CAMPUS MINISTRY

Teacher of the Year Mass

Mercy Parents/Guardians are invited to Mass on Wednesday, April 19 at 10:15am in the Auditorium. Join us as we announce and celebrate the 2023 Teacher of the Year.

Rosary Wednesdays

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!

MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

Riveters Headed to World Championship!

Congratulations to the Riveters Robotics Team who came in 2nd at State Finals. GOOD LUCK to the members who are headed to the 2023 FIRST World Championships presented by BAE Systems in Houston this weekend April 19 - 22. "Hosted by FIRST^®, FIRST Championship is a culminating, international event for our youth robotics competition season and an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for our community as we prepare young people for the future."

Learn more at the FIRST Championship website here. Go Riveters!

Evans Scholarship



Congratulations to Veronica Fisher '23 who was a recipient of the Western Golf Association Evans Scholarship Foundation Chick Evans Scholarship for Caddies. The Evans Scholarship is a full tuition and housing college scholarship for golf caddies and is awarded based on a strong caddie record and excellent academics.

MOTHERS' CLUB

Last Call to Register for MMC Farewell Dinner

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Meadowbrook Country Club

6:00pm-9:00pm

RSVP extended to this Friday, April 21

We would love for ALL of our Freshwoman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Mothers/Guardians to join us as we come together to celebrate an amazing year and bid a fond farewell to the Mothers/Guardians of our Mercