Class of 2029

One of the best ways for 8th graders to experience Mercy McAuley is to attend a Shadow Day! On Shadow Days, our 8th grade guests are paired with a Student Ambassador for the day and will see firsthand what it's like to be a Wolf! Guests will attend classes, meet teachers and students, learn more about sports and extracurriculars, and they'll experience the amazing school spirit of our Pack! Lunch is provided to all 8th grade guests, who will leave with a special Mercy McAuley T-shirt and other giveaways.

Our 2024 Shadow Days are scheduled for the following dates.* Each Shadow Day is from 7:40 a.m. to 3 p.m. except where noted.

• Wednesday, September 18, 2024
• Friday, September 27, 2024
• Friday, October 4, 2024
• Friday, October 18, 2024
• Friday, October 25, 2024
• Wednesday, November 6, 2024
• Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Register for a Shadow Day HERE.

On the morning of the seven primary Shadow Days (see dates above), eighth grade parents are invited to learn more about Mercy McAuley from our school leaders in a small, conversational setting. Join President Brigitte Foley, Principal Lauren Clements, Assistant Principal Katie Geckle, and Admissions Director Kevin Brinkman for coffee and discussion about Mercy McAuley's values, our academic and extracurricular offerings, and get answers to all of your questions. Optional tours are available following the conversation. These Coffee Sessions are held on the scheduled Shadow Days, which makes it convenient for parents who are dropping their daughter off to shadow. If you plan to attend the coffee session, please indicate this on the Shadow Day registration form.

*All  Parent Coffee Sessions will take place from 8 - 9 a.m.

Open House
Sunday, October 27, 2024
1- 3:30 p.m.

Thank you to all who joined us for our Open House! If you missed it, we are happy to provide you with a tour. Please contact Kevin Brinkman, Director of Admissions, to schedule your tour at 513-681-1800 x2272 or brinkmank@mercymcauley.org.

Prospective parents are invited to join us for one or more of our "Wolf Walk & Talk" sessions. Each session will focus on specific topics, as outlined below, and tours will be provided.

• Tuesday, October 8   6:30 – 8 p.m. (For Parents)
  Topics: Academic Support/Intervention Programs; Counseling Services (College & Career Readiness; Psycho-Social)
• Tuesday, October 29   6:30 – 8 p.m. (For Parents & Students)
  Topics: Parents will learn more about Mercy McAuley from school leaders, students and parents; this is a great for anyone who misses our Oct. 27 Open House.
• Monday, November 4   6:30 – 8 p.m. (For Parents)
  Topics: This session will be geared toward families interested in making the transition to Catholic education from public school or homeschool. Hear from school leaders, as well as Mercy McAuley parents and students who made this transition.

Click HERE to register.

Experience the excitement of Mercy McAuley Athletics at our Grade School Sports Nights! All grade school students will enjoy free admission to the games, snacks and giveaways! Registration is not required.

Grade School Soccer Night
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Festivities begin at 5:30 pm. Varsity game begins at 6 p.m.

Grade School Volleyball Night
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Varsity game begins at 6:30 p.m.

Grade School Basketball Night
Wednesday, November 26, 2024
Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. Varsity game begins at 7 p.m.

First things first! You must create a Parent Portal Account to register for Shadow Days and upcoming events, to complete school forms (including the Admissions Application), upload documents, and more.  Click HERE to create your Parent Portal Account!

A completed Admissions Application must be submitted to be considered for admission to Mercy McAuley. The application, which only takes a few minutes to complete, must be completed within your Parent Portal Account. The deadline to submit the Admissions Application is November 23, 2024.

*We do NOT require teacher recommendation letters as part of the admissions application process.

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is required to be considered for admission to Mercy McAuley. The test will be administered at all Cincinnati area Catholic high schools on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The deadline to register for the HSPT is November 20, 2024. CLICK HERE to register for the test. (Registration opens August 1, 2024.)

When registering to take the test, the registration form will require you to designate up to three high schools to receive your scores. To have your scores sent to Mercy McAuley, you must designate “Mercy McAuley High School" where indicated. (Even if you are taking the test at Mercy McAuley, you must still select Mercy McAuley to have your scores sent to us.) There is a $30 fee to take the test.  At Mercy McAuley, doors will open at 8 a.m. and all students should arrive no later than 8:15 a.m. The test will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.

Accommodations - For any students who require test accommodations, the form FOUND HERE must be completed by their grade school principal and submitted to Kevin Brinkman, Director of Admissions, at brinkmank@mercymcauley.org no later than November 9, 2024.

In order to be considered for admission to Mercy McAuley, we must receive a copy of your student's elementary school records from her grade school. Submit the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Release of Records Authorization to your daughter’s elementary school by November 1, 2024. The form can be obtained from your daughter’s elementary school (if she currently attends a Catholic school), or it can be downloaded HERE.

Mercy McAuley offers a 4-week prep course to help 8th graders prepare for the High School Placement Test (HSPT). Taught by Mercy McAuley Math Teacher Mrs. Samantha Duncan, the course covers academic content on test, familiarizes students with test format, teaches test-taking strategies, and eases apprehension about the test. There is a $100 fee for the four-week course.

Registration for the class is now full.

Financial assistance is available through the Circle of Mercy Education Aid Fund. Families who wish to apply for Mercy McAuley financial assistance must complete and submit a FACTS financial aid application by November 23, 2024. There is a one-time, non-refundable fee of $35 to submit the FACTS application. FACTS is an independent service used throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to determine financial need. Mercy McAuley will use the FACTS form as the basis for distributing assistance. Visit the FACTS site for details and to apply for financial assistance.

The Class of 2029 may apply for a one-year, non-renewable Catherine McAuley Scholarship. These scholarships are of varying amounts ranging from $500 - $1,000. Applications for the Catherine McAuley Scholarship must be submitted by November 23, 2024. Finalists in each of the four categories will be asked to participate in interviews with school leaders on the evening of December 4, 2024. More information and application details about the Catherine McAuley Scholarship can be found HERE.

To submit your application(s) for the Catherine McAuley Scholarship, log into your Parent Portal Account HERE. (When logged in to your account, you will see an upload button for the Catherine McAuley Scholarship within your admissions checklist.)