MSVMA STATE HONORS CHOIR
Bravo to Emilee Theofanopoulos '23 who auditioned and was selected for the MSVMA State Honors Choir. She will be representing Mercy at the Michigan Music Conference later this month where she will rehearse and perform with some of the best voices in the state of Michigan.
COLLEGE BOARD NATIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Congratulations to Angelina Hamati '23, Lea Lodato '23, and Maria Johnson '22 who have been selected as a College Board National Recognition Program awardee. They earned this recognition because of their academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 and/or AP Exam(s).
BOWLING
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Shout out to Mercy Varsity Bowling Team who finished as Runner-Up at the Oakland County Championships! |
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**NEW DATE FOR BUNCO SOCIAL NIGHT**
Save the new date for the Mothers' Club Bunco Social Night! It will be a fun filled evening of dice rolling, sips and snacks, and building great friendships on Thursday, February 24 at 7:00pm in the Media Center. Plus...there's sure to be a few surprises, so spread the word for this ladies night out. No experience necessary. Kindly RSVP here.
Be sure to "like" the Mercy Mothers' Club on Facebook and stay connected to the Mercy Messenger newsletter each week for details about upcoming events and how you can get involved.
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MERCY FAMILY MASS & BREAKFAST
Join us in the celebration of a Mercy Family Mass & Breakfast on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Mass will be held in the Mercy High School Chapel at 9:30am and will be followed by breakfast in the Cafeteria. Limited capacity of 100 people. Entrance will be through the flagpole doors which will open at 9:00am. Please RSVP here. We are also looking for approximately 10 people to prepare breakfast. If you're interested in helping, please sign-up here.
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OXFORD MEMORIAL T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER |
The MHSAA and the Catholic League are partnering with EA Graphics to raise money for the Oxford Memorial and Victims fund. In addition to donating to this great cause, if you purchase a shirt between now and 1/19 at 11:59pm, you will be able to get into any MHSAA game on February 4th for FREE. You will also be able to wear your shirt to school on Friday, February 4th.
STUDENTS: If you would like to purchase a shirt, please use this link. You need your student ID and you can purchase ONE shirt. They will be delivered to the school and distributed to you.
STAFF: If you would like to purchase a shirt, please email Cindy Richter and she will generate a code for you to use for your purchase. Shirts for staff will also be delivered to school and distributed.
OTHERS: If there are other family members or friends that wish to purchase, they will need to order with EA Graphics directly using this link. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate outside orders, but EA will be happy to handle them.
Thank you for your support!
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Sophomore Retreat Reminder
Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 19, 2022
All Sophomore parents/guardians should have received the 01/10/22 communication here in regard to the upcoming Sophomore Retreat to be held during the school day on January 19th at the Columbiere Retreat Center. Please be sure to complete and submit the Permission Form and Medical Form.
- Mask required
- Lunch provided
- Casual dress (no leggings or slippers)
- Bring two toiletry sample sized deodorant donations for service project
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UPDATE COVID-19 RETURN TO SCHOOL GUIDELINES |
This is a reminder of the 1/17/22 communication in regard to updated COVID-19 return to school guidelines. These modifications shorten the isolation and quarantine timeframe for positive and exposed students who agree to strictly follow this return to school safety protocol. More info here. We are proud of the support we receive from our students, parents/guardians and staff that has helped us to maintain in-person learning. With your assistance in following these guidelines, we hope to ensure the continued health and safety of our community.
Please note remote learning is only available to students required to isolate due to a positive COVID-19 test result or mandatory quarantine. Parents/guardians must submit online learning requests to Eleasha Tarplin (edtarplin@mhsmi.org) and will be notified of approval within 24 hours.
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It’s Cafe Incentive Time!
Load $200* onto your student ID card now through January 21, 2022 and get an extra 10% per $100 dollars!
How it Works:
Bring a check for $200 and get $220 loaded onto your card
Bring a check for $300 and get $330 loaded onto your card
And so on….
