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Mercy Performing Arts Department Presents...
"Matilda the Musical"
Friday, March 17 & Saturday, March 18 at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 19 at 2:00pm
NEW THIS YEAR - RESERVED SEATING
Purchase tickets online here: Adults $15; Students/Seniors $10
Check out who's who in the cast and crew here!
When an exceptional little girl is born into a family that does not value intelligence, honesty, or kindness, it will take some cleverness with a side of superpowers to put things right. Matilda inspires her classmates and even her teacher, Miss Honey, to stick up for themselves and change the narrative of their stories. After all, “sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty”. Book by Dennis Kelly Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin Based on the book, Matilda by Roald Dahl.
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44th ANNUAL AUCTION
Saturday, March 25, 2023
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Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to purchase your ticket/s to attend in-person or for virtual bidding access at the Mercy Annual Auction Light the Way on Saturday, March 25, 2023!
Raffle tickets are now available HERE for ticket holders! Buy your tickets for chances to win a beautiful diamond necklace, a shopping spree at various Detroit retailers, wheelbarrow of craft beer and a collection of fine wines.
We depend on the amazing service of volunteers to make our Annual Auction a success. Please check out our Signup Genius to find a role that works for you!
Become a Sponsor! To make it convenient, you can submit online payment here. This is our largest fundraising event of the year and we encourage your sponsorship at any level.
Please know your support truly makes a difference!
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Black History Month Assembly
Congratulations HRC & BASE!
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Mercy HS Human Relations Council and Black Awareness Society for Education presented an outstanding Black History Month all-school Assembly "Parallels 1960's to Today - The Evolution of the Revolution" featuring influential songs, dynamic dance, powerful poetry, gripping spoken word, and impactful videos. Check out highlights here. | Basketball District Champions | |
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Congratulations Mercy Basketball for capturing the District Championship defeating North Farmington. Read all about it and check out photo gallery here.
Cheer on Basketball in Regional action tonight, Tuesday, March 7 at 7pm at Royal Oak High School. Go Marlins!
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CHSL Winter Honors
Correction: Bowling All-Catholic also awarded to Olivia Nazareno.
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MASC/MAHS State Leadership Conference | |
Ms. Cindy Richter and Ms. Lisa Robinet accompanied six student council representatives Ella Sinawi, Kathryn Byrne, Natalie Murphy, Isabella Ahme, Camilla Mendoza and London Smith to the Michigan Associations of Student Councils and Honor Societies State Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids from February 25-27th. There were inspirational keynote speakers as well as student led activities and showcases for students to learn and hone their leadership skills. Workshops for the advisers included legal update and how to balance work and life without burn out. | |
Mercy Quiz Bowl wrapped up its local league season and hosted the championships on February 15. At the end of the season, Mercy Varsity qualified for the State Championship. Novice Gold notably finished 7-3, earning 2nd place in their division. Congratulations to all 6 of Mercy teams on a hard-fought season! |  | |
Varsity Gold (5-6-1, 9th place): Caitlin Condon '23, El Evangelista '23, Zahra Jamil '24, Linny Maier '23, Isabella Merucci '23
Varsity Maroon (1-11, 18th place): Anna Boesch '23, Jaye McNeil '23, Caroline Turco '23
JV Maroon (6-5-1, 7th place): Carson Kecskes '24, Miranda Lebednick '24, Ellery Long '24, Kelsey VanDenBerg '24, Zoé Vlahadamis '24
JV Gold (6-6, 9th place): Haleigh Cameron '25, Isabella Casab '25, Hannah Heinzman '26, Riley Manwell '25, Isa Portillo '25
Novice Gold (7-3, 2nd place): Marilyn Medley '26, Joye Pyronneau '26, Sophia Segars '26, Natalie Terril '26
Novice Maroon (1-9, 6th place): Layan Ayad '26, Emily Capatina '26, Amari Nwamba '25, Chisom Nwoke '25
The league named the following students as Most Valuable Players for their teams: Linny Maier '23, Jaye McNeil '23, Isa Portillo '25, Chisom Nwoke '25, Sophia Segars '26, and Kelsey VanDenBerg '24.
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The team gathered for its annual banquet on February 28, where Haleigh Cameron '25, Carson Kecskes '24, Isa Portillo '25, and Kelsey VanDenBerg '24 were awarded their Varsity Letters for outstanding academic performance. In addition, the team's 7 graduating seniors were recognized for their dedication to the team. | |
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2023-2024 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM REMINDER
If you have previously received financial aid in the form of a scholarship or tuition assistance from Mercy High School, you must re-apply in order to be considered to receive financial aid for the 2023-2024 school year.
