MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

Softball Catholic League Champions

Congratulations Mercy Softball on winning your third consecutive Catholic High School League Championship!

Quiz Bowl

Mercy Quiz Bowl headed to Atlanta for the annual NAQT High School National Championship Tournament over Memorial Day weekend. Only the top 15% of teams are invited to this tournament, and Mercy was one of only 10 Michigan schools that qualified a team. This was the fourth consecutive year Mercy received an invitation to NAQT, which was a field made up of 304 teams and 1500 players.

Kelsey VanDenBerg '24 also qualified for the tournament, but was unable to attend. Mercy finished 2-8, and you can view official tournament statistics here.

On Saturday evening, Mercy met up with the players of St. Pius X High School (Kansas City, MO) for Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The two teams have played each other in online tournaments for the past 3 years, and were finally able to meet in person.

Class of 2023

It's Graduation Week! Congratulations to the Class of 2023 for earning over $11.9 million in college scholarships and volunteering over 14,000 hours of community service. You are Mercy women who make a difference!

FINAL EXAM INFO

Final exams are scheduled to last one (1) hour and 20 minutes and are given on the assigned test day and time.

Wednesday, May 31

1st hour: 8:30am - 9:50am

2nd hour: 10:00am - 11:20am

Thursday, June 1

3rd hour: 8:30am - 9:50am

4th hour: 10:00am - 11:20am

5th hour: 11:30am - 12:50pm

Friday, June 2

6th hour: 8:30am - 9:50am

7th hour: 10:00am - 11:20am

Wednesday, June 7

Final grades posted for Grades 9-11 at 9:00am

Student Reminders

All academic areas during final exam times are off limits. The academic hallways are quiet zones and there should be minimal traffic. The Cafeteria and Media Center are also to remain quiet. Students are not to be released early from an exam. Students are to remain in their exam classrooms until the end of the exam bell. Students arriving early for their final exam should not head to the academic hallways until the previous final is released.

• Attire: During final exams you are allowed to dress comfortably, this includes shorts, sweats, pajama bottoms, and even leggings/yoga pants
• Coming & Going: During final exams you are not required to sign-in or out. You are able to come to school for your exams and leave when you are done. If you do not have any exams on a particular day, you do not need to come to school that day.
• Doors: The Flagpole door will lock at 8:30am. After 8:30am use the Auditorium/Gym Lobby door or the Reception Area doors only. The far left Auditorium/Gym Lobby door will remain unlocked until 30 minutes into the last final. You may exit out of the Auditorium/Gym Lobby, Reception Area or Flagpole doors. Please do not let any visitors in as you exit the building.
• Open Spaces: The Cafeteria space will be open Wednesday - Friday, no food will be served. You may also use the Auditorium/Gym Lobby, alcoves, or the Media Center. 
• Cell Phones: While final exams are going on the cell phone policy is in effect. You may not use your cell phones in the hallways or in classrooms during the exams. The completion of final exams for the day (after 2nd hour on Wednesday, 5th on Thursday, 7th on Friday) marks the end of the school day.

Good luck on exams and may you have a blessed and wonderful summer!

ATHLETICS

Spring Sports Playoffs in Action

Come out and support Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Track & Field this week! Check the athletics calendar for District, Regional and State play off schedule.

Marlins Athletics Social Media

Follow Mercy Athletics Facebook @MercyMarlinsAthletics, Instagram @mercyathletics and Twitter @mhsmiathletics. GO MARLINS!

Sports Summer Camps at Mercy

Marlin Nation! Help spread the word about Summer Sports Camps for girls of all ages held at Mercy. Basketball, Cheer, Field Hockey, Pompon, and Volleyball. Check out mhsmi.org/summer-camps for all the details and registrations.

GOLF OUTING

Join us on Monday, September 11, 2023 for the 33rd Annual Make a Difference for Mercy Golf Outing. We are excited to host this year's event at Dearborn Country Club. This event sells out each year, so be sure to register early!

8:00am Registration

9:00am Shotgun Start

2:30pm Luncheon & Raffle Winners Announced

SPONSOR

Promote your business or sponsor in your family's name. Learn more here about a variety of sponsorship level opportunities.

REGISTER TO GOLF

$275 golfer includes: 18-hole scramble, driving range, contests, prizes, and lunch. This event always sells out, so be sure to register early!

DONATE

Donate items for golfer gift bags or the raffle.

For more information, please contact J`aime Law at GolfOuting@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3582.

JOIN THE MERCY FAITHFUL

Join the Mercy Faithful! Mercy thrives because of our donor support - thank you to all in our faithful community for making Mercy a priority in your philanthropy. There is still time to contribute to Mercy this fiscal year. Make a donation by June 30, 2023 and you will be part of the Mercy Faithful and recognized in the fall Annual Report. Help us continue to grow and improve our programs and campus. Your generosity makes a difference!

COLOR SPLASH QUILT SHOW AT MERCY

Mercy will be hosting the Great Lakes Heritage Quilters as they celebrate their 30th anniversary as a quilt guild with the Color Splash Quilt Show at Mercy High School on Friday, June 16 and Saturday June 17, 2023.  

200 member quilts will be on display, showcasing every variety of quilting from contemporary to traditional, applique, art quilting, barn quilts, and even a wearable. There will be fabulous door prizes and a chance to win the vibrant raffle quilt - all while supporting small business vendors selling wonderful quilting-related supplies, as well as adorable tasty cookies. 

Admission is $8. The entire show is wheelchair, walker, and stroller friendly. Learn more here.

MARLIN SHOP

Online Marlin Shop

The Marlin Shop has an online store which is open 24/7! The uniform quarter zip will be available for purchase online and in the Marlin Shop. You can choose from a variety of custom made to order Mercy gear. Items will ship directly to you, or you can pick them up from Mato-Hash in Farmington Hills.

Shop online here anytime:

https://matohash.com/collections/mercy-high-school

PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tell your Grade 6-9 (Fall 2023) friends about our musical theater camp! Students will be immersed into the world of musical theatre as they sing, dance, and perform the day away. All skill levels welcome. Students will get the opportunity to perform solos, in small groups, and in large ensemble pieces.  

June 19-22 & June 26-29, 2023

Performance: June 29 at 7:00pm

Visit mhsmi.org/performing-arts for more details and registration.

Compelled by our Catholic faith and the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School is a premier college preparatory school that educates and nurtures young women of diverse backgrounds to excel academically, serve compassionately, and lead courageously.