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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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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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School News

Celebrating Black History Month: Ashley Nicole Russell '14

Ashley Nicole Russell is a music executive, artist manager, and Recording Academy® Professional Member whose career bridges entertainment, leadership, and community impact. Recently announced as the Vice President of A&R at DaiDrm, she continues to expand her work at the intersection of artist development, distribution, and strategic growth following the label’s joint venture with Create Music Group. A proud Class of 2014 graduate of Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, Ashley began her journey in the performing arts through musicals, choir, and live performances that shaped her confidence and creative foundation. Today, she works closely with emerging artists such as Amari Noelle and Shamon Brown Jr., known for their role on the hit television series The Chi, while serving on the GRAMMY® Member Engagement Committee, the MusiCares® Committee, and as a GRAMMY U Mentor—helping cultivate and empower the next generation of music professionals. Passionate about creating opportunities and amplifying diverse voices, Ashley is committed to building spaces where creativity and business align.

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On February 24, Mother McAuley welcomed back our Black Alumnae for an inspiring breakfast hosted by our Black Student Union. It was an impactful morning filled with keynote speakers, student reflections, and meaningful roundtable discussions. We are so grateful to everyone who returned to 99th Street to share their wisdom.

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Last week, we officially welcomed the Class of 2030 to our school during Freshmen Registration Night! Incoming freshmen and their families had the opportunity to select their courses for next year, meet with faculty & current Mighty Macs, and much more.

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Thanks to all of our talented student directors, actors, and crew members in D-Wing who made our annual One Act Festival a MIGHTY success!

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The Freshman Father Daughter Dance was held on February 13! Freshmen and their guests made some fun memories as they danced the night away. Thank you to the Mothers' Club for hosting!

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Congratulations to Abbey Murphy '20 on an unforgettable Olympic performance! As our first-ever Olympic Gold Medalist, Abbey has built a legacy that will inspire generations of Mighty Macs to dream big and break barriers in women's sports. We are MIGHTY proud!

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Mac Melody had a MIGHTY successful show choir competition season! They recently participated in competitions in Crete, IL and Chesterton, IN - competing against teams that were twice their size. We are SO proud to share that Mac Melody was named Grand Champion in their division at BOTH competitions!

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Thanks to all of the Future Macs who joined us for a MIGHTY great shadow day! We hope you had an amazing time experiencing a day in the life of a Mighty Mac!

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We are proud to congratulate 10 of our MIGHTY talented artists who were recently named 2025 Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Award recipients! Selected from thousands of submissions throughout Cook County, these students earned distinction for their exceptional visual artwork, reflecting both their dedication and artistic skill.

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On February 12, our entire school community gathered together for our Black History Month Prayer Service. Thank you to our Black Student Union for hosting the beautiful service filled with community, prayer, reflection, and music!

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Our competitive cheer team is headed down state for the second year in a row! The Macs finished 4th at the competitive Reavis sectional, earning a spot in the 2026 IHSA state finals. We held a cart ride to send them off in true Mighty Mac fashion. Let's go Macs!

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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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