
Kicking off the ONEderful school year with our Board retreat. We were joined with Bishop Edward M. Rice, who celebrated Mass in the McAuley Chapel. Bishop Rice also engaged our Board and members of our team in conversations about being all in for Catholic education. In addition, Deacon Rob led a board training. Thank you to our Board who give of their time and services to be all in for Catholic education. We look forward to a great 2023-2024 school year!




Thank you to Kristie and Curt Crossland for being our golf tournament presenting sponsor during our Mercy-Warrior Activities Week (presented by Mercy Hospital Joplin). Our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament is on Saturday, Sept. 23rd at Schifferdecker Park. Registration and check in begins at 7:30 a.m. and shot gun start at 8:30 a.m. · $300 per team - includes cart. · Optional Mulligans for sale - max 4 · Lunch provided by Club 609 · Allocated Bourbon drawing · Optional fundraising games on course · Two flights: Cash payout for 1st and 2nd · Register online at: https://www.jacss.org/o/mcauley/page/mercy-warrior-activities-week · Questions: Sally Robinson 417-483-6484


Staff Professional Development Day to start the school year off! ONE step at a time, ONE goal in mind. Together, we build success!











We're so excited to announce the new website AND app for our schools! It's everything JACS, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3K5bPBT
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/43LklND


Our back to school open houses are this weekend! We can't wait to have students back in the hallways!


Join us in prayer and support for McAuley Catholic alum Ben Borgmeyer ('19) as he enters Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. There is a reception for him on Sunday, August 13 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary's.


Before we officially kick off the 2023-2024 school year we want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all those who partnered with us during the 2022-2023 school year in making monetary gifts to our schools - supporting our students, teachers and our future as we build our Legacy, one Warrior at a time.
We are very blessed and cannot wait to exceed these numbers and goals this fiscal year!


Check out our back to school open house schedule for the 2023-2024 school year.


We can't wait for the the start of the 2023-2024 school year! Our principals, director and pastors attended the Principal/Pastor Retreat today with others in the Diocese.


A few members of our team including Director of Schools Dr. Emily Yoakam, St. Peter’s and McAuley Catholic Principal Dr. Steve Gilbreth, St. Mary’s Principal Mary Landreth and Director of Advancement Marjorie Comer joined 400 others from across the country who are invested in Catholic education at the Partners in Mission conference in Boston. They also enjoyed connecting with members of Notre Dame Regional High School from Cape Girardeau. Partners in Mission provides advancement leadership services for Catholic education.


Happy 4th of July! Our July First Tuesday is rescheduled to Tuesday, July 11.


Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate the birth of our nation, let's offer prayers of gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy, and for the men and women who continue to protect us. 🇺🇸


Our fiscal year ends on June 30th and your gift to our annual fund makes a positive impact to our students and our school system. Consider making a donation today. Visit www.JACSS.org/development/donate to make a donation by June 30th.


Mark your calendar for our free JACS Uniform Exchange at St. Mary's Elementary School.


Happy last day of school! Enjoy your summer break! We can’t wait to see you and your family again in August!


Tomorrow - Wednesday, May 24th - is the last day of school. It is a half day (12 p.m. dismissal) and there is no after school care available.


The last week of school calls for a prayer. Prayers for our students, teachers and staff.


Congratulations to our Garden Party Prom King and Queen - Phillip and Katie!


Happy Divine Mercy Sunday! Jesus, I trust in you.
Members of St. Mary's and St. Peter's as well as our school community are praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m. today (April 16). Join us at either church at 3 p.m. to pray together.


A reminder that re-enrollment registration fees increase after March 31. Be sure to finish re-enrollment this week before fees increase. Contact the admissions office at 417-624-5003 with questions.
