MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

Mock Trial

The Mercy Varsity Mock Trial team was accepted to compete in the Empire Mock Trial World Championships in Chicago this November. The competition will include teams from across the United States as well as teams from Ireland, South Korea and the United Kingdom. We will be fielding a team of 9 students who will adjudicate both the Prosecution and Defense roles in a criminal case. The team consists of:

Seniors

Isabella Casab

Addison Hannah

Kayla Kilano

Alaina Mundt

Chisom Nwoke

Juniors

Stella Coe

Natalia Martinez-Necoechea

Peyton Robinson

Sophomore:

Ava Skrabut

Our coaching staff includes Morgan Schut, Esq., and Hannah Juday, '19 and Martha Kreucher, Esq. In addition, alumna Jehan Crump-Gibson, Esq. will step in as our guest coach to help prepare our litigators for Pretrial Oral Arguments. We are extremely thankful to our generous sponsors, Community Opportunity Center in Livonia, and Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC.

MVMT meets Monday and Thursday evenings at Mercy. If you are interested in finding out more information, join our sponsors or be a guest coach, please contact: mkreucher@mhsmi.org.  

Michigan Volleyball Classic

Come out and support your Mercy Varsity Volleyball Marlins at the Michigan Volleyball Classic under the lights! It promises to be a memorable evening filled with exceptional volleyball while making a positive impact for breast cancer research. The event will feature thrilling matches, including last year’s Division I Final Four high school teams, a men’s college volleyball match, and a CYO match. Alongside the action on the courts, there will be various activities and entertainment to keep the energy high throughout the night.

Date: Saturday, September 7

Location: The HAWK, 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Schedule

5:30pm - Gates open, bounce houses open and DJ Invisible music/entertainment begins

6:30pm - Lawrence Tech intersquad match and Holy Family vs St. Hugo match

8:00pm - Mercy vs Forest Hills Northern and Clarkston vs Northville

Tickets can be purchased online: MVC Ticket Link. Your ticket includes admission to the entire event.

MOTHERS' CLUB

The Mercy Mothers' Club is excited to invite all Mothers/Guardians to our 2024-2025 school year Welcome Event on Thursday September 19th at 7pm in the McAuley Academic (Media) Center.

Join us to learn about how you can get involved with this great group, including our social events, volunteer opportunities and as always, to support our daughters! Drinks and heavy appetizers will be served. There is a suggested donation of $20. Register here.

Please complete the online interest form here to indicate the areas you'd like to learn more about and lend a hand. Make sure to stay connected and follow on Facebook and Instagram. We look forward to meeting you! 

DADS' CLUB

All Mercy Dads/Guardians are invited to our upcoming school year kick-off meeting TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 4 at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria.

Enjoy dinner, meet other Mercy Dads/Guardians and learn more about getting involved. RSVP for the meeting here. Let's make this an excellent year for our daughters and Mercy!

OFFICE OF MISSION & MINISTRY

Student Liturgical Ministry Training

One of the things that makes our All School Liturgies so special is that they are completely student led. We would like to invite our Mercy students to consider getting involved in various Liturgical Ministries during Mass. Please view the following training times and info for Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors.

If you are not able to attend the training session and would still like to be involved, please email Mrs. Becker at mkbecker@mhsmi.org.

Sign-Up to Lead Prayer

We invite and encourage our students and staff to sign-up here to lead prayer during the morning or afternoon over the school PA system.

Strangers No Longer Mass & Pilgrimage to Celebrate World Day of Migrants & Refugees

Student Advocacy group and Club, Strangers No Longer, will take a group of staff and students from Mercy to the Mass and Pilgrimage on Sunday, September 29 at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Pope Francis has given it the theme "God Walks with His People." At 2:30pm, we will begin a Pilgrimage around the Cathedral to bring light to the blessing immigrants are to our communities. At 3:30 PM, we'll celebrate a music-filled, multicultural, joyful Mass - a celebration of our universal Church in all its beautiful diversity! Please reach out to Mrs. Becker at mkbecker@mhsmi.org if you'd like to attend.

Kairos Retreat

The Class of 2025 is invited to attend a Kairos retreat during their Senior year November 12-15, February 4-7 or April 8-11. The word Kairos is a Greek word which means "God's time" or "an opportune time." This retreat has a rich tradition at Mercy, and in November, we will celebrate Mercy's 79th Kairos retreat! We stand on the shoulders of thousands of Mercy girls who have come before us who have attended this retreat. We are proud to continue this sacred tradition.

We welcome ALL Seniors to attend regardless of their religion or where they are on their faith journey. Kairos is a four day retreat Tuesday-Friday. A sign-up form was emailed to all Seniors. Please direct any questions to Mary Kate Becker at mkbecker@mhsmi.org.

Social Media

Be sure to follow @missionandministry_mhsmi on Instagram!

MERCY DAY & GRANDPARENT MASS

All School Mercy Day & Grandparent Mass

Tuesday, September 24

10:00am Arrival

10:15am Mass

Reception after Mass

You are invited to join us for Mass on Wednesday, September 20 at 10:05am in the Auditorium. We welcome all parents/guardians and grandparents to celebrate with us in recognition of Mercy Day and National Grandparents Day! You may sit with your Mercy girl and there will be a light reception following Mass. Tours will be also available to grandparents interested in seeing the school. 

Please spread the word to your Mercy family and worship with us as we pray for and pay tribute to our wonderful Mercy Grandparents in a special way. All parents and grandparents are kindly asked to RSVP online here. Additional event details will be communicated to attendees.

