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We are proud to announce and congratulate Julia Holt '24 for being named a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program! | |
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POWERSCHOOL ACCESS REMINDER
A few years ago, Mercy High School engaged the Christian Learning Center (CLC) Network to conduct a site study to examine the education support systems available at Mercy. The study included student, parent, teacher, and administrator questionnaires and interviews - as well as classroom observations.
One of the study findings was that many students indicated that electronic grading systems at Mercy seemed to increase anxiety and stress levels and affect students' concentration during school hours. Students and parents reported checking PowerSchool several times a day, more so just after a test or quiz. This constant checking not only decreases attention and motivation but also increases focus on grades rather than overall learning. The recommendation suggested limiting access to PowerSchool during school hours.
As of September 21, Mercy returned to the practice of disabling PowerSchool for students and parents from 7:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. each school day. Please note: This will not affect Schoology access. Thank you for your support of this policy that is intended to promote a healthy learning environment for all students.
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MAROON & GOLF RAFFLE FUNDRAISER KICKS OFF FRIDAY | |
The 2023-24 Mercy HS Maroon & Gold Raffle Family Fundraiser kicks off THIS FRIDAY, September 29th. Special schedule here. All Mercy families are required to sell tickets to benefit the General Fund at Mercy.
Keep an eye out for a special email outlining all of the raffle details including prizes, incentives and days off. Each student will receive their tickets and info about our annual fundraiser after the kick-off pep rally on September 29. Let's go Mercy!
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All Are Welcome!
Friday, October 6, 2023
Doors Open at 6:30pm
Games Start at 7:00pm
Mercy High School Cafeteria
$20/player - Advance registration and payment required
Prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams
Plus a 50/50 raffle
Food and drinks will be available
REGISTER HERE
VOLUNTEER HERE
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Mercy Mothers’ Club is excited to offer you the 2023-24 school year spirit wear pop-up shop! Drawing inspiration from Mercy's Spirit Week and the commitment to "sustaining the Mercy spirit year-round," now is the time to stock up on your Mercy class attire and proudly display your class spirit. Get ready to show off your class pride like never before! Introducing our brand-new online spirit wear shop, exclusively for you. From hoodies to tees, all in your unique class colors.
The products shown are ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE and will NOT be available as part of our regular inventory. This online store is NOW OPEN and will close on Friday, September 29th at midnight. Shop now here.
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MMC Info
Thank you to all the Mothers/Guardians who attended the MMC Welcome Event. Make sure to download your copy of the MMC Info Playbook here, which includes Committee info and contact information, as well as upcoming events and meetings to attend!
If you are interested in being part of the MMC Board and or the Social Committee planning Card events, Bunco, Mother Daughter Events and more. please email mercymothersclub@mhsmi.org.
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October Meeting
All Mercy Dads/Guardians are invited to join us!
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Social/Dinner at 6:30pm
Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Mercy High School Cafeteria
Learn More and RSVP Here
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All funds raised from this event will be used to enhance Mercy student experiences.
Friday, November 3, 2023
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Mercy High School
The Mercy Dads' Club invites all dads, moms, guardians, grandparents and friends to attend Sips for Scholars Bourbon Tasting Event! If you are a bourbon lover or just want to try something new and learn about bourbon, join us for great company and conversation.
6 Fine Bourbons: Woodford, Four Roses, Buffalo Trace, Angels’ Envy, and more
Food to compliment the Bourbon: Dried Fruits, Mixed Nuts, Charcuterie Table, Desserts
There will also be a raffle for each of the bourbons in the tasting and for several select bourbons. Each full event ticket will come with one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets will be for sale.
The ticket cost for this event is $100 per person and will be limited to just 100 guests due to the selection of bourbons being offered. There will also be a $30 Designated Driver Ticket for those that want to attend, but will not be drinking. Food and soft drinks will be included.
Purchase $100 Bourbon Tasting Ticket
Purchase $30 Designated Driver Ticket
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Once again Mercy will host a free influenza vaccination clinic in partnership with the Michigan Community Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and Alana's Foundation.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
1:00pm-3:00pm
Mercy High School Lobby
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.
