Celebrate this season of growth and renewal at our Spring Concerts: Chorus Concert on May 6, Strings Concert on May 7, and Band Concert on May 8!

The Class of 2025 attended their senior prom on April 11. Students enjoyed dancing, dinner and fun at the Palmer House Hotel in downtown Chicago. 

Our Future Macs Preview Night was a great opportunity for junior high girls to learn more about Mother McAuley. With our supportive and dedicated faculty and staff on hand to welcome families and showcase our rigorous, college-prep curriculum; our more than 50+ clubs and organizations on display; our spring play hosting their opening night in the Auditorium; and so much more, the event was truly a MIGHTY showing of the McAuley educational experience.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We can't wait to welcome you back to McAuley!

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The Mother McAuley Visual Arts & Technology Department invites 5th, 6th and 7th grade students (girls and boys) to submit and exhibit their artwork in the Junior high section of McAuley's Artapalooza on Thursday, May 8. 

Learn More about the Junior High Art Exhibition

Research findings "reveal a consistent portrait of girls' school graduates who are more engaged academically and socially than their coeducated peers." Thank you to the International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS) and our fellow Chicagoland girls' schools for partnering with us throughout Women's History Month to highlight The Girls' School Advantage!

Join fellow parents, faculty, staff and friends of McAuley for a night of fun, laughter and connection hosted by the Mother McAuley Mother's and Father's Clubs - all in support of McAuley students on Thursday, May 1 at Bar 106 The Neighborhood Tavern.

Continuing our celebration of Women's History Month, we've partnered with the International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS) and fellow Chicagoland girls' schools to highlight the benefits of an all-girls education. Research shows that girls' school graduates, compared to coeducated peers, are more likely to exhibit stronger community involvement, greater cultural competency, and increased political engagement.

As part of our spring Spirit Week, students participated in our annual talent show, Macs Got Talent. The week ended with our Spring Formal.

We kicked off St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebrating with WGN Morning News at the St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza! You may have spotted performances from our Mac Melody, A Cappella Choir, and BRMM Band!

View footage of the Brother Rice and Mother McAuley Band on WGN Morning News

View footage of the the chorus singing South Side Irish

Theatre Workshop I and II students took a field trip to see Waitress at the Paramount Theatre last week. The show was directed by an alumna of our very own performing arts program, Katie Spelman '05!

Happy Catholic Sisters Week! We are always proud to celebrate the trailblazing Sisters of Mercy within our school community. Mother McAuley stands on your shoulders as we embrace your unwavering vision, core values, and mission of educating young women. Thank you to all of the Sisters of Mercy, past and present, who have served as role models for our Mighty Macs throughout the years!

Mother McAuley students participated in Advocate Christ Medical Center's annual art contest to expand its permanent art collection. Students from Mother McAuley received various awards, and some of their artwork was even chosen for the hospital's permanent collection. Congratulations to our talented student artists!

We are MIGHTY proud to announce that Taji Alexa '27 and Quinn Arundel '26 were named IBCA All State Honorable Mentions for the 2024-2025 basketball season! Congratulations on this accomplishment, Mighty Macs!

Our very own faculty member, Jamie Portal Guardi '95, and her daughter, Kate Guardi '29, braved the shave at the St. Baldrick's Event at St. Catherine's parish this past weekend!

The Class of 2025 made wonderful memories at the Senior Father Daughter Dance on March 7!

Each month, students involved in our clubs or organizations gather with the residents at Mercy Circle and to complete an activity. This month, students in the Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars and Culinary Club worked with the Sisters of Mercy to decorate flower pots in preparation for spring!

This International Women's Day, Mother McAuley continues our mission of empowering courageous women to change the world. Our McAuley students are standing on the shoulders of the Sisters of Mercy and the 29,000+ alumnae who came before them. We are proud to celebrate the phenomenal women, past and present, who walk the halls of 99th Street.

It's Women's History Month! There's no better time to champion the benefits of an all-girls education. We've partnered with the International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS) and fellow Chicagoland girls' schools to highlight The Girls' School Advantage by the numbers.

Students, faculty and staff gathered together for our winter pep rally! With games and activities, a performance by the Mighty Mac cheerleaders, and more, it was a MIGHTY fun day!

Our entire school community gathered together to begin our Lenten journey with an Ash Wednesday Mass on March 5, led by Rev. Ritchie Ortiz, associate pastor from Queen of Martyrs Church.

