9TH GRADE MERCY LOVE RETREAT DAY

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 12, the 9th grade Class of 2026 will have a special Mercy Love Retreat Day. Students may dress comfortably and should bring a lunch from home as no food will be served. The agenda for the day is as follows:

Wednesday, October 12

8:00am - 2:40pm

One Love Programming (Mrs. Cindy Richter)

True Sisterhood (Mrs. Traci Smith)

Lunch

Diversity Retreat (Mrs. Trish Brown & Mrs. Sara McGavin)

SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS PSAT/NMSQT INFO

Please reference the 10/10 reminder communication herein regard to the PSAT/NMSQT Testing day tomorrow, Wednesday, October 12. Attendance/Sign-in will take place in your testing room. Testing starts PROMPTLY at 8:00am. Dismissal will be at approximately 12:00pm for the day. Remember to bring two #2 pencils and a calculator with you. A list of approved calculators was sent to all students, so be sure yours is OK to use BEFORE test day! Check the website of approved calculators here.

Let's go Mercy! The 2022-23 Mercy HS Maroon & Gold Raffle Family Fundraiser is underway and we are short of our first goal. Let's get next week's goal of $100,000 so we can earn April 5 and May 12 off school. 

As an extra incentive, all students who turn in their 35 tickets (30 for sisters and staff) will be eligible for Out of Uniform Preview Week Monday, October 17th - Friday, October 21, so don’t miss out!

In lieu of purchasing tickets, you may also 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 if they need to receive credit for the ticket donation. Check out our 2022 Maroon & Gold Raffle Calendar for other important dates and upcoming weekly goals!

Last Chance to Sign-Up for Parent Teacher Conferences

Thursday, October 13, 2022

1:00pm to 3:30pm & 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Conferences are scheduled to take place virtually via Zoom this Thursday, October 13 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Five minute conferences with teachers will be scheduled using the online registration tool PTCFast.com. Counselors will schedule 15 minute meetings.

In order to schedule a parent-teacher conference, visit the following link and follow all registration directions:

https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Mercy_High_School_1  

Please indicate a name on your Zoom account so that teachers can easily identify you in order to admit you. Please honor the five (5) minute time limit when meeting with each teacher.

An email will be sent with your final appointment times and Zoom access code directly from PTCFast.com. Information will be available on how to change or delete appointment times. If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, please remember to cancel.

Please email Patricia Scheid at pmscheid@mhsmi.org with any questions or issues related to the online scheduling.

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 30. The signs and metal stakes are available for pick-up at the Flagpole Student Entrance doors, Gymnasium / Auditorium Lobby doors and the Reception Area.

4FanFrenzy Fall Fan Choice Awards

Marlin Nation! Time to vote for Mercy athletes in the 4Frenzy 2022 Fall Fan Choice Awards here.

Detroit Pistons CHSL Game Night

The Catholic High School League is hosting a Detroit Pistons game event on Saturday, November 12 at 7:00pm vs. Boston Celtics. Ticket packages start at $29 and include a Pistons game ticket, jacket with Mercy school logo, post game free throw and donation to Mercy. Learn more here and get your tickets at pistons.com/chsl.

Figure Skating Team Meeting

You are invited to join the MERCY FIGURE SKATING TEAM. We have an exciting competition season ahead of us and are looking for more figure skaters to join our team! If you are interested, please email Emily Maroun (parent representative) at emilymaroun@gmail.com so that more information and forms can be sent to you right away. We will be attending the Winter Sports Mass on October 17th at 6:30pm at St. Fabian. Following the Mass, we will have our team meeting at Craft Brew City.

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.

Let's get social and mix things up with a fun Mercy parent/guardian 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

Games start at 7:00pm

Mercy HS Cafeteria

$25 per player - pre-registration required

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

Get your Mercy Dads' Club limited edition Marlin gear at the online pop-up shop here. Choose from tees, hoodies, quarter zips and hats! Purchase by October 19. 

The Mercy Performing Arts Department presents...

Clue On Stage

Friday, October 21 at 7:30pm

Saturday, October 22 at 7:30pm

Sunday, October 23 at 2:00pm

Tickets $10

Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT! Clue: On Stage, Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, Written by Sandy Rustin, Additional Materials by Hunter Foster and Eric Price. Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture. Based on the Hasbro board game CLUE. Original Music by Michael Holland. Produced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)

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 25, 2022

1:00pm-3:00pm

Mercy High School Auditorium / Gymnasium 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.

• Complete consents online here: https://alanas.vna.org
• Clinic ID: 1376
• Passcode: ALANAS2022
• 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.

Road Ready Driving School will hold Segment 1 sessions at Mercy every other month. All classes will be in-person, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3 - 5pm. The schedule will be adjusted for holidays, half days, no school, or other special schedules. Classes are open to Mercy and non-Mercy students.

Segment 1

November 7 - December 1

Classes will be M, W & Th, 3-5pm

No class on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, 11/24. The make-up date will be communicated once the session begins.

The next session will be in January 2023. For more Segment 1 Class information and to register visit roadreadyschool.com, email roadreadydrivingschool@yahoo.com or call 248-308-1048. Info on Segment 2 classes will be available soon.

Senior Yearbook Ads

Please reference the communication here for Senior parents/guardians in regard to special yearbook ads.

Counseling News

In case you missed it, please click here to read the latest news and information from the Mercy HS Counseling Office for October & November 2022. Features include: College Month; Calming Kits; Senior Check In Meetings; Financial Aid; College Fairs; Avoid Anxiety Behaviors; How to Improve Your Study Habits, and more.

Newsprint

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.

Important Dates at a Glance

Wednesday, October 12: 9th Grade Service Project & Diversity Retreat; 10th & 11th Grade Test Day; No School Seniors

Thursday, October 13: 11:30am Dismissal; Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences

Friday, October 14: No School

Wednesday, October 19: 1:35pm Dismissal Staff Meeting

Friday, October 21 - Sunday, October 23: Fall Play "Clue"

Tuesday, October 25: Flu Vaccination Clinic

Wednesday, October 26: 1:35pm Dismissal Honor Society Meetings

Sunday, October 30: Open House

Monday, October 31: No School Students; Staff Professional Development

Tuesday, November 1: All Saints Day Mass

Wednesday, November 2: Our Mercy World Assembly; Dads' Club Meeting

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.