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Students gather in prayer

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Students participate in service for Catholic Schools Week

Students make sandwiches and pack lunches for Su Casa Catholic Worker

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Thank you to our MIGHTY faculty and staff!

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Emily Dooey '26 and Ava Soukup '27 selected for ILMEA All State Choir

The music students are celebrated with a traditional cart ride!

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Welcome Class of 2030!

A McAuley Girl is...

Anything but typical. She is kind and compassionate. She is a problem solver and a future-ready leader. She doesn't just fit in, she stands out. Empowered by our dynamic curricular offerings and talented faculty, she steps out of her comfort zone to discover her best self.

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Our rigorous curriculum raises the bar for academic success. We offer the very best combination of a college-prep and liberal arts program.

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Become a Mighty Mac

A Mighty Mac enjoys limitless opportunities. She explores fearlessly, confident in the guidance provided by teachers, counselors and coaches.

The first step in the admissions process is to take the Entrance Exam at Mother McAuley. If you were unable to join us and didn't test at any other Catholic school on December 7, you can register for our Make-up Entrance Exam on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

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Sending the Class of 2026 off in Mighty Mac fashion!

The Class of 2026 has spent the last few weeks celebrating together as they near the end of their time at McAuley. Check out some highlights from their last two weeks as Mighty Mac students! Congratulations to the Class of 2026 - we can't wait to see what they accomplish next!

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An auditorium full of music at our spring concerts

We hosted a trio of spring concerts the first week in May, featuring our talented chorus, strings, and band students! A special shout-out to all of our senior musicians and singers. We are MIGHTY grateful for the music you have gifted us with the last 4 years!

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Ms. Kathy Gordon Davis receives Educator of the Year Award

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Ms. Kathy Gordon Davis on receiving the Educator of the Year Award!

The Educator of the Year is an award voted on by the Class of 2026. After reflecting on their four years, students were asked to think of an educator who is an outstanding teacher, who shows commitment to all students, and who has been instrumental in their growth as young women.

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Artapalooza Student Art Exhibition

Mother McAuley offers 20 courses in Visual Arts & Technology, and on May 7, we showcased the exceptional artwork that was created by our students in B-Wing throughout the year during Artapalooza! Students, faculty, staff, families, and community members had a chance to view the incredible artwork and enjoy food trucks at this annual event. We are so proud of our MIGHTY talented student artists!

Thanks to all of our families and friends who spent the afternoon with us! 

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Seven seniors commit to studying fine arts in college

On May 5, Mother McAuley proudly hosted our inaugural Fine Arts Signing Celebration in honor of seven senior students who committed to pursuing fine arts in college! As part of the admissions process at the schools of their choice, these students had to audition and/or submit a portfolio of work.

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Celebrating our students at the Honors Assembly

This afternoon, we gathered together for our Honors Assembly to proudly celebrate our students' outstanding achievements throughout the school year. 

A huge round of applause to all of the honorees that received awards and recognitions today! You truly define what it means to be MIGHTY!

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Spring Honors Night 2026

We held a Spring Honors Night at the end of April, where we inducted new members into the National Honors Society, Science National Honors Society, and National English Honors Society. We also celebrated our seniors, passing out ribbons to wear at graduation. Congratulations to all!

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College Decision Day

The Class of 2026 celebrated College Decision Day on May 1 with juice, coffee, and donuts while sporting their college gear.

No matter where you're headed for your next chapter, you will always have a home on 99th Street. We cannot wait to see what these Mighty Macs accomplish next! 

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End of year festivities begin for the Class of 2026

Thursday, April 23 was in the inaugural “Skirt Off to College” event where seniors were invited to paint their skirts to wear for the remainder of the school year and leading up to College Decision Day! The event gave the girls an opportunity to socialize with their classmates and use their artistic talents to represent their future after McAuley. We can’t wait to continue this tradition in the coming years!

Where we’ve gone on to excel

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By the Numbers

100% College acceptance rate for the past 10 graduating classes

13:1 Student teacher ratio

88% Graduates accepted into their first choice college or university

30 Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars Average ACT score

29,000 Alumnae

19 Advanced Placement Courses

7 Academic Honors Societies 

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