Please fill out the application in your Facts Management Account and provide the information
requested. Keep in mind it takes approximately two weeks for your application to be marked
“Complete." Applications should be submitted on or before the deadline of April 30, 2023.
The Archdiocese of Detroit (AOD) also offers financial aid. For more information, please visit: detroitcatholicschools.org/tuition-assistance-scholarships.
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We are excited to share that so far we have raised $37,000 for the Mercy Auditorium enhancements needed for our upcoming performances of FROZEN the Broadway Musical, to open in March 2024.
The production will require: An Epson High Brightness 20,000 Lumens Projector with Lens, screen and installation ($52,000) as well as a lighting enhancement ($33,000). To help us reach our goal, we invite you to Donate Here. (Under the Designation heading, please make sure to click the drop down and click Performing Arts.)
Thank you for your consideration and generosity. Contact advancement@mhsmi.org with any questions.
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Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving
Fundraiser for Earthquake Victims
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In celebration of Lent and in association with the Sisters of Mercy, Youth Mercy Associates and the Arab Chaldean Community, we join together in Lenten activities and fundraisers for Syrian earthquake victims and Doctors without Borders. Watch the video here to learn more and don't forget to partake in the Soup & Bread fundraiser in the Cafe tomorrow, March 8th. | |
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! | |
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Gesu Church's Novena of Grace
The Novena of Grace is a devotion that will take place from March 4th–12th in Gesu Church and is in honor of St. Francis Xavier, a great-spirited missionary of the East. The Novena is a nine-day preached experience in the context of either Mass or evening prayer. The Novena of Grace often occurs during the start of Lent and assists us in our forty days of prayer and reflection. The theme of this year’s Novena of Grace will be The Spiritual Struggle for Racial Justice and Healing and will feature the following preachers:
March 7th 6:30 pm: Evening Prayer/Novena. Preacher: Mr. John Thorne
March 8th 6:30 pm: Evening Prayer/Novena. Preacher: Vickie Figueroa
March 9th 6:30 pm: Evening Prayer/Novena. Preacher: DiAnne Patterson-Schultz
March 10th 6:30 pm: Evening Prayer/Novena. Preacher: Carl Clendenning
March 11th 4:00 pm Mass. Preacher: Sr. Jamie Phelps, O.P.
March 12th 8:00 and 10:30 am Masses. Preacher: Sr. Jamie Phelps, O.P.
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ATHLETICS
Spring Sports Tryout Info
Spring sports and tryouts begin Monday, March 13. All Athletes must have completed FinalForms profile, including current physical (performed on/after 4/15/2022). Athletes will not be able to participate in tryouts unless their FinalForms profile was completed by Friday, March 3, 2023.
Please note all tryout schedules are subject to change. Stay connected to your respective sport TeamSnap and Athletics Office tryout info here.
Sports Summer Camps at Mercy
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Marlin Nation! Help spread the word about Summer Sports Camps for girls of all ages held at Mercy. Basketball, Cheer, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Pompon, and Volleyball. Check out mhsmi.org/summer-camps for all the details and registrations.
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Merchandise Online Pop-Up Shop
Mercy Mothers' Club is excited to offer the Spring 2023 Mercy merchandise pop-up-shop here available until March 19th! Unique and high-quality merchandise with different Mercy logos, including the new winning logo by Sophia Johnson '25.
It's time to gear up for spring sports, spring break, and upcoming Mercy events. Items will be available by Spring Break! All embroidered items can be personalized with a name and/or sport.
All embroidered polo shirts and quarter zips also have a 'cross on back'.
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ATTENTION SENIORS CLASS OF 2023!
Service Reflection Paper
All Seniors must submit a service reflection paper as a graduation requirement. Please see email from Mrs. Dennis and check guidelines found here. Due by March 10th.
Scholarship Awards
Spring is fast approaching and it's time to prepare for Honors Convocation. Seniors, as you're fielding through your college acceptance letters, don't forget to upload your Scholarship Awards to the assignment posted in Schoology to have them accounted for and included in the Honors Convocation Slide Show. All Scholarships are welcome whether privately awarded, or awarded directly from a College or University, as long as you have applied and been accepted to the school issuing the award.
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.
Frank Minolli STEM College Scholarship
Seniors who are pursing STEM in college are invited to apply for one of two available Frank Minolli STEM Scholarships worth $3,000 each. More info and application requirements available here. Applications are due May 4, 2023.
