Know of other important dates or events not listed here? Please contact Bonnie Baker at bonnie.baker@austinisd.org with your suggestions.

Senior year is here for the class of 2026. Parents, here is your to-do list!

Follow the Mac Class of 2026 Parents on Facebook.
Order a sign. The final sign order will be placed FRIDAY OCTOBER 17th. If you would still like to order a sign, please do so here: macprojectgrad.square.site/. I have several senior signs available for pick up! If you are unsure if your sign is here text or email me & I am happy to double check! Address for pick up is 3208 Sunny Ln.
Support Project Graduation:
- Donate $126 per student
- Sponsor additional seniors- We have 65 Seniors Sponsorships, if you have not already contributed to Supporting a Senior, please donate here macprojectgrad.square.site/
- Share donation requests with family & friends
- Help find business sponsors to donate

Project Graduation is a series of safe, inclusive activities and events for our 2026 McCallum Seniors. It is made possible by generous donations from parents and businesses in our community. Our goal is to raise $35,000 to cover all costs for the Senior Carnival, incredible prizes, Uber codes, the Senior Breakfast and more.

Your 2026 Project Graduation Board is: Bria Cirkel, Tracey Mitchell, Laura Beck, Nisha Rocap & Susanna Butler

If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please email me at bria@parksideprojects.com!

Class of 2026, are you ready? It is going to be a FUN year!

Senior Yearbook Pictures

(by appointment only) Oct. 22 - TBD
November 18 in the Library (last on campus opportunity for seniors to take their yearbook picture)

If you have questions, please reach out to Mr. Webster at j.frank.webster@austinisd.org

College Prep, Applications, and FAFSA

Ms. Nix will be running college prep sessions. Please check your email for details and sign up!

Here is a checklist of tasks to accomplish prior to graduation:

Apply to four year or two year school, enlist in the military, or apply to the workforce
Take and pass the Texas State Initiative exam (many of you are exempt - stay tuned for more info!)
Complete the FAFSA or the opt-out form. Do not do this yet! It’s not time…but keep it on your list of things to do.

Free College Application Week Information

Important FAFSA Information and Dates

A message from Ms. Nix, our College and Career Counselor:

The '26-'27 FAFSA Application is officially open! You can access the application through the studentaid.gov website, and create the student FSA ID if you have not done so.

Step One: Create student FSA ID (You will receive an email from the federal government once your ID has been fully established).

Step Two: You can then complete the FAFSA application in the STUDENT account for year 26-27 in its entirety. Student will invite parent and then parent creates FSA ID to be able to complete their portion.

Here are the updates:

1. The students will no longer need to know their parents DOB, social security, or address.

2. The student only needs to know their parent(s) email address for the contributor section.

3. Parent(s) will receive the invitation via email then they can create their FSA ID if they do not have one.

4. If parents are married and file jointly, only one parent needs an FSA ID.

5. Pell grant still strong. Workforce pell grant still exists. No changes to subsidized loans. No changes in definition of full-time enrollment for a student. YAY!

Important Dates for FAFSA Help:

10/16 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm - ACC FAFSA employee will be here to help students in Mrs. Nix's room (Create student FSA ID first if you can!!)

10/23 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Opportunity at McCallum for families to complete the FAFSA with the help of Austin financial aid volunteers

11/12 - 5:30 pm to 7 pm - Mrs. Nix and others will be available to help families complete the FAFSA

ONE LAST THING: When you finish the FAFSA, be sure you send Mrs. Nix the email you receive from the federal government that states your completion. Mrs. Nix can then submit your graduation completion in this area to the State. If you are opting out, please submit THIS FORM to Mrs. Nix.

Students and Parents
Order now! Graduation will be here before you know it. You don’t want to miss your chance to order your cap and gown and other official grad supplies. You can order here:

Seniors

Know of other important dates or events not listed here? Please contact Bonnie Baker at bonnie.baker@austinisd.org with your suggestions.

FAFSA and Opt-Out Form

Senior Photos

Senior Yearbook and/or Yearbook Ad

Senior year is here for the class of 2026. Parents, here is your to-do list!

Follow the Mac Class of 2026 Parents on Facebook.

Support Project Graduation:

Donate $126 per student

Sponsor additional seniors- We have 65 Seniors Sponsorships, if you have not already contributed to Supporting a Senior, please donate here macprojectgrad.square.site/

Share donation requests with family & friends

Help find business sponsors to donate

Your 2026 Project Graduation Board is: Bria Cirkel, Tracey Mitchell, Laura Beck, Nisha Rocap & Susanna Butler

If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please email me at bria@parksideprojects.com!

Class of 2026, are you ready? It is going to be a FUN year!

Senior Yearbook Pictures

(by appointment only) Oct. 22 - TBD

November 18 in the Library (last on campus opportunity for seniors to take their yearbook picture)

If you have questions, please reach out to Mr. Webster at j.frank.webster@austinisd.org

College Prep, Applications, and FAFSA

Ms. Nix will be running college prep sessions. Please check your email for details and sign up!

Here is a checklist of tasks to accomplish prior to graduation:

Apply to four year or two year school, enlist in the military, or apply to the workforce

Take and pass the Texas State Initiative exam (many of you are exempt - stay tuned for more info!)

Complete the FAFSA or the opt-out form. Do not do this yet! It’s not time…but keep it on your list of things to do.

Important FAFSA Information and Dates

A message from Ms. Nix, our College and Career Counselor:

The '26-'27 FAFSA Application is officially open! You can access the application through the studentaid.gov website, and create the student FSA ID if you have not done so.

Step One: Create student FSA ID (You will receive an email from the federal government once your ID has been fully established).

Step Two: You can then complete the FAFSA application in the STUDENT account for year 26-27 in its entirety. Student will invite parent and then parent creates FSA ID to be able to complete their portion.

Here are the updates:

1. The students will no longer need to know their parents DOB, social security, or address.

2. The student only needs to know their parent(s) email address for the contributor section.

3. Parent(s) will receive the invitation via email then they can create their FSA ID if they do not have one.

4. If parents are married and file jointly, only one parent needs an FSA ID.

5. Pell grant still strong. Workforce pell grant still exists. No changes to subsidized loans. No changes in definition of full-time enrollment for a student. YAY!

Important Dates for FAFSA Help:

10/16 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm - ACC FAFSA employee will be here to help students in Mrs. Nix's room (Create student FSA ID first if you can!!)

10/23 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Opportunity at McCallum for families to complete the FAFSA with the help of Austin financial aid volunteers

11/12 - 5:30 pm to 7 pm - Mrs. Nix and others will be available to help families complete the FAFSA

ONE LAST THING: When you finish the FAFSA, be sure you send Mrs. Nix the email you receive from the federal government that states your completion. Mrs. Nix can then submit your graduation completion in this area to the State. If you are opting out, please submit THIS FORM to Mrs. Nix.

Students and Parents Order now! Graduation will be here before you know it. You don’t want to miss your chance to order your cap and gown and other official grad supplies. You can order here:

www.ctrecognition.com

Herff Jones link for grad orders

SENIOR 2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Friday, May 22nd 8am - SENIOR BREAKFAST

Wednesday, May 27th 1:30pm - 4pm - SENIOR CARNIVAL

Friday, May 29th @ 4pm - GRADUATION

Location: Burger Arena (indoor ceremony) @ 3200 Jones Rd

Students and Parents
Order now! Graduation will be here before you know it. You don’t want to miss your chance to order your cap and gown and other official grad supplies. You can order here: