What’s New:

• NEW! Technology Plan: 2030 Strategic Plan Initiative
• Calendar of Events & Principal Newsletter
• Hiring Mission-Driven Individuals
• Football Mania – Week Nine Winners Announced
• Scrip Update

In Case You Missed It:

• McDonell Christmas Store Now Open
• St. Charles Open House for All Current St. Charles Families
• Support Our McDonell Seniors
• National Honor Society Agnes' Table Food Drive
• Mission Day: Give Back to The Agnes' Table

Community Partner Events:

• Rooted Parenting Panel

Dear MACS Families,

We are excited to share that the MACS Technology Plan is now available for viewing! This plan outlines our technology policy across all grade levels and how it supports the Mission and Vision of McDonell Area Catholic Schools. We are proud to take this next step forward as it aligns with our 2030 Strategic Plan under the “Nurturing Our Students” focus area.

Now Hiring Mission-Driven Individuals

We're seeking mission-driven individuals for the following positions to join our dedicated team!

• Varsity Baseball Head Coach
• Core Instruction Teacher
• Early Childhood Office Support
• Substitute Teacher
• Food Service Assistant
• Volunteer Bus Driver

👉 Visit our website to learn more and submit your application.

Football Mania – Week Nine Winners Announced

• Kris Javorek $25
• Nikki Rothbauer $25
• Pat Boettcher $25
• Max Potratz $25
• Michelle Stolt $25
• Linda and Alvin Little $25
• Chuck Harmston $50

Scrip Update

🎁 Start Planning Your Holiday Shopping with MACS Gift Cards!

Make your holiday shopping easy and give back to MACS at the same time!

• Shop or Gift: Use gift cards for your holiday shopping or give them as thoughtful gifts.
• Businesses: If you’re gifting employees, consider purchasing your gift cards through MACS! Just let us know what you need, and we can place a special order for you.

Taco John’s Update 🌮

The Chippewa Falls Taco John’s is currently closed, but the Lake Hallie location remains open! Good news — we still have Scrip available for Taco John’s, so you can continue to support McDonell while grabbing your favorite tacos!

ℹ️ Times are subject to change. Please check our website for the most up-to-date hours.

In Case You Missed It

McDonell Christmas Store Now Open

The McDonell Christmas Store is Now Open! Now’s your chance to order your favorite McDonell apparel just in time for the holidays!

🛍️ Access Code: MACKS25

📅 Order Deadline: November 13, 2025

Don’t miss out on showing your Macks spirit this Christmas season — shop today!

St. Charles Open House for All Current St. Charles Families

We’re excited to welcome all current St. Charles families to our St. Charles Open House on Thursday, November 20 at 5 PM! Come connect with other current families, welcome prospective St. Charles families, and enjoy a delicious soup supper beginning at 6 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to share the St. Charles spirit, meet our dedicated staff, and showcase what makes our school community so special.

🎄 Support Our McDonell Seniors!

It’s that time of year again—our seniors are selling Christmas wreaths, poinsettias, and roses to help offset the cost of their senior trip!

If you’d like to place an order, please reach out to a McDonell Senior, call the school office and ask for Mrs. Hughes or Mrs. Smiskey at 715-723-9126, or email Monica Laux at m.laux@macs.k12.wi.us for more information.



🕯️ Order Deadlines:

• Poinsettias: November 14
• Roses: Available in November/December

National Honor Society Agnes' Table Food Drive

Please fill a bag to fill a table in need! The National Honor Society has provided all MACS students with a brown paper bag to fill with non-perishable food items for Agnes’ Table here in Chippewa Falls.

This fall, our local food banks are being stretched to their limits as more families seek assistance. Your generosity can help prevent hunger and make a real difference right here in our community.

🕊️ Donation Drop-Off Locations:

• St. Charles
• Holy Ghost
• McDonell/Notre Dame

📅 Extended Deadline: Monday, November 17th

💰 Monetary donations are also welcome!

Send your contribution to your school office for the NHS Food Drive. Please make checks payable to MACS. Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors in need! 💙 Questions? Please contact NHS Advisor Greta Jorgensen at g.jorgensen@macs.k12.wi.us

Mission Day: Give Back to The Agnes Table

This year, MACS will support The Agnes Table, a local organization providing meals and pantry items for those in need for Mission Day. Students are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or monetary donation to help stock the pantry.

As a thank-you, students may wear Packers gear or fall colors (no leggings or pajamas, please). Middle and High School students will collect donations throughout the week of November 10–14.

Community Events

Rooted Parenting Panel

Parents with little children! If you love the idea of a family Rosary but can barely make it through a Hail Mary, you're not alone! Join Rooted for a "Parenting Panel" on the topic "How do I teach the Catholic faith to little children?" featuring special guests Andy & Rita Shakal (John Shakal's parents) AND Richard & Theresa Sedlacek (Fr. Sedlacek's parents). Free coffee, free drop-in childcare, and a heart-to-heart interview with two seasoned couples who've raised children to adulthood. Aimed at parents of children ages 0-6 but open to all! Feel free to invite another parent you know. 

Our Mission: Centered on Jesus Christ and His Church, we partner with families to nurture young people’s spiritual, intellectual, physical, and moral formation through a PreK-12 Catholic liberal arts education and vibrant student life of discipleship, athletics, and the arts.

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