Congratulations to Mother McAuley Alumna, Grace McKee '16, on being named the 2025 South Side Irish Parade Queen!

Members of our Macs LEAD (Leadership, Education, and Awareness of Disabilities) club led the charge in organizing McAuley's participation in the Chicago Polar Plunge. They joined forces with Brother Rice as the Best of Both Worlds Team to raise over $15,000 for Special Olympics Chicago! Among the 23 the school teams that participated, Best of Both Worlds, came in second for fundraising.

Maggie Zuber '25 put a bow on her outstanding career with a 2nd place finish in the 140lb weight class at the IHSA Girls Wrestling Championships. Maggie defeated opponents from SJ Ogden, Fremd and New Trier before falling to a formidable opponent from Collinsville High School. Congratulations Maggie! 

Mother McAuley's Show Choir, Mac Melody, is having a MIGHTY great competition season!
Earlier this month, Mac Melody won Grand Champions in their division at their competition in Chesterton, Indiana, and their band won Best Band! Last weekend, they won 3rd Runner Up and Best Crew at their competition in El Paso/Gridley.
Congratulations Macs & Crusaders! We are MIGHTY proud!

For over 10 years, Mother McAuley Art Students have participated in the Memory Project, which invites high school students to create heartfelt portraits of children living in orphanages around the world.  AP Art & Design and Studio Honors students created this year's portraits that were recently delivered to children in India.

In honor of Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office have partnered to spotlight distinguished Black alumnae. Our fourth spotlight is Yolanda Petty '83.

We welcomed five alumnae back to Mother McAuley last week to speak on a panel about their specialized career in the field of education. Students heard from a Case Manager at Barbara Vick Early Childhood & Family Center, Principal at Blair Early Childhood Center, Second Grade Teacher at St. Barnabas, Manager of Child & Family Learning at Lincoln Park Zoo, and Manager of Education at Daniel Murphy Scholars Foundation. 

Mother McAuley welcomed back our Black Alumnae on February 25 for an inspiring breakfast hosted by our Black Student Union. Thank you to all of our alumnae who joined us for a meaningful morning of keynote speakers, student reflections, roundtable discussions, and more. Special thanks to Michaela Foreman '16 and Ronia Linton '25 their impactful reflections!

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate 11 of our talented young artists who were recently named 2025 Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Award recipients! These Mighty Macs were recognized by Columbia College for their Original Works.

In honor of Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office have partnered to spotlight distinguished Black alumnae. Our third spotlight is Simone Johnson '16.

The senior theater workshop students hosted their One Act Festival on February 19 in the auditorium! The cast, crew, and directors were thrilled to share their hard work. 

We had a great day welcoming 6th and 7th grade Future Macs to McAuley for a special shadow day on February 17. They had the chance to experience a day in the life of a Mighty Mac, visit a Club Fair, play games and activities, and so much more!

Every day is a shadow day at McAuley - register today!

In honor of Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office have partnered to spotlight distinguished Black alumnae. Our second spotlight is Kimberly Price '83.

We had a wonderful morning hosting our annual Donor Appreciation Breakfast at Mother McAuley on February 14. Our scholarship recipients had the opportunity to meet their generous donors and thank them for all they do to support our Mighty Mac community!

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate our very own, Shantá Wheeler, recipient of the Archdiocese of Chicago's Thea Bowman Award for Teacher Leadership! Like Bowman, Shantá embodies faith, integrity, and a deep commitment to her students.

Our entire school community gathered together for our Black History Month Prayer Service on February 13. Thank you to our Black Student Union for hosting the beautiful service filled with community, prayer, reflection, music and stories of history makers!

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, our Environmental Science classes were excited to welcome the Senior Lab Manager & Quality Assurance Officer for the Culligan Analytical Laboratory to learn more about the process of filtering and testing water. Special thanks to Maria Mozdzen, Liz Filmer, and Eileen Earley Ziesemer '01 for collaborating with us!

The Class of 2028 enjoyed their first Father/Daughter Dance on February 7! It was a fun night for our students and their special guests!

In honor of Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office have partnered to spotlight distinguished Black alumnae. Our first spotlight is Jazmyn C. Jefferson '10.

