Copy
View this email in your browser/see past issues

04/16/2023


 

New Announcements:



April and May STAAR EOC Testing

McCallum Students and Families; McCallum students will be STAAR EOC testing in April and May. The STAAR EOC assessments measure students’ academic performance in core high school courses (Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, U.S. history). Students are required to take the STAAR EOC assessments for courses in which they’re enrolled as part of […]  read more 

MAC Visual Arts Booster Club Meeting, Monday, April 24 at 6 p.m.

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 Art student parents/guardians welcome. Have questions? Contact us at macvaboosters@gmail.com When: Monday, April 24, 2023 Where: Art Room […]  read more 

Academy Convocation/Celebration

Save the Date: Academy Convocation/Celebration When: Monday, May 15, 2023 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: McCallum Arts Center We look forward to seeing you as we celebrate the completion of work for all 2023 Graduating Fine Arts Academy Majors! View PDF.  read more 

Exciting News! Free SAT & ACT practice opportunity – Register now!

Dear McCallum High School families, I have been working hard to support our families with additional resources. We have partnered with our friends at Revolution Prep to offer our students an opportunity to take a free online ACT practice exam, Online SAT practice exam as well as the new online Digital PSAT practice exam. Students […]  read more 

McCallum Dance Guild Fundraiser for Student Scholarships

To SPONSOR a MAC DANCER and help them raise funds for student scholarships click here. On April 30, 2023, members of the McCallum Youth Dance Company will be hiking Turkey Creek Trail at Emma Long Park in a quest to raise funds for student scholarships. Funds help students get a head start on their life […]  read more 

McCallum Youth Dance Company Presents: Connection

Join the McCallum Youth Dance Company Thursday, April 27 and Friday April 28 for the Annual Student-Directed Show, Connection. The Mac Youth Dance Company is proud to feature the talent of our performers as well as the choreography, production, and direction of our upperclassmen. Enjoy an array of styles including ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, and jazz […]  read more 

McCallum Colorguard Friends & Family Night + Auditions – 4/19

Do you know of an incoming 8th grader or a current Mac 9th-11th grade student who is looking to find their community at McCallum next year? Send them the free Friends & Family Performance on Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. in the Mac Gym. Not only will they be entertained by the award-winning McCallum […]  read more 

Summitt Elementary Scholarship for Seniors

Hey graduating seniors who attended Summitt Elementary! Apply for Summitt PTA’s $1,000 scholarship by May 1, 2023. Application materials can be dropped off or mailed to the school.  read more 

McCallum Spring College Fair

McCallum High School is proud to host a spring college fair on April 12 from 6-8 pm. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend: Details in the flyer attached. See Mrs. Nix with questions. The fair is geared for juniors.  read more 

Ongoing Announcements:



AP Exam Monitors Needed

Volunteers are needed to monitor a group of students taking their AP Exams. Having a sufficient number of volunteers will help prevent exam-day incidents and mitigate the risk of retesting. An individual may not volunteer to monitor an AP Exam or handle exam materials in the year in which an immediate family or household member […]  read more 

McCallum Partners in Education: Real Estate Edition

Spring is the best time to buy or sell a house. If you are in the market, consider working with a real estate agent who gives back to support students and teachers at McCallum! All four of these real estate professionals are local experts who care about our community: – Anne Haikola, Haikola Home Experts: https://www.teamhaikola.com […]  read more 

Davis Elementary Alumni Scholarship Application

Are you a graduating Senior? Did you attend Davis Elementary for at least 3 years? Are you going to continue your education? Scholarship Application Deadline is May 5th, 2023. View details here.  read more 

Spring 2023 Parent and Community Engagement Opportunities

Families, community members, and staff are invited to attend the upcoming Spring Parent and Community Engagement learning opportunities hosted by the Austin ISD Special Education Department. The Department is hosting a virtual Power Hour with national speaker, Dan St. Romain, on the topic of Avoiding Power Struggles. Also, the Department has partnered with VELA for […]  read more 

2023 Highland Park Elementary (Austin ISD) PTA Scholarships

The following scholarships are available to Highland Park Elementary School Graduates. Leadership-$2,500.00 McCallum HS (Austin ISD) graduating senior who attended Highland Park Elementary for 3-6 years. Scholarship application due by 3:00 p.m. (CDT) Friday, May 5, 2023. View application here. Overcoming Obstacles-$2,500.00 McCallum HS (Austin ISD) graduating senior who attended Highland Park Elementary for 3-6 […]  read more 

Summer Dance and Cheer Camps!

The McCallum Cheer and Dance teams are offering their annual Kiddie Clinic camps this summer! The Blue Brigade dance camp is July 24 – 27 from 12:30 – 5:00 p.m. and the Cheer camp is July 31 – August 3 form 12:30 – 5:00 p.m. Blue Brigade Dance Camp When: July 24 – 27, 2023 […]  read more 

Help the Class of 2023 Project Graduation Achieve Their Fundraising Goal!

Parents, we are 2/3 of the way to our Class of 2023 Project Graduation fundraising goal! Please help us reach the finish line by donating here. McCallum’s Project Graduation is proud to offer our Class of 2023 seniors a fantastic end-of-high-school carnival experience! Music, games, food, so many giveaways! In order to ensure this memorable […]  read more 

Thank you McCallum Partners in Education

The Partners in Education program is a way for Austin businesses to support local schools, teachers, and students. At McCallum High School, these partners are called Knights of the Business Roundtable. Our newest Partners in Education include Haikola Home Experts, Heather Powell, Holdfast Wealth Management, Merony Public Affairs, Mueller Silent Market, Purple Fig Eco Cleaning […]  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 

Pre-Order a McCallum Yearbook

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

 
MacJournalism on Instagram MacJournalism on Instagram
McCallum HS on Facebook McCallum HS on Facebook
Mac PTSA Website Mac PTSA Website
Mac Parents Facebook Group Mac Parents Facebook Group
Main McCallum Website Main McCallum Website
Mary Stephens McGinnis, Editor - MacKnightly News 

The MacKnightly News is sponsored by the McCallum PTSA on a volunteer basis. The editor is not responsible for errors, omissions or inaccuracies in the content provided.  Por favor, póngase en contacto la oficina para la traducción en español.

Do you have an item for the MacKnightly News? Fill out our online form.

Our mailing address is:
McCallum High School
5600 SUNSHINE DRIVE
Austin, TX 78756

Add us to your address book

Want to change how you receive these emails? 
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Copyright © 2023 McCallum PTSA, All rights reserved.
You are part of this list because you are a Mac parent, staff member, student or have interest what's going on at McCallum.