Also see our Booster Club information.
Club | Sponsor | Description |
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Academy Ambassadors | Teri Kirby | The McCallum Fine Arts Academy Ambassadors are senior majors who have been selected to serve as both leaders and mentors to prospective and current students in addition to designing and facilitating Academy programs and events. |
Analog Club | Mathew Zuniga | Focus: to listen to and learn about analog forms of media, how to take care of analog media, and practice appreciation of vinyl, cassettes, and VHS media. Meets during FIT on Thursdays. |
Animal Activist Association | Tara Hedlund |
Our aim is to volunteer at animal shelters (Austin Pets Alive) and spread awareness about animal rights. We strive to make a difference and inspire others to advocate for a better world. Meets during FIT on Wednesdays |
Animation Club | Leann Brown | Work together on short film to submit to film festivals |
Archery Club |
Jada Stewart |
Learn and enjoy archery with a chance to compete as well! Practices are in the Small Gym on: Mondays 6:45-8:15 PM Thursdays 5:30-7:00 PM Fridays 4:45- 6 PM |
Art Society (National Art Society) | Sara Massey |
The Art Society (NAHS) is an art related community service organization. We are community advocates for the visual arts and work to create opportunities for artists, public schools, and art organizations. This is a national organization sponsored by the National Art Education Association. We are the NAHS McCallum HS chapter. Everyone is welcome to attend meetings and engage in service and social opportunities. Once you have completed your yearly community service, you will be formally inducted into the organization (Spring). To maintain active member status, you must complete required art-related community service hours each year until graduation. At graduation, members will receive the NAHS distinction and honor cord. |
Ballet Folkorico Dance Team | Telvi Altamirano | Learn the traditional dances of Mexico! Learn about a culture that brings joy and happiness by way of music, colorful costumes and dance (costumes provided) |
Banned Books Club | Mathew Zuniga | Focus: Promote literacy and critical thinking by reading banned books. Meets in the library during FIT on Wednesdays. |
Bread Club | Ivan Gonzalez | Educate about bread and serve as a study space/safe space for students |
Best Buddies | Ishan Saharoy |
Best Buddies is a high school program that fosters one-to-one friendships between students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). (IDD). It aims to break down social barriers and create inclusive school environments where all students feel welcome and valued. Meets in room 145 during FIT on Fridays. |
Chess Club | Jonathan Mills | Play & study chess openings, middle game ploys, and end games. |
Chinese/Mandarin Club | Richard Salazar | To give students who an opportunity to learn and appreciate the language. Meets during lunch on Wednesday in Room 138-B. |
Climbing Club | Vaughn Stockton | Learn how to climb/become a better climber/just have fun climbing with friends! |
Club de Francais | Crystal DeBreaux |
Come join us as we promote French culture and the French language with opportunities to converse in French & enjoy French movies, games, and music. |
Crochet Club | Sarah Noack |
Come learn how to crochet or if you already know how, come work on your crochet project with us! Meets Tuesdays during lunch in Room 141. |
Debate Club |
Vaughn Stockton |
Explore the world of competitive debate! |
*Environmental Knights | Elaine Bohls-Graham and Natalie Kleinecke Pantuso |
Bring awareness of environmental issues, do campus cleanups, work with Austin Creative Reuse, do Green Week along with Earth Day in April. Meets in Room 154. Meeting times: Flexible, including during lunch and some after school activities. |
Film Appreciation Club | Robert Carrasco | To talk about movies, directors, and actors. Watch the assigned movie (similar to a book club) and then meet to discuss it. Meets monthly on Tuesdays during FIT. |
French Club (Club de Francais) | Charlotte Favrin | French language and culture club. |
Game Development Club |
Ben Slamka, Jonathan Mills, & Andrea Rogers
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Students create games by collaborative coding, digital arts, animation, and sound. Meets in Room 118 on Wednesdays after school. |
Gardening Club | Sarah Noack | To be able to sustain and continue a garden on campus, as well as learn about different gardening techniques and ways to use products of the garden. |
Graphic Design Club | Levi Rosen |
We meet once a week for some digital fun! We hone our skills in the Adobe Creative Cloud family of apps. Design posters, business cards, and whatever else we fancy at the time. Learning design skills will follow the students throughout their career, no matter what they want to do in life. The club meets in Room 153 on Tuesdays after school. |
Improv Club | Bonnie Brookby | Practice and teach improvisation skills and performance techniques to all experience levels. |
Japanese NHS |
Akemi Bond |
Japanese Language National Honor Society. Meets during lunch on Wednesdays in Room 162. |
Jewish Student Union | Levi Rosen |
The Jewish Student Union (JSU) is a national network of clubs that provides Jewish high school students with a space to explore their Jewish identity, connect with peers, and engage in Jewish culture and activities. JSU aims to foster a sense of community and belonging for Jewish teens, often through social events, educational programs, and opportunities to connect with Israel. Meets in Room 153 during lunch on Fridays |
Karaoke Club | Mathew Zuniga | Join us during FIT on Fridays to sing karaoke in the library conference room. All songs will be clean. |
K-Pop Dance Club | Terrance Carson | Learn K-Pop dances and find a fun way to exercise with your friends! Meets on Wednesdays during lunch. |
Key Club | Sponsor Needed |
Key Club is a student-led high school organization that is service and character driven. Meets Thursdays during lunch time in Room 106. |
Knight Steppers | Tonya Moore and Naomi Jack | A fun step dance club emphasizing leadership skills and self-expression. |
Latin Club | Nick Martin | Explore Latin language and classical culture |
MAC Angling/Fishing Club | James Hutcheson |
We hang out and discuss angling and participate in angling events. We meet in P-7 during lunch on Fridays. |
MAC Music Volunteers | Andrew Clark | Mac Music Volunteers is a club dedicated to spreading joy and happiness through music in retirement homes. The club’s mission is to create meaningful connections between volunteers and residents by organizing musical events that brighten the atmosphere of local retirement communities. MMV has lots of volunteer opportunities for Fine Arts students at McCallum if you are interested in volunteering email macmusicvolunteers@gmail.com. |
Math Club | Nicole Andrews | Meets in Room 117 during Lunch- meetings will be announced.. Come for fun logic games, math, and good company. Anyone is welcome! |
Media Literacy Club | Ann Marquez |
Purpose: Analyze and evaluate film, music and visual arts in relation to the modern age. We want to build a community of people who are passionate about the arts and interested in uncovering the meaning behind it. Meets during FIT. |
Medical Health Sciences Club | Nicole Sorto |
This club is aimed at raising awareness and creating excitement for careers in the medical sciences. Meets during FIT on the third Thursday of each month |
Mindfulness Club | Jami Friedman | A space where one can feel relaxed and have a sense of reduced stress. We will use guided meditations, breathing exercises, coloring, and talking with fellow peers. Meets during lunch on Wednesdays in Room 121. |
Model UN |
Joe Carcione | Model UN discusses past and current global events. No experience is needed, just an interest in the world around us. Meets in Room 111 during FIT on Tuesdays. |
Music Appreciation Club | James Hutcheson | To discuss different genres and styles of music as well as alternative music and fashions. Meets during FIT . |
Mythology Club | Greg Anderson | Purpose: To learn about discuss the mythologies of the world |
National Honor Society | Amy Smith | Students have opportunities to develop the 4 characteristics of NHS: scholarship, leadership, character and service. |
Pickleball Club | Camille Nix | Serving a common interest: pickleball! |
Powerlifting Club | Richard Salazar | Become strongs and healthier through powerlifting, with the goal of eventually competing in competitions. Meets in the Weight Room on Wednesdays after school. |
Recyling Club | Jennifer Wood |
Recyling at McCallum. We meet during FIT on Wednesday in Room 108. We also meet after school on collection days.
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Project Males (with UT Austin) | Larry Featherstone |
We meet on Thursdays from 10:35-11:00am. Get paired with a group of college students at UT Austin to be mentors for the school year. Meet weekly to check-in and do fun activities. Get information about college including academic, social, and emotional support to graduate. |
RPG Club (Role Playing Games) | David Insel | We play table top role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons. We sometimes play other tabletop games such as chess and various board games.s We meet after school on Wed-Fri. until 6:30. |
Robotics Team | Audrea Moyers | The Robotics Team competes in the VEX Robotics Competition. We meet twice a week after school to design, build, program, and test robots for the VEX competition. Also see Instagram for Engineering. |
Samba Knights | Ryan Pride | Founded in 2015, the Samba Knights is an extra-curricular music ensemble that meets after school and performs numerous times throughout the Spring semester for school and community events. Rooted in the Brazilian music styles of the Carnaval parades which take place in Rio de Janiero, the group learns patterns, grooves, and “breaks” in this high energy, loud, and exciting Batería (drum ensemble). The best part? No previous musical experience is required! The group typically rehearses Wednesday afternoons at the start of the Spring semester. E O Samba! |
Science National Honor Society | Tilly Villarreal |
To encourage students' knowledge of science through scientific exploration, students will engage with their community as they apply their own passion for science in their daily life. With this club, students will garner more interest in science. Meets monthly on Monday in Room 140 during lunch. Contact Ms. Villarreal for more info. |
Sewing and Fashion Design Club | Sondra Primeaux | In this club, we will learn equipment and practice design and sewing skills. Most of the students in this club will be working in preparation for the McCallum Fashion Show. |
Share Time Youth Club | Telvi Altamirano-Cancino | Our purpose is to bring joy to residents of nursing homes, and earn volunteer hours |
Smash Brothers Club | Bob Ely |
To play Smash and run Smash tournaments - meets during FIT on Fridays |
Style Scene (Fashion Magazine Club) | Kristen Cerame |
Help us put together a fashion magazine including student designs, interviews and collages related to style and fashion. Meets on Tuesdays and Thursday during lunch in Room 139. |
Student Council | Amy Brodbeck |
McCallum Student Government Organization |
Students of Color Alliance | Tonya Moore |
This club’s focus is to create a safe space for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) to discuss current events, social justice issues, and take on initiatives for advocacy in and around school. Meets on Thursdays during FIT in the Library, open to all students. |
Tabletop Games Club | Jonathan Mills |
Enjoy games that don’t require an electronic controller (Board games, Role Playing, Card Games) |
Tennis Club | Mike McLaughlin | Organize fun tennis activities during and after school, ie., cleaning the courts, running fundraisers, playing teams, building a tennis community |
Ultimate Frisbee | Terrance Carson | Meets after school twice a month. |
Writing Center | Writing Center is a peer-tutoring writing lab. Become one of our Junior or Senior peer tutors who love to help their peers with writing – https://padlet.com/nikkinorthcutt/MACWC2022 |