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Complete consents online here: https://alanas.vna.org
- Clinic ID: 1827
- Passcode: ALANAS2023
- Select Mercy High School as Clinic
- Complete form and consent
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.
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Help spread the word about Mercy Open House! All Mercy families are invited to take a sign and please place prominently in your yard to advertise Open House being held Sunday, October 29th. The signs and metal stakes will be available for pick-up at the Flagpole Student Entrance doors, Gymnasium / Auditorium Lobby doors and the Reception Area. | |
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STUDENT LUNCH REMINDER
On occasions when your daughter has a straight day (classes meeting all 7 periods), there is not an opportunity for her to leave class and miss instructional time in order to purchase lunch. Please remind your daughter that on straight days, your daughter may purchase food from the cafeteria before the start of school, or bring in a packed lunch. General details about the Mercy Cafe and daily schedule are available here.
We thank you for your support with this policy to ensure your daughter is able to maximize her instructional time!
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OFFICE OF MISSION & MINISTRY
KAIROS Sign-Up Forms Available
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KAIROS sign up forms are now OPEN! Seniors are welcome to sign up for any of the three KAIROS retreats that are scheduled for the 2023-24 school year. The deadline to sign up for October KAIROS retreat is Monday, October 9. Please download the KAIROS sign-up form here, sign, and send back your completed forms to Mrs. Mary Kate Becker. Please reach out to Mrs. Becker with any questions at mkbecker@mhsmi.org | |
Cupcakes & Diaper Donations for Lennon Pregnancy Center
The Office of Mission & Ministry and Mercy Pro-Life Club will be baking and selling cupcakes as well as collecting donations of diapers (Sizes 5 & 6) for the Lennon Pregnancy Center on Monday, October 9. Students can sign-up to bake cupcakes and work the sale held in the South Alcove. The Lennon Center provides support for their families until their child reaches the age of 5 years old. Learn more about the Lennon Center at lennoncenter.org/.
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PERFORMING ARTS PRODUCTIONS
Fall Play "Angels of Bataan"
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Mercy High School will be the first in the WORLD to perform this title, therefore the cast will be listed in the script as the original.
Friday, October 20 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 21 at 7:30pm
Sunday, October 22 at 2:00pm
Adult tickets are $15; Student/Seniors/Children are $10
Buy Tickets Here
Based on the true story of American nurses held as Prisoners of War during WWII, this captivating story is one of perseverance and the spirit of sisterhood. It’s 1941 on the tropical island of Luzon in the Philippines. Helen and Sally are among more than 100 U.S. Army nurses who have come to the islands looking for light duty, warm tropical breezes, and a little adventure. But paradise becomes a nightmare when, just hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, their own island is rocked by death and destruction at the hands of enemy bombers. Now Helen, Sally, and the rest of the nurses must do everything they can to keep their charges, and themselves alive as they navigate nursing through a war zone in Manila, a tropical jungle in Bataan, and eventually as prisoners of war in the Santo Tomas Internment Camp. Can the nurses survive long enough to find freedom? Or will disease and starvation take the ultimate toll on the brave women known as the Angels of Bataan?
Spring Musical "Frozen"
|  | We are proud to have the exclusive rights for the Michigan High School premiere of "Frozen the complete Broadway musical" being held March 14-24, 2024. Thank you to all who auditioned and congratulations to the cast! | |
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On-Site College Admissions
Save the Date! For the first time, Mercy will have two schools facilitating an on-site College Admissions Session. University of Detroit Mercy will be here on Thursday, October 5 and Oakland University will be here on Monday, October 23. Students should check their email for details on what's required for the meeting and for the link from Sign-Up Genius to secure an appointment to meet with the College Admissions Counselor who will review the required information and confirm their admission to the University right there on the spot!
Yearbook Ads
The Lore Yearbook staff is very excited to capture memories of the year for our students, especially this year’s Senior Class.
Within Lore every year, the families of the graduating class have the opportunity to purchase ads to celebrate their students with a personalized message and photo. This opportunity is available again this year.
There are various sizes and price options for these ads, ranging from a full-page ad ($325) to a sixteenth-page color ($25). To design and purchase an ad for your graduating senior, please visit the order website (job number: 13826) and follow these instructions:
- Choose the size ad you would like to create.
