Macs Walk for a Cure
Catherine McAuley Award Recipients
Emily Mangin '26 and Jamie Portal Guardi '95 received this prestigious award
Celebrating Mercy Day
Honoring the Sisters of Mercy and Mother Catherine McAuley
Powder Puff Football
Seniors and juniors kicked off homecoming week with a game of powder puff football on the Turf Field
Empower Together: First Year Experience
Peer Ministers kick off school year with an orientation and team-building retreat
Summer Service Immersion Trip to ARISE Adelante
Students attend Conference of Mercy Student Leaders
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![Not-So-Haunted House a SPOOKTACULAR event!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761764792/mothermcauley/l6fznmdrqd4juwzb1ba7/10-29-25NotSoHauntedHouse1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761764792/mothermcauley/l6fznmdrqd4juwzb1ba7/10-29-25NotSoHauntedHouse1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761764792/mothermcauley/l6fznmdrqd4juwzb1ba7/10-29-25NotSoHauntedHouse1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761764792/mothermcauley/l6fznmdrqd4juwzb1ba7/10-29-25NotSoHauntedHouse1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761764792/mothermcauley/l6fznmdrqd4juwzb1ba7/10-29-25NotSoHauntedHouse1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761764792/mothermcauley/l6fznmdrqd4juwzb1ba7/10-29-25NotSoHauntedHouse1.jpg","width":2048}])
We had a SPOOKTACULAR time at Not So Haunted House on October 27! Our clubs and organizations facilitated fun activities including trick or treating, games, crafts and photo experiences for the more than 500 kids and their families who joined us for this event! Our students enjoyed welcoming alumnae and community members into our school and working with children to make them smile!
![Class of 2027 celebrates Leadership Ceremony!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761764656/mothermcauley/b97cutsccc2gpkqlkme8/10-29-25Rings1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761764656/mothermcauley/b97cutsccc2gpkqlkme8/10-29-25Rings1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761764656/mothermcauley/b97cutsccc2gpkqlkme8/10-29-25Rings1.jpg","width":590}])
The Class of 2027 was celebrated at the Junior Leadership Prayer Service on October 21! Students and their parents / guardians were invited for breakfast followed by a prayer service and blessing of school rings and pins. It was a MIGHTY morning celebrating our junior class!
![Student Inscape for September - October 2025 now available]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761767013/mothermcauley/jjkqfukelccfla2hdkzn/10-29-25StudentInscapeCoverthumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761767013/mothermcauley/jjkqfukelccfla2hdkzn/10-29-25StudentInscapeCoverthumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761767013/mothermcauley/jjkqfukelccfla2hdkzn/10-29-25StudentInscapeCoverthumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
View the September - October issue of our student-run Inscape!
![Therapy dogs visit McAuley]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761763936/mothermcauley/xgolj6cmmylqqsvk46uv/10-29-25Dogs1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761763936/mothermcauley/xgolj6cmmylqqsvk46uv/10-29-25Dogs1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761763936/mothermcauley/xgolj6cmmylqqsvk46uv/10-29-25Dogs1.jpg","width":590}])
As part of our Mental Health Awareness week, students had the opportunity to visit with therapy dogs during their lunch periods! Thanks to all our furry friends who joined us!
![A MIGHTY evening celebrating 2025 McAuley Hall of Honor Inductees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760713755/mothermcauley/ge7vbyucc4irlgy2qwwf/10-17-25McAuleyHall1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760713755/mothermcauley/ge7vbyucc4irlgy2qwwf/10-17-25McAuleyHall1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760713755/mothermcauley/ge7vbyucc4irlgy2qwwf/10-17-25McAuleyHall1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760713755/mothermcauley/ge7vbyucc4irlgy2qwwf/10-17-25McAuleyHall1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760713755/mothermcauley/ge7vbyucc4irlgy2qwwf/10-17-25McAuleyHall1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760713755/mothermcauley/ge7vbyucc4irlgy2qwwf/10-17-25McAuleyHall1.jpg","width":2048}])
What a MIGHTY evening celebrating our 2025 McAuley Hall of Honor inductees, Hon. Gloria G. Coco '68; Laura Snow Gawlik; Abbey Murphy '20; Patty Nedved, MSN, CENP, FABC; Kellie O’Connell '94; and Dr. Carrie Richardson '02. Learn more about these outstanding women!
Learn about our 2025 McAuley Hall of Honor Inductees
![Four students selected for All State Show Choir]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760712082/mothermcauley/demhozxvspyu83at8fes/10-17-25CartRide1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760712082/mothermcauley/demhozxvspyu83at8fes/10-17-25CartRide1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760712082/mothermcauley/demhozxvspyu83at8fes/10-17-25CartRide1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760712082/mothermcauley/demhozxvspyu83at8fes/10-17-25CartRide1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760712082/mothermcauley/demhozxvspyu83at8fes/10-17-25CartRide1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760712082/mothermcauley/demhozxvspyu83at8fes/10-17-25CartRide1.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to Gaby Mendez '26, Kruz Smith '27, Maddie Bernard '27, and Abby Hilburger '28, who have been selected to attend the All State Show Choir!