*The entire amount must be loaded in one transaction. Those who added money at the end of December and week of January 3 also received the incentive bonus.
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Student Cafe account info here.
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Cafeteria Menu found here.
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SUBSCRIBE TO TEXT MESSAGE SYSTEM |
Opt-in by texting "Y" or Yes" to 67587 from each wireless device you wish to receive texts on. |
Mercy High School will implement the SchoolMessenger Communicate system to deliver SMS text messages straight to your mobile phone with important emergency information about school closings and safety alerts. Parents are requested to participate and must opt-in to give permission to receive messages by texting "Y" or "Yes" to short code number 67587.
Please be advised that we will be sending an opt-in invitation text message later this month to those who haven't proactively subscribed and have current mobile device numbers in PowerSchool or FinalForms. Learn more here.
SchoolMessenger is the same system being used by the Attendance Office to make automated calls about student absences. SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge, so you can rest assured that your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.
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AOD RISE DETROIT 2022 YOUTH EVENT AT MERCY |
The Archdiocese of Detroit has asked Mercy HS to host a brand-new event for high school students in the spirit of Unleash the Gospel - RISE Detroit 2022! RISE Detroit 2022 is specifically geared toward teaching high school-age students how their contributions make a difference in transforming the Church into a “band of joyful, missionary disciples.”
Invitations are extended to 9-12th graders throughout the diocese who are encouraged to attend with their pastor, youth minister, campus minister, or parents. Activities include keynotes, powerful praise and worship experiences, two workshop opportunities, small group discussion, and Liturgy. We are proud and excited to be a part of this AOD experience.
A Gathering of High School Youth
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Mercy High School
8:15am - 7:15pm
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SAVE THE DATE FOR AUCTION 2022 |
Mark your calendars for the Mercy Annual Auction on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Meadowbrook Country Club! We are so excited to offer an in-person event as well as virtual access to online bidding.
Auction acquisitions are underway! Successful auctions always depend on fabulous gifts. The ideas are endless, and we welcome and appreciate your donations. Click here for item donation form. Not sure what to donate? Check out our Amazon wish list for ideas. Deadline for donations is March 1, 2022.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available! To make it convenient, you can submit online payment here. This is our largest fundraising event of the year and we encourage your sponsorship at any level. Please know your support truly makes a difference.
We sincerely thank you for your support and look forward to celebrating with you at our 43rd Annual Auction. If you have questions, or need any additional information, please contact ggray@mhsmi.org.
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RX FUNDRAISING AT RITE AID |
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MERCY HIGH SCHOOL MICHIGAN BOOK |
Images of America Mercy High School Michigan Book
By Patricia Montemurri / Arcadia Publishing
Over 16,000 women are graduates of Mercy High School. Since 1945, when it opened as Our Lady of Mercy High School in northwest Detroit, its graduates have embodied the school motto: "Women Who Make a Difference." This book commemorates Mercy High's 75th anniversary and reflects the impact of "Mercy Girls" on their communities, country, and around the world.
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Counseling Newsletter
In case you missed it, read the latest issue of Counseling Good News here. Features include: Important Dates; 5 Ways to Use Music Therapeutically; College Corner; My Anxiety Journey; Take a Moment to Try Art Therapy; Save Your Breath and more.
Wednesday, January 19: Sophomore Retreat Day
Monday, January 31 - Friday, February 4: Catholic Schools Week
Wednesday, February 2: Catholic Schools Week Mass
Thursday, February 3: 1:35pm Dismissal and OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, February 10: 1:35pm Dismissal Staff Meeting
Friday, February 18 & Monday, February 21: No School Winter Break Days
Class of 2022 Announcements & Info
Marlin Shop
The Marlin Shop will be open after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Share your Mercy News
Have any news to share for the Mercy Messenger? Please send any announcements awards, accolades, and more to Director of Communications Julie Earle at jhearle@mhsmi.org.
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