It is with great joy we congratulate the 2021 Heart of Mercy Award recipients Lauren Fowler '21 and Social Studies Teacher Ms. Cindy Richter. Thank you for being inspirational leaders who live out the Mercy Values of Human Dignity, Justice, Service, Option for the Poor and Mercy.
"Lauren embodies the value of Mercy by welcoming every person with a smiling face and with messages that create confidence and reassurance."
"Ms. Richter creates an inclusive environment in her classroom. She uplifts all students and makes them feel important and valued."
In case you missed it, our Feast of the Annunciation & Heart of Mercy Mass and award announcement recording can be viewed here. Special thank you to celebrant Fr. Patrick Fulton, Principal at Catholic Central.
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Basketball District Champions |
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Congratulations Mercy Basketball DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! Read about their win over North Farmington here.
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Bowling Regional Champions |
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Congratulations to the Mercy Bowling Team who won the REGIONAL for the first time in school history! On the team's third trip to the state finals (2005, 2011, 2021); the girls scored in 10th place.
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Hometown Life Athlete of the Week
MARLIN NATION! Time to vote for Basketball standout Alexis Roberts '21 for Hometown Life Athlete of the Week! The Mercy senior scored 14 points, while adding two rebounds and four steals in the Marlins' win against North Farmington in the district final. Roberts is the starting point guard for a Mercy team that currently holds a 12-game win streak dating back to Feb. 26. Click here to vote!
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The Maroon & Gold Raffle is off to a great start! We reached our first goal, and have earned Monday, April 12 off from school. THANK YOU to everyone who has supported the raffle and if you have not yet turned in your tickets and money, there is still time. We need EVERYONE'S participation and have our eyes set on our next goal and potential days off:
- If we raise 100K by 4/16, we will get May 21st off.
- If we raise 150K by 4/30, we will get May 14th off.
As a friendly reminder per your enrollment agreement, every family is expected to sell at least 35 tickets per student at $5 per ticket. Families with multiple girls at Mercy are asked to sell at least 30 tickets per student. Keep in mind this is only the minimum! Additional tickets are available in the Reception Area. You may ask anyone to purchase a raffle ticket. Don't forget to let them know about the $5 Zerbo's Market Coupon on the back!
TICKET TURN IN REMINDERS
- Students will continue to turn in any tickets sold to their 4th hour teacher.
- GOAL students will communicate directly with Mrs. Gray about turning in tickets.
- Include your family name on the “turned in by” portion of the ticket.
- Fill out each ticket in the book, not just the top ticket.
- Triple check that the money matches the number of tickets sold.
- Additional tickets are available for pick up in the Reception Area.
- Return any unused tickets to the Advancement Office.
- Ticket winners must be 18 or older to collect winnings.
ADDITIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA INCENTIVE
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We have a special Social Media Incentive scheduled for the week after Easter Break - stay tuned, more details to come!
THANK YOU
Your support is greatly appreciated! Please direct all questions to Gina Gray in the Advancement Office at 248-893-3535 or ggray@mhsmi.org.
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The orange barrels are up and the detour signs are ready to go! Beginning 7:00am tomorrow, Tuesday, March 30 the eastbound lane between Middlebelt and Inkster will be closed. This will disrupt our normal traffic flow pattern into and out of Mercy High School parking lots for the remainder of the semester.
To accommodate this, the South/11 Mile Rd Parking Lot - Flagpole Entrance and West/Middlebelt Rd Parking Lot - Lobby Entrance will have separate entrances and exits. Traffic will not be able to travel between the two parking lots, so plan your route to enter and exit the same lot. Each parking lot will be accessed with a Right Turn In Only and a Right Turn Out Only. This will help traffic flow in/out of the lots and ease traffic flow at the 11 & Middlebelt intersection during drop-off and pick-up times.
The drop off route for the West Lot should not interfere with student parking. Please proceed with caution in all parking lots. Buses will drop-off and pick-up at the Flagpole Entrance. See overview map below or click here.
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Travel to Mercy will be affected in the following ways: Determine route based on preferred lot. See traffic flow map below or click here.
Eastbound (from 696 - Novi, South Lyon, Brighton): Use the green and yellow routes for the West/Lobby lot. Use the blue and black routes for the South/Flagpole lot.
Southbound (West Bloomfield, Waterford): Use blue route for the South/Flagpole lot. Use green and yellow routes for the West/Lobby lot.
Westbound (from Southfield, Detroit, Eastern suburbs): Take 11 Mile Rd to the blue route for the South/Flagpole lot. Continue to 11 & Middlebelt light and turn right for the West/Lobby lot.
Northbound (Livonia, Redford):Take Middlebelt to the green route for the West/Lobby lot. Take Inkster to the blue route for the South/Flagpole lot.
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ALL EXITS will be RIGHT TURN ONLY. Once turning right out of the West/Lobby lot cars can use the athletic parking lot (on the right ) or the condominium complex (on the left) to head south on Middlebelt.
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2021-2022 ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT DUE THIS WED, MAR 31 |
As we plan for a return to five day in-person instruction this Fall 2021, it is imperative that we have students enrolled and registered this month. This is a reminder of the February 17 communication in regard to the new online enrollment process using the platform through Blackbaud and tuition invoicing and payment using Smart Tuition.
If you haven't already done so, please complete your daughter’s 2021-22 Enrollment Agreement online and pay your respective deposit and fees via Smart Tuition by this Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
This year’s new and easy online enrollment begins by logging into: https://mhsmi.myschoolapp.com. Enrollment must be completed with a parent username.
Parents of Class of 2023 & 2022
Your username is your email as listed in PowerSchool and your temporary password is Mercy2021.
Parents of Class of 2024
If you haven't already logged into the enrollment management system last year with your parent username, your username is your email as listed in PowerSchool and your temporary password is Mercy2021.
Only one parent is required to sign the contract, so only one parent needs to sign-in to the account. You will immediately be prompted to change your password.
You will have a contract to review and sign once you are logged in.
Click the "Contract(s) to Review" link at the top. Continue to follow the prompts, read details for each section, enter info where needed, and click the "Next" button to continue through all the necessary Enrollment Agreement steps and transition to Smart Tuition to select your payment plan.
You will input a signature, click "To Review" and click "Accept" followed by prompts to pay your Enrollment Deposit. Once paid, your contract will be confirmed.
We look forward to working with both your family and Smart Tuition this year. Thank you for your support and patience as we work through these new, advanced online systems.
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We continue to follow strict health protocol to keep our students and staff safe in support of our return. We must now think ahead to the elevated risk posed for community spread of COVID-19 as a result of students and families traveling over Easter break.
To mitigate risk to our community and promote continuity of learning, we strongly recommend quarantining for anyone who is not fully vaccinated and travels over Easter break to a CDC identified COVID-19 “hot spot” within the United States or internationally and engages in any COVID-19 high risk activities. Additionally, if you do not travel yet engage in a high risk activity over Easter break, we strongly recommend quarantining.
CDC post-travel quarantine guidelines are defined as 10 days from return date, or 7 days with submission of a negative PCR COVID-19 test result. Rapid test results will not be accepted. Students in quarantine will need to participate in classes remotely.
We understand a request to quarantine is significant, yet we know that even one COVID-19 positive case has the potential to seriously impact daily instruction. Thank you for your understanding that quarantining after high risk travel can help us to maintain continuity of learning and keep our community safe, especially given the existence of variant COVID-19 strains across states. Students in quarantine should not participate in any athletic or other extra-curricular activities during this time.
Please use this online form link to inform our Dean of Student Affairs, Mrs. Eleasha Tarplin, of your request for your student(s) to self-quarantine post vacation travel. We thank you for your support and partnership for a safe return to school after Easter break.
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JOIN US AT THESE EVENTS!
Sunday, April 18
Mother Daughter Reflection Event - Open The Eyes of Hearts
2:00pm - 4:00pm
$30 per Mother/Guardian & Daughter
Gesu Catholic Church (Please use Oak Drive entrance only.)
17180 Oak Drive
Detroit, MI 48221
Tuesday, May 4
Senior Mom Farewell Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
All Mercy Moms are invited to celebrate our Senior Moms! Appetizers and drinks will be served. Senior Moms will receive a commemorative Mothers’ Club gift.
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April Meeting
We wish to welcome all Dads & Male Guardians to our next Dads’ Club meeting on Wednesday, April 14 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Look for an upcoming Sign Up Genius meeting link.
Our April meeting will include:
- Dads’ Club Executive Board Elections
- Year End Events
- Guest Speaker: Mr. Curt Klueg, Campus Minister
- Learn who our May “Famous Alumnae” guest speaker will be
If you are interested in an Executive Board position for next school year please email us at mercydadsclub@mhsmi.org by April 13. We hope to see you at our April meeting!
Service Project
The Mercy Dads' Club has coordinated with the Pope Francis Center in Detroit to offer up volunteer opportunities for daughters with their dads. This is a great opportunity for your daughters to earn their required service hours. The volunteer opportunities will take place on Saturday mornings at the Pope Francis Center, currently located at the TCF Center in Detroit. (If you are a Detroit News subscriber, you can read about the work of the Pope Francis Center in article found here.)
The time for this volunteer opportunity is 6:45am to 11:00am. The work required will vary from set up and clean up, preparing and serving breakfast, laundry, and assisting the homeless with supplies from the main office.
