We're hosting a shadow day for 6th & 7th grade girls on Monday, February 20, 2023! Join us for the day, learn more about our curriculum, meet our teachers and be a part of MacNation!

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We are excited to welcome in the new year by kicking off the college planning process for the Class of 2024. We would like to share with you important information on how to best support your child through this process. Please join us on January 26, 2023 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Dining Hall. Sophomore parents are welcome!

The Class of 2026 had a blast at the Freshman Father Daughter Dance!

Sending prayers and good thoughts to all our students and faculty members attending Kairos 154 this weekend!!

Come cheer on the Mighty Macs as they take on Lyons Township on Monday, January 23!

JV game: 5:30pm
Varsity game: 7:00pm

Pizza and refreshments to follow the games in the lounge!

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The junior class attended their College Kick-Off!

Members of the senior class facilitated a student panel to provide advice, tips, and words of encouragement to their peers about the college application process. They will begin reflecting on personal interests associated with future majors and researching college criteria in order to create their college list.

This year we began a new program with our neighbors at Mercy Circle, Macs with Mercy. Each month, one of our clubs or organizations gathers with the residents at Mercy Circle and to do an activity. So far our Student Government, Black Student Union and Science National Honor Society have participated.

This year we are especially grateful for our amazing alumnae who are role models for our students! Our College Counseling Department in partnership with the Alumnae Relations Department have created a new panel series for students to prepare them for their future careers. Each session is dedicated to a professional field and offers students an open forum to ask questions related to the career path.

The McAuley Liturgical Choir was honored to sing at the Christmas Day Mass presided by Cardinal Cupich. 

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Check out some of the trees our faculty & staff decorated at this year’s Christmas Party! Each department came up with a theme and decorated their tree to win the contest! Congratulations to our Science and Theology departments for winning.

We are so blessed to have such a wonderful school community.

This Christmas, our very own Liturgical Choir will be joining Cardinal Cupich in celebrating Christmas Day Mass. You can watch the televised Mass this Sunday at 8a.m. on ABC!

Such an awesome morning performing for the Steve Cochran show on WLS-AM 890!

If you missed the live radio performance you can listen here!

What a special Christmas Prayer Service! Thank you to everyone for participating in this joyous occasion and making McAuley a magical place this Christmas season.

Happy dogs and happy students preparing for finals! Thank you to our furry friends at PAWsitive Therapy Troupe for stopping by our finals study sessions.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Choral Concert, Strings Concert and Brother Rice and Mother McAuley Band concert! There is no better way to get in the spirit than our Mighty Mac Christmas performances!

Check out the latest issue of our student's Inscape!

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Introducing our brand new Mighty Mac Competitive Cheer!

Our Macs have their first competition tomorrow! We are sending them the best MacNation spirit! Check out the schedule here and updates on our athletics website!

Congratulations Julia Ilarraza ‘23 on being selected as a Posse Scholar! Julia has been awarded a four-year, full tuition scholarship to University of Wisconsin-Madison. We are MIGHTY proud of Julia for this huge accomplishment!

We gathered today to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception together in a beautiful mass presided by Fr. Mark Walter. Our Liturgical Choir and String Ensemble filled the auditorium with moving music. Thank you to everyone who participated and planned the mass.

We have so much to be grateful for this Christmas Season!

8th grade girls who did not test at Mother McAuley or another Catholic High School on Saturday, December, 3, 2022 are encouraged to take the make-up entrance exam at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School. The test will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. 

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Join us for our Christmas performances this season! Admission to all concerts are free with general admission seating. Get into the Christmas spirit with the Macs!

All alumnae are invited to come back and sing the Hallelujah Chorus at the Choral Concert.

We are so proud of our 37 Illinois State Scholars from the Class of 2023! Illinois State Scholars are chosen based on exemplary college entrance examination scores and record high school achievement. 

Our very own Gigi Navarrete '23 is up for best high school volleyball player in the country!

Vote for Gigi in Scorebook live's best high school volleyball player in the country in the 2022 Season. Voting concludes Thursday, Dec. 8, at 11:59 p.m. ET

Vote here!

Check out the varsity schedules here and come cheer on our Mighty Macs! For location details and any updates on all the teams head to our athletics website.

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The Mother's Club will host their annual Graduation and Prom Dress Resale on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Anyone interested in selling or donating their dress, you may drop it off at Mother McAuley on Saturday, January 21.

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8th grade girls are encouraged to take the Entrance Exam at Mother McAuley and become a Mighty Mac! The test will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. 

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In this season of gratitude, Laura Snow Gawlik and her Peer Ministry Group wrote a prayer for the Mercy Education System of the Americas, which was shared in their newsletter on November 22!

Come cheer on the Macs as they take on Rosary on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The varsity game starts at 6:30pm. There will be giveaways, raffles, games, and pizza with the team after the game! Wear your Mighty Mac gear!

