We know McAuley women are unafraid to face challenges head on. They lead with conviction. They advocate for others with compassion. They set weighty goals and exceed their own expectations.

This Mercy Day of Giving, September 22, we are asking our alumnae, family and friends to Rise to the Challenge and help us reach our goal of raising $150,000 from 600+ donors for Mother McAuley.

This day of giving has a far-reaching impact as we continue our commitment to invest in our students.

It's not too early to support McAuley!
Learn more and donate today!

The Mother McAuley Counseling Department invites you to enjoy a cup of coffee with your daughter's counselor on Friday, September 15 from 8:00 - 8:45 am in the McAuley Dining Hall. We'll discuss a six-step approach to problem-solving with your child and ways to balance discipline with solutions. 

Mother McAuley and Brother Rice Student Governments lined 99th Street and Pulaski with American flags to honor the victims and the heroes of 9/11.

Mother McAuley and Brother Rice students joined together for a bags tournament under the lights last night! We had a great time kicking off the school year with all of you.

Members of the Chicago Police Department escorted Ebony Jimenez to our Circle Drive doors on the first day of school. Ebony is the daughter of Officer Samuel Jimenez, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty.

Welcome back to McAuley, Ebony! Thank you to our CPD Officers for the send off.

Congratulations to the 2023 Caring Heart Award recipients, Lemolade L2L - Morgan Ingersoll Winters '03 and Nikki Harrington!

Georgina Griffin '76 and Courtney Griffin '08 presented the award in honor of Caroline Griffin '12 at our Fore the Macs Golf Outing yesterday.

Learn more about this special award and Lemolade in the 2023 Caring Heart Award video

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us at the Fore the Macs: Playing It Forward Golf Outing yesterday. We had an incredible time teeing up our Macs for success with all of you!

This Barbie is a SENIOR! The Class of 2024 kicked off their senior year with a Barbie themed tailgate on the first day of school!

Empower Together: First Year Experience RECAP. We had a MACtastic time welcoming the Class of 2027 the past two days!

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!

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!

Good luck to the Mother McAuley Class of 2023 as they begin their next chapter as college students!

As you settle into your new homes on campus, we want to share an article by a fellow McAuley Alumna, Erin Sullivan '19. Erin is a reporter for KentWired, a student media outlet at Kent State University, where she just published an article with timely advice for college freshman as they step foot on their new college campuses.

Read Erin's article

We are Mighty proud to introduce our new faculty and staff! Welcome to the Mother McAuley team!

You may have spotted Mother McAuley Alumna, Maya-Camille Broussard '97, on the cover of Chicago Tribune's business section as she celebrates the opening of her social-mission based bakery, Justice of the Pies!

Thank you to Carol Martinelli Bartucci '81 for her dedication and passion for Mother McAuley through her service as a member of our Board of Trustees for the past six years, serving as board chair for the previous two years. Carol's unwavering commitment to our school community is truly noteworthy.

We are MIGHTY proud of you, Carol, and wish you nothing but the best!

Fall tryouts will begin in early August. The number of tryout days varies. Starting dates for all fall tryouts are listed below for each sport. Students must be present for the duration of their tryouts. Practices will start the day after tryouts are concluded and will be five or six days a week. Dress for activity and bring proper equipment. 

See tryouts dates and more information!

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.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at The Elm and Tiny Tapp! It was a blast connecting with so many of you, and we can't wait to see you again at our upcoming alumnae events.

AP Stats students take on Big Time Ninja Gym for their summer field trip with Mrs. Swanson!

Congratulations to Amelie Villasenor '25 who was selected for the All State Show, "She Kills Monsters!" We are so excited and proud! The All State Show rehearses over a series of weekends throughout the year and then is performed at the 2024 Theatre Festival!

What a great time at volleyball camp with the State Champs!

Congratulations to Ella Devine '24 for becoming an Eagle Scout! Ella is a member or Troop 637 out of Queen of Martyrs Parish.

Purchase your uniform or spirit wear while Macs Ltd. is open this summer!

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Congratulations Mia Luckett '23! Mia took first place in the Johnson-Phelps VFW Auxiliary Young American Patriotic Art Contest.

Last week the Mini Macs took over the school! Their camp week was full of crafts, science experiments, performances, games, snacks and so much Mighty Mac FUN!

Support the Macs by purchasing a Golf Raffle ticket today! We have EIGHT beautiful golf course prizes waiting for their lucky winners to be chosen! Eight winners will receive an 18-hole threesome (with member) or foursome at one of these prestigious golf clubs.

Purchase a Golf Raffle Ticket

Anne Bigane Wilson '76 is the President of Bigane Paving Co. who paved the main straightaway on Columbus Drive and Pit Row for this weekend's Nascar Chicago Street Race! This race will be the first ever street race contested in the NASCAR Cup Series. We are MIGHTY proud to see Mighty Macs paving the way for this exciting event!

Congratulations Anne and Bigane Paving Co.!

Check out photos from our recent summer camps, including softball, photography and more!

Join us for our annual Fore the Macs: Playing it Forward Golf Outing on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Ridge Country Club! This annual fundraiser benefits the Tradition of Excellence Scholarship at McAuley.

Golf Outing Details, Sponsorship Opportunities and Registration

Congratulations to Kaylee Davenport ‘26 for winning the Western Golf Association’s BMW Championship Tunnel Mural Art contest. This artwork will be part of a mural on display at the 2023 BMW Championship August 15th-20th at Olympia Fields Country Club. Tens of thousands of golf fans will pass by the mural on their way to watch the top 50 players on the PGA Tour!

Curtain Call Camp presents Moana (campers in 4th - 9th grade) and The Junglebook (campers in kindergarten - 3rd grade).

Please join us for our Happy Hours this summer!  Connect with fellow Mighty Macs and enjoy your first drink complimentary of Mother McAuley. We hope to see you there!

We have had so much fun with our future macs this week! On the court, in the chemistry lab, on the golf course and our very own stage! We are so happy to have you with us at MACNATION!

Our Daniel P. Haerther Scholars wrote personal letters in support of the Shedd Aquarium’s nomination of the Great Lakes as Mission Blue’s first freshwater Hope Spot. We are proud of our scholars for playing a role in the designation!

We are so excited to congratulate Illinois Water Polo Coach of the Year: Maggie Wood Bax '07; All State First Team: Becca Engquist '24 and Bella Morquecho '23; and All State Third Team: Ella Mulchrone '23! We are so proud of every accomplishment this team has made throughout their season!

Congratulations to Paloma Alvarez '24 for being awarded the Michael Sullivan Family Foundation Senior Year Scholarship for Excellence in Mathematics!

What a great night celebrating two Southside traditions: Mother McAuley & the Chicago White Sox!

Last week, our Faculty and Staff celebrated the end of another amazing school year! We recognized and honored our work anniversaries & the recipients of our Heart of the School Award.

The Mighty Macs are Regional Champs for the first time since 2015! Congratulations to this incredible Softball team!

We held our Incoming Freshman Scholarship Night this week and are filled with pride to announce we granted $694,000 in merit-based scholarships to the Class of 2027 for their four years at McAuley.

Congratulations to all the recipients! We are so excited for you to join our McAuley family.

The Mother McAuley community is deeply saddened to share that Sister Mary Brian Costello, RSM passed away peacefully last night at Mercy Circle. 

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On Sunday, May 21, the Class of 2023 donned their white gowns and received their diplomas, joining our community of more than 28,750 alumnae. These young women walked across the stage with a strong sense of self, an appreciation of our Mercy values, and gratitude for the friendships and experiences that will carry them through college and careers. Already accomplished, they possess the confidence and knowledge to achieve anything!

The water polo team is second in state! We are MIGHTY proud of this incredible team and their many accomplishments this season!

The Mother McAuley Fathers' Club and Alumnae Office invite you to join us for McAuley White Sox Night on Friday, June 2, 2023! The Chicago White Sox take on the Detroit Tigers in a 7:10pm game. Tickets are $40 per person, and the first 500 tickets sold will receive a complimentary hat!

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Maya Hooks '25 takes 12th place in state in shot put! Congratulations!

Our Technical Drawing and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) students entered the Chicago Architecture Center Newhouse Design Competition. The award ceremony was held at the Chicago Architecture Center this weekend. McAuley students swept the engineering category!

Students can view their summer reading assignments for the 2023-2024 school year. 

On Thursday, May 18, we held the Baccalaureate Mass and Awards for the Class of 2023. This class earned a record-setting, $90,192,831 in scholarship and grant dollars. We continue to be blown away by their accomplishments!

Last week we held our Thespian Induction and One Acts Award Ceremony! Congratulations to all the new inductees and to everyone involved in this year’s One Acts!

The Class of 2023 had a full day of celebration and fun leading up to graduation this weekend! They participated in graduation practice, headed outside for a picnic and senior olympics on the new turf field, and enjoyed the traditional senior academy awards in the auditorium.

