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01/29/2023


 

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McCallum CAC Monthly Meeting, February 6 at 5:45pm in the school library

McCallum will hold their monthly CAC meeting on Monday, February 6 at 5:45 p.m. in the Library. All are welcome. If anyone would like to give a citizen’s communications at the meeting, please contact CAC Co-Chair, Rachel Murray at rachel.murray@austinisd.org. For those who cannot attend, minutes for the meetings can be found here. Agendas for […]  read more 

Varsity Girls Basketball

The McCallum Varsity Girls Basketball team is having a great season! The team is: undefeated 13-0, the Austin American-Statesman “Team of the Week” (1/24) and in the top 20 of the 5A Texas teams according to the Texas High School Coaches Association. Please come out and cheer them on to victory at their remaining games! […]  read more 

Ken Parmerter Memorial Scholarship

Ken Parmerter Memorial Scholarship — DUE 2/15/2023 The SEMI Texas Chapter and the SEMI Foundation are excited to offer the 2023 Ken Parmerter Memorial Scholarship again this year. The minimum $1,000 (or more) scholarships will be awarded to several deserving high school juniors or seniors who are planning to attend college following graduation and will […]  read more 

McCallum 2023 FASHION SHOW! Get your tickets now!

Get your tickets to the 2023 McCallum Fashion Show!! ON SALE NOW. The theme is “Reflections & Shadows”. There will be two shows (Saturday night and Sunday matinee) at MAC Theatre. Saturday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19. at 2:00 p.m. Purchase Tickets here.  read more 

Attention Seniors Who Attended Lee Elementary School

We will be taking a group photo for the yearbook on Sunday, February 5 at 5:00 p.m. at Lee Elementary School . Please meet in the front of the school.  read more 

Mac Staff Secret Pals

We’ve had more custodial staff join the Mac team. Consider showing your appreciation by being a Secret Pal! Click on the link here to see details about how it works, as well as the actual sign-up form.  read more 

Ongoing Announcements:



McCallum Fine Arts Academy Presents PIPPIN!

The McCallum Fine Arts Academy invites you to Join Us for our Winter Musical Production of PIPPIN! A 1972 Broadway smash, Pippin follows the coming-of-age story of a young prince on his search for meaning and significance in his life. Pippin has won 9 Tony awards, including Best Revival of a Musical in 2013. The […]  read more 

Fine Arts Scholarships – Application Deadline April 1

Since 2008, the McCallum CLCA Foundation has awarded $25,000 in scholarships to Seniors in the Fine Arts Academy. Applications for the 2023 scholarships are now available. Visit www.mccallumfoundation.org or email Directors@mccallumfoundation.org to request an application. The deadline for completed applications and required letters of support is April 1, 2023.  read more 

Tissue and Other Donations Needed

The students are going through tissues at an enormous rate and the teachers are always looking for more tissue boxes. If you are able to donate some tissue boxes, please drop them by or have your student drop them by the main office. Hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes would also be appreciated. The nurse could […]  read more 

Senior Scholarship Opportunities

Seniors, If you want to apply to scholarships, Mrs. Nix keeps a database on your Naviance homepage for you to access. If you can’t find it, come to her ASAP to show you because you are missing out on opportunities for money. You can also access it here. Be sure to notice that there is […]  read more 

MacGuitar Fundraiser – 50% Discount on Tickets to Austin Classical Guitar’s HOME Concert

The McCallum Classical Guitar program is honored to be Austin Classical Guitar’s “Tickets for Good” beneficiary for the HOME concert. Our guitar program will receive ALL proceeds from your ticket purchase when you let them know you’re a McCallum Guitar supporter! Purchase tickets here. You may choose to support McCallum Guitar by paying the full […]  read more 

MAC Visual Arts Booster Spirit Night – February 8

Mark your Calendar for February 8, 5:00-9:00 p.m.! Make dinner plans for Chipotle at 4400 N Lamar. Use code 42TX7WL. 33% of event sales will be donated to the Visual Arts Booster Club. We are currently raising money for iPads. Thank you and see you there! Have Questions? Email us at MACvaboosters@gmail.com  read more 

MAC Visual Arts Booster Club Meeting Jan 30

The McCallum Visual Arts Booster Club meets Monday, January 30, 2023 at 6p in Art Room 1. Do you have a Visual Arts student at McCallum? Come join us at our next booster club meeting. We’d love to meet you. Your child does not have to be in the MAC Fine Arts Academy. All MAC […]  read more 

PTSA Offers Scholarships

McCallum High School PTSA typically awards two $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors. One award will be made to an applicant in the College/University category who plans to attend either an in-state or out-of-state certificate program, trade school, two-year or four-year college/university program immediately following graduation. One award will be made to an applicant in the Life Skills […]  read more 

McCallum Ballet Folklórico is Seeking Your Help

The Ballet Folklórico hosts the Annual 5 de Mayo show for the McCallum Campus. All funds raised will be for the benefit of the Ballet Folklórico Team and their respective activities and needs. Visit here to donate and learn more. Ballet Folklorico is a diverse group that believes that the dances, music and costumes of […]  read more 

Senior Yearbook Ads Available

We’ve launched our Senior Ads platform for the yearbook! Read the senior ad procedures below. How to buy an ad: To place an ad to honor a senior (or a group of seniors!), go to bit.ly/MacYearbook. Scroll down to “Yearbook Recognition Ads.” Sign in with your Jostens account information, or register by clicking “Sign Up.” Type […]  read more 

Pre-Order a McCallum Yearbook

Order your 2022-2023 McCallum Yearbook through the Jostens portal here.  read more 

Twilight Program Needs Volunteers

The Twilight Credit Recovery Program needs volunteers to bring dinner for 20-25 people on Wednesdays. Dinner Drop off or delivery at 4:30 to room 155. More information is posted on the sign up sheet here.  read more 

 
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