Congratulations to every member of this year’s all school musical production, “The Little Mermaid” on a sold out weekend of incredible performances!

8th grade students are invited to come and take one last look at McAuley at our last Open House of the year on Thursday, December 1 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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Our Campus Ministry organized a Veterans Day Drive in November thanks to freshman Naomi Cordova. Naomi is a member and the Junior Representative of the Marrs Meyer Post 991 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and she proposed this drive be a collection specifically to help female veterans in need.

It’s Opening Night for our fall musical, “The Little Mermaid!” The show opens tonight and runs through Sunday. Tickets are sold out, but you can join the waitlist.

See Cast List and View Link to Join Waitlist

8th graders - join us for a special special night before the Entrance Exam on Friday, December 2 from 6-7:30pm! Beth Sebek Montgomery '03 will be leading us in a yoga session followed by trivia, strawberry refreshers and healthy snacks!

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Mother McAuley hosted a recognition rally to celebrate the team's accomplishments this season. Escorted by members of the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department, the state champions marched across campus and onto the newly installed athletic turf field, where the student body, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members cheered and offered their congratulations.

Congratulations to our varsity Volleyball Team for winning the Class 4A State Championship! On Saturday, the Mighty Macs defeated Benet Academy to bring home their 16th State Title!

The Mighty Macs will be advancing to the State Championship against Benet Academy. The game begins tonight, November 12, at 8:55PM.

Yesterday we sent our Macs off to State with a MacNation Pep Rally. Diver Sarah Speski ‘24 and the Mighty Mac volleyball team will be competing. Good luck this weekend! We are cheering you on!

The Black Student Union hosted a Cultural Spotlight Panel during lunch periods today. Student panelists shared their culture, ethnicity and heritage through conversation with peers. discussing and learning about diversity within our McAuley community. Thank you to our Black Student Union for hosting the wonderful event!

Congratulations to all of our sectional swimmers. Megan Moore ‘24 broke two school records and the team dropped time in almost all events!

We are MIGHTY proud of our senior athletes who signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports today on National Signing Day!

Congratulations to Sarah Speski ‘24 on qualifying for the IHSA State Diving Finals! We are MIGHTY proud. MacNation is cheering you on.

Congrats to our Varsity Volleyball team on their win against Joliet West last night in the super sectional championship. The Mighty Macs are now headed to the State Championship in Normal, IL the weekend of November 11-12!

Thank you to everyone who attended Open House! We had a great time showing you around our school and sharing the wonderful academics and activities we have to offer! We hope to see you again soon.

Join Mother McAuley's National Science Honor Society for exciting experiments on Thursday, November 17 from 4:00 - 5:00pm. Open to all 7th and 8th grade girls.

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Sending prayers and good thoughts to all our students and faculty members attending Kairos 153 this weekend!!

On Tuesday, October 18, we welcomed six alumnae to present to students about their specialized career field in Nursing. Students heard from a Cardiac Perfusionist, Infusion Nurse, Nursing Professor, Postpartum Nurse, NICU Nurse, and Hematology/Oncology Nurse. Alumnae explained their educational/college pathway, daily job responsibilities, the positive and negative parts of their job, and how McAuley has prepared them for college and the real world. 

It's finally here... The McAuley Alumnae Pop-Up Shop! Show off your McAuley pride by shopping today. The store will be open now through November 17, 2022, and all items will be delivered in time for Christmas!

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The Mighty Macs are Sectional Champions after defeating Marist in the Sectional Finals. They will advance to the Super Sectional Championship at Eisenhower High School on November 4 at 6:30pm. Let's go Macs!

The Mother's Club will host their annual vendor fair, Shopapalooza, on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 10:00am - 3:00pm! 

Last Week, our Peer Ministers participated in the Cook County Indigent Burial Ceremony at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Burying the Dead is a work of Mercy and our McAuley Peer Ministers were witness to this act of Mercy in action alongside students from Br. Rice and St. Lawrence. Thank you to Fr. Larry Sullivan, Bishop Wypych and Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board President, for leading the services. May we pray for the souls of all who were remembered.

Today we gathered for our All Saints’ Day Mass. Students Arianna, Andrea, Gianna, Ndeye, and Irsa said our petitions in English, Spanish, Polish, French and Urdu. We remember the souls who have gone before and we all grieve and celebrate together.

Happy Halloween! Last week was The NAHS Great Pumpkin Auction!  Faculty, staff and students were able to bid on their favorite pumpkins and proceeds benefited The Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. Our Mighty Mac artists did a bootiful job.

We had a spooktacular time at our annual Not-So-Haunted House! Members of our clubs and organizations planned Halloween-themed games and activities for our young guests to enjoy! 