Currently, there are three opportunities available on April 3 and April 10. Please see the SignUp Genius page to register here. If you would like to volunteer, but the time slots open do not work with your schedule, please contact Mark Lebednick at marklebednick@gmail.com or at 248-722-1313.
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This is a reminder of the 3/25/21 communication in regard to planning and looking forward to celebrating the graduating Class of 2021.
END OF THE YEAR DATES
Seniors were emailed the following information in regard to Easter Break testing dates, final deadlines and final experiences.
Friday, March 26
Service Hours and Reflection Paper deadline.
Easter Break Testing Dates
Monday, March 29
Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment/paper in ANY Math, Religious Studies, Performing Arts, World Language and Computer Science course.
Tuesday, March 30
Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment/paper in ANY Social Studies, Science, English, Physical Education or Art course.
End of Semester Dates
Friday, May 7
Final written testing for non-AP World Languages.
Tuesday, May 11
World Language Oral exams begin.
Wednesday, May 12
English Final Papers due by 11:59pm.
ALL senior work must be submitted and graded by midnight except final exams/projects/presentations.
Once a final experience is completed, classwork can be given and graded, but further homework (work to complete, additional reading, preparation for a quiz or test) should not be assigned. This will allow students time to work on other presentations, projects and prepare for other final experiences.
Senior Final Experiences
Monday, May 17
Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment/paper in ANY Social Studies, Science, English, Physical Education or Art course.
Tuesday, May 18
Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment/paper in ANY Math, Religious Studies, Performing Arts, World Language and Computer Science course.
A final experience for seniors needs to occur on one of these days. Seniors need to be present in class May 17 and 18 only for final presentations, review days or final tests/papers. This will be determined by the classroom teacher. Seniors will be able to come and go as they please but must enter and exit the Lobby Area. The Lobby will be the only space available for seniors to gather if they remain in the building.
Thursday, May 20 - Honors Convocation, Adviser Parties and Moving Up
ALL SENIORS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE ON THURSDAY, MAY 20 FOR MERCY DAY OF CELEBRATION. THIS DAY IS TO CELEBRATE YOU! SENIORS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT HONORS CONVOCATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN ADVISER PARTIES AND MOVING UP. The details for each of these events are not finalized. Our goal is to hold them in a way that keeps our community socially distanced and safe. Stay tuned!
Wednesday, May 26
Senior Final Grades are due by Wednesday, May 26 at 9am. Transcripts will be sent to the college designated on the Senior Survey on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Look for the Senior Survey in early April.
MEMORY DVD
The Seniors will have the opportunity to purchase a memory DVD to commemorate their years at Mercy High School. This DVD will include their baby photos, senior photos, and an extended collage of pictures from their four years in high school. The cost is $25 and order from is available here, on the Class of 2021 webpage and Schoology. All money and forms are due to Mrs. Harris-Schultheis by April 24, 2021.
GRADUATION GOWN
Please see letter here from Mercy President Dr. Cheryl Kreger detailing requirements for graduation gowns. In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, every student must have her white graduation gown approved by Dr. Cheryl Kreger or her assistant, Mrs. Marlene Wojcik. You are welcome to bring your choice of dress to the Advancement Office for approval during the school day, or you can send a picture of the front and back of the dress, or a picture of you wearing the dress. Send pictures to cdkreger@mhsmi.org or mmwojcik@mhsmi.org. All seniors must have their dress approved by May 1, 2021.
PROM - NEW DATE!
Prom will be held on Wednesday June 2, 2021 at Roostertail in Detroit, MI. To accommodate the large class and option of bringing a guest, the Roostertail has arranged an outdoor tent to hold the event. A plated dinner will be served to guests at assigned tables that the students will arrange ahead of time.
Attendees will be required to wear masks at all times unless seated and actively eating or drinking, per the Roostertail’s policy. There is currently an Executive Order that does not allow dancing, so a Prom Committee made up of Senior students will be arranging a different form of entertainment. Additional communication will be sent to the students.
Please know we are working on graduation details and information is coming soon. We want to prepare for the best possible graduation event, so we thank you for your patience and support. Many blessings on the Class of 2021 during this exciting time!
STEM Scholarship Opportunity
Seniors were sent information in regard to the Frank Minolli Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Scholarship opportunity and application. There are two one-time scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each to be paid to the university where your student will attend in the fall.
The purpose of the scholarship shall be to provide scholarship assistance to one or more high school seniors who have demonstrated interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), good citizenship, good academic achievement (GPA of 3.5+), and an involvement in community service outside of school. The student must also demonstrate a desire to pursue studies in STEM courses/careers, andto some extent, financial need.
Completed application materials are due by May 3, 2021. You may drop off a hard copy at the Advancement Office or email a digital version to Ms. Stirling at mstirling@mhsmi.org. Recipients will be notified by May 18, 2021.
