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

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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Become a Mighty Mac

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 on Saturday, December 4. 

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School News

An animated photo of kids dressed in Halloween costumes with bath fluttering overhead

Join us for our annual spooktacular event hosted by our clubs and organizations on Tuesday, October 22 from 4:00 - 6:00pm. There will be a low-sensory time to accommodate children with special needs from 3:30 - 4:00pm. Cost is $3 per child, adults are free. Recommended for ages 2-8. Costumes are encouraged! Register today!

Join us in celebrating our 2024 McAuley Hall of Honor Inductees!

President Carey Temple Harrington ‘86 invites you to join the Mother McAuley community in honoring the 2024 McAuley Hall of Honor Inductees on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The McAuley Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony will begin at 6pm in the Mother McAuley Auditorium. Admission to the ceremony is complimentary, and all are invited to attend. Immediately following the Induction Ceremony, we invite you to gather in the Dining Hall for an elegant Champagne Reception with an array of exquisite hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Individual tickets for the reception are $75, or tables of 10 are available for $750.

RSVP for the Champagne Reception or make a Tribute Gift to honor an inductee

Starting off the year with prayer

We gathered together on Friday morning for a wonderful Opening Mass to commemorate the start of a new school year. We look forward to a school year full of Mercy!

BRMM Band & Macs Majorettes on WGN Morning News

You may have spotted the BRMM Band & Macs Majorettes on the WGN Morning News today as part of their 30th Anniversary celebration! Thanks WGN Morning News for inviting us to be a part of such a fun morning!

Supporting McAuley at our Fore the Macs Golf Outing

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us at the Fore the Macs: Playing It Forward Golf Outing. We had an incredible time teeing up our Macs for success with all of you! Congratulations to the 2024 Caring Heart Award recipients - The Leadership & Staff at Blair Early Childhood Center!

Mother McAuley Hires Strategic, Experienced Athletic Director  to Lead Female Athletics Department

Mother McAuley High School is proud to announce the hiring of Laura Gill, as the school's new athletic director beginning her tenure on July 1, 2024. As a result of an extensive search and multiple rounds of interviews with key stakeholders, Gill's practical experience, leadership, commitment to Catholic education, and passion for women's sports made her the natural choice to assume this leadership position.

Michael Sullivan Family Foundation Scholarship

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Maureen Curran '25 on being awarded the Michael Sullivan Family Foundation Scholarship for Excellence in Mathematics!

The Michael Sullivan Family Foundation recognizes and awards students in their senior year who excel academically in mathematics. Congratulations, Maureen!

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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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