International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Students learned about water filtration and testing from the Senior Lab Manager & Quality Assurance Officer for the Culligan Analytical Laboratory

 

Black Student Union hosts prayer service in honor of Black History Month

80+ alumnae & friends inspire students at annual Career Day

ILMEA All State Choir and Orchestra

Amelie Villasenor '25, Grace Sebby '27, Amar Tadros '25, and Amanda Schuler '25 enjoy a cart ride in honor of their participation in the ILMEA All State Choir and Orchestra

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week with Mass

McAuley cheerleading team qualifies for IHSA State Finals

Senior leaders and retreat leader, Laura Snow Gawlik, prepare for Kairos 162

Students attend Kairos 162

Emily Guzman '25 enjoys a cart ride to send her off as a crew member for the Illinois All-State production of The Prom

Three 8th grade girls smile in front of a banner that says %22Welcome Class of 2029 - McAuley takes you there!%22

We welcomed the Class of 2029 at the Entrance Exam on December 7

Five student athletes sit at a table in the McAuley gym, ready to sign their letters of intent

Five seniors sign Letters of Intent

President Carey Harrington and seniors Evie Skog and Brynn Peolquin stand to the right in front of a cameraman from CBS News

Macs Walk for a Cure

Evie Skog '24, Brynn Peloquin '24 and president Carey Temple Harrington '86 are interviewed by CBS News during the even to raise money for the Y-Me Softball Tournament

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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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School News

McAuley Night Out

Join fellow parents, faculty, staff and friends of McAuley for a night of fun, laughter and connection hosted by the Mother McAuley Mother's and Father's Clubs - all in support of McAuley students on Thursday, May 1 at Bar 106 The Neighborhood Tavern.

Continuing to celebrate Women's History Month

Continuing our celebration of Women's History Month, we've partnered with the International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS) and fellow Chicagoland girls' schools to highlight the benefits of an all-girls education. Research shows that girls' school graduates, compared to coeducated peers, are more likely to exhibit stronger community involvement, greater cultural competency, and increased political engagement.

Spring semester Macs with Merit

On March 18, we hosted a ceremony and breakfast for students and their families to celebrate this semester's Macs with Merit! Macs with Merit is an award given to a student by a teacher or staff member on behalf of their honorable character, diligent work ethic, and notable contributions to the McAuley community.

Grateful for our Sisters of Mercy this Catholic Sisters Week!

Happy Catholic Sisters Week! We are always proud to celebrate the trailblazing Sisters of Mercy within our school community. Mother McAuley stands on your shoulders as we embrace your unwavering vision, core values, and mission of educating young women. Thank you to all of the Sisters of Mercy, past and present, who have served as role models for our Mighty Macs throughout the years!

Student artists participate in Art from the Heart

Mother McAuley students participated in Advocate Christ Medical Center's annual art contest to expand its permanent art collection. Students from Mother McAuley received various awards, and some of their artwork was even chosen for the hospital's permanent collection. Congratulations to our talented student artists!

Your chance to win WNBA tickets!

We're raffling THREE tickets to the historic Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game at the United Center on Saturday, June 7th at 7PM – the FIRST EVER WNBA game played at this iconic venue! Feel the energy from these incredible seats in Section 118, Row C, Seats 7, 8, & 9!

All proceeds from this exciting raffle benefit Mother McAuley's Celebration Gala. It’s a win-win - you can support women in sports AND empower future generations of McAuley girls!

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Macs with Mercy prepares for Spring!

Each month, students involved in our clubs or organizations gather with the residents at Mercy Circle and to complete an activity. This month, students in the Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars and Culinary Club worked with the Sisters of Mercy to decorate flower pots in preparation for spring!

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By the Numbers

100% College acceptance rate for the past 10 graduating classes

15:1 Student teacher ratio

71% Faculty hold a Master's Degree or higher

29 Average upper quartile ACT score

29,000 Alumnae

19 Advanced Placement Courses

7 Academic Honors Societies 

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