Today we held our spring pep rally, themed "Jordan Year #23!" Good luck at state to Mac Track and Field star Maya Hooks '25, and the entire Water Polo team! GO MACS!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Junior Class Ring and Pin Blessing! It was a wonderful morning celebrating the young women who will soon be leading our school as seniors.

MACNATION: The Water Polo team takes on Hersey High School tomorrow at 9:00am in the State Semi-Finals!

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

Today we recognized the visual arts students who represented Mother McAuley in the Northern Regional Exhibition with a cart ride. 

The Aquamacs are headed to State! Congratulations to our Mighty Mac Water Polo Team for their Sectional Championship victory today!

We are excited to announce the Class of 2023 students who earned top honors & distinctions!

With a throw of 10.86m, Maya Hooks '25 has qualified for the state meet in Shot Put!

In the last week our Chorus, Band, and Orchestra all hosted their spring concerts. Each concert displayed beautiful music and our wonderful students’ talents!

Six student athletes signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports on May 10. Congratulations to our Mighty Macs!

McAuley's annual Artapalooza was held on Thursday, May 4! It was a great afternoon showcasing our incredibly talented students! Did you know over 570 students participate in one or more art class a year?! We are so proud of all their creations and grateful for the way they brighten our hallways.

Ms. Clarisol Duque, the State Director of the Office of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, met with our Latinas Lead last week! Our students were able to ask questions and gain insightful wisdom and we are so grateful! 

Registration for summer school is now open. All courses will be held online through Mercy Learning Online.

Our soccer team continues to have an amazing season on and off the field. Mighty Macs recently helped out at a Special Olympics event in Villa Park. They helped athletes work on their soccer skills and assisted the Special Olympics team in conducting a fun and empowering day!

College Decision Day 2023! We cannot wait to see what these Macs accomplish on their next journey. No matter where you go, 99th Street will always be your home!

Softball Senior Night. Congratulations and thank you to the 13 senior Mighty Macs for your dedication and successes!

The Class of 2023 enjoyed their senior prom at the Drake Hotel on Friday, April 28!

McAuley's annual Artapalooza will be held on Thursday, May 4 from 1:40 - 4:00pm! The event showcases the work of our talented art students. Attendees will enjoy viewing the artwork on display, grabbing snacks from food trucks, listening to music, participating in raffles and more. 

Congratulations to the entire Math Macs Team who competed this last weekend at the state competition. A special shout-out to the Freshman Team who placed 10th! We are MIGHTY proud of all the work this team has put in this year! Way to go, Math Macs!

Get ready for a MACnificent summer at McAuley! With athletic camps, performing and visual art camps, and more, there is something for everyone.

Browse camps and register today!

Check out the summer collection and show your McAuley pride by shopping today! This shop will be open from April 18 through May 5.

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Join us on Wednesday, May 3 at 7:00pm for our Spring Choral Concert in the Auditorium! Tickets are $5 general admission and can be purchased online.

Lily Ryan ‘23 was awarded “Best of Show” for the Mixed-Media category at the Northern Regional Exhibition this weekend!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Spring Open House! We had a great time showing you around our school and sharing the wonderful academics, athletics and activities we have to offer!

Sending the Math Macs to their State Competition the classic McAuley way with a cart ride!

We know we can always COUNT on you!

The Class of 1963 is invited to join us for a 60th Reunion Luncehon on Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 11:00 am - 2:00pm at Ridge Country Club (10522 S. California Ave, Chicago, IL 60655). 

Register for the 60th Reunion Today!

Over Spring Break students and teachers from our Performing Arts Department visited New York City! Every minute of the trip was filled with exploring the city, seeing shows, and sharing their music!

Congratulations Team USA and Mighty Mac alumna Abbey Murphy '20 on your Women's World Championship victory! We are MIGHTY proud!

Read about Team USA's Victory

Last week the World Language Department held inductions for their honor societies, National Spanish Honor Society and French Honor Society. Congratulations to all the inductees!

Our Mighty Macs have been busy! Check out what they’ve been up to on recent field trips this semester!

You are cordially invited to attend our annual Mother McAuley Father Daughter Mass on Sunday, April 30 at 9:00 am in Circle Drive. Please RSVP today!

Thank you to everyone who participated in gathering Easter basket goodies for the immigrant families who are being assisted by the Sisters of Mercy. We were able to donate over 80 full baskets!