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VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED TO PLAN SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY
We can’t do it without you! The Class of 2023 Senior All Night Party can only happen with parent/guardian volunteers. Many thanks to those Sophomore, Junior and Senior parents who volunteered for various committees. Please consider a leadership SANP committee position and use the sign-up form here to volunteer.
A kick-off SANP planning meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8 at 7pm in the Cafeteria. Join us - all parents/guardians are welcome! This is a great opportunity for Sophomore and Junior families to get involved and learn about all that goes into the SANP, so they will know the process when their daughter is a Senior.
If you have any questions, please contact Colleen McMaster at cmcmaster@mhsmi.org.
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We invite you to join us for the Mercy High School 2023 Tea for Tuition on Sunday, April 30 at 2:00pm. The Alumnae Association is pleased to host this event to raise funds for tuition assistance! Enjoy tea and treats with friends and hear stories from current students about how tuition assistance has enlightened their Mercy experience. We also look forward to announcing and spotlighting our 2023 Distinguished Alumna Award and Trailblazer Alumna Award.
Host a Table
Table Hostesses are the heart and soul of Tea for Tuition. They invite their friends, colleagues, family members, and neighbors to the party. Upgrades are available at registration if you would like Mercy-Mosas for the table!
Attend
Are you interested in attending by yourself or with a few friends? We will welcome you at a Mix-and-Mingle table.
Donate a Gift
We are accepting donations for our Raffle Auction which will take place during the Tea. We have provided a Tea Auction Wish List to simplify the process for you.
Be a Sponsor
Sponsoring the Tea is a great way to give exposure to your business or lend support as an individual. We have several sponsorship levels, which all include tickets to the event. Learn more here and register online here.
Make an AbsenTea Donation
Make a gift online to benefit tuition assistance.
Contact alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org for any questions.
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PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL | |
Tell your Grade 6-9 (Fall 2023) friends about our musical theater camp! Students will be immersed into the world of musical theatre as they sing, dance, and perform the day away. All skill levels welcome. Students will get the opportunity to perform solos, in small groups, and in large ensemble pieces.
June 19-22 & June 26-29, 2023
Performance: June 29 at 7:00pm
Visit mhsmi.org/performing-arts for more details and registration.
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Course Registration
Students have been given course registration information and instructions for 2023-24 school year. Each student will be assigned an appointment day and time to meet individually with their Counselor. At this meeting, Counselors will review and discuss each student's preliminary course selection, review graduation requirements and progress, make adjustments to course choices as needed, and ensure that alternate course choices were selected where necessary. Final course choices will then be recorded on a Course Registration Form and sent home with each student for Parent/Guardian signature. Once the signed Course Registration Form is received, a student’s Course Registration is considered complete. The 2023-2024 10th - 12th Grade Course Planning Guide is now available here.
Enrollment Agreement
This is a reminder of the 2/10 communication in regard to the Mercy HS Enrollment Agreement & Deposit. Please complete the forms and deposit by March 31, 2023 to ensure the best programs and elective offerings for 2023-24. More info here.
Spirit Choir
Calling all Mercy staff and students - WE NEED ALL VOICES! Join us for Spirit Choir on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30am in the music room before school. All are welcome to sing fun, spirited music in a casual setting. No experience necessary and snacks included! Contact Mrs. Abha Dearing at adearing@mhsmi.org with any questions.
Marlin Shop
The Marlin Shop normal business hours are 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, March 8: Soup & Bread Fundraiser; 1:35pm Dismissal Honor Society Meetings
Friday, March 10: No School
Monday, March 13: Spring Sports Begin
Wednesday, March 15: 1:35pm Dismissal Staff Meeting
Friday, March 17 - Sunday, March 19: Spring Musical "Matilda"
Friday, March 17 - Sunday, March 26: Student Art Exhibit in Lobby
Saturday, March 25: Auction
Sunday, March 26: Open House
Wednesday, March 29: NHS Induction
Saturday, April 1: April Fool's Showcase Mimes
Wednesday, April 5 - Monday, April 17: Raffle Incentive Days Off & Easter Break
Tuesday, April 18: Return to School
Wednesday, April 19: Teacher of the Year Mass
Monday, April 24: Raffle Out of Uniform Incentive Begins
Tuesday, April 25 - Friday, April 28: KAIROS
Sunday, April 30: Alumnae Tea for Tuition
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.
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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. | | | | |