Congratulations to Maria Condron '23 who was named a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program! Maria is being recognized for exceptional academic promise demonstrated by her outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Macs Walk for a Cure Event! Over 350 participants were able to raise over $800 for the OSF Breast Cancer Center. 

Mother McAuley will present The Little Mermaid on November 17-19 at 7:30pm, and November 20 at 3:00pm. We anticipate that shows will sell out - don't delay in purchasing your tickets today!

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Celebrating 40 years of the Misericordia Heartbreakers! Last week was our annual NHS Fall Fest. This was the first time in three years that we have celebrated in person with the Heartbreakers! Best McAuley Fall Tradition since 1985!

We love our Seniors! Thank you to all of our Fall Sport Senior Athletes for your hard work and dedication to MacNation! We are mighty proud of all your accomplishments!

Congratulations to Gigi Navarrete ‘23 on being named the GCAC Conference Player of the Year! We are MIGHTY proud!

Our Mighty Macs have been busy in the city! Check out what they’ve been up to on recent field trips across the Chicagoland area, including to Bigane Pving Company Asphalt Plant, the National Museum of Mexican Art, the Lewis University Television Network, and more!

Congratulations to Maddy McNamara ‘23 and Mairead Doran ‘23 for qualifying for State in tennis two years in a row! This dynamic doubles team celebrated Mighty Mac style with the first cart ride of the year!

To close out our Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, students who are part of Latinas Lead, UNITY Community, and our National Spanish Honor Society, planned a prayer service and breakfast before school on October 13.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating our Hispanic alumnae who are trailblazers and role models in our community.

Matty Salgado ‘23 interviewed Jessica Pedroza ‘15 as our last feature for our Hispanic Heritage Month Alumnae Spotlights.

Watch some highlights from the interview

Last Week, Lieutenant Anthony Lisanti, pilot for the Chicago Fire Department, spoke to Mr. Thomas's Engineering Principles class about his aviation experiences and careers in aviation.

Thank you to all the future macs who joined us for our Junior High Art Workshop. We are mighty impressed with all of your creations!

Every day at McAuley we celebrate girls. On International Day of the Girl we especially celebrate the opportunity McAuley provides for young women to become empowered leaders that change the world.

Experience Mother McAuley firsthand by visiting our fall Open House on Thursday, November 3 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, and learn about all the ways McAuley Takes You There…

White registration is not required, please consider pre-registering. 

Learn More & Pre-Register Now!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fantastic shadow day! It was a fun filled day of rock paper scissor competition, pizza and Mighty Mac spirit.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating our Hispanic alumnae who are trailblazers and role models in our community.

Lizette Balderas ‘23 interviewed Melissa Zeilner Marx ‘06 as our next feature for our Hispanic Heritage Month Alumnae Spotlights.

Watch some highlights from the interview 

Thanks to our Peer Ministers and Theology Department, this year’s Freshman Retreat was a wonderful experience for the Class of 2026. The students had beautiful days full of reflection, prayer and fun.

Join us for our annual spooktacular event on Wednesday, October 26 from 4:00 - 6:00pm. This event is recommended for ages 2-8. Costumes are encouraged! 

Low-sensory time to accommodate children with special needs will be held from 3:30 - 4:00pm. 

$3 per child, adults are free. 

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The first Kairos Retreat of the school year left today! Sending prayers to all our students and faculty members attending K152 this weekend!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating our Hispanic alumnae who are trailblazers and role models in our community.

Xotchil Ramirez ‘24 interviewed Yaitz Noriega ‘17 as our next feature for our Hispanic Heritage Month Alumnae Spotlights.

Watch some highlights from the interview 

Mark your calendar for an evening of fun, friends and nostalgia as the Class of 1972 gathers at McAuley to celebrate 50 years of being a Mighty Mac! RSVP by Friday, September 30.

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Thank you to everyone who attended Open House! We had a great time showing you around our school and sharing the wonderful academics and activities we have to offer! We hope to see you again soon!

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Get creative and discover your talents with the Mother McAuley Art Department! Choose one of five projects to learn more about painting, digital imaging, sculpture, drawing or photography! 

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Join our performing arts faculty for a Junior High Symphony Orchestra! No experience necessary. Instruments will be provided. Students will perform with the McAuley Symphony Orchestra at the Christmas and Spring Concerts. The cost is $100, which will cover the rehearsal sessions and performance apparel. 

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Join the McAuley Performing Arts faculty for a FREE workshop! You are invited to participate as a cast member, stage or tech crew member, or an orchestra member. Orchestra members should bring their own instrument and all levels of experience are welcome. 

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Yesterday, we had such a wonderful all school ceremony celebrating the legacy of Catherine McAuley.