More than 80 alumnae and friends joined us for Career Day this morning. Students had the chance to learn more about a wide variety of careers, participate in activities, and learn more about the many opportunities available to them once they graduate from McAuley.

Mother McAuley High School is proud to announce the upcoming Celebration event, an annual gathering that honors and supports the unique and transformative experience provided to its students. Taking place Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the University Club in Chicago, this event showcases Mother McAuley as a beacon of excellence in education for young women - empowering them to lead with integrity, compassion and strength, and to shape the future with confidence.

Saint Xavier University, Brother Rice High School, and Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School are proud to announce a joint initiative to enhance academic and experiential opportunities for students. Reinforcing the shared values and mission of Catholic education, leadership from the three schools are partnering to formalize cutting-edge plans designed to benefit students’ personal and professional development.

After just three years as a program, we are MIGHTY proud to congratulate the Mother McAuley Cheerleading Team on qualifying for the IHSA State Finals in the Large Team Division!
MacNation cheered them on with a cart ride through the halls before they head down state to compete this weekend! Wishing the best of luck to the entire team and our coaching staff, all of whom are Mother McAuley alumnae!

Students and faculty members ended Catholic Schools Week by attending the weekend-long Kairos retreat.

Congratulations to Quinn Arundel '26 and Taji Alexa '27 on being awarded the GCAC Red Division All Conference Honors for basketball. We are MIGHTY proud!

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Amelie Villasenor '25, Grace Sebby '27, Amar Tadros '25, and Amanda Schuler '25 for their participation in the ILMEA All-State Choir and Orchestra!

We are MIGHTY proud to announce that ALL of our Fall Sports Teams qualified for IHSA Team Academic Achievement Awards! Congratulations to our student athletes for maintaining excellent cumulative team grade point averages during the 2024 season. 

Happy Catholic Schools Week! Our entire school community gathered together this morning for a wonderful Mass to celebrate the theme of "United in Faith and Community."

We hosted alumnae at our annual Mighty Mac Alumnae Basketball Night. It was great to have alumnae back to cheer for the Mighty Macs!

Join us for upcoming alumnae events

Mother McAuley has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) for the fifth year in a row. Schools honored with an AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded access to AP computer science courses for female students in their communities. 

We kicked off the new year with a retreat for our freshman students. This day-long event allows students to engage with their fellow classmates, dive deeper into their faith and Mercy values, and build on the sense of community that began during the three-day Empower: First Year Experience orientation in August.

Winter Athletics are beginning to wind down, however, the Macs have experienced many successes and look to continue the momentum into the state playoffs. 

Our very own Bridget Stroner '23 is a current student at Saint Mary's College and performed with the Notre Dame Marching Band during the championship game. 

Congratulations to our very own, Emily Guzman '25, who was selected to participate as a crew member in the Illinois All-State production of The Prom!

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Claire Gannon '11 on receiving the 2024 Nurse of the Year Award for Advocate Children’s Hospital!

Read more Claire's outstanding work in the nursing field

Our basketball, bowling and cheerleading seasons are off to a MIGHTY great start on 99th Street!

Peace Corp Volunteer, Elizabeth Burke '83, visited our Theology IV: Global Studies Class in December.

Katie Schumacher-Cawley ‘97 led Penn State Women’s Volleyball to an NCAA National Championship victory! Katie is the FIRST female head coach to win the title. She is a true inspiration to the Mighty Macs!

Mother McAuley's String Ensemble performed a selection of Christmas classics for the patients at Little Company of Mary Hospital the week before Christmas.

Thank you to those who joined us for our choral and orchestra/band Christmas Concerts on December 15!

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Egypt Drayton '25 on being awarded the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship to The University of Chicago!

The Class of 2025 enjoyed breakfast before school on December 13! As part of their 12 Days of Christmas Songs dress down days, they got festive and wore their favorite Christmas pajamas! It was a fun way to celebrate the end of the first semester, and unwind before final exams!

Our wrestling, basketball, competitive cheer, and bowling seasons are in full swing. Be sure to follow McAuley Athletics on Instagram (@mcauley_athletics) for live updates and fun athletics content!

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Peyton Heatherly '27 on being named to the MaxPreps Sophomore All-America 2nd Team! What an amazing, national accomplishment!

Read more about the 2024 MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team

We were grateful to celebrate the Christmas season with our Mother McAuley community at our first Holiday Harmony High Tea at The Drake Oak Brook! It was a wonderful event for mothers and daughters, friends, and family to gather together.

