"Time of our Lives"
September 27-October 1
Monday: The Prequel
Tuesday: Time of Our Lives: In the Year 2000
Wear anything early 2000s (pop culture icons, characters from film or TV, Y2K attire).
Wednesday: Make A Difference Day 11:47am Dismissal
Wear Mercy spirit attire. This year we will not be visiting our traditional off-campus sites due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns. We will have a meaningful on-site experience to enhance our awareness of the Mercy value of service. The day will include a mix of instructional hours 5,6,7; prayer; and focused activities in Adviser Group.
Thursday: TIme of Our Lives: It is Not a Phase
Wear clothing and accessories that represent a phase you went through or how you dressed in your childhood.
Friday: Senior Tailgate - Parking Lot Closure
The Auditorium/Gym Parking Lot (facing Middlebelt) will be closed to traffic Friday morning, October 1 for the Senior Class tailgate. You may enter Mercy's campus using the 11 Mile Road entrance ONLY (the entrance, not the exit) and park at the Flagpole Entrance. Parents can only drop off at the Flagpole Entrance. You may resume using the Auditorium/Gym parking lot in the afternoon. Thank you for your cooperation!
Friday: Time of Our Lives: Field Day
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Homecoming Dance Time of our Lives - Feel this Moment
Sunday, October 3 at 7:00pm
The dance will take place outside under tents in the parking lot facing Middlebelt Road (Auditorium/Gym parking lot). Please pay close attention to the following details.
- Students must arrive by 8:00pm.
- Enter and exit the campus using the 11 Mile Road entrance and exit only.
- Park in the 11 Mile Road parking lot (Flagpole lot) only.
- Enter the dance using the Performing Arts entrance (down from the Flagpole entrance) only.
- Students will not be allowed to return to their cars during the dance. Once students leave the dance, there will be no re-entry.
- Dress appropriately for being outside and shoes must be worn at all times.
Homecoming Dance tickets are available for purchase online here. Student ID required. Scroll to 'Homecoming', click 'Get Tickets' and enter Student ID as the 'Passcode.' Tickets are $20/student or $30/couple. If you are purchasing a 'Couple Ticket', you will need to complete Guest #1 as Mercy student and Guest #2 as other school date/guest. After purchase completion, you will receive confirmation and ticket QR codes in email. The QR code will be scanned to enter the dance on October 3rd.
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College Board Recognition Program Winner |
Congratulations to Sadie MillerWright '22 who was selected for the 2021-22 College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program because of her remarkable academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT.
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To commemorate Mercy Day on Friday, September 24th, we reflected on “Opening Doors: Creating Places of Welcome. We gathered in reverence and recognition of Catherine McAuley and the vision of Mercy she had for the world. Thank you to Fr. Brian Chabala for celebrating Mass with us and bestowing a special blessing on our school. Many classroom doors were decorated by Adviser Groups to create a place of welcome and celebrate our Mercy heritage. |
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Bonfire Baked Goods Needed
The annual Mercy Family Bonfire is always such a fun event filled with yummy treats! Please consider donating and baking brownies, cookies, rice krispie treats and more. Sign-up here. Bring all baked good donations to the Reception Area between 8:00am-3:00pm on the day of the Bonfire Thursday, September 30th. Thank you for your support!
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DADS' CLUB
Mercy Family Bonfire
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Don't miss the annual Spirit Week Mercy Dads' Club Bonfire on Thursday, September 30 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm! Current families, staff and alumnae are all invited to join us for an evening of fun on the softball athletic fields. Food trucks, s'mores and more!
Dads' Club Meeting
All Mercy Dads and Male Guardians are invited to join us for Octoberfest!
Wednesday, October 6
5:30pm Dinner
6:00pm Meeting
Outside by the Flagpole Student Entrance
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Mercy will host the annual free influenza vaccination clinic for Mercy students, staff and families in partnership with the Michigan Community Wellness Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and Alana's Foundation.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
1:00pm-3:00pm
Mercy High School Lobby
Face Mask Required
A separate consent form must be completed (in its entirety) for each person who will be vaccinated. Parents must complete and sign the form for anyone under the age of 18.
Clinic ID: 766
Passcode: SPZU5G4
Mercy is happy to offer our facility for this clinic. On the day of the flu vaccination clinic, any person who has pre-registered will need to present a picture ID and the insurance card (or a copy of the insurance card) in order to receive the vaccination. Alana’s Foundation will cover the cost for those without any insurance.
We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity for your daughter(s) and/or yourself. Please consult with your family physician regarding any questions about the vaccine. Please note: Only quadrivalent injectable flu vaccine is being offered. There will be no flu mist.
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The 2021-22 Mercy HS Maroon & Gold Raffle Family Fundraiser kicks off on THURSDAY! Same great cash prizes and same great student incentives. Students will be receiving tickets on Thursday, so stay tuned for an email with all the raffle info.
Volunteers are needed to help prep materials, count money, help with data entry and other duties. All work will be done at Mercy High School in the Advancement Department. Face mask required. Sign-up here. Thank you for your support!
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Parent Congratulatory Yearbook Ads
Offer congratulations and recognize your daughter's efforts by placing a student ad in the Yearbook! These full color ads can include both text and photo(s). This is a wonderful way to pay tribute to your senior daughter! You may design these ads yourself or through the yearbook publisher website yearbookordercenter.com and use code 13826 or click here for order form. Ads due December 10, 2021.
Yearbook Orders
The Lore Yearbook is still available for purchase online here with code 13826 for $70. |
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Announcements & Info
All Seniors had their first class meeting to go over activities for this exciting year! Seniors should frequently login and check the Class of 2022 Schoology Page for news from your Senior Class Officers and Moderators. You may also reference the Class of 2022 web page for current information and tentative dates and guidelines for senior year activities.
Sign Up for REMIND APP
Senior Moderators Ms. Harris & Mrs. Polan are using the Remind text notification system to send updates about important Class of 2022 information. Parents/Guardians may sign-up for notifications here: https://www.remind.com/join/ad8acf.
Get your Yearbook Senior Photo Taken at Prestige!
In order to appear in the yearbook and class composite, seniors need to be photographed by Prestige by October 23. Here's the link to the Prestige locations. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Hallie Smith at hlsmith@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3579.
KAIROS
All seniors were emailed important information and application in regard to KAIROS retreat opportunity. Seniors are encouraged to check their email and contact Campus Ministry with any questions.
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DEI TALK CONFERENCE FOR K-12 EDUCATORS |
We are proud to announce the DEI Talk Conference at Mercy High School to empower and inform K-12 educators to create and sustain an anti-racist, inclusive, and just learning environment grounded in Catholic social teachings. We are currently accepting speaker applications and sponsors. Spread the word and learn more at mhsmi.org/dei-conference. or contact Mercy DEI Director Traci Smith.
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NEW 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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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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Marlin Shop
The Marlin Shop will be open after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Monday, September 27 - October 1: Spirit Week "Time of our Lives"
Wednesday, September 29: Make a Difference Day 11:47am Dismissal
Friday, October 1: Senior Tailgate Gym Parking Lot Closed in Morning
Sunday, October 3: Homecoming Dance
Monday, October 4: No School
Wednesday, October 13: Frosh Retreat Day, Soph & Junior PSAT, Seniors No School
Thursday, October 14: No School for Students - Staff Professional Development
Friday, October 15: Senior Blessing Mass
Thursday, October 21: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 22: No School
Sunday, October 24: Admissions Open House
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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Mercy High School, a Catholic college preparatory school immersed in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, educates and inspires young women of diverse backgrounds to lead and serve with compassion. |
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