Congratulations to Ciara Hosty '23 and Jen Novosel Callahan '02 for being honored with this year's Catherine McAuley Award!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating our Hispanic alumnae who have been trailblazers and role models in our community. 

Andrea Villanueva ‘23 interviewed Jessie Gomez ‘18 as our first feature for our Hispanic Heritage Month Alumnae Spotlights. 

Watch some highlights from the interview 

The McAuley community gathered together on Wednesday, September 21 for our Opening All School Mass. During the Mass, Mrs. Carey Temple Harrington ‘86 was officially missioned by Ms. Kim Baxter of Mercy Education as our school President.

We are thrilled to improve our athletic experience by adding a state-of-the-art turf field for our student athletes. This field brings our student athletes back to campus to practice and compete. We look forward to having our student athletes take the field and continue to build a community around these sports and each other.

Mother McAuley's annual 24-hour giving day, Mercy Day of Giving, will begin at noon on September 23 and run through noon on September 24! Join me in supporting McAuley and ensuring the lifetime advantage of a McAuley education is available for generations of young women to come.

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Be a part of MacNation! Join us for our first Open House on Sunday, September 25 from 11:00am - 1:00pm. No registration required.

The first 100 students to attend the Open House will receive a McAuley gift!

Congratulations to the newly inducted members of the National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, and National English Honor Society!

The Counseling Departments of Brother Rice and Mother McAuley High Schools are hosting a combined College Fair on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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We kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with the Latinas Lead Fiesta de Independencia!

Thank you to our Latinas Lead club for hosting this event and teaching us the History of Mexican Independence Day.

We are so excited to continue our Hispanic Heritage celebrations throughout the month!

Congratulations to our fall athletic teams for a MIGHTY weekend!

Mother McAuley and Brother Rice Student Government members gathered to remember and honor the victims of 9/11 and their families. Together, they placed flags along Pulaski and 99th Street.

The Juniors received their class rings & our very own Deacon Cislo blessed this Class of 2024 as they step into their new roles as upper class women in the school!

Mother McAuley is thrilled to announce that Curtis Lewis has been named the varsity basketball coach and assistant athletic director, effective immediately. Lewis brings more than 15 years of basketball coaching experience, a winning track record at various levels of competition including the collegiate level as a graduate assistant, and first-hand knowledge of the NCAA/NAIA recruiting policies, regulations, and admissions requirements.

On September 7, Mother McAuley and Brother Rice students participated in the Best of Both Worlds Bags Tournament on the Brother Rice football stadium. 93 team competed, and the students enjoyed food trucks and music. 

Congratulations to the 2022 College Board’s National Recognition Program awardees! 14 Mother McAuley students have been named National African American Recognition and National Hispanic Recognition Awardees! These academic honors recognize students for excelling on College Board assessments and in their classrooms!

Our peer ministers had an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of liturgy by attending a teaching mass with Fr. Mark Walter presiding.

We had a MIGHTY day out on the golf course for our annual Fore the Macs: Playing it Forward Golf Outing on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Thank you to everyone who joined us for Tee-ing our students up for success. Rain or shine, our Mighty Mac community never fails to support our Macs!

Our annual Mac2School event is a great way for our students to celebrate the start of a new school year! Mighty Macs enjoyed water slides, obstacle courses, food trucks and more! It was a MACtastic day!

The Mighty Mac volleyball team played Joliet Catholic in the first game of the year on August 23. MacNation came out to show their support as the team won in two games. 

Attention Crafters/Vendors & Food Trucks! There are spots available for our upcoming Shopapalooza event on Saturday, November 5, hosted by the Mother's Club. Space is limited and booths are available on a first come first serve basis.

Every year at the Fore the Macs: Playing it Forward Golf Outing, we honor an alum with the Caring Heart Award in honor of Caroline Griffin '12.

This year’s Caring Heart Recipient is Betsy Ross Ready '94. Betsy advocates for mental health in her daily life, through her work with Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS), Our Lady of the Woods, and the WNBA Chicago Sky.

The winner of this raffle will have one year of Mother McAuley High School tuition PAID IN FULL for the 2022-2023 school year or $12,000 cash. Online sales will close on Saturday, August 13th at midnight. The winner will be drawn on Sunday, August 14th. Winner need not be present.

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Ellie White ‘24 verbally committed to playing volleyball at the University of Michigan. 

The Fore the Macs: Playing it Forward Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, August 25 at Ridge Country. Join us for golf or our After Par-tee; become a sponsor; purchase a raffle ticket; and more!

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This annual fundraiser benefits the Tradition of Excellence Scholarship at McAuley.

On Sunday, May 15, Mother McAuley graduated 209 women in the graduating Class of 2022 at the Shannon Center located on the campus of Saint Xavier University. This graduating class joins more than 28,500 alumnae of Mother McAuley.

Our students had a blast at the annual homecoming dance on Saturday, September 17.