A mighty THANK YOU to the Future Macs who joined us on December 7 for the Entrance Exam at McAuley! Your Lifetime Advantage begins now. We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2029 to 99th Street.

We were honored to have our A Cappella and Mac Melody Choirs spread holiday cheer at the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago's Christmas Luncheon on December 6 at the Grand Ballroom Hilton Chicago. They've also performed at the ILMEA District 1 Festival, to the Chriskindlmarket downtown, to Misericordia, Smith Village, and more!

As part of our Mental Health Matters week, students had the opportunity to visit with therapy dogs during their lunch periods on December 6.

Congratulations to Lucy Maloney '26 (1st team, libero), Sydney Buchanan '25 (2nd team, outside hitter) and Peyton Heatherly '27 (2nd team, setter) on this distinction. 

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Katie Schumacher Cawley ‘97 on leading the Penn State Women’s Volleyball team to the Big Ten Championship!

Anne Bigane Wilson '76 is the President of Bigane Paving Co., which was recently ranked in the list of "Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Chicago (2024)" by Crain's Chicago Business. 

Our production of Peter Pan had a sold-out weekend of magical performances over the weekend of November 21-24. 

Congratulations to Mother McAuley alumna and board of trustees chair, Vania Montero Wit '86, on being named Notable Latino Leader by Crain's Chicago Business!

Each month, students involved in our clubs or organizations gather with the residents at Mercy Circle and to complete an activity. This month, students in Spanish National Honor Society and the Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars worked with the Sisters of Mercy to pack Thanksgiving Desserts for families who benefit from Pat’s Pantry.

Mother McAuley High School is excited to announce that the school’s volleyball program has been recognized as #1 in the state in celebration of the 50th edition of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Girls Volleyball State Series. Selected by a prestigious committee of current and former volleyball coaches, administrators, and media members, this announcement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of McAuley’s athletes, coaches and supporters over the years.

Mother McAuley High School is thrilled to announce the hiring of Beth Meyers Shibata (pictured right) as the school’s new Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer, and Meredith Obiala Simpson (pictured left) as the new Director of Marketing and Communications. Both members of the Mother McAuley Class of 2003, they bring their strong Mercy values and passion for the school’s mission to their new roles, along with robust experience.

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Wyndel Ellis '26 on qualifying for the Swim State Finals! Wyndel finished sectionals with two state qualifying times in the 100 Free & 200 Free. She will compete this coming weekend in finals.

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

Last week, Mother McAuley alumnae in the legal profession gathered together for an afternoon of networking at Nixon Peabody LLP. The caliber of professionals in attendance made this event more than just a networking opportunity — it was a powerful showcase of McAuley women who are driving change and shaping the legal and business landscape in Chicago.

On November 11, Mother McAuley and Brother Rice hosted a special Veterans Day celebration and prayer service to honor our nation's veterans' bravery, dedication, and service.

We are MIGHTY proud to share that 23 students from the Class of 2025 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars! 

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission presents this important recognition of academic achievement to exceptional Illinois high school students annually.

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

Macs with Merit is an award given to a student by a teacher or staff member on behalf of their honorable character, diligent work ethic, and notable contributions to the McAuley community.

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

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

On November 1, our school community gathered together for All Saints Day Mass, where we remembered the lives of our loved ones who have passed on.

We are MIGHTY proud to share that Mother McAuley has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program School Honor Roll, earning Gold distinction. McAuley is also honored with the 2024 AP Access Award for ensuring AP coursework is equally available to students no matter their backgrounds.

We had a blast at our annual Girls Night Out for 7th and 8th grade girls on October 30!

This week, students from our National Art Honors Society hosted their annual pumpkin auction. Faculty, staff and students were able to bid on their favorite pumpkins, and the proceeds benefit The Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.

We had a ghostly good time at the annual Not-So-Haunted House hosted by students in our clubs and organizations on October 22! More than 400 kids and their families joined us for this well-loved event.

Congratulations to the Mighty Mac Tennis Team on their 2nd place finish at Sectionals! We are MIGHTY proud of our FIVE State Qualifiers.

Last week, Peer Ministry students prayed, mourned, and paid their respects to 101 indigent, unknown people buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Our students were present to walk with these souls to their final resting place. This was an educational opportunity for the students, and it was also an opportunity to carry out our mercy mission, as burying the dead is a corporal work of mercy.

