Mercy values in action! As we enter into this season of thanks, one of the ways that Mercy High School expresses gratitude is by giving back to the community. For decades we have been an important partner to Focus: HOPE in their efforts to serve those in the Metro Detroit area. Focus: HOPE provides assistance to over 40,000 low income seniors every year through monthly food assistance, health screenings and so much more. 

All students and staff are asked to bring in select food items to donate along with a $5 contribution toward perishable items. Food donations and $5 collection will be during Adviser Group until Thursday, November 10. Mercy High school is proud to be one of Focus: HOPE's largest and most influential donors. THANK YOU for helping us make this a successful food drive!

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!

Mercy Merch Pop-Up Shop

The Mothers' Club is hosting a limited edition online Mercy merchandise pop-up shop in time for the holidays! Shop here for your Mercy gear and ship items or pick them up at the Holiday Market event at Mercy on the evening of Thursday, December 8. Don't miss the newly added parka with customization! Store closes November 13. 

Student Service Hour Opportunities

The Service & Care Committee is hosting some service hour projects for Mercy students. Learn more about the Mother & Daughter baby blanket event and tutoring opportunities here.

Holiday Sip & Shop

Join us for the ultimate holiday-themed shopping night out with the most sought after merchants all in one place at Mercy High School! Admission is $5/person at the door and includes one drink ticket. 

Thursday, December 8, 2022

6:00pm-9:00pm

Mercy High School

Trivia Night

Mark your calendars and ask friends and family to join us for The Love of Trivia 80's Style event on Saturday, February 25 in the Mercy Gym. Fun for all and dressing up in your finest 80's is encouraged. More details coming soon.

Connect to Mercy Mothers' Club onFacebook and Instagram!

Let's get social and mix things up with a fun Mercy Euchre Tournament! Everyone will get randomly matched with a fellow Mercy mom or dad as their euchre partner. There will be food, drink, prizes and a 50/50 raffle.

Friday, November 11, 2022

Doors open at 6:30pm and Games start at 7:00pm

Mercy HS Cafeteria

$25 per player - pre-registration required here by today, November 8.

Help Needed!

The MDC and MMC are looking for volunteers to help with the Euchre event set up, clean up and food donations. Please consider contributing and sign -up here. Thank you!

Senior College Bound Athlete Event

Are you signing a National Letter of Intent or committing to play a sport in college? The Mercy Athletics Department will be hosting a group signing day to celebrate Senior Athletes committing to play a sport next year at the college level. 

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

2:45pm - 3:15pm

Mercy Gymnasium

You're welcome to invite your family and coaches. Please wear your college shirt. We will take individual and group photos. Kindly RSVP and complete one form per athlete/family online here by November 4. Contact Kate Scalzi at kmscalzi@mhsmi.org with any questions.

The Performing Arts Department proudly announces auditions for Matilda. All audition information can be found here and sign-up to audition here. Spread the word! We are holding auditions for Mercy students, local high school boys, and 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls and boys.

Important Dates

Auditions: Wednesday, November 9 at 3:00pm

Callbacks: Friday, November 11 at 3:00pm

Rehearsals are held after school Monday-Thursday and select Saturdays from November through March. Not interested in performing? We still need you! We are looking for builders, painters, creators, fashionistas, digital designers, photographers, and friendly faces. Please sign up for crews here.

Mercy Theatre is the place to be! Contact Director Mrs. Shelley Bajorek at sbajorek@mhsmi.org with any questions. 

We did it together! THANK YOU to all of our students, families, staff, alumnae, volunteers and everyone in our Mercy community who supported this year’s Maroon & Gold Raffle Family Fundraiser. We are happy to report that together with our alumna matching gift of $25,000, we raised over $186,000!

Congratulations to all the Top School Sellers: 

• Top Selling Senior - Kelly Mahoney
• Top Selling Junior - Ava Lorraine
• Top Selling Sophomore - Lindsay Hermann
• Top Selling Freshwoman - Alexandria Androff
• 2nd Place Student Winner - Freshwoman - Jamiesha Faulkner
• 1st Place Top Student Winner - Junior - Abby Slankster
• 2nd Place Staff Winner - Dr. Daley
• 1st Place Top Staff Winner - Mrs. Vallone
• Top Selling Class - 9th Grade
• Top Three Selling Advisors - Mrs. Bajorek, Mrs. Kowalyk and Mr. Klueg

Congratulations to all of the Prize Winners:

Click here to view the list of winning ticket numbers.  

