be serving the staff lunch on Friday, March 29 to show them how much we appreciate them! Please click this link to to sign up to help. If you have any questions, please contact Brannon Smith at 512.293.0995. Thank you!
Plug into legislative actions for public schools in Austin ISD
Austin Council PTA (ACPTA) is building a resource pool and database of parents, educators, and community members interested in taking part in legislative actions throughout the current session and beyond. To determine your interest area, please fill out this survey....
Prom Swap & Shop 4/3-4/5
MACares will be hosting our annual Prom Swap and Shop in the library 4/3-4/5 in advance of the April 27th prom. We need your used/gently worn prom clothing and accessories for boys and girls! Ask your friends, family and local thrift stores if they have anything to...
Get informed and advocate for Texas public education
Are you interested in making a difference for our schools in the Texas Legislature? It’s easy when you sign up for Make It Matter Mondays! Each Monday during the legislative session, you will receive a short email with information about what’s happening at the Texas...
Advocate for Public Education at Rally Day – 9:30am on 2/25
Each legislative session we hear about the need to improve public education, and history shows that following the conclusion of every legislative session, we all express our dissatisfaction with the results, wishing we had done more. By attending Rally Day, we are...
Twilight Meals Needed Each Wednesday
Students in the evening credit recovery program (aka “The Twilight Program”) are staying after school Tuesdays through Thursdays until 6pm to make up credits needed for graduation. Many of these students do not have reliable access to dinner once they return home....
Looking for PTSA Committe Chairs for 2019-2020 School Year
The McCallum PTSA is searching for people interested in chairing committees during the 2019-2020 school year. We would love to have the opportunity to let you meet the current committee chairs and work with them so you can hit the ground running next year. Openings...
North Central Austin Young Men’s Service League Membership Drive
Attention 8th and 9th grade boys and their mothers - The Young Men's Service League assists, serves and supports those who are in need in our community. Learn more about what it means to participate in YMSL, the responsibilities involved, and the benefits of...
Healthy Supplies Drive!
If you would like to help our faculty and staff supply their classrooms with Kleenex/Tissues, Hand Sanitizer and/or Clorox Wipes, that would be great! We are trying to get each classroom ready for the inevitable cold season! Here's what you can do: 1. Send any of...