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Many of you may have already heard that our beloved Dean of Student Affairs, Mrs. Eleasha Mercer Tarplin ‘94, will be leaving Mercy High School at the end of this school year. Eleasha and her husband Darryl are relocating to Alabama to begin their next life adventure together!
While we are sad to think of any school year without Mrs. Tarplin, we are also incredibly proud of her achievements and the impact she has had on our Mercy community. Throughout her tenure as a school administrator and teacher, Mrs. Tarplin has played an instrumental role in fostering a supportive and nurturing culture for our students. Her passion, dedication and unwavering commitment to students, staff and our mission will forever be woven into the fabric of our school community. We look forward to celebrating Mrs. Tarplin as we near the end of the school year!
This week an employment posting for the Dean of Student Affairs position will be shared with our community as we commit to continued extraordinary student support through this role.
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All parents/guardians are invited to join us for our Heart of Mercy Mass tomorrow, Wednesday, March 6 at 10:15am in the Auditorium. Worship with us as we celebrate our Mercy Core Values and announce the 2024 Heart of Mercy award recipients. | |
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES | |
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This is a reminder of the 2/21/24 communication in regard to conferences which are scheduled to take place virtually via Zoom this Thursday, March 7 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Five minute conferences with teachers will be scheduled using the online registration tool PTCFast.com. Counselors will schedule 10 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 Krista Campau at kcampau@mhsmi.org with any questions or issues related to the online scheduling.
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FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL | |
Mercy Performing Arts Presents:
Frozen The Broadway Musical
March 15 - 17 & March 22 - 24, 2024
Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm
Tickets on sale now!
General Sales $20 adult
$15 student/senior citizen
Learn more about Frozen The Broadway Musical, see performance times and get tickets here.
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STUDENT VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT | |
Come see some amazing student artwork at the ART SHOW open to the public during the Frozen The Broadway Musical performances March 15 - 17 & March 22 - 24, 2024. Plan to stroll through the Gymnasium/Auditorium Lobby to enjoy this fantastic exhibit! | |
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MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES
Catholic Educator Award
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We are proud to announce that Director of Mission & Catholic Identity Mary Kate Becker received the Amazing Catholic Educators Award by the Catholic Foundation of Michigan. The Catholic Foundation’s annual Amazing Catholic Educators Award recognizes teachers, specialists and principals within the Archdiocese of Detroit (AOD) Catholic schools who are creating a school culture that is proudly Catholic, academically excellent, accessible to all, and sustainable for the future. Award recipients are exemplary leaders nominated by school administrators for unleashing the Gospel in creative and innovative ways in their school community. Congratulations, Mrs. Becker!
Quiz Bowl
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Mercy Quiz Bowl wrapped up its local league season and gathered for its annual banquet on February 20. There, the team celebrated Emily Capatina '26, Alyssa Chavez '26, Miranda Lebednick '24, Chisom Nwoke '25, and Sophia Segars '24, who officially received their Varsity Letters for their outstanding performance over the past calendar year. We are also pleased to recognize the members of Mercy's six Quiz Bowl teams:
- Varsity Gold: Zahra Jamil '24, Carson Kecskes '24, Miranda Lebednick '24, Kelsey VanDenBerg '24, Lola Walter '24
- Varsity Maroon: Haleigh Cameron '25, Isabella Casab '25, Riley Manwell '25, Isabella Portillo '25
- JV Gold: Emily Capatina '26, Robin Dybis '25, Hannah Heinzman '26, Grace Pour '25
- JV Maroon: Marilyn Medley '26, Chisom Nwoke '25, Joye Pyronneu '26, Sophia Segars '26
- Novice Gold: Joelle Kassabri '26, Chandu Koneru '26, Natalia Martinez-Necoechea '26
- Novice Maroon: Alyssa Chavez '26, Emily Dancy '27, Aamenah Jamil '27, Holly Klingelhofer '27
A special congratulations to Emily Capatina '26, Alyssa Chavez '26, Chisom Nwoke '25, Isabella Portillo '25, and Kelsey VanDenBerg '24, who were named league MVPs for the 2023-2024 season.
Mercyaires
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Bravo and thank you to the Mercyaires for all the outstanding community performances, including the most recent Annual Auction and Major Corp Black History Month commemoration.
