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School News

Mother McAuley to Honor Danny Did Foundation with 2026 Caring Heart Award

Mother McAuley High School will host the school’s annual Fore the Macs Golf Outing on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Ridge Country Club. The annual fundraiser benefits the Tradition of Excellence Scholarship at McAuley through a day of golf, fellowship and philanthropy. The 2025 event raised more than $136,000 in scholarships for the incoming freshman class.

At this year’s event, McAuley is honored to present the 2026 Caring Heart Award to the Danny Did Foundation, recognizing its commitment to protecting individuals living with epilepsy and preventing deaths caused by seizures through education, advocacy and access to life-saving technology.

Fore the Macs Golf Outing & After Par-Tee Tickets

Friday Night Lights Comes to Mother McAuley Volleyball

This fall, Mother McAuley's championship volleyball tradition is heading outdoors. On Friday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m., Mother McAuley will host Loyola Academy in Friday Night Lights: The Crosstown Classic, a special outdoor varsity volleyball match on the school's state-of-the-art turf field. Set beneath the lights and surrounded by students, families, alumnae and neighbors, the event will transform the McAuley campus into a celebration of competition, school spirit and community.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!