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![McAuley presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760589795/mothermcauley/pezxczdksoivbie3djbr/10-15-25JosephandtheAmazingTechnicolorDreamcoat.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760589795/mothermcauley/pezxczdksoivbie3djbr/10-15-25JosephandtheAmazingTechnicolorDreamcoat.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760589795/mothermcauley/pezxczdksoivbie3djbr/10-15-25JosephandtheAmazingTechnicolorDreamcoat.jpg","width":800}])
Mother McAuley Presents: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Travel back in time with us to a land of dreams and dazzling color! Shows run November 20 - 23 - get your tickets today!
![Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Alejandra Alvarez Gates, Esq. '16]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760588159/mothermcauley/ydkrxjrakannonzg8i7m/10-15-25AlejandraAlvarezGatesEsq16final.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760588159/mothermcauley/ydkrxjrakannonzg8i7m/10-15-25AlejandraAlvarezGatesEsq16final.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760588159/mothermcauley/ydkrxjrakannonzg8i7m/10-15-25AlejandraAlvarezGatesEsq16final.jpg","width":800}])
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are spotlighting Hispanic alumnae who are trailblazers and role models in our community. Today, we are excited to spotlight Alejandra Alvarez Gates, Esq. '16!
![MAC-TASTIC Shadow Day!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760385258/mothermcauley/oqb7k4i0jhwyh3hk7ozj/10-13-25ShadowDay1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760385258/mothermcauley/oqb7k4i0jhwyh3hk7ozj/10-13-25ShadowDay1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760385258/mothermcauley/oqb7k4i0jhwyh3hk7ozj/10-13-25ShadowDay1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760385258/mothermcauley/oqb7k4i0jhwyh3hk7ozj/10-13-25ShadowDay1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760385258/mothermcauley/oqb7k4i0jhwyh3hk7ozj/10-13-25ShadowDay1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760385258/mothermcauley/oqb7k4i0jhwyh3hk7ozj/10-13-25ShadowDay1.jpg","width":1920}])
We had a MAC-TASTIC time welcoming over 275 shadows to Mother McAuley today!
Our Future Macs learned about our school, met our teachers, became a part of MacNation, and SO much more. Thanks to all who joined us on this MIGHTY fun day!
We hope to see you again soon at our upcoming events for Future Macs!
![A Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760385413/mothermcauley/dazwprcahkm6vcm7ibfd/10-13-25HispanicHeritage1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760385413/mothermcauley/dazwprcahkm6vcm7ibfd/10-13-25HispanicHeritage1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760385413/mothermcauley/dazwprcahkm6vcm7ibfd/10-13-25HispanicHeritage1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760385413/mothermcauley/dazwprcahkm6vcm7ibfd/10-13-25HispanicHeritage1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760385413/mothermcauley/dazwprcahkm6vcm7ibfd/10-13-25HispanicHeritage1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760385413/mothermcauley/dazwprcahkm6vcm7ibfd/10-13-25HispanicHeritage1.jpg","width":2048}])
On October 10, our entire school community gathered together for a wonderful prayer service in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month organized by the Latinas Lead club. The service included prayers and petitions, student and faculty reflections, dances and musical performances.
Our Mariachi Club had the opportunity to play with the Latin Grammy nominated Mariachi Herencia de Mexico group! It was a great experience to celebrate the Hispanic culture and community.
![Macs LEAD supports Gigi's Playhouse]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759770901/mothermcauley/ftks2d3t1mwvpjcc5cjp/10-6-25MacsLEAD1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759770901/mothermcauley/ftks2d3t1mwvpjcc5cjp/10-6-25MacsLEAD1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759770901/mothermcauley/ftks2d3t1mwvpjcc5cjp/10-6-25MacsLEAD1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759770901/mothermcauley/ftks2d3t1mwvpjcc5cjp/10-6-25MacsLEAD1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1759770901/mothermcauley/ftks2d3t1mwvpjcc5cjp/10-6-25MacsLEAD1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759770901/mothermcauley/ftks2d3t1mwvpjcc5cjp/10-6-25MacsLEAD1.jpg","width":2048}])
In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, our Macs LEAD (Leadership, Education, and Awareness of Disabilities) Club made trick-or-treat buckets for children at Gigi's Playhouse!
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Special thanks to our Science National Honors Society for organizing the annual Macs Walk for a Cure to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Their efforts helped fundraise money for one of our own student's family members battling cancer. We are MIGHTY proud.
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On October 2, we honored Head Volleyball Coach, Jen Rees DeJarld '87, on her 30th year of coaching at Mother McAuley! We are MIGHTY grateful for her years of dedication to our athletic program.
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We had a blast welcoming back alumnae from the classes of '85, '95, '05, and '15 for the Decades Reunion on September 26!
Announcements
![Dive into the McAuley Legacy in the latest issue of Inscape!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759178360/mothermcauley/duqqup1jxj1l04dix2sf/9-29-25InscapeThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759178360/mothermcauley/duqqup1jxj1l04dix2sf/9-29-25InscapeThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759178360/mothermcauley/duqqup1jxj1l04dix2sf/9-29-25InscapeThumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
Where we’ve gone on to excel