NHS Scholarship
| Congratulations to Carrington Wash '24 who was selected as an NHS Scholarship Semifinalist for the National Honor Society Scholarship for making an impact through scholarship, service, leadership and character. She was one of only 600 NHS Seniors out of 16K+ applicants! | |
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OFFICE OF MISSION & MINISTRY
Bibles & Bagels
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We are excited to have our second Bibles and Bagels meeting next Tuesday morning, March 12th at 7:15am before school. This is a faith sharing group that is completely student led. Please join us to learn more about the Bible and find community... and eat some bagels!
Taize Prayer Service with U of D Jesuit Campus Ministry
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Student ministry leaders from Mercy and U of D Jesuit are hard at work planning a Lenten Taize Prayer Service. Our entire Mercy community is invited to attend.
Thursday, March 14, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm
U of D Jesuit High School
$10/person includes soup and donation to Pope Francis Center
Register Here
Yearly Service Awards
Our Mercy Day of Celebration on May 23 will be here before we know it! Mission and Ministry will award Service Awards to all students who have achieved 100 hours of service. These hours are cumulative during their time at Mercy and are incremental (100, 200, 300, etc). Students should log these hours into their Mobile Serve account. For 10th - 12th graders, all service hours that were turned in during previous academic years have been imported into Mobile Serve. Mobile Serve accounts need to be updated with service hours by May 1st. Any hours earned after May 1st will count for the following academic year. Please reach out to Mrs. Bennetts if you have any questions.
A Blessed Lenten Season
Looking for ways to make this Lent a meaningful one? During this season of prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and returning to God we'd like to offer the following for your prayerful reflection.
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Lent Penance Service at Mercy
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 12. You can stop by to receive this sacrament anytime from 7:30am - 3:30pm in our Mercy chapel.
Kate Bowler's Free Download Lent Journal
Have a Beautiful Terrible Lent! Click here to download a free copy.
Lenten Reflection
(Adapted from Br. Matt Wooters, SJ - follow him on social media @br_matt)
1. What's one concrete thing you can do for your immediate community? This might be for your family, your neighbors, co-workers, friends, classmates and teammates.
2. What's one act of service you might repeat for your immediate crew? Or for strangers?
3. What's one thing taking up more space in your life than you'd like? Maybe there's something that might fill that space of the thing you give up? Reading a book or praying?
4. What's an addition to your prayer life you'd like to start?
Summer Service Immersion Trip
Current Sophomores and Juniors only
Nazareth Farm in West Virginia
June 23 - June 29, 2024
- Give back to those in need
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Have a profound experience of: Service, Community, Simplicity and Spirituality
- Receive all 40 of your required Service hours
- Paperwork emailed to all students
Spaces are limited and can fill quickly. Secure your spot by turning in the application and the non-refundable deposit to Mission & Ministry by March 15, 2024.
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We are excited to announce the dates for 2024 Spring Sports tryouts. Please click here for schedule for Soccer, Softball, Lacrosse, Track & Field, and Tennis. Stay connected to your respective coach/team in case of any changes. (All athletes trying out for a spring sport must have already been registered by last Friday, March 1 for their Spring Sport in FinalForms and their current physical uploaded. A physical must be dated after April 15, 2023 to be eligible for the current school year.)
2024-25 Pompon Tryouts
Thursday, March 21, 2024, 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Gym
Friday, March 22, 2024, 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the MZone
Saturday, March 23, 2024, 9:00am - 11:00am in the Gym
Register here by March 18th and contact rpierson@hsmi.org with any questions.
2024-25 Dance Team Tryouts
Parent Meeting
Monday, March 18, 2024, 6:30pm - 7:30pm in the Mercy Cafe
Audition Day 1
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 6:30pm - 9:30pm in the Mercy Gym
Wednesday March 20, 2024, 6:30pm - 9:30pm in the Mercy Gym
Register here and contact bburns@mhsmi.org with any questions.
Follow Marlins on Social Media
Be sure to follow Mercy Athletics on Instagram @mercyathletics, Facebook @mercymarlinsathletics and Twitter@mhsmiathletics. GO MARLINS!
