PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Conferences are scheduled to take place virtually via Zoom Thursday, March 2 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Five minute conferences with teachers will be scheduled using the online registration tool PTCFast.com. Counselors will schedule 10 minute meetings.

In order to schedule a parent-teacher conference, visit the following link and follow all registration directions:

https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Mercy_High_School_1  

Please indicate a name on your Zoom account so that teachers can easily identify you in order to admit you. Please honor the five (5) minute time limit when meeting with each teacher.

An email will be sent with your final appointment times and Zoom access code directly from PTCFast.com. Information will be available on how to change or delete appointment times. If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, please remember to cancel.

Please email Patricia Scheid at pmscheid@mhsmi.org with any questions or issues related to the online scheduling.

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Assembly New Date

Human Relations Council and Black Awareness Society for Education will present the all-school Black History Month assembly Parallels 1960s to today The Evolution of The Revolution this Wednesday, March 1 at 10:15am in the Auditorium. We are proud of this annual Mercy tradition and look forward to a powerful presentation.

Speaker Series

Thank you to fashion designer and artist Sharryl Cross from the TRUTH Collection who spent the day at Mercy and spoke about her experiences as a Black female fashion designer, artist and clothing line owner. She shared her career story from MSU to NYC and discussed how her advocacy and faith intersect in her work as a Black Designer. Such a special story and powerful presentation!

44th ANNUAL AUCTION

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Early Bird Pricing ends today! Take advantage of our discounted pricing to attend in-person or for virtual bidding access at the Mercy Annual Auction Light the Way on Saturday, March 25, 2023. 

Join us at a Gift Gathering Party!

Generous and gracious hosts will provide a warm and welcoming opportunity for you to become acquainted with other Marlin parents, alumnae, and supporters while collecting donations for the Auction. If you're unable to attend, and would like to donate a gift or package, check out our Amazon wish list or feel free to drop your gift at Mercy.

Thursday, March 9, 2023

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Meadowbrook Country Club in Northville

RSVP

Become a Sponsor! To make it convenient, you can also submit online payment here. This is our largest fundraising event of the year and we encourage your sponsorship at any level. 

Raffle tickets are now available for purchase HERE! Buy your tickets today for chances to win a beautiful diamond necklace, a shopping spree at various Detroit retailers, wheelbarrow of craft beer and a collection of fine wines.

Please know your support truly makes a difference!

MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

Mock Trial

Mercy's Varsity Mock Trial Team competed in the Oakland County Regional Tournament held February 25th. Our Defense Team won the first round. Senior Ella Sinawi was awarded Star Attorney and sophomore Isabella Casab was awarded Star Witness. Additionally, junior Carly Dalloo earned a perfect 10 for her closing argument. 

Our Prosecution team won round 2 and split round 3. Seniors Marina DiPoinio and Sabrina Shea were awarded Star Attorney and freshman Stella Coe and sophomore Alaina Mundt were awarded Star Witness. Marina DiPonio and Alaina Mundt earned perfect 10 for their performances and in round 3, the Prosecution Team earned a perfect 10 for overall team performance.

At the award ceremony, Mercy earned the Honorable Mention award. With the Honorable Mention award Mercy becomes eligible for the Wild Card selection to the State Tournament!

CHSL Winter Honors

Basketball

All Academic: Caroline Butcher

All League: Fran DeNardo, Lauren Smiley

All Catholic: Maya White, Aizlyn Albanese

Bowling

All Academic: Olivia Nazareno

All League: Teagan Farrow

All Catholic:Teagan Farrow, Mya Mapp, Katelyn Cronan

Cheer

All Academic: Isabellah Scott

All League: Jamiesha Faulkner, Madison Williams

All Catholic: Zada Carter, Nyaela Hakim, Maya Ramjattan

Dance

All Academic: Julia Wadowski 

All League: Sophia Kulish, Lily Page

All Catholic: Monique Garmo, Keira Logan, Megan Windham 

Pompon

All Academic: Megan Mato 

All League: Lily Degrenier

All Catholic: Lena LaJoy, Natia Szuba

Ski 

All Catholic: Mikaela Willams, Alaina Hatcher

Quiz Bowl

On Saturday, February 25, Mercy Quiz Bowl competed in the Capital City Quizbowl Clash at Grand Ledge High School. They finished with a strong 5-1 record in the morning, qualifying for the championship bracket in the afternoon. After 8 hours of academic competition, Mercy finished 3rd place in the tournament and took home a trophy.

A special congratulations to captain Linny Maier '23, who finished 3th place individually in the tournament with an impressive 430 points scored. Linny was the highest-scoring female competitor in the tournament. You can view tournament results here.

AP Latin Commendation

Congratulations to Latin Teacher Mrs. Lauren Marquard '06 who was invited by the College Board to participate in the 2023 AP Latin Exam pre-reading, which takes place from June 4-June 17 in Tampa, FL. As a member of the exam leadership team, she will attend the exam pre-reading, help set the standards, and choose the question samples for the exam rubrics. Once the standard reading starts, she will score exams. This is a huge honor to be invited!

Accent on Alumna

On Friday, February 24, 2023 Mercy Alumna Judge Jia M. Cobb ‘98 was publicly sworn in to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Administering the oath was Associate Justice Supreme Court of the United States, the Honorable Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Judge Cobb was nominated by the White House in 2021 and has served in her position since November 2021. She received a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2005 (cum laude) and a B.A. from Northwestern University in 2002 (magna cum laude). Congratulations to Judge Cobb on this remarkable achievement! She is truly a Mercy Women Who Makes a Difference.

