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Thank you for partnering with us as we work to educate young women to be confident, compassionate leaders of tomorrow.
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Important Documents
- Book/ebook Store
- Country House Food Service
- Curriculum Guide
- Driver's Education Information
- iPad User Agreement
- Plus Portals
- School Photographer: HR Imaging and Root Studios
- Student Medical Forms
- Uniforms
Book/ebook Store
Country House Food Service
Curriculum Guide
Driver's Education Information
iPad User Agreement
Plus Portals
School Photographer: HR Imaging and Root Studios
Student Medical Forms
Uniforms
School Calendar
Parent Club Information
The Fathers' & Mothers' Clubs give of their time and talents to enthusiastically support the mission of Catherine McAuley. Membership is open to all parents and guardians of Mother McAuley students and provides wonderful opportunities to make new friends and build lasting memories of your daughter’s time at McAuley. Both clubs plan and execute projects and events which benefit the school, students and families, as well as the surrounding community. Each year, the clubs underwrite the cost of the bus transportation to safely transport our seniors and their dates to the Senior Prom!
Both clubs meet on the following days for the 2023-2024 school year: September 14, October 12, November 9, December 8, January 14, February 8, March 14, and April 11.
Parents' Club Joint Fundraiser - Comedy Night, March 2nd!
2022-2023 School Year Parent Club News
- Alumnae News
- Parent Clubs
- Parent Updates
- Student Life
- Support McAuley
Looking to buy a graduation or prom dress, or to sell your old dresses? Learn more about Mother McAuley Mother's Club Graduation and Prom Dress Resale!
- Parent Clubs
- Student Life
Welcome Class of 2027! Thank you for joining us yesterday afternoon at Mass and Freshman Family Picnic. We are MIGHTY glad that you’re here!
Special thanks to Fathers’ Club, Mothers’ Club, and our Student Ambassadors for making yesterday’s event so great!
- Parent Clubs
- Student Life
Congratulations to the Cole Family, the lucky winners of the Mother McAuley Father's Club Tuition Raffle!
Damiana will be given 1-year of free Mother McAuley tuition for her freshman year!
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's raffle!
- Parent Clubs
- Support McAuley
Enter the raffle for one year of Mother McAuley High School tuition PAID IN FULL for the 2023-2024 school year or $12,000 cash. Tickets are $50 each or three for $100. Online sales will close on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 12:00 pm and the winner will be drawn at 6:00 pm.
- Alumnae News
- Parent Clubs
- Performing Arts
- Student Life
What a great night celebrating two Southside traditions: Mother McAuley & the Chicago White Sox!
School News
- Academics
- STEM
- Student Life
Our Mighty Macs spent the afternoon viewing the solar eclipse!
- Performing Arts
Mother McAuley & Brother Rice Band and Orchestra students traveled to Nashville over Spring Break for an incredible trip full of music.
Our Mighty Macs visited the Grand Ole Opry, recorded at RCA Studio B (the same studio used by Elvis, Dolly Parton, Chet Atkins, and so much more), performed at the National Museum of African American Music, saw Elvis Presley's Piano, and even spotted a celebrity along the way!
- Academics
- STEM
Our Daniel P. Haerther Scholars went on a field trip to the Morton Arboretum! While there, students went on a scavenger hunt to explore and learn about its tree-filled landscape. They also met with employees from Morton to learn about career and internship opportunities! Thank you to our generous Haerther Trustees for hosting this great event - we are blessed!
- Student Life
Book Club took a field trip to CFS Coffee Shop and Barnes & Noble in Oak Brook!
Book Club is just one of the 40+ student clubs and organizations that we are proud to offer at Mother McAuley. Mighty Macs get involved and stay involved with over 94% of students participating in one or more clubs/organizations!
- Academics
- Visual Arts
Journalism students attended the Scholastic Press Association of Chicago Conference held at Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism in Chicago this week. The students participated in panels and received awards for their work on our student run news magazine, Inscape!
- Alumnae News
Maya Krueger '20 recently held a one woman exhibition of her artwork at the home of Kwang-Wu Kim, the President of Columbia College Chicago.
- Academics
- Student Life
Congratulations to Maggie Hughes '24 on being named the 2024 Erica Heilmann Scholarship Award Winner!
The award is presented annually by the Heilmann family in honor of Erica Heilmann, who was recognized by the Tony Awards for Excellence in Theatre Education and who passed away in 2018. It is presented to the individual who demonstrates, through the arts, character with compassion, leadership with understanding, selflessness with strength, and always a welcoming heart.
- Academics
- Student Life
- Tradition
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.
- Student Life
- Tradition
Macs Got Talent 2024
- Performing Arts
- Student Life
Our Mighty Macs marched in both the Southside Irish Parade and the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade during St. Patrick's Day Weekend! The parades made us proud to celebrate McAuley's Irish Heritage and the Chicago community that we've been a part of for more than 175 years. Special thanks to the BRMM Band and all of our alumnae who joined us!
- Academics
- Student Life
We are MIGHTY proud of our eight senior students who were awarded the A. Franklin Pilchard Foundation Scholarship this year! This is an $8,000 renewable scholarship awarded to students attending an Illinois college/university. Congratulations, Macs!
