In this message:

• Homecoming Dress-Up Day Schedule
• Calendar of Events & Principal Newsletters
• Hiring Mission-Driven Individuals
• Save the Date for Spirit of the Macks!—Become a Volunteer
• Your Story Matters!—Be Part of the Mack Messenger Magazine
• Faith Formation Opportunity for Middle & High School Students
• MACS Speech/Forensics Team Meeting for 9th-12th Graders
• Junior Achievement (JA) in a Day Coming to McDonell!
• MACS Local Wellness Policy
• Football Mania – Week Three Winners Announced
• Scrip Office Update

Community Events:

• Catholicism on Tap: Special Guest Speaker Bishop Battersby

Dear MACS Families,

Happy Homecoming Week! 🎉 Friday’s final dress-up day is Class Color Day! The celebration continues on Friday, September 26, with the Homecoming football game at 7 p.m. at Dorais Field—come out and cheer on the McDonell Macks! 💙🏈

Now Hiring Mission-Driven Individuals

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

• Director of Strategic Communications
• Substitute Teachers
• Part-Time Maintenance Worker
• High School Students for Aftercare at St. Charles
• Head Coach for Boys Wrestling, High School & Middle School
• Head Coach for Girls Wrestling, High School & Middle School
• Head Coach for Boys & Girls Basketball, Grades 5–8 (hiring at each grade level)

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

Save the Date for Spirit of the Macks!—Become a Volunteer

We’re thrilled to invite you to our annual athletics fundraiser, The Spirit of the Macks, happening on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at McDonell High School!

This high-energy event is a celebration of everything that makes McDonell athletics special—and it directly supports our student athletes by funding uniforms, equipment, transportation, and other essential program needs.

 What to Expect:

• Live & Silent Auctions 
• Women’s & Men’s Tables 
• Games, Dinner & Drinks 
• Tons of Fun and Community Spirit!

We’re also looking for enthusiastic volunteers (ages 18+) to help make this night unforgettable. If you’re interested in lending a hand, please sign up here: Volunteer Sign-up

Stay in the loop by following the Spirit of the Macks Facebook page for updates, sneak peeks at auction items, and donation opportunities.

Thank you for your continued support of McDonell athletics—we can’t wait to see you there!

Go Macks!  

—The Spirit of the Macks Committee

Your Story Matters!—Be Part of the Mack Messenger Magazine

The MACS Advancement Department is preparing the next Mack Messenger (coming out in November), and we are looking for alumni and MACS friends updates for the Class Notes section!

Share life updates — from the womb to the tomb and everything in between.

We welcome alumni news about:

• Anniversaries & birthdays
• Retirements & birth announcements
• Remembering loved ones
• Class reunions
• New jobs or promotions
• Moving to a new area
• Marriage announcements
• Educational milestones

Your stories keep the Mack Messenger alive—we can’t do it without you!

• Deadline: Please submit by Wednesday, October 15 by filling out this short form.
• Updates and stories can also be emailed anytime to mackmessenger@macs.k12.wi.us.

Faith Formation Opportunity for Middle & High School Students

NEW! This year we are introducing Living Rosary, a new small group program for middle school students. Groups of 4–6 students will be led by a trained volunteer mentor who will walk with them in faith. Together they’ll talk about the faith, ask hard questions, pray, and grow in friendship. These groups are optional and meet outside of class times.

If your middle school student is interested—or if you are a community member who would like to be a mentor—please contact Ms. Lily Rozeski at l.rozeski@macs.k12.wi.us.

NEW! We are also excited to launch Serva Fidem, a new small group program for high school students. Like Living Rosary, these groups of 4–6 will meet with a trained mentor outside of school hours to talk about faith, ask meaningful questions, pray, and build friendships.

If your high school student is interested—or if you’d like to serve as a mentor—please contact Ms. Lily Rozeski at l.rozeski@macs.k12.wi.us.

🙌 High School Retreat Chaperones Needed

• Freshman Retreat – October 16
• Senior Retreat – October 10

Please reach out to Ms. Rozeski if you’re able to chaperone.

MACS Speech/Forensics Team Meeting for 9th-12th Graders

📣 Attention 9th–12th Grader Families!

If you’re curious about joining the MACS Speech/Forensics Team, don’t miss the upcoming presentation and meeting on October 1st at 3:30 PM in the McDonell Auditorium.

You’ll hear directly from veteran team members as they share their experiences and answer your questions. Come learn what it’s like to be part of this dynamic, award-winning team!

👉 Have questions? Contact Mrs. Jimenez, k.jimenez@macs.k12.wi.us

Junior Achievement (JA) in a Day Coming to McDonell!

We’re excited to kick off another school year — and that means McDonell’s JA In A Day Career Day is coming up on Thursday, October 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.!

We’re inviting parents and community members to volunteer and inspire our students by sharing their career paths and experiences. There are a few great ways to get involved:

• Classroom Volunteer – Lead a Junior Achievement lesson for a group of about 20 students. No teaching experience needed! JA staff provide full training and materials.
• Career Fair Booth Host – Set up a booth in the gym to showcase your job or company. Students will rotate through and explore careers from all 16 career clusters.
• Entrepreneur Panelist – If you own a business, join our panel to share your story and encourage the next generation of entrepreneurs.

This is a wonderful way to connect with students and help them explore their future possibilities. Feel free to invite coworkers, friends, or family members to join as well!

MACS Local Wellness Policy

A Local Wellness Policy (LWP) guides schools in creating an environment that supports students’ health, well-being, and learning. The McDonell Area Catholic Schools Education Commission recognizes the strong link between nutrition, physical activity, environmental education, and academic success—and the vital role a healthy diet plays in helping students achieve their best.

MACS families are encouraged to read through this policy linked below, or reviewed on our website at anytime. MACS families are also welcome to provide feedback through the Wellness Committee by contacting Aaron Kasper at a.kasper@macs.k12.wi.us. We are always seeking passionate individuals to join this committee, which plays a vital role in reviewing and carrying out the Local Wellness Policy for our schools.

Football Mania – Week Three Winners Announced

• Mike Ruf $400
• Craig Webb $25
• Dennis Sykora $25
• Vickie Gaerlan $25 - random winner

🕒 Scrip Announcements & Office Hours

There are changes coming! Festival Foods was bought out by Schnucks but will remain operating as Festival as a sister company to Schnucks. Family Fare was bought out by Piggly Wiggly. We are still awaiting word on how this will affect us and purchasing gift cards from these vendors. In the meantime, we will have a limited amount of gift cards for them on hand until this is all sorted out. Thank you for your patronage and your patience as we work through this change.

We have had volunteers at home volleyball games selling Scrip (when we have an available volunteer)! We have a very limited amount of cards on hand at the games if you just want a quick grocery or gas card, but you can always put in an order and pay for it and we will send the completed order with your student on the next school/business day! Your support makes a difference! GO MACKS! 

• Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 2:45 – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 12:30 – 3:30 PM
• Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Friday: 9:30 – 11:30 AM & 2:00 – 4:00 PM

ℹ️ Times are subject to change. Please check the website for the most up-to-date hours. There will be no afternoon scrip sales on October 3rd or 31st.

Community Events

Catholicism on Tap: Special Guest Speaker Bishop Battersby

Bishop Battersby will present at the next Catholicism on Tap on October 6, speaking about YOU: "Holy Vocations: How God is Calling You to Change the World.

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