Last week the National Honor Society hosted our Annual NHS Ice Cream Social! The event fundraised over $2,000 in raffles and ice cream sales for the Rally4Ryan Sisters Foundation to support alumna Maura Ryan and her family.

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

We had a Theatre In Our Schools month donut breakfast this morning! Students who wore a show shirt got donuts and we recognized all the amazing accomplishments of our incredible D-wing!

A special cart ride just in time for the end of Theatre In Our Schools Week. This week we celebrated Erin Curran and Ava Petrowski, who were chosen to be members of the crew for the 2023 All State Theatre Production of Shrek the Musical! 

Congratulations to our second semester Macs with Merit! These students were selected by a teacher or staff member to receive this award based on their honorable character, diligent work ethic and notable contributions to the McAuley community. We are very proud of these young women!

Learn the basic techniques of shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork & finishing, rebounding and defense at our spring basketball clinic. The clinics will be run by Head Coach Curtis Lewis with the help of current McAuley basketball players. All clinics will run from 7:00 - 8:30pm in the Mother McAuley Main Gym.

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Mother McAuley's Visual Arts & Technology Department invites 5th, 6th and 7th grade students to submit and exhibit their artwork in the Junior High section of McAuley’s annual event, "Artapalooza" on Thursday, May 4, 2023. 

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Yesterday we inducted Kate Shannon Boyle ‘82, Maya-Camille Broussard ‘97, Mary Kean Coffey ‘63, Marti Jatis ‘91, M. Bridget Reidy ‘80, and Ellen Napleton Roche ‘68 into the McAuley Hall of Honor!

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Congrats to all of our 2023 Science Bowl Competitors! Neighboring grammar school’s competed on their science knowledge, hosted by our Mother McAuley Science Department and members of our National Science Honor Society. We thank everyone that was able to come and compete and helped make it such a fun evening.

Our spring sport seasons are underway! Check out the varsity schedules here and come cheer on our Mighty Macs

View location details and any updates on all the teams

Let the Mother McAuley Fathers' Club help you with your event! Enter the raffle today for a chance to win a $500 catering gift card from your choice of one of four local restaurants. Tickets are $25 each! Winner will be chosen at the Mother McAuley Fathers' Club meeting on April 19. Winner does not need to be present. 

Students enjoyed the carnival-themed spring formal this past weekend!

We are MIGHTY proud of seniors, Payton Barnes, Isabelle Leonard, and Sarah O’Brien who were awarded the A. Franklin Pilchard Foundation Scholarship this year! This is a $8,000 renewable scholarship awarded to students attending an Illinois college / university. Congratulations, Macs!

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Our Mac Melody, A Cappella and the Brother Rice Mother McAuley Band performed live this morning at the WGN Morning News St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza!

View part of the performance on WGN Morning News' Facebook Page

The entire Math Macs team is going down state! The Math Macs earned 1st place overall at their Regional Competition, and will all compete at State on April 22 at ISU.

Our annual McAuley’s Got Talent Show took place on Wednesday, March 15. It was a wonderful afternoon celebrating and supporting our talented students!

Purchase your 2022-2023 yearbook today!  Yearbooks are $63 with home shipping. They will begin shipping out in August 2023.

Mother McAuley will be hosting an engaging workshop led by Amie Kowinski of Smart Gen Society on Tuesday, March 28 from 7:00 - 8:00pm in the McAuley Auditorium. This free seminar will help parents learn how to keep your teenagers and you smart, safe and private in today’s 24/7 digital world.

Make sure to cheer on the students below who will be representing Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School and competing for top prizes at the 2023 Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE) hosted by Art ConnectED. These students are selected across 8 different categories or from submitted scholarship portfolios.

Mother McAuley's spring play, Trap, ran on March 9 and 10. Congrats to the cast and crew for a great performance!

McAuley held the first ever Sneaker Gala on Thursday, March 9. The event included music, snacks, contests, the Mighty Mac Dodgeball Tournament and of course, sneakers!

Today we celebrated International Women’s Day with an all school prayer service!

Mighty Macs and Crusaders took the plunge!

The Mother McAuley and Brother Rice team raised over $11,000 for this year’s Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Chicago.

This week Mother McAuley is celebrating International Women's Week!

We are celebrating and honoring Valiant Women of Mercy. This theme was chosen as a way to remember the boldness, courage and bravery of women who have shown mercy in their actions and in their work within our own community.

Good luck to Maria Nomikos '24 who is skating tomorrow in the United States Synchronized Skating Championships with her team the Starlights!