On October 17, we inducted six mighty women into the McAuley Hall of Honor. These women are shining examples of how to live a life of Mercy. Learn more about our inductees, and make a gift in their honor.

Our Drivers Education Class welcomed Hon. Pam Ingersol Saindon ‘80 back to Mother McAuley on October 17 to discuss the importance safe driving for teens.

We had a MAC-TASTIC time welcoming over 275 girls to shadow at Mother McAuley for our special shadow day on October 14! 

Each month, students involved in our clubs or organizations gather with the residents at Mercy Circle and to complete an activity. This month, students in Latinas Lead, Irish Heritage Club, and Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars worked with the Sisters of Mercy to create cute pumpkin crafts. The event was featured in the Daily Southtown on October 18. 

Our Drivers Education Class welcomed Hon. Pam Ingersol Saindon ‘80 back to Mother McAuley today to discuss the importance safe driving for teens!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, our Latinas Lead Club and Alumnae Office have partnered to create a Q&A series celebrating our trailblazing Hispanic alumnae! Our last Q&A of the month is with Jessica Almanza-Pineda '05.

Congratulations to Bernadette Burns '25 and Maureen Curran '25, who were recently named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program! About 34,000 Commended Students have been recognized throughout the nation for their exceptional academic promise.

Mother McAuley was thrilled to welcome the Hanover Girl’s Choir from Germany to our school this week! Chicago was just one stop in their tour of America, and we were lucky enough to hold a joint concert with the Mother McAuley Ensembles and the Hanover Girl's Choir in our very own auditorium on October 9.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, our Latinas Lead Club and Alumnae Office have partnered to create a Q&A series celebrating our trailblazing Hispanic alumnae! Our third Q&A is with Julissa Gomez '20.

This morning, our entire school community gathered together for a wonderful prayer service in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!

Class rings are in! This morning, we celebrated the Class of 2026 and their new roles as leaders and upperclasswomen in the school! 

Congratulations to our Regional Champs‼️ For the first time in 12 years, the Mighty Mac Golf Team took 1st Place at Regionals! We are MIGHTY proud!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, our Latinas Lead Club and Alumnae Office have partnered to create a Q&A series celebrating our trailblazing Hispanic alumnae! Our second Q&A is with Elizabeth Guerrero Fonseca '09.

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

Mercy Week was a blast! We celebrated our traditions and history over the course of the week, including our Mercy Day celebration!

Students had a great week celebrating Homecoming Week 2024!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, our Latinas Lead Club and Alumnae Office have partnered to create a Q&A series celebrating our trailblazing Hispanic alumnae! Our first Q&A is with Catalina Delgado '19, an Illini graduate of 2023 currently working in advertising at the renowned agency, Leo Burnett.

Congratulations to the lucky winners of the Mother McAuley Father's Club Tuition Raffle, The Zvejniek Family! Ava will receive 1-year of free Mother McAuley tuition for her senior year!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's raffle!

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.

Yesterday's Club Fair was a big success. Thanks to everyone who signed up to get involved in one of our 40+ student organizations!

Fall Sports seasons are off to a MIGHTY great start on 99th Street! Did you know that 58% of McAuley students are student athletes?

Mother McAuley & Brother Rice will be hosting our annual combined College Fair on September 18th from 6:30-8:30pm with over 150 colleges & universities in attendance!

Future Macs: join us for a Shadow Day to learn more about our curriculum, meet our teachers & students, and be part of MACNATION!

Mercy Day of Giving brings the entire Mother McAuley community together to support our school for 24 hours. Save the date and join us on September 24, 2024!

We gathered together on Friday morning for a wonderful Opening Mass to commemorate the start of a new school year. We look forward to a school year full of Mercy!

You may have spotted the BRMM Band & Macs Majorettes on the WGN Morning News today as part of their 30th Anniversary celebration! Thanks WGN Morning News for inviting us to be a part of such a fun morning!

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us at the Fore the Macs: Playing It Forward Golf Outing. We had an incredible time teeing up our Macs for success with all of you! Congratulations to the 2024 Caring Heart Award recipients - The Leadership & Staff at Blair Early Childhood Center!

Mother McAuley and Brother Rice students joined together for a Best of Both Worlds Bags Tournament to kickoff the school year!