MacKnightly News
McCallum Basketball Summer Camp
The McCallum Boys’ basketball team is hosting a summer camp for incoming 5th – 9th boys and girls. The camp is July 11-14, 2022 from 9a to noon each day. Coach Daniel Fuentes and the McCallum Boys’ Basketball team are hosting a summer basketball camp for boys and girls at the McCallum High School gym.
Texas A&M Engineering Academy program
SENIORS- Some of you have made decisions and some of you are still on the fence about your post high school plans. This is an incredible opportunity for my prospective engineering students…If you want an option that will allow you access to Texas A&M but do not yet qualify OR are not ready just yet
Principal’s Update – April 2022
Dear Mac Families, I hope this email finds you well. Please see the Full Principal’s Update for April. Principal’s Update – English Principal’s Update – Español Reminder: We don’t have school this Friday. I have you and your family have a wonderful long weekend! Highlights from the update: Important Upcoming Dates ● April 15 – No School
Class of 2022 Brentwood Senior Alum Graduation Walk
WHO: Brentwood Park Elementary Alumni who are graduating from high school this school year WHAT: Graduation walk! Students will come to Brentwood’s temporary campus, at Webb Middle School and walk the track in your gap year/college merch or cap/gown to the cheers of current Brentwood students and teachers lining the field. We KNOW this isn’t
AISD Family Survey Deadline Extended to April 14
Dear Austin ISD Families, You now have extra time to complete the 2022 Austin ISD Family Survey! The new survey deadline is Thursday, April 14. The Climate Survey is your opportunity to tell us how we can improve culture and climate across our district. This year we’ve partnered with Panorama Education to conduct the survey. Panorama
Graduation Update
Graduation is less than two months away and we wanted to make sure our families have the most up-to-date information for our ceremony. Below is a synopsis of the information available at this time. Ceremony Date and time: Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 2 pm. Location: Toney Burger Activity Center, 3200 Jones Road, Austin, TX
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
Yearbooks are on Sale Now!!!
The yearbook staff just submitted this year’s book to our publisher, and I must brag a little and tell you how proud I am of the work the students put into it. It is a beautiful book your child won’t want to be without. Books are on-sale now for $75 and will be distributed to
Hiring Is in Full Swing at Austin Parks and Recreation
The Department operates 33 pools and offers affordable summer camp options to thousands of kids across Austin. In order to operate at full capacity, the City is hiring nearly one thousand temporary workers to fill these much-needed roles. Pay starts at $15/hour for entry level positions and it increases with experience. Job benefits include paid
Family Survey From McCallum High School
Dear McCallum Families, Our district values your feedback! We are currently surveying Austin ISD families in order to gain insight into your perception of our school and district effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need
Class of 2022 HP Senior Alum Graduation Walk
WHO: Highland Park Elementary Alumni who are graduating from high school this school year WHAT: Graduation walk! Students will line up and walk through the school in your gap year/college merch or cap/gown to the cheers of current HP students and teachers lining the halls. WHEN: Thursday, May 19th (rain date is Friday, May 20th)
Highland Park Elementary School PTA Scholarships
If you attended Highland Park Elementary School (Austin ISD) and you are a senior, you can apply for 3 generous scholarships. The Service Scholarship can be for any senior in an Austin ISD high school that attended Highland Park. The Overcoming Obstacles and Leadership Scholarships are for McCallum seniors only!! The 3 scholarships are broken