We look forward to celebrating with our Mercy Family!

MARLIN ATHLETICS

Fall Sports in Action

Cheer on your Marlins! Check Athletic calendar here for events.

Save the Date for Powerderpuff Flag Football Game

Don't miss the Class of 2025 as they take on St. Catherine in the 2nd Annual Powderpuff Flag Football game Friday, October 25 at 7pm at The Hawk. Seniors were emailed player team info and practice details.

Follow Marlins on Social Media

Be sure to follow Mercy Athletics on Instagram @mercyathletics, Facebook @mercymarlinsathletics and Twitter@mhsmiathletics. GO MARLINS!

CAFETERIA INFO & INCENTIVE TIME

My MealTime Cafe Cashless Payment System

Mercy High School utilizes My MealTime, a fast, secure online service for making credit or debit card deposits and monitoring your student's Cafe account. This allows parents/guardians to pre-load money onto an account, so students don't need to worry about remembering to bring cash to the Cafe when purchasing breakfast, lunch and snacks.

• Stay informed. Monitor your student’s lunch account activity.
• Be notified. Email reminders tell you when your student’s account is low.
• Schedule deposits. Weekly, monthly or in any frequency you choose.
• Make secure payments. Using your credit or debit card. A small transaction fee will be assessed.

If you haven't already created a student My MealTime account from last school year, please follow steps below.

Download the mobile app

Use your device’s web browser and go to mymealtime.com. If you’re on a mobile device, from the My MealTime sign-in screen, choose the appropriate button to download the My MealTime app. Easy steps to use My MealTime:

1. Register. Click or tap the Register button and parents/guardians follow the onscreen prompts to create your student's My MealTime account.
2. Link Your Student. Click or tap the ‘Add Student’ button, then find your student’s school. Link them to your profile by using their Mercy student ID number (located in PowerSchool or ID card).
3. Make a Deposit. You may choose to store your credit/debit card for quick and easy repeat use. A small transaction fee will be assessed.

It’s Café Incentive Time!

Load $200* or more onto your student's My MealTime account now through September 13, 2024 and get an extra 10% per $100 dollars! The entire amount must be loaded in one transaction. Please allow 5-7 business days for the extra incentive amount to appear in your student's account.

Cafeteria Student Info

General details about the Mercy Cafe, daily schedule, menu, rules and more are available here.

Questions? Contact Cafeteria Director Anne Hallberg at amhallberg@mhsmi.org.

COLLEGE PLANNING RESOURCES

Juniors & Seniors: Upcoming College Visits at Mercy

September and October are "College Months" at Mercy where colleges and universities will be visiting the school to share information with interested students. We have many schools already scheduled to visit and your participation is highly encouraged!

Parents can reference the college visit list here. Please note this list will be continually updated. Students are asked to log on to SCOIR to check out the college visit calendar and sign-up.

College Fairs & Financial Aid Webinar

See list and links below for upcoming college fairs in the area where you can explore colleges, meet representatives and learn about special programs.

Catholic Central HS is hosting a College Fair on Thursday, September 19 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Learn more here.

Saint Louis University is offering a Financial Aid 101 Webinar on Thursday, September 19 at 7:00pm. Learn more and register here. They will also be hosting a FAFSA Presentation on Tuesday, December 10 at 7pm. Learn more and register here.

Christian College Fair, co-hosted by Parkway Christian School and Oakland Christian School will take place on September 24, 2024, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Woodside Bible Church in Troy. Learn more here.

Alfred Street Baptist Church invites you to the country's most exciting and largest HBCU Festival held virtually on Friday and Saturday, November 8 - 9. Attend seminars, scholarship info, meet HBCU reps at no cost. Learn more and register here beginning September 9.

SPECIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

For Mercy Parents/Guardians

Auction

Additionally, we are forming a committee to help plan and organize Mercy High School’s biggest fundraising event, our 46th Annual Auction, which will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, MI. The funds raised from the Auction play a crucial role in enhancing the educational experience of our students, from academic programs to extracurricular activities. 

Volunteering on the Auction Committee is a great way to get involved, meet other parents, and contribute to the success of this event. Whether you have experience in floral design, enjoy reaching out to local businesses, or simply want to lend a helping hand, your participation would be greatly appreciated. 

If you’re interested in joining the Auction Committee sign up here, or contact Nicole Mahjoory, Special Events Manager at nmahjoory@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3531. We will be holding our first meeting in Late September/Early October, and we welcome all levels of commitment. 

CONNECT TO MERCY MEDIA

Social Media

Connect to @mercyhighmi, @mercyathletics, @mercyperformingarts and @missionandministry_mhsmi on Instagram. Plus, show your own Marlin pride and use the Marlin giphy stickers available on Instagram by searching @mercymarlins when you post to stories! Don't forget to follow @MercyHighSchoolMI, @MercyMarlinsAthletics and @MHSMIPerformingArts on Facebook. Check out list of social media accounts here.

Mobile App

Be sure to download and use the Mercy mobile app designed to enhance communication and engagement between our school, parents, students and community! You’ll find quick access and links to resources with the click of an icon. 

To get started:

• Visit the App Store or Google Play
• Search for "Mercy High School - MI"
• Download and install the app
• Open and explore

ROAD READY DRIVING SCHOOL

Segment 1 Classes

Road Ready Driving School is offering a Segment 1 session at Mercy, September 9 - October 2. Classes are open to Mercy and non-Mercy students. Classes are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 3:30-5:30pm 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.

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.