January 21, 2025

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Stay Warm and Informed!

We hope you are staying warm and safe at home during this time. As of now, we plan to return to school on Thursday. Students may come out of uniform following our standard dress-down rules, with the exception that they may wear heavy, non-McT outerwear.

Pro-Life Trip

The Archdiocese office is in communication with the bus service and ALDOT regarding the Pro-Life Trip. As of now, the trip is still on schedule. We will keep you updated with any changes. Stay tuned and take care!

Suicide Prevention

McGill-Toolen Catholic will focus on educating students, parents, and school professionals on recognizing the signs of depression and suicide.

This program empowers students to identify these signs in themselves and their peers while equipping parents and teachers to support at-risk students effectively.

The guidance office will be actively collaborating with students and teachers throughout this initiative. We encourage all parents to review the educational materials provided, which are designed to enhance awareness and foster a supportive community. Click here for suicide prevention materials.

Together, we can make a difference.

Grffin Announces Retirement

After dedicating over half his life to McGill-Toolen Catholic, Bill Griffin, a cherished teacher, coach, and Athletic Director, will retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year. With 36 years of service, his departure marks the end of an era filled with remarkable achievements and treasured relationships.

Reflecting on his career, Coach Griffin shared his gratitude for the memories and bonds formed with colleagues, students, and athletes.

“The McT faculty and staff are very much a family,” he noted.

Starting his career in 1989, he worked alongside former teachers and, later, with students who became colleagues.

Under his leadership as Athletic Director, McGill-Toolen Catholic saw unprecedented success, including 14 state championships since 2010, seven of which were firsts in school history. Additionally, 227 student-athletes earned collegiate scholarships, and several advanced to professional sports.

Some of his fondest memories stem from coaching football and softball, where his impact extended beyond the field. “You don’t realize it when you’re young, but a coach can have a tremendous impact on their lives, and they can greatly impact a coach’s life as well,” he shared.

As he steps into retirement with his wife, Alice, Griffin looks forward to new adventures while cherishing his years at McT. “It has been my privilege to serve this school. I will miss it, but I’m excited for what lies ahead.”

Click here to read Coach Bill Griffin's retirement letter announcement.

Re-Enrollment

Re-enrollment for current students is now open! The early bird application fee of $100 per student is in effect from November 20, 2024 - January 31, 2025. The fee will return to the regular rate of $150 per student on February 1, 2025.

Don't wait! Click here for the application form and more information.

CHOOSE Act Alabama

The Choose Act application process is now open! This is one of the best tools the state of Alabama is making available for Catholic education. We highly recommend applying for this program.

There are a few documents you need to complete the process.

Child/children's birth certificate(s)
Proof of Alabama residency
Verification of income

Our guidance office has a copy of your child's birth certificate. Please contact Andrew Crenshaw or Tracy Screws to request a digital copy (251) 445.2935.

Contact your tax accountant to get documentation to verify your income. You may also visit ID.me to set up an account to log into the IRS website to pull verification.

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Summer 2025 Driver's Ed

McGill-Toolen Catholic offers an

Accelerated Summer Drivers Ed Course

Instructor: Phillip Murphy and Tim Becker

Cost: $295

Online Class July 7th-11th/July 14th-18th

Drive Time will be selected at a later date

Visit mcgill-toolen.org/driversed for more information.

Maintenance Tehnician

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring our facilities and equipment operate efficiently and safely. Interested applicants please contact Cliff Wilson at wilsonc@mcgill-toolen.org.