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

Five seniors sign Letters of Intent

Alumna speaker Dr. Ashley Shenberger Markovic '99 speaks to McAuley and Br. Rice students in the main gym

Honoring our veterans

A group of Latina students gather together in front of a background of colorful balloons and a Papel Picado

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

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

The McAuley student fan section is full of red and yellow as a large group cheers in the stands

MacNation is back!

The student fan section cheers on the back-to-back state champion volleyball team at the first home game of the year!

Students from Mother McAuley and Brother Rice hold American flags

Remembering September 11

The Mother McAuley and Brother Rice student governments honor the victims and heroes of 9/11

Seniors wear red, white and blue in the parking lot for their Olympic-themed tailgate. They hold up a banner that reads %22Seniors 2025: Home of the Macs%22 with the Olympic rings

Class of 2025 Senior Tailgate

Students held an Olympic-themed tailgate to celebrate the start of their senior year

Four students wear their %22Empower Together%22 shirts, laughing as they play a game together

Empower Together: First Year Experience

The Class of 2028 kicked off the year with fun, games, and more!

Members of the chorus from the Class of 2024 stand on stage in their white gowns during their graduation ceremony

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

Three members of the Class of 2024 hold up their hands in celebration with big smiles. They're wearing their white gowns in front of the stage at graduation.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

From left: commencement speaker Alexandria Johnson '24, valedictorian Natalie Sommerfeld '24, and salutatorian Margaret Nye '24

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School News

Mother McAuley Tops IHSA’s List of the 50 Greatest Girls Volleyball Programs of the Last 50 Years

Mother McAuley High School is excited to announce that the school’s volleyball program has been recognized as #1 in the state in celebration of the 50th edition of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Girls Volleyball State Series. Selected by a prestigious committee of current and former volleyball coaches, administrators, and media members, this announcement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of McAuley’s athletes, coaches and supporters over the years.

Mother McAuley Hires First Female Vice President of Administration And Chief Financial Officer, and New Director of Marketing & Communications

Mother McAuley High School is thrilled to announce the hiring of Beth Meyers Shibata (pictured right) as the school’s new Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer, and Meredith Obiala Simpson (pictured left) as the new Director of Marketing and Communications. Both members of the Mother McAuley Class of 2003, they bring their strong Mercy values and passion for the school’s mission to their new roles, along with robust experience.

Junior qualifies for IHSA swim state finals

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Wyndel Ellis '26 on qualifying for the Swim State Finals! Wyndel finished sectionals with two state qualifying times in the 100 Free & 200 Free. She will compete this coming weekend in finals.

Alumnae law professionals gather for networking event

Last week, Mother McAuley alumnae in the legal profession gathered together for an afternoon of networking at Nixon Peabody LLP. The caliber of professionals in attendance made this event more than just a networking opportunity — it was a powerful showcase of McAuley women who are driving change and shaping the legal and business landscape in Chicago.

Honoring our veterans

On November 11, Mother McAuley and Brother Rice hosted a special Veterans Day celebration and prayer service to honor our nation's veterans' bravery, dedication, and service.

23 Students Recognized as Illinois State Scholars

We are MIGHTY proud to share that 23 students from the Class of 2025 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars! 

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission presents this important recognition of academic achievement to exceptional Illinois high school students annually.

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.

Celebrating All Saints Day Mass

On November 1, our school community gathered together for All Saints Day Mass, where we remembered the lives of our loved ones who have passed on.

McAuley named to AP School Honor Roll

We are MIGHTY proud to share that Mother McAuley has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program School Honor Roll, earning Gold distinction. McAuley is also honored with the 2024 AP Access Award for ensuring AP coursework is equally available to students no matter their backgrounds.

National Art Honor Society holds Pumpkin Auction

This week, students from our National Art Honors Society hosted their annual pumpkin auction. Faculty, staff and students were able to bid on their favorite pumpkins, and the proceeds benefit The Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.

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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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