Congratulations to our 2024 Mercy Teacher of the Year Mrs. Shelley Bajorek, Speech & Theatre! Mrs. Bajorek creates a learning environment that is exciting, engaging and allows for students and the Performing Arts department to take risks and grow. Through Mrs. Bajorek’s guidance, many students discover newly found courage and unlock their inner talents. From her intentional integration of our school's mission in her work, to her unwavering commitment to unity and sisterhood - she fosters an environment of inclusivity and female empowerment, both within the classroom and on the stage. Bravo, Mrs. Bajorek! Check out photo gallery by Kristina Sikora here.

Catholic League Athletic Director of the Year

Congratulations to Mr. Brandon Malinowski who was named the Catholic High School League Tom Kelly Athletic Director of the Year! He will be honored for his accomplishments and receive this prestigious award at the Catholic League Hall of Fame held June 10.

Class of 2024 Valedictorian & Salutatorian Finalists

We are proud to announce and congratulate the following Seniors who are candidates for Valedictorian & Salutatorian for the Class of 2024. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be chosen by the Administrative Team with input from Staff and Seniors using the following criteria for candidates: Strength of overall academic program; GPA; Leadership; Service; Writing; Speaking; Extracurricular Activities; Support of School Policies.

Joie Blakey

Carly Dalloo

Lily Degrenier

Grace Eliya

Addison Etue

Elena Garza

Bridie Hart

Julia Holt

Eve Lanni

Ellery Long

Ava Lorraine

Maura McSweeney

Olivia Nazareno

Anna Orow

Alexis Rounds

Rafi Sherman

Savannah Sneyd

Kelsey VanDenBerg

Latin Italy Experience

Over Easter, 23 Mercy Latin students and families embarked on a 12-day trip through Italy! Students learned about the Roman Empire's reach and the influence of the Latin language. Highlights included:

• praying in St. Peter's Basilica and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
• studying Michelangelo's David sculpture in Florence
• touring a balsamic vinegar farm and tasting authentic balsamic
• learning how to make parmigiano reggiano cheese
• strolling through the colonnaded streets of Turin and Bologna
• eating focaccia on the beaches of Cinque Terre
• attending a Roman cooking class, learning how to make tortellini, and enjoying the fruits of our labor
• riding bicycles on the walled town of Lucca
• visiting the Colosseum and Roman Forum

It was a fun, educational, and life-changing experience for all who traveled! You can view more photos from the trip here. For further information about Mercy's Latin program and how you can get involved, please contact Mrs. Lauren Marquard.

National Honor Society

Congratulations to the newly inducted members of the National Honor Society! We are proud to recognize the following Juniors for their outstanding contributions to Mercy High School through their scholarship, leadership, character and service.

Girl Scout Ambassador

Shout out to Girl Scout Ambassador, Jaanaki Tarver '24 who will embark on a journey to London and Paris in July 2024, marking her final year with the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. She'll explore the vibrant cultures, experience the rich diverse history, and food scenes of these dynamic cities, all while giving back through a community service project at Pax Lodge WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) Center with her fellow Girl Scouts' sisters of the Green and White Mountains. Jaanaki is set to immerse herself in the city's culture and make unforgettable memories with iconic selfies during this Girl Scout destination adventure! 

Quiz Bowl

Mercy Quiz Bowl attended the Class B State Championships on Saturday, April 13. The team qualified for the afternoon matches, and finished with a winning 5-4 record in extremely competitive games. Sophia Segars '26 was Mercy's leading scorer with 280 points throughout the day. You can view tournament statistics here.

Congratulations to Coach Lauren Marquard, Alyssa Chavez '26, Haleigh Cameron '25, Isabella Portillo '25, and Sophia Segars '26 for a great performance and end to the 2023-2024 season.

MAY CROWNING MASS

Mass & May Crowning

Mercy HS Auditorium

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

10:00am Arrival | 10:15am Mass

On Tuesday, May 7, we will honor Our Patroness, Mary, Our Lady of Mercy, with Mass followed by a May Crowning. You are invited to the Auditorium at 10:00am to worship with us and pay tribute to Mary in this special way.

We welcome all Mercy mothers, grandmothers, aunts and special women in a Mercy girl's life to celebrate with us in recognition of Mother's Day this month. These special guests may sit with their Mercy student and there will be a light reception following Mass. 

Please complete this form to RSVP. Guests are kindly asked to enter and check-in at the Gymnasium/Auditorium Lobby. We look forward to sharing this prayerful experience with you!

SPRING CONCERT

Performing Arts Annual Spring Concert

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

7:00pm

Auditorium

Enjoy a delightful concert, a tribute to our graduating Seniors and a sweet afterglow. Featuring the Mercyaires, Orchestra, Spirit Choir, solos and small groups. All Mercyaires Alumnae are invited to join us on stage to sing the Ave Maria. Donations gratefully accepted.

IMPORTANT END OF THE SEMESTER ACADEMIC DATES

Grades 9-11

All Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors were sent the following information in regard to end of the semester academic work and final exams.

May 15 -Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment in ANY Science, World Language, or Physical Education course. 

May 16 - Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment in ANY Math, Religious Studies, or Performing Arts course.

May 17 - Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment in ANY Social Studies, Computer Science, or Art course. 

May 20 

Final English papers are due for Juniors

World Language Orals begin

May 20-22, May 28 College Essay writing (Juniors)

May 23 

Mercy Day of Celebration - Honors Convocation, Adviser Parties, and Moving Up

May 20-22, 28

The five days before exams should be assessment-free for students to prepare for final exams, complete final projects/presentations and prepare for world language orals. New content can be taught/learned and included on the final exam. Students can be assigned classwork and homework that prepares them for the final exam. Due dates should be reasonable.

May 28

All grades posted for all assignments except final projects, papers, etc... (9-11)

Final English papers due for 9th&10th

May 29 - Friday, May 31 

Final Exams for 9th-11th grades.

Wednesday, June 5 

Final Grades posted (9-11) at 9 am

Rescheduling a Final Exam

Only under serious circumstances, that are out of the student's control, will a student be permitted to take an exam other than at the scheduled time. Students must initiate that request by completing and submitting a form (available at the Reception Area) to be signed by a parent, verifying the need for a change in test time, accompanied by appropriate documentation (i.e. medical documentation, airline tickets, etc...). The request must be submitted two weeks before the final and approved by the Associate Principal of Academic Affairs and the teacher involved.

If a student is simply changing the day/hour to ease their exam schedule on a given day, (but not to finish earlier) an email notification from the teacher, approving this arrangement, to Ms. McMaster is all that is necessary. 

Farewell Dinner

All Mercy moms/guardians are invited to join us for an evening commemorating triumphs and friendships with our 2024 Senior Moms! Please bring a gently used Squishmallow (or similar) as a donation for the Senior All Night Party.  

Thursday, April 25, 2024

6:30pm

Mercy High School 

$30 per person

REGISTER HERE 

Used Uniform Sale

The Mercy Mothers’ Club Used Uniform Sale will be happening on April 29, May 1 and May 7 at Mercy from 3pm to 5pm! Make sure you stock up for next year. Calling Sophomores & Seniors! Please consider donating your uniform skirts for the sale. Drop off now at the Reception Area.

DADS' CLUB

All Mercy families, students, staff and alumnae are invited to the Dad’s Club annual Spring Bonfire on Friday, April 26 from 8:00pm - 11:00pm at open athletic field behind Softball. DJ, food, desserts and fun!

We need your help with Bonfire set up, take down and refreshments! Thank you to the Mothers' Club for helping with smoothies and cookie donations. If you are able to donate time and/or items please sign-up here.

Save the Date for the Last Meeting of the Year!

All parents and guardians are invited to the last Dads' Club meeting of this school year. We will be celebrating the Senior dads that have daughters graduating and welcoming into the family the new incoming dads that have daughters that will be starting Mercy in the Fall. Dinner will be ribeye steak and baked potato with all of the fixings.

Mercy Dads' Club May 2024 Meeting

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Dinner/Social from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, Meeting from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Mercy Cafeteria

RSVP to mercydadsclub@mhsmi.org

MARLIN ATHLETICS

Class of 2024 College Bound Athlete Event

The Mercy Athletics Department will be hosting a day to celebrate Senior Athletes committing to play a sport next year at the college level. If you already attended the November 2023 college athlete event, you don't need to be present.

Friday, April 26, 2024

2:45pm

Mercy High School M-ZONE

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 April 23. Contact Kate Scalzi at kmscalzi@mhsmi.org with any questions. 

Sports Physicals Offered at Mercy

Henry Ford physicians and athletic trainers will be conducting comprehensive sports physicals that meet MHSAA requirements.

Monday, May 20. 2024

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Mercy High School Gymnasium

REGISTER HERE

$20 per physical

Fee is due at time of service. Sign up today - space is limited!

Spring Sports

Cheer on your Marlins! Come out and support Archery, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Track & Field. Check Athletic calendar here for events.

Follow Marlins on Social Media

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

Action Alert: Non-Public Schools Safety and Mental Health Funds in Jeopardy

Nonpublic schools across Michigan will lose $18 million in school safety and mental health funding if the current state budget proposal is approved, prompting the Michigan Catholic Conference and the Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools to issue an Action Alert to grassroots advocates.

Mercy High School has been a recipient of this important funding that has helped us to continually enhance school safety and security measures. We urge you to send a message to your lawmaker to let them know how important it is to include non-public schools in this opportunity and ensure the protection of all Michigan students! All Michigan students deserve to be safe!

TEA FOR TUITION

We invite you to join us for the Mercy High School 2024 Tea for Tuition on Sunday, April 28 at 2:00pm in the gymnasium. The Alumnae Association is pleased to host this event to raise funds for tuition assistance! Enjoy gourmet tea, mimosas (guests 21+), light bites and desserts with friends along with entertainment from our Mercyaires and "Frozen The Broadway Musical" cast.

We also look forward to awarding our 2024 Distinguished Alumna Nicole Gopoian Wirick '99 and Trailblazer Alumna Ariana Kabodian '11.

There are many ways to participate! Gather some Mercy moms/guardians and friends to host a table, attend yourself, be a sponsor, buy a raffle ticket and make an AbsenTea donation. Learn more and register here.

CLASS OF 2024 REMINDERS

End of Year Promise

All Seniors must review, sign and submit the End of Year promise by Friday, April 19.

Prom Sponsorship Opportunities

This is a reminder of the 4/10/24 communication here in regard to Prom Sponsorship information. We hope to keep Prom ticket prices affordable so that all students can enjoy this cherished tradition. Currently, we are about $5,000 shy of reaching this goal. With this in mind, we are asking to partner with our Senior parents and local businesses as we roll out a new sponsorship opportunity!

Graduation Gown Approval

In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, every student must have her white graduation gown approved by Dr. Kreger or her assistant, Mrs. Wojcik. Graduation gown requirement letter found here. Please bring the dress to the Advancement Office or send a picture of the front and back of the dress, or a picture of you wearing the dress to cdkreger@mhsmi.org or mmwojcik@mhsmi.org.

Important End of the Semester Academic Dates

Friday, May 17

Senior English papers are due by 11:59pm. ALL Senior work must be submitted and graded by midnight (Friday, May 17) except for final exams/projects/presentations.

There will not be a “no testing period” for Seniors, but once a final experience is completed classwork can be given and graded but further homework (work to complete, additional reading, preparation for a quiz or test) should not be extensive. This will allow students time to work on other presentations, and projects and prepare for final exams.

May 20 - May 22 Senior Final Exam 

A final exam experience for Seniors needs to occur on one of these days. Seniors are required to be present in class on May 20, 21, and 22 for final presentations, review days, or final exams/papers. This will be determined by the classroom teacher. Seniors will be able to come and go as they please but must enter and exit the lobby doors after school begins at 8:00 am. Some sample scenarios: 1) A senior could have a review day on Monday, and the exam on Tuesday and therefore would be expected in class on both days, 2) A final paper could be turned in on May 17 and the Senior would not need to attend class since the final experience is complete, 3) Final presentations are held May 20-22 and all students are expected to be in class all days to present or critique other student presentations, 4) A final exam is given May 21 and students do not attend on May 20.

May 23 

All Seniors are expected to be in attendance for Honors Convocation in order to participate in their Adviser Party and Moving Up.

May 30

Senior Final Grades are due by May 30 at 9 am. Transcripts will be sent to the college designated on the Senior Survey on June 4.

Survey

All Seniors must complete the Senior Survey (using Mercy Gmail) by Monday, May 6 in order to receive graduation tickets.

Senior All Night Party

Parent Letter & Info Packet

Consent Form

Medical Form

SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY

All parents are encouraged to get involved!

The Senior All Night Party is scheduled for the night of graduation on Sunday, June 2nd from 10pm-5am. For this party to be a success, we need your support in the form of sponsorships and monetary donations to entertain, feed, and provide activities for our 145 Mercy Graduates.

We could use help from everyone to make it an event to remember! Please consider making a donation here. If anyone would like to attend the committee meetings either to help with this year's party and/or if you have a current junior and you want to learn about it for your daughter's turn, please contact us at mercysanp@mhsmi.org.

ROAD READY DRIVING SCHOOL

Road Ready is offering Segment 1 and 2 classes at Mercy. Classes are open to Mercy and non-Mercy students. (Note that the March Segment 2 class has been rescheduled to May and Segment 1 starts April 29.)

Segment 1

April 29 - May 23

Classes will be Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 3-5pm in S-4

Segment 2

May 8 - 13

Classes will be Wednesday, Thursday & Monday, 3-5pm, room TBD

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

CONNECT TO MERCY MEDIA

Social Media

Connect to @mercyhighmi, @mercyathletics and @mercyperformingarts 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

We launched of our brand-new 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

Thank you for your continued support as we strive to make your Mercy digital experience even more enriching and connected!

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.