Art & Design students who participated in the Senior Scholarship Exhibition received more than $2 million in scholarships!

Let's Glow Macs!

Today was our Winter Pep Rally to celebrate all of our recent Mighty Mac accomplishments. Students, faculty and staff were encouraged to wear white, bright or neon colors, and they participated in games, cheers and much more!

Join us as we welcome the Fighting Irish and the Fighting Illini to McAuley’s home court for a College Spring Match!

Saturday, April 1 at 2:00PM
Admission is $5

This Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office partnered to create a Q&A series connecting students with notable Black alumnae. Our final interview is with Sparkle Whitaker ‘18!

Sparkle graduated from Mother McAuley in 2018 and continued on to Washington University in St. Louis. Sparkle currently works as a Business Technology Analyst for Deloitte and she is the founder and driving force behind two game-changing initiatives, "The Onyx Incubator" and "The Onyx Label."

Sparkle is a highly motivated and visionary interdisciplinary designer, using her skills in fashion design and creative writing to address societal issues and bring about meaningful change. She has been recognized for her dedication and impact in local news and other awards.

Mac Melody competed at the Chesterton Classic Show Choir Competition and took 2nd runner up in their division! Gigi Marceille ‘24 was the overall winner in the solo competition! Congrats, Macs! We are mighty proud!

This Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office partnered to create a Q&A series connecting students with notable Black alumnae. Next up is Jessica Jones ‘09!

Jessica Jones graduated from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School in 2009. After McAuley, she attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 2013 with her Bachelor of Arts and her Masters in Education in 2015. She is currently working as a Senior Educator in the Education Department at the Museum of Science and Industry. In this role, Jessica provides professional development experiences for teachers and administrators throughout the Chicagoland area. She also works as adjunct faculty for the University of Notre Dame, Alliance for Catholic Education, teaching and mentoring aspiring and new classroom teachers.

Join us as we celebrate the induction of the newest members of McAuley’s Hall of Honor: Kate Shannon Boyle ‘82, Maya-Camille Broussard ‘97, Mary Kean Coffey ‘63 (posthumously), Marti Jatis ‘91, M. Bridget Reidy ‘80, and Ellen Napleton Roche ’68.

The McAuley Hall Mass and Induction will be taking place on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 10:00am with a Champagne Brunch to follow!

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Check out McClover, Mother McAuley's 2023 Saint Patrick's Day Gear! Shop in store or online!

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This Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office partnered to create a Q&A series connecting students with notable Black alumnae. Next up is Karen Spears ‘13. 

Karen Spears is a lettering artist, creative director, and founder of Kareracter Creative Studio, a creative firm specializing in hand-lettering and graphic design. In 2018, she was named Emerging Designer by the Professional Association of Design in Chicago, IL. Soho House recognized her as one of Chicago's Rising Stars in 2021, and more recently, she has been featured on WGN, WGN Radio, NBC, Fox, and WTTW.

The McAuley Community is one dedicated to serving others. This Lenten Season we will be reflecting on service and the ways in which our Mighty Macs give back throughout the year...

Lauren Dart '23 volunteers in a program at the Cook County Jail called "Recipe for Change."

This morning, we began our Lenten journey with an Ash Wednesday Prayer Service. Reflections on service and the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy were shared by students and faculty who have done service work in other countries, at the border between two countries, in the rural countryside, and right here on the southside.   

MacNation is one of four finalists from Class 3A/4A for the 2023 IHSA Student Section & Spirit Showdown!

Watch MacNation's Video!

We were thrilled to welcome 6th and 7th grade girls to McAuley for our big Shadow Day! We hope you had an amazing day and learned about all the great things McAuley has to offer.

Junior high students are invited to join us for an Open House on Thursday, April 20 from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Presentations about academic programs, electives, athletics, financial aid, scholarships and transportation. You will also have a chance to meet students, athletes, coaches, teachers and administration.

The Class of 2023 had their Senior Father Daughter Dance at Ridge Country Club this year! The night was full of fun and dancing. 

Our Latinas Lead attended the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Conference yesterday. It was an amazing opportunity for our students and an inspiring day for all!

Earlier this week, Peer Ministers and the Theology Department hosted the Sophomore Retreat. Our Sophomores had a wonderful day of prayer, reflection, and meditation. We are so blessed for retreat days that provide us time to reflect on our spiritual journeys!

Congratulations to Maggie Zuber ‘25 on qualifying for the IHSA Wrestling State Tournament! We are MIGHTY proud.

