Congratulations to Mercy Volleyball for capturing the District Championship defeating Livonia Stevenson. | |
Metro Detroit Athlete of the Week | |
Shout out to Abby Slankster '24 for winning the Metrot Detroit Athlete of the Week for her strong performance at the Golf state championships. Read feature about Abby here. | |
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OFFICE OF MISSION & MINISTRY
KAIROS Retreat Sign-Up
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Mercy KAIROS Sign Ups for Juniors will open this Friday, November 10 at 7:00 am. We are still taking Senior registrations for February and April KAIROS retreats at this time.
There are limited spots for juniors to attend, especially in February. The February spots will go quickly and there's a very good chance the April spots will soon be filled. All sign-ups will be based on a first come first serve basis. Juniors, please check your email for the sign-up form.
Contact Mrs. Becker with any questions you may have at mkbecker@mhsmi.org.
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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 small monetary contribution toward perishable items. Food donations will be collected in Adviser Group until Friday, November 17. 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!
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Sophomore Retreat on Wednesday
Mercy HS Mission & Ministry is excited to lead the Sophomore Retreat on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Please note this is a mandatory activity and all Sophomores are expected to attend. We are thrilled to be holding the retreat at the Colombiere Retreat Center in Clarkston. The retreat will be held during the school day and we will take school buses to and from the Colombiere Retreat Center.
Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Time: 8:00am - 2:40pm
Location: Colombiere Retreat Center (9075 Big Lake Rd, Clarkston 48346)
Transportation: School Bus
Important Info
- Dress is out of uniform, so students may wear comfortable clothes. Please no leggings or slippers.
- We will be indoors the entire day, yet please wear layers and/or a coat as we will be riding a bus to the retreat center and the temperature on site can fluctuate.
- Lunch will be provided.
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Thursday, November 30
6:00pm-9:00pm
Mercy High School
Admission: $5
Grab your family and friends to join us for a festive evening! We will transform Mercy into a bustling holiday market with a curated mix of merchants at every price point. There will be jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, home accessories, gifts for everyone in the family, holiday treats and more! This will be a fun night out with light refreshments and drinks celebrating the holiday season. We will share a list of vendors before the event.
Event Help & Refreshment Donations Needed for Sip & Shop
Event volunteers and donations are needed in all areas. Please consider lending a hand and sign-up here. Students can receive service hours!
Class of 2024 Senior All Night Party Planning Meeting
ALL PARENTS of ALL GRADE LEVELS are invited and encouraged to get involved with the Senior All Night Party. Please join us for a kick-off planning meeting!
- Wednesday, November 15
- 7:00pm-8:30pm
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ZOOM Meeting ID 524 233 3792
Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Trivia Night
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All Mercy parents/guardians, alumnae, staff and friends are welcome (21+) for a fun-filled evening.
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Doors Open 6pm
Cash Bar Opens 6:30pm
Trivia Begins 7:00pm
Mercy Gymnasium
$25 each or Table of 8 $200
- Decorate and dress up to represent your favorite College/University sports team!
- Bring snacks for your table and buy drink tickets at the door.
- Plenty of prizes and contests: 50/50 (arm-to-arm $20); buy answers (3 for $5); heads or tails (3 beads for $25)
TICKETS HERE
HELP NEEDED
Event volunteers and donations are needed in all areas. Please consider lending a hand and sign-up here. Students can receive service hours!
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VISIT THE BLACK CATHOLIC HEROES EXHIBIT AT MERCY | |
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The Black Catholic Heroes Exhibit is now available to view at Mercy High School in the Auditorium/Gym Lobby. This exhibit is a collection of images of Black Catholics painted by students employed by the College for Creative Studies’ Detroit Neighborhood Arts Corps.
In the fall of 2020, Professor Larry Lunsford gathered twelve African American young student artists and asked them to research Black Catholics and paint the sixty-nine portraits on display in this traveling art show to show the depth of our Black Catholic heritage, which is little-known. The ages of the artists range from twelve to young adults. The sixty-nine portraits are not only of those on the road to sainthood, but heroes such as Kobe Bryant, Beyonce, Roberto Clemente, Simone Biles, and Amanda Gorman—all Catholic.
