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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We welcomed five alumnae back to Mother McAuley to speak on a panel about their specialized career in the business field.

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.

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Evangeline Skog '25 on being named a 2025 Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist!

Future Macs and their families had the opportunity to tour the school, explore our 50+ clubs and organizations, meet our student athletes, learn more about our curriculum, and so much more. 

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.