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CLASSES OF 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Important End of the Year Dates
Freshwomen, Sophomores, and Juniors were emailed the following information in regard to Easter Break testing dates, final deadlines and final experiences.
Easter Break Testing Dates
Monday, March 29
Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment/paper in ANY Math, Religious Studies, Performing Arts, World Language and Computer Science course.
Tuesday, March 30
Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment/paper in ANY Social Studies, Science, English, Physical Education or Art course.
End of Semester Dates
Thursday, May 13
Last day for any written assessments in World Language courses.
Monday, May 17
World Language Oral Exams begin.
Thursday, May 20
Mercy Day of Celebration
Tuesday, May 25
Final day to turn in all English papers.
All grades posted for all assignments except final projects, papers, etc (9-11) by 11:59pm.
Thursday, May 27
All 1st-4th hours meet.
Any final test/quiz/formal assessment will be given. Students released at 11:30am.
Friday, May 28
All 5th - 7th hours meet.
Any final test/quiz/formal assessment will be given. Students released at 10:35am.
Thursday, June 3
Final Grades posted (9-11) at 9am.
Rescheduling a Final Experience:
Only under serious circumstances, that are out of the student's control, will a student be permitted to take a test earlier than the final days May 27 & 28. Students must initiate that request by completing and submitting a form (available at the Reception Area) to be signed by a parent, verifying the need for a change in test time, accompanied by appropriate documentation (i.e. medical documentation, airline tickets, etc...). The request must be submitted two weeks prior to the final experience and approved by the Associate Principal of Academic Affairs and the teacher involved.
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Mercy Mothers, Staff, Alumnae & Friends:
You’ll get to take a peek into our new Catherine McAuley Tea Room and hear stories from current students about how tuition assistance has enlightened their Mercy experience. We also look forward to announcing and spotlighting our 2021 Distinguished Alumna and new Trailblazer Alumna Awards.
New this year! We have several experience packages available for pre-order and pick-up at Mercy HS prior to the event. You can have Tea for Two or indulge in the Mercy Mosa Mega Package. There are limited quantities of these beautifully curated items, so order soon.
Plus...stay tuned for special raffles and a merchandise pop-up shop!
Make a gift online to benefit Tea for Tuition.
We will go live on YouTube at 2:00pm on Sunday, April 25th. Save this link to join us!
About the Annual Alumnae Association Tea for Tuition
The Alumnae Association gathers for a springtime tea to ensure bright futures for Mercy girls by raising money for tuition assistance. Read about the 2020 Virtual Tea for Tuition here. Each year, the Alumnae Association awards approximately $40,000 in funds to support students in need of financial assistance. It is our mission to pay a Mercy education forward and continue to educate Women Who Make a Difference.
"No work of charity can be more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women." The Venerable Catherine McAuley, Founder of the Sisters of Mercy
For any questions or further information, contact the Alumnae Office at alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org or 248-476-3270. We look forward to celebrating and having a comfortable cup of tea with you!
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MERCY FACEBOOK PROFILE FRAMES |
Spread some Mercy spirit and show your love and support for our Marlin Senior Class of 2021 with a custom Mercy Facebook profile frame! Whether you're a proud parent, student, alum, or friend, we've got you covered. Simply edit your profile pic, tap add frame, search frames "Mercy High School Michigan."
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2021-22 MERCY HS FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION |
The Financial Aid application process is now underway at Mercy High School. In order to be considered for financial aid for the 2021-2022 school year, you must complete and submit the application requirements by the April 30, 2021 deadline.
Please note that Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of financial need as determined by the successful completion of a FACTS Management Grant and Aid Assessment application. The application may be found at the following website: https://online.factsmgt.com/.
In addition to the FACTS Management application, a student essay and cover sheet must be submitted to Mercy High School, Office of the President. Please visit Mercy financial aid webpage here for more detailed information.
The total amount of financial aid assistance distributed each year by Mercy High School is based upon the availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants who have submitted their application by the April 30 deadline. Applications submitted after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list and considered if and when funds become available.
Please note, if you have received any type of financial aid from Mercy High School in the past, you must reapply each year in order to be considered for renewal for the upcoming school year.
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COVID-19 Reporting
In assessing the health and safety of our community, we ask that any student COVID-19 positive test result or exposure be reported to the Dean of Student Affairs, Mrs. Eleasha Tarplin (edtarplin@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3568).
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 data within our Mercy HS community is disclosed at the end of each week on our COVID-19 webpage. Please know that you will be personally contacted if you are ever considered to be at any exposure risk.
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Pesticide Application Notification
In compliance with MCL324.8316, this is to notify all staff, students, parents/guardians that pesticides are scheduled to be applied on the Mercy HS grounds Thursday, April 1, 2021. The following individual is responsible for pesticide application procedures:
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