Students, faculty and staff lined the halls to celebrate our first Mighty Mac wrestler with a cart ride on Tuesday morning for a traditional cart ride to wish Maggie good luck as she heads to the IHSA Wrestling State Tournament this weekend!

This Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office partnered to create a Q&A series connecting students with notable Black alumnae. First up is Nikki Jennings ‘88!

Nikki is a leader in the Entertainment and Marketing industry and has a passion for marketing, live events, branding, consumer engagement, TV event production logistics, project and talent management. She is committed and has a strong desire to help aspiring young adults seeking a career in the marketing and entertainment industry, and we are so grateful for the wisdom she shared with our Mighty Macs!

View the January - February issue of our student-run Inscape!

Thank you to our Black Student Union for hosting our Black History Month Prayer Service this morning! The all school service was filled with community, prayer, reflection, dance, music and stories.

A special thanks to alumnae speaker, Maya Nunn ‘16, for her reflection on coming home.

We are proud and grateful to celebrate our students.

The basketball team held their Senior Night tonight! Congratulations to our Mighty Macs for their big win over Simeon, and thank you seniors for your dedication to the program and your teammates, your energy, your impact, and all the memories.

Last night, the Brother Rice and Mother McAuley Band worked with Dr. Kaminsky, the Director of Bands at VanderCook College Of Music. They had a great time taking our music making to the next level!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Sacred Concert last night. It was so special to gather with many of our neighbors at Mercy Circle and share an evening of sacred music in the beautiful Mercy Chapel.

Check out our upcoming Black History Month Events hosted by our Black Student Union!

Congratulations to the Mighty Mac varsity basketball team for their win over Loyola in the GCAC Conference tournament this weekend!

Mother McAuley offers a PreAP Algebra class for 8th grade girls. This class is taught by a McAuley math faculty member. Students who successfully complete PreAP Algebra may have the chance to enroll in sophomore Geometry Honors their freshman year at McAuley. 

The placement test for current 7th grade girls who are interested in taking this class during their 8th grade year will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023. 

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Eleven of our talented artists were announced as Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Award recipients! The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the country's longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for creative students in grades 7–12.

We dropped off Mighty Mac Snacks to our neighboring Catholic grammar schools to celebrate Catholic Schools Week! We are so thankful to the grade schools in our community for their foundation of faith.

Congratulations to Grace Gambotz ‘24 and Morgan Feil ‘24 for being selected as 2022-2023 Girls Basketball GCAC Red Division All-Conference. We are MIGHTY proud.

We are so proud to announce that all of our Fall Sports Teams qualified for IHSA Team Academic Achievement Awards! Congratulations to our dedicated coaches and student-athletes for these impressive recognitions.

We are so proud of your hard work on the court, track, golf course, in the pool, and especially in the classroom. GO MACS!

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! Dismissal will be at 1:38pm.

Online registration is now closed for our 6th & 7th Grade Shadow Day on February 20. If you didn't have a chance to register online for this special Shadow Day, walk-ins are welcome. All 6th and 7th grade girls will be paired with a McAuley student.

Congratulations Amanda Schuler ‘25 for being recognized as an All-State Selection by the Illinois Music Education Association! We celebrated this incredible accomplishment in classic Mighty Mac style with a cart ride! Amanda will be performing with the All-State Orchestra this weekend and we are MIGHTY proud!

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!

Mother McAuley has earned the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for the third year in a row! Mother McAuley is recognized for its outstanding work in expanding STEM access to young women.

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!!

This morning we celebrated Gigi Navarrete '23 and Ellie White '24 with a cart ride for receiving national recognition and prestigious awards for their outstanding seasons this year!

View the 2023-2024 school year curriculum guide today.

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The Mother McAuley Chorus invites you to a Sing-Along of Disney's Encanto on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00pm in the Mother McAuley Auditorium. Tickets are $5 per person.

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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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Congratulations to junior Ellie White for being named the 2022-23 Gatorade Illinois Volleyball Player of the Year! This prestigious honor is bestowed upon the nation’s most outstanding high school athletes. Ellie was recognized for her athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character. We are MIGHTY proud Ellie for this most deserving honor!

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.

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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. 

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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. 

We are MIGHTY proud of senior tennis and lacrosse player Julia Ilarraza '23 who was announced as a 2022-23 All-State Academic Team Honorable Mention.

Nearly 500 nominations were received and she was one of fifty students selected by the committee! Way to go, Julia!