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  • New High School Dual Credit Opportunities

    McDonell Central Catholic High School just received accreditation for two more dual credit opportunities! AP Biology and AP United States History have been approved through Viterbo University for dual credit. This brings our Dioceasan High School College Credit Program offerings to include the following courses:

     

    For $50 per credit, students in these courses are able to obtain credit through Viterbo upon successful completion of the course at McDonell.

    While these classes do not require the AP test to receive credit, there may be additional credit opportunities for students if they wish to take the AP test. Students and parents are encouraged to reach out to their school counselor to determine if the AP test will benefit their individual post-secondary planning.

    Students currently enrolled in these courses have until September 30th to decide if they would like to take advantage of this program. Please see Mr. Baierl or Mrs. McLennan for the application.

     

  • Fall Scrip Hours and Forms

    Monday
    10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    Tuesday
    10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 2:45-4 p.m.

    Wednesday
    8-9:30 a.m. & 1:30-3:30 p.m.

    Thursday
    10 a.m.-2 p.m.

    Friday
    9:30-11:30 a.m. & *2-4 p.m. by appointment only*

    The Scrip Office is located in the MACS Central Office, which is upstairs in the Notre Dame Middle School and McDonell Central Catholic High School building. The Scrip order form is available here. You can email your order to scrip@macs.k12.wi.us, and we will fill the order as quickly as possible. If we are out of what you want, we will contact you to see if you want to substitute or wait for us to order more inventory. Payment is due at pickup.

    You can also send your order and payment with your child to school in an envelope addressed to Scrip. We will fill the order and return it with your student in 2-3 Scrip Days. Thank you for supporting MACS and the Scrip Program!

  • School Mass Times for 2026-27

    Because of the changes happening within the Our Lady of the Falls Pastorate, which brought together our Chippewa area parishes under one umbrella, Weekly Mass days have changed for our schools. You are welcome to join us at any, or all, of our School Masses!

    St. Charles Preschool & Primary School
    Mondays at 8 a.m.

    Holy Ghost Elementary School
    Thursdays at 8 a.m.

    Notre Dame Middle School & McDonell Central Catholic High School
    Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m.

    McDonell Chapel Mass
    Fridays at 2:50 p.m.

  • MACS Hires New Principal for St. Charles Borromeo Preschool & Primary School
    Megan Mai

    McDonell Area Catholic Schools is excited to announce the hiring of Megan Mai as the principal for St. Charles Borromeo Preschool and Primary School.

    Mrs. Mai comes from St. Gregory the Great Parish School in Milwaukee where she has been the Vice Principal since 2024. Before being named Vice Principal she was the Dean of Students leading student life and faith formation activities for grades K-8.

    With an extensive background in Catholic education, Mrs. Mai has worked with all grade levels in Catholic schools across the country and in Belize at the John Paul II Junior College. She holds three degrees including two Masters Degrees in Post-Secondary Biology Education and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy from Boston College.

    “I am truly blessed and excited to be joining MACS and St. Charles. I am humbled by the opportunity to use the gifts God has given me to serve as a leader, and I look forward to continuing to learn and grow alongside the dedicated educators already here,” Mrs. Mai said.

    Mrs. Mai will begin her role as principal of St. Charles Borromeo for the 2026-27 school year.

    “I am hopeful that my experience as both a teacher and administrator, in the United States and in Belize, will bring a unique perspective to this role. Above all, my deepest desire is to help others get to heaven and to recognize their God-given purpose while living out their lives here on earth.”

    MACS President Molly Bushman on the hiring of Mrs. Mai: "We are blessed to welcome Megan Mai to help lead our MACS community. Megan is an experienced, faith-filled Catholic educator and administrator. I am confident she will lead St. Charles Preschool and Primary School to continue to nurture the development of our youngest learners in faith, knowledge, and virtue."

     

  • Luke Oliver Named Macks Varsity Football Head Coach

    Coming off the heels of a State Championship-winning season, the McDonell Macks Football team has hired Luke Oliver to lead the Macks in the 2026 season.  

    Coach Luke comes from the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District. Coach Luke Oliver comes from the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District. He was selected this year for the 2026 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Star Game. While at McDonell he will be teaching English. 

    "I am both honored and excited for the opportunity to join McDonell Central Catholic High School,” said Coach Oliver. “I am truly grateful for this chance and look forward to getting to work with such a dedicated staff and outstanding group of students. I can’t wait to begin building relationships and contributing to the school community!" The McDonell Central Catholic HIgh School Principal Mr. Eric Wedemeyer is excited for this new chapter.

     "We could not be more excited to welcome Coach Oliver to lead our football program as we transition to 11-man football in 2026,” Mr. Wedemeyer said. “His knowledge and skill of the game comes with a deep understanding of the responsibility to mentor his student-athletes with faith and purpose. We look forward to welcoming him to our McDonell family."  

    Head Coach Mark Maloney, who has been part of the program for more than two decades, is retiring at the end of the school year. He led the Macks to their first State Championship title since 1990.  

  • MACS is committed to a safe environment within our school community.