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Select student when prompted for whom to buy the ad.
- Enter your student’s name. Please use her full name as it appears on PowerSchool, not a nickname.
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Choose whether you would like to create the ad online or send the message and photos to the Lore staff to make the ad.
- Follow all of the prompts and instructions to complete the ad.
Please feel free to contact the Lore Yearbook staff with any questions at mercylore@mhsmi.org.
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ROAD READY DRIVING SCHOOL | |
Road Ready is offering a Segment 1 and Segment 2 class at Mercy. Classes are open to Mercy and non-Mercy students.
Segment 1
October 9 - November 2
Classes will be Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 3-5pm in S-4
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Wed, 10/18 class is moved to Thu, 10/19 due to Retreat/Testing/No School
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Mon, 10/30 class is moved to Thu, 11/2 due to No School
Segment 2
October 2 - October 5
Classes will be Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 5:05-7:05pm in S-4
*Note: The schedule will be adjusted for holidays, half days, no school, or other special schedules.
For more information and to register visit roadreadyschool.com, email roadreadydrivingschool@yahoo.com or call 248-308-1048.
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Yearbook Orders
Don’t forget to purchase your yearbook for this year to commemorate the 2023-2024 year! Yearbooks are $70 until April 2023 and then the price increases. There are a variety of options to add to the yearbook including name plates, a dust jacket, and autograph supplements. To order, please visit the order website here (job number: 13826) and follow the links. Be sure to order before the price goes up!
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INTERNATIONAL COALITION OF GIRLS' SCHOOLS | Top 10 Reasons to Choose a Girls' School | Girls’ schools engage, challenge, inspire, and prepare. The International Coalition of Girls’ Schools is pleased to provide this Top 10 list of reasons to attend a girls’ school, all supported by research. | |
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Newsprint
In case you missed it, read the latest issue of the award-winning student produced Newsprint here. Features include: Writers and Actors Hollywood Strike; Wildfires in Maui; Spirit Week; Sports highlights about Campbell Flynn; Milena Chevallier; Digital Safety; Summer Adventures and more.
Catholic Advocacy Network
Click here to join the Catholic Advocacy Network, a free online service provided by Michigan Catholic Conference, the official public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Michigan at the state Capitol. It’s an easy way for all nonpublic school advocates to put your faith into action. Get informed and speak out on issues important to your faith. You can share this opportunity with your staff and school families. The benefits include:
- Weekly news updates on legislation from a faith-based perspective emailed to your inbox.
- In a few clicks, you can tell your local Senators and Representatives about the issues that matter to you.
Become informed and make a difference on important policy issues quickly and easily with the help of the Catholic Advocacy Network.
Marlin Shop
The Marlin Shop will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday after school until 3:30pm. The Marlin Shop has an online store here which is open 24/7! You can choose from a variety of custom made to order Mercy gear. The uniform quarter zip will be available for purchase online and in the Marlin Shop.
Important Dates at a Glance & Special Schedules
Wednesday, September 27: 1:35pm Dismissal Language Honor Society Meetings
Friday, September 29: 1:35pm Dismissal Maroon & Gold Raffle Fundraiser Kick-Off
Saturday, September 30: Alumnae Reunion & Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
Friday, October 6: Blessing of Student Leaders Mass
Thursday, October 12: 11:30am Dismissal; Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 13: No School
Tuesday, October 17: Flu Shot Clinic
Wednesday, October 18: Freshman Diversity Retreat; Sophomore and Juniors PSAT; Seniors No School
Friday, October 20 - Sunday, October 22: Fall Play "Angels of Bataan"
Tuesday, October 24 - Friday, October 27: KAIROS
thursday, October 26: Coffee House Concert
Sunday, October 29: Open House
Monday, October 30: No School Students Only, Staff In-Service Day
Tuesday, October 31: Halloween Costume Dress Up Day
Wednesday, November 1: All Saints Day Mass, Focus: HOPE Food Drive Kick-Off
Share your Mercy News
Have any news to share for the Mercy Messenger? Please send announcements, media inquiries, awards, accolades, and more to Director of Communications Julie Earle at jhearle@mhsmi.org.
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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. | | | | |
