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  • Free Band Lessons
    McDonell Band Lessons

    Great news for MACS students in grades 6-12 interested in learning an instrument or if you are a current band student. 
    Band Director Mr. Sean Hanson is offering free lessons for the summer!

    • Weekly, beginning the week of July 6 through August
    • Free lessons to enrolled MACS students entering grades 6-12 for the 2020-21 school year. 
    • Non enrolled students interested in taking lessons is a $20 per lesson fee.
    • All skill levels
    • Lessons held in the McDonell Central Band Room 

    Lesson focus includes:

    • Classical
    • Jazz
    • Beginning instruction
    • Audition prep
    • Solo Ensemble prep

    Contact Mr. Hanson to set up your lesson time EMAIL HERE.



    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. 


    Core Values: Faith, Honor, Academic Excellence, Healthy Living, Community and Servant Leadership​

  • High School Teacher of the Year Steve Roesler

    High School Teacher of the Year

  • School Opening in Fall

    Bishop Callahan letter addressing the return to school buildings in the fall.

         See complete letter at this link.  (pdf)

  • Awards and Graduation
    McDonell Graduation

    Virtual Spring Awards and Events

    St. Charles Borromeo Primary School
         St. Charles Borromeo Primary Attendance Awards Virtual (K-2)

    Holy Ghost Elementary
                Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Conclusion message from Mr. W

    McDonell Central Catholic High School Awards/Scholarships
        McDonell Central Catholic High School Awards and Scholarship

    MACS in Motion K-5
        MACS in Motion VIRTUAL
        MACS in Motion Sponsors

    Notre Dame Middle School Awards - Teachers message
         NDMS Awards and Scholarships with teacher message at the end.
         Teachers Message

    Graduation Commencement
             Bishop Callahan congratulates Class of 2020

         Commencement Grand March 

         Commencement Speeches

         Commencement Diplomas

         Commencement Faculty Messages
        
     

  • McDonell High

    Remodeling of the main entrance to McDonell Central Catholic High School continues through the summer.

    Main entrance to school will remain locked.

    We are excited for this project and several other facilities improvements, which include restoration of the gym bleachers and upgrades to the audio system. Stay tuned for more updates. Thank you to the donors from the Witness the Difference Campaign and the Fund-A-Need held at the 12th Annual Mardi Gras.
    Entrance 1Entrance 2Entrance 3

  • Please Pray for:

    Annette Hunt, Elstran grandson, Susie Ortmann, Mike Deetz, Rose Buchmann, those struggling with everyday needs during the pandemic, all MACS students, families, staff, and alum. 

    If you have request for prayers, please click here.