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MMC Talks Mercy Curriculum with Colleen McMaster
March 13, 2024 at 7:00pm on Zoom
Learn about what parents and students need to know regarding the academic pursuits of Mercy students and how there is access to online courses outside of the normal curriculum.
Join Zoom Meeting Here
Meeting ID: 912 3570 4453
2023-24 Maroon Info Playbook & Board Position Descriptons
Be sure to use the MMC Playbook here for reference on all our yearly protocols, responsibilities, committees, contact info and more. For listing and description of the eight potential MMC Executive Board positions, please reference here.
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Celebrate the End of Lent at the Mercy Trivia Event | |
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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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BORN IN DETROIT MERCY POP-UP SHOP | Get your exclusive, limited edition release of Mercy Born in Detroit gear online here. Hurry, pop-up shop closes on Sunday, March 17! Proceeds benefit tuition assistance. | |
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2024-25 ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT
Enrollment agreements for current students for the 2024-25 school year are now available on Tuition Management. Please complete the enrollment forms and submit them along with your deposit by March 31, 2024 to ensure the best programs and elective offerings for your daughter.
We encourage any family who may need assistance to apply for financial aid. We have endowed scholarships and additional funds received from donors that are available for tuition assistance. Visit mhsmi.org/admissions/financial-aid for information and a link to apply. Applications for financial aid are due March 31, 2024.
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All students attended class meetings in regard to the course selection process for the 2024-25 school year. They were provided registration reminders for using PowerSchool, notified about new course offerings and received the registration sheet and instructions. The 2024-25 Grades 10 - 12 Course Planning Guide is posted on the Mercy website here to provide descriptions and help with course selections. Students will soon be meeting with their Counselor to finalize class registration. | |
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NEW DATE for Baccalaureate Mass
Please save the new date for the Baccalaureate Mass & Reception on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00pm in the Mercy Auditorium.
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. Reference the graduation gown requirement letter here. Please bring the garment 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.
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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!
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EDUCATING GIRLS PODCAST RESOURCE |  | |
The International Coalition of Girls’ Schools is proud to present The Connected Girl, a compelling six-episode On Educating Girls podcast series that offers expert insights into important aspects of girls’ healthy development in a world that can often feel disjointed.
Episode 6: Speaking Your Truth with Latricia Barksdale
Can there be any connection more vital in a girl’s life than her connection to her voice—her authentic voice? The word “voice” has multiple meanings in the world of girls. Voice is often a term that is used metaphorically to talk about gender equity, implying that to have voice is to have power; to lack voice is to be powerless. We need to remember, however, that every girl already has a voice—a real voice—a voice that she uses every day to negotiate her world. But having that voice is only the beginning; she must learn to find that voice, to use that voice, to own that voice. This episode is about the girls who are on that journey and will need our support, our encouragement, and our modeling, as they are going to need to be brave.
Join host Trudy Hall as she shares a lively conversation with Latricia Barksdale, the Vice President of Lean In Girls, a leadership program that is on a mission to equip girls to be self-assured, resilient, and knowledgeable about the bias they will face in the real world. We live in a world that often sends signals to girls that leadership belongs to others. This conversation reminds us that leadership belongs to them—once they have owned the power of their voice.
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Open Position
Mercy High School is now accepting applications for a Database & Prospect Research Manager to join the Advancement Department. Visit mhsmi.org/employment or click here for position description, requirements and application procedure. Please share with your network and colleagues.
Order Yearbook
Have you purchased your yearbook yet? Orders are only available online until April 13! The price increases after that. Don’t delay! To order, please visit the order website here (order 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
Wednesday, February 28: 1:35pm Dismissal Honor Society Meetings Special Schedule
Sunday, March 3: Open House
Wednesday, March 6: Heart of Mercy Mass Special Schedule
Thursday, March 7: 11:30am Dismissal Special Schedule; Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, March 8: No School
Friday, March 15 - Sunday, March 17: Frozen Musical; Student Art Exhibit
Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March 24: Frozen Musical; Student Art Exhibit
Wednesday, March 27 - Monday, April 8: No School Easter Break
Tuesday, April 9: School Resumes; Maroon & Gold Raffle Out of Uniform Begins
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. | | | | |
