Class of 2025 Commencement
(from left) Amanda Schuler, valedictorian; Addison Haywood, salutatorian; and Chloe Berten, student speaker
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.
Our rigorous curriculum raises the bar for academic success. We offer the very best combination of a college-prep and liberal arts program.
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.
Your support is key to helping students enter doors full of opportunities that stretch their minds and imagination, so they may develop confidence and new abilities.
Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School proudly announces the appointment of five dynamic individuals to their Board of Trustees: Kathy Burns ‘84, Lisa (Stephens) Janek ‘84, Kevin O’Connor, Marie Genevieve (LeConte) Pawlak ‘87 and Severo Pedroza.
Thank you to all of our Mighty Mac Alumnae who joined us at Tiny Tapp on June 30! And a MIGHTY special thanks to Colleen Flaherty ‘90, owner of Tiny Tapp, for hosting us.
Join us at Farm Bar in Ravenswood, on their rooftop, ARRIBA, on Wednesday, July 16 from 5:00-7:00 pm. Admission is free, and your first drink is on McAuley! Open to all alumnae ages 21 and over. We can’t wait to see you there!
Vote Mother McAuley for Best Private High School in Southland's Best of 2025!
This week some of our Mighty Macs joined students from around the world for the Conference of Mercy Student Leaders. Each school shared how they embody the spirit of Mercy and practice the Critical Concerns within their communities. Our very own Sister Nancy Houlihan, RSM offered a powerful keynote address about Mercy charism and ministry in today’s world. We’re MIGHTY proud of these representatives from Mother McAuley!
There are so many happy campers on 99th Street!
Join us for our annual Fore the Macs: Playing it Forward Golf Outing on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Ridge Country Club! We will honor the Tom Hopkins Foundation with the Caring Heart Award in tribute to Caroline Griffin '12. Golf spots are now sold out, but you can join in the fun by purchasing tickets for the After Par-tee, participating in our Golf or Notre Dame Raffles, becoming a sponsor and more! This annual fundraiser benefits the Tradition of Excellence Scholarship at McAuley.
On June 11, our Mighty Macs connected, shared insights, and strengthened the value of our network of 29,000+ alumnae. It's truly inspiring to witness the collective power of these women, who are not only excelling in their careers but also actively shaping the legal landscape in Chicago.
John C. Reilly just gave Mother McAuley a MIGHTY shoutout in his New York Times profile! He shares an incredible testament to the impact of women in leadership, the Sisters of Mercy, and creating an environment where you can find your voice.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at Rate Field for a MIGHTY fun day full of Southside traditions on June 8! It was great to see so many Mighty Mac alumnae, parents, students, and community members.
Our Faculty and Staff gathered together on May 30 to celebrate the end of another amazing school year! We celebrated employee anniversaries, retirees, & the recipients of our Heart of the School Award, which is an award given to faculty & staff members who have made a positive impact on the environment at McAuley.
We invite you to help leaders blossom by supporting the McAuley Fund this spring. The McAuley Fund enriches many of our school's programs including academics, the arts, athletics, campus ministry, financial aid & beyond.
We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Phoebe Mueller '26 on being awarded the Michael Sullivan Family Foundation Scholarship for Excellence in Mathematics!
Congratulations to Georgia Martin '26 on receiving third place in the Alcohol/Drug Prevention Poster Contest sponsored by Illinois Churches in Action. We are MIGHTY proud!
We welcomed students and families from the incoming Class of 2029 to Mother McAuley to present them with their scholarship awards. We are MIGHTY proud to share that we granted just over $1 million in merit-based scholarships to 136 students from the Class of 2029 for their four years at McAuley.