- Alumnae News
Congratulations to Kathleen Sullivan '16 who was selected to serve on the Queen's Court for the 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade! Kathleen marched in the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16th!
- Visual Arts
Mother McAuley students participated in Advocate Christ Medical Center's annual art contest to expand its permanent art collection. This competition was open to students from schools involved in the "Live from the Heart" Program, and the submissions were judged by faculty from Saint Xavier University and experts from Acorns to Oaks Studio. Students from Mother McAuley stood out by having their artwork displayed, some chosen for the hospital’s permanent collection, and others received various awards.
- Academics
- STEM
- Student Life
Mother McAuley's first ever Scholastic Bowl team competed in the IHSA regionals on Monday, March 4!
The team won their opening round in order to make it to the regional semifinals where their season ended. We are MIGHTY proud of their impressive first season!
- Academics
- Faculty and Staff News
- STEM
Congratulations to Mr. Josh Meyer who was named the Educator of the Year at the Best of Blue Island Awards this past weekend! He received more votes than any other category in the awards. What a testament to the impact he has made on the Mother McAuley community!
- Service
- Student Life
Members of our Macs LEAD club once again led the charge in organizing McAuley's participation in the Chicago Polar Plunge. We joined forces with Brother Rice, and our Best of Both Worlds team was the most successful it has ever been with more than 70 students participating and over $17,000 raised this year! We also placed 3rd in the school team challenge.
- Academics
- STEM
- Student Life
The Math Macs are going to STATE! We are MIGHTY proud to share that the team won 1st place at the Regional Math Competition last weekend, and they will be competing at the State Competition on April 6th.
- Academics
- Student Life
Congratulations to Lucy Pfeiffer '24 on being named an Honorable Mention recipient for the IHSA All-State Academic Team!
- Diversity, Equity & Belonging
- Faith
- Student Life
Our entire school community gathered together this afternoon for our Black History Month Prayer Service! Thank you to our Black Student Union for hosting the beautiful service filled with community, prayer, reflection, dance, music and stories.
- Performing Arts
Thank you to all who joined us for our Sacred Concert!
- Alumnae News
- Student Life
- Support McAuley
We had a wonderful morning hosting our annual Donor Appreciation Breakfast at Mother McAuley yesterday. Our scholarship recipients had the opportunity to meet their generous donors and thank them for all they do to support our Mighty Mac community!
- Alumnae News
- Diversity, Equity & Belonging
- Student Life
In honor of Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office partnered to create a Q&A series celebrating distinguished Black alumnae. Next up is Avan Alleyne '16!
- Jr. High Events
We had a MAC-TASTIC day welcoming our 6th and 7th grade shadows to McAuley on Presidents' Day! Our Future Macs learned about our school, met our teachers, became a part of MacNation, and SO much more. Thanks to all who joined us on this MIGHTY fun day!
- Student Life
The Class of 2024 had a blast during their Senior Lock-in! They enjoyed games, activities, snacks, photo booths, and more!
- College Readiness
- Diversity, Equity & Belonging
- Student Life
- Student Services
Our Black Student Union explored a variety of career paths from guest speakers at their Cultural Spotlight: Career Edition Panel! Mother McAuley and Brother Rice students had the opportunity to hear from a Research Scientist, Investment Accountant, Family Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Esthetician, and CPD Detective.
- Parent Updates
- Student Life
- Visual Arts
Our Inscape Staff just announced the theme for our 2023-2024 yearbook: There's No Place like McAuley! Purchase your Yearbook today.
In honor of Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office partnered to create a Q&A series celebrating distinguished Black alumnae. Next up is Angel Idowu '12!
- Academics
- Athletics
- Jr. High Events
- Parent Updates
- Performing Arts
- STEM
- Student Life
- Visual Arts
Get ready for a MAC-nificent summer at McAuley! Our 2024 Summer Camps are now open for registration now! Learn more about our summer camps and register today.
- College Readiness
- Diversity, Equity & Belonging
- Student Life
Our Latinas Lead club attended the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Conference last week. The USHLI Conference provides an extraordinary opportunity for students and young professionals to interact with recruiters, national policy-makers, and future employers
- Visual Arts
Six senior students who have been selected for the IHSAE Senior Scholarship Exhibition! The exhibition provides student artists with the incredible opportunity to have their portfolio reviewed for scholarship consideration by collegiate sponsors.
In honor of Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office partnered to create a Q&A series celebrating distinguished Black alumnae. Next up is Phalon Davis-Barnes '16!
- Performing Arts
- Student Life
Our annual One Act Festival was a MIGHTY success thanks to our talented D-Wing students!
- Athletics
- Student Life
Our entire school gathered together this morning for a pep rally to celebrate all of our recent Mighty Mac accomplishments! Students, faculty and staff participated in games, cheers and much more!
- Alumnae News
- Athletics
We are so excited to congratulate our very own Coach Jen Rees DeJarld '87, who was named National Volleyball Coach of the Year by the National High School Coaches Association!