About
Education for Life
Welcome to the McDonell Area Catholic Schools. In 1881, when our schools were forming, Father Charles Goldsmith asked the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Milwaukee to come and teach the children in Chippewa Falls. In 1882, a high school department was formed with the first class graduating in 1889.
With the encouragement of Father Goldsmith, three Catholic Parishes were built within Chippewa Falls. The Church of the Holy Ghost, Church of Notre Dame, and St. Charles Borromeo. They, together with the surrounding area supporting parishes, are partners in faith with the school system.
Identity Statement
McDonell Area Catholic Schools is a Catholic school system in the Diocese of La Crosse. As a Catholic school, we will teach and advocate our Catholic Faith. All students are welcome in our school and all parents and legal guardians must understand that Catholic Doctrine will be taught. The passing on of our Catholic Faith is our number one priority.
OUR MISSION
McDonell Area Catholic Schools are committed to the formation of community, academic excellence and the spiritual and physical well-being of each student in the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
OUR VISION
We are the school of choice for an excellent Catholic faith-based education within the Chippewa Falls area. We welcome all families to be a part of our school community no matter their faith or financial means. In partnership with our parents, we form the whole child in support of our values and mission.
Our vision of the whole child consists of a lifelong learner, who upon graduation, is academically prepared for post-secondary education and career, grounded in relationship with Jesus Christ, balanced physically and emotionally, and actively engages as a servant leader in family, parish and civic communities.
OUR CORE VALUES
Faith, honor, academic excellence, healthy living, community, and servant leadership
Our Schools
St. Charles Early Childhood Center (Ages 3 to 12 years)
429 W. Spruce St.
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715.723.2161
Chippewa Falls 4K program (Age 4 by Sept. 1)
429 W. Spruce St.
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715.723.2161
St. Charles Borromeo Primary (Grades K - 2)
429 W. Spruce St.
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715.723.5827
Holy Ghost Elementary (Grades 3-5)
436 South Main St.
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715.723.6478
Notre Dame Middle School (Grades 6-8)
1316 Bel Air Blvd.
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715.723.4777
McDonell Central Catholic High School (Grades 9-12)
1316 Bel Air Blvd.
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715.723.9126