Awarded Days Off:

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Wednesday April 5, 2023

Friday, May 12, 2023

Friday, May 26, 2023

Out of Uniform:

• Winter out of uniform begins on Tuesday, November 29 through the end of the semester.
• Spring out of uniform begins Monday, April 17th through the end of the school year
• Donations and out of uniform incentives will continue to be accepted after the November 4 drawing for the remainder of the school year. 
• To make a tax deductible donation, please visit: mhsmi.org/giving/maroon-and-gold-donation. Be sure to include the student or staff name in the comments in order for them to receive credit for the ticket donation.

Thanks again you for your support of the Mercy Maroon & Gold Raffle! If you have questions, please contact J`aime Law in the Special Events Office at 248-893-3582 or jlaw@mhsmi.org.

College Planning Meeting for Juniors

This is a reminder for Junior parents/guardians of the 11/8 communication in regard to the college planning presentation and Counselor meeting. More info and instructions to schedule your meeting here.

Mercy Cafeteria Employment Position

The Mercy Cafeteria is seeking a Cashier/Food Service Worker. The job schedule is Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 1:30pm with some evenings and weekends. Food service and customer service experience preferred. Starting pay $15/hour. Please spread the word and application is available online here.

LORE Yearbook

• Don’t forget to purchase your yearbook for this year to commemorate the 2022-2023 year. Yearbooks only are $70 until April 2023. To order, please visit the order website (job number: 13826) and follow the links. 
• 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. There are a variety of size and price options for these ads, ranging from a full page ad ($325) to a sixteenth of a page color ($25). To design and purchase an ad for your graduating senior, please visit the order website (job number: 13826). Please feel free to reach out to the Lore Yearbook staff with any questions at mercylore@mhsmi.org.

Newsprint

In case you missed it, check out the latest edition of the student-produced Newsprint here. Features include: First time to the Polls; Breast Cancer Awareness; Dive into Diversity; Current News in the World; Haunted House; Spotlight on Sports; and more. An annual $15 subscription to the award-winning school paper Newsprint is available for purchase online here.

Marlin Shop

The Marlin Shop will be open after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Quarter zips are available for purchase for $35. Cash, check, credit card and Apple Pay accepted.

Driving Classes

Road Ready Driving School offers Segment 1 and Segment 2 Classes at Mercy. Learn more here.

Important Dates at a Glance

Wednesday, November 9: Rosary in the Chapel

Monday, November 7 - Thursday, November 10: Focus: HOPE Food Drive

Friday, November 11: MMC & MDC Euchre Tournament

Sunday, November 13: Alumnae Memorial Mass

Monday, November 14: MMC Blanket Making Service Project

Tuesday, November 15 - Friday, November 18: KAIROS Retreat

Wednesday, November 16: 1:35pm Dismissal Staff Meeting

Wednesday, November 23 - Monday, November 28: No School Thanksgiving Break

Friday, December 2: A Silent Night Mercy Mimes

Thursday, December 8: Immaculate Conception Mass; MMC Holiday Sip & Shop

Friday, December 9: Ethnic Bazaar

Wednesday, December 14: 1:35pm Dismissal Honor Society Meetings

Thursday, December 15: Christmas Concert

Friday, December 16: Red & Green Dress Up; 1:35pm Dismissal

Monday, December 19: Final Exams 1st, 2nd Hours

Tuesday, December 20: Final Exams 3rd, 4th, 5th Hours

Wednesday, December 21: Final Exams 6th, 7th Hours

Thursday, December 22 - Monday, January 9: Christmas Break

Tuesday, January 10: School Resumes Second Semester Begins

Share your Mercy News

Have any news to share for the Mercy Messenger? Please send any announcements, media inquiries, awards, accolades, and more to Director of Communications Julie Earle at jhearle@mhsmi.org.