Trivia Night Success!

Thank you to the Mercy Mothers' Club for hosting a totally tubular 80's Trivia Night! Parents, staff, alumnae and friends enjoyed an awesome evening of fun and prizes.

ATHLETICS

Spring Sports Tryout Info

Spring sports and tryouts begin Monday, March 13. All Athletes must have completed FinalForms profile, including current physical (performed on/after 4/15/2022). Athletes will not be able to participate in tryouts unless their FinalForms profile is complete by Friday, March 3, 2023.

• Click here for 2023 Spring Sports Tryout Information

Please note all tryout schedules are subject to change. Stay connected to your respective sport TeamSnap and Athletics Office tryout info here.

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, Lacrosse, Pompon, and Volleyball. Check out mhsmi.org/summer-camps for all the details and registrations.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Rosary Wednesdays

We will be praying the Most Holy Rosary every Wednesday before school in our beautiful Mercy HS Chapel. Start your day with this powerful prayer offered at 7:25am every Wednesday morning. Rosaries and prayer cards will be available. Please feel free to join us, all are welcome!

April KAIROS

Juniors and Seniors are reminded to check their email from Mrs. Dennis in regard to the April 25-28 KAIROS applications.

Nazareth Farm Service Trip

Rising Juniors and Seniors (2023-24) have the opportunity to get all 40 service hours in one amazing service week at Nazareth Farm in beautiful West Virginia. Mercy HS will be joining other high school students from different parts of the country for a week of community and service June 11-17, 2023.

Spaces are limited! Inquire with Mr. Klueg or Mrs. Becker as soon as possible. Learn more about this service week experience in this video here.

Gesu Church's Novena of Grace

The Novena of Grace is a devotion that will take place from March 4th–12th in Gesu Church and is in honor of St. Francis Xavier, a great-spirited missionary of the East. The Novena is a nine-day preached experience in the context of either Mass or evening prayer. The Novena of Grace often occurs during the start of Lent and assists us in our forty days of prayer and reflection. The theme of this year’s Novena of Grace will be The Spiritual Struggle for Racial Justice and Healing and will feature the following preachers:

March 4th 4:00 pm Mass. Presider and Preacher: Fr. Tim Kesicki, S.J.

March 5th 8:00 and 10:30 am Masses. Preacher: Fr. Tim Kesicki, S.J.; 4:00 pm Evening Prayer: Fr. Tim Kesicki, S.J.

March 6th 6:30 pm: Healing and Reconciliation. Fr. Tim Kesicki, S.J.

March 7th 6:30 pm: Evening Prayer/Novena. Preacher: Mr. John Thorne

March 8th 6:30 pm: Evening Prayer/Novena. Preacher: Vickie Figueroa

March 9th 6:30 pm: Evening Prayer/Novena. Preacher: DiAnne Patterson-Schultz

March 10th 6:30 pm: Evening Prayer/Novena. Preacher: Carl Clendenning

March 11th 4:00 pm Mass. Preacher: Sr. Jamie Phelps, O.P.

March 12th 8:00 and 10:30 am Masses. Preacher: Sr. Jamie Phelps, O.P.

"MATILDA THE MUSICAL"

Mercy Performing Arts Department Presents...

"Matilda the Musical"

Friday, March 17 & Saturday, March 18 at 7:30pm

Sunday, March 19 at 2:00pm

NEW THIS YEAR - RESERVED SEATING!

Purchase tickets online here: Adults $15; Students/Seniors $10

When an exceptional little girl is born into a family that does not value intelligence, honesty, or kindness, it will take some cleverness with a side of superpowers to put things right. Matilda inspires her classmates and even her teacher, Miss Honey, to stick up for themselves and change the narrative of their stories. After all, “sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty”. Book by Dennis Kelly Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin Based on the book, Matilda by Roald Dahl.

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.

ATTENTION SENIORS CLASS OF 2023!

Senior Oscar Night

The Lore Staff will be hosting Oscar Night March 6th from 7-8:30 in the Mercy Auditorium. All seniors are invited to come and it is Red Carpet Attire! If you have any questions, please email the Lore Staff at mercylore@mhsmi.org.

Senior Sayings

Seniors should submit three different sayings for graduation as they walk across the stage. Check email for instructions and form. Due by March 1st.

Service Reflection Paper

All Seniors must submit a service reflection paper as a graduation requirement. Please see email from Mrs. Dennis and check guidelines found here. Due by March 10th.

Scholarship Awards 

Spring is fast approaching and it's time to prepare for Honors Convocation. Seniors, as you're fielding through your college acceptance letters, don't forget to upload your Scholarship Awards to the assignment posted in Schoology to have them accounted for and included in the Honors Convocation Slide Show. All Scholarships are welcome whether privately awarded, or awarded directly from a College or University, as long as you have applied and been accepted to the school issuing the award. 

ROAD READY SEGMENT 2 DRIVING COURSE AT MERCY

Road Ready Segment 2 Driving classes will be held at Mercy in March on the following days:

• Monday, March 6, 5:00 - 7:00pm
• Tuesday, March 7, 5:00 - 7:00pm
• Thursday, March 9, 5:00 - 7:00pm

For more Segment 1 & Segment 2 Class information and to register visit roadreadyschool.com, email roadreadydrivingschool@yahoo.com or call 248-308-1048.

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.