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Gullett Elementary Alumni Scholarship

The Gullett Elementary Alumni scholarship has been established to recognize former students who have excelled in their academic endeavors, supported their community through various service projects and/or participated in extracurricular activities, and proven they possess the drive to further their education. By granting this Scholarship, we encourage students to pursue their educational goals, as well...

Mac PTSA General Meeting

Please join the Mac PTSA on Monday, May 2nd, 2022 @ 7pm ( in the school Library) for our final PTSA meeting of this school year. We will be presenting 2022-23 PTSA Slate to be voted on. 2022-23 Slate President-Kerren Campa Vice President- Annie Reeves Treasurer- Nishi Rocap Secretary- Liana Gonzales See you on Monday,

Highland Park Retirement Celebration

We work together to create our HP culture of excellence, collaboration, and joy, and these educators have done so much for so many of us. We must honor and celebrate the seven amazing educators that are retiring at the end of this school year! Please join us on May 19 starting at 5:00pm in our

McCallum Baccalaureate Reception Help Needed

The McCallum Junior Class parents traditionally host the graduating senior class baccalaureate reception. The non denominational service and “send off” will be held at Covenant Presbyterian on May 29 at 2:00 pm. We’re looking for donations of desserts, flowers and finger foods, as well as volunteer set up and clean up. Please take a look

Austin Community College Career Scholars Scholarship

Austin Community College Career Scholars All-Inclusive Scholarship – DUE  May 31 Austin Community College’s new, all-inclusive scholarship program supports students focused on starting a career immediately after ACC. Read more here. Career Scholars receive financial and academic support while working toward a certificate or associate degree in an approved area of study. The scholarship covers

Class of 1976 Scholarship DUE April 29

DEADLINE EXTENDED – A.N. McCallum Class of 1976 Scholarship – DUE April 29 Submit application to Camille Nix at camille.nix@austinisd.org Open to any McCallum senior who plans to attend an accredited college or university (bachelor’s or associate’s) or vocational/technical school from an accredited program. Must plan to attend school in the fall of 2022, have a

Partners in Education Seeking New Program Chair

Attention Parents: McCallum’s Partners in Education is looking for a new program chair for 2022/2023 school year. If you are business minded and love digital marketing, please consider volunteering. Partners in Education is a PTSA-run program that connects the school with the wider business community to build in-kind and financial partnerships. During the pandemic when

Presidential Volunteer Service Award Due by April 25

Led by AmeriCorps and managed by Points of Light, the Presidential Volunteer Service Award allows us to recognize our most outstanding volunteers. Do you qualify for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award? If so, complete the attached form and submit to Mrs. Nix by April 25. Don’t miss out! If you are 16-18 years old, the

Summitt Alumni Scholarship

The Summitt PTA is pleased to offer Summitt alumni a chance to receive a scholarship. The scholarship is offered to all former Summitt students who attended at least 3 years and are graduating from an Austin ISD High School, you can find the application here.

Class of 2022 Highland Park Alumni Grad Walk

Graduation walk for Highland Park Elementary Alumni who are graduating from high school this school year Date: Thursday, May 19 (rain date is Friday, May 20) Time: 7:45 a.m. Location: Picnic tables near Perry Playground/Tennis Courts. Students will line up and walk through the school in your gap year/college merch or cap and gown to

Senior Breakfast Sign-Up

Let’s kick off the last month of high school with a breakfast celebrating our Seniors on Thursday April 28th from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the Library.

We Need Help Starting A Garden!

Environmental Knights (McCallum’s Environmental Club) and the students in Life Skills (Special Education) are joining forces to build and maintain a garden in one of the neglected courtyards. We need your help to get started! We plan to screen print tote bags to help us raise funds on an ongoing basis, but we also want