The exhibit will be on display in the auditorium/gym lobby area during the first two weeks of November, which is Black Catholic History Month. People who have viewed it already are in awe and want to bring family and friends back to see it. There is also a booklet included with the exhibit that gives more detailed biographies of each hero. Make sure to come and check it out while it is here!
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COLLEGE INFO NIGHT FOR JUNIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS | Attention Junior Parents/Guardians! This is a reminder of the 11/01 communication to please join us for an evening of discussion about the college planning and admissions process. We invite all Class of 2025 parents/guardians to attend our College Information Night tonight, Tuesday, November 7 at 7:00 pm in the Mercy Auditorium. This evening serves as a kick-off to the Individual College Planning Meeting with the student, parent/guardian and counselor; as well as preparing for the next 18 months of the college planning process. | |
STUDENT PHOTO RETAKE NOVEMBER 9 | |
This Thursday, November 9, students will have the opportunity to have their school photo retaken if they so choose. If you like your school photo, great! You don’t have to worry about anything.
Photo retake will be offered starting at 8:00am until 2:00pm in the Lobby. Students should plan to go during an unscheduled hour or adviser group time if you have a straight day.
If you were absent in August or September when photos were taken, please be sure to go to the Lobby so you have an updated photo for your school ID. To order, if you have not already done so, please use the Retake Order Code 81521BF at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your order history, please visit your Inter-State Account.
If you are unhappy with your school photo, please bring your Picture Package with you for the photographer so he/she has all the key information. A Retake Picture package will be produced and delivered at school about four weeks.
Note: Keep in mind. Any photograph taken on retake day will automatically replace an older photograph within publications including the Yearbook. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Harris.
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Senior All Night Party Planning Meeting
ALL PARENTS of ALL GRADE LEVELS are invited and encouraged to get involved with the Senior All Night Party. Please join us for a kick-off planning meeting!
- Wednesday, November 15
- 7:00pm-8:30pm
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ZOOM Meeting ID 524 233 3792
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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Children & Technology - Real Trouble in a Virtual World
For Parents and Teens Grades 6-12
St. Kieran Catholic Church
Thursday, November 9, 2023
7:00pm
Presentation about challenges and solutions to cultivating Godly digital citizenship habits for twenty-first century parents. Learn more here.
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SCHOLARSHIP BOOTCAMP FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS | |
The Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp - "Taking the Debt out of College"
For Juniors and Seniors Grades 11-12
Friday, November 24, 2023
8:30am-4:30pm
Detroit Golf Club
Hosted by Gwen Thomas, Scholarship Guru, Education Consultant and Author: "The Parents Smart Guide to Sending Your Kids to College Without Going Broke." Learn more and register here.
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45TH ANNUAL MERCY AUCTION | |
Please save the date for the 45th Annual Mercy High School Auction!
Saturday, February 24, 2024
5:00pm Mass | 6:00pm Auction & Dinner
St. John's Resort, Plymouth
If you are interested in joining the Auction Committee or would like more details, please contact J'aime Law at jlaw@mhsmi.org. Keep an eye out for more details coming soon.
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Maroon & Gold Raffle Success
THANK YOU to everyone in our Mercy community who supported this year’s Maroon & Gold Raffle Family Fundraiser. We are happy to report that together we exceeded our $150,000 goal raising $175,000! In case you missed it, check out all the top sellers and ticket winners here. If you haven't already made your family contribution per your enrollment agreement, you may make a tax deductible donation online at mhsmi.org/giving/maroon-and-gold-donation. Be sure to include the student or staff name in the comments in order to receive proper student credit.
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!
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
Monday, November 6 - Friday, November 10: National French Week
Tuesday, November 7: Junior Family College Kick-Off Meeting
Wednesday, November 8: Sophomore Retreat, Senior College Bound Athlete Event
Sunday, November 12: Alumnae Memorial Mass
Monday, November 13 - Friday, November 17: Focus: HOPE Food Drive
Tuesday, November 14: College Financial Aid Info Night
Wednesday, November 15: 1:35pm Dismissal Staff Meeting
Wednesday, November 22 - Monday, November 27: Thanksgiving Break No School
Thursday, November 30: MMC Holiday Sip & Shop
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. | | | | |
