McDonell Central Catholic High School

Welcome to MACS

McDonell Central Catholic High School has been part of the long tradition of quality Catholic liberal arts education located in Chippewa Falls that started in 1882.

At this stage of the educational journey, your child will be refining their ability to recognize ideas, form arguments, and communicate eloquently and convincingly. Teens tend to be opinionated and our faculty and staff help guide the students to communicate those opinions in an articulate and logical manner. 

Your child will also begin to see his/her abilities as a leader and will have opportunities to participate in Mass, youth ministry, musicals, sports, mentor programs, Student Ambassadors and other service/clubs. 

Other opportunities include Project Lead The Way (Engineering and Biomedical Science), apprenticeship programs, and friendships with students from around the world. 

St. Paul commands us to be able to give an answer for the hope that is in all of us. At McDonell we lean in to bring out the beauty, the good, and truth that inspires hope. We believe in our students and their God-given gifts and talents to make a difference.

“Our faith is what has brought us all together and will continue to guide our lives. It gives us hope and helps us grow in love of neighbor and self and I can’t be more thankful to have learned about it and been encouraged in it here at MACS.”
- Caleb Thornton ‘20   
Salutatorian and Bishop Medal Recipient

McDonell Central Catholic High School welcomes international students to experience The Mack Way and our rich, over 140 year history of excellent Catholic education.

Our school counselor works closely with each international student and their family as they proceed through the application process, enrollment, and completing the I-20. The school counselor, in collaboration with the International Student Coordinator Mrs. Francis will help with the student’s arrival in the United States and works with students to integrate them into American culture.

This process allows the school counselor along with the international student coordinator the opportunity to get to know each student. Upon arrival in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, the student will already have made an important connection and will have a friend waiting to greet them. 

On behalf of the McDonell Area Catholic Schools (MACS) family, we are dedicated to ensure high school resources are available. These resources will assist each student during their initial transitional phase and throughout their year. Students and their educational experience is the number one priority at McDonell Central Catholic High School. 

McDonell Central Catholic High School is recognized by the Student Exchange and Visitor program (SEVP) as a SEVIS approved school. We have the authorization to issue the I-20 forms to our international students so that they may obtain their F-1 Student Visa.  

International Organizations
    Educatius
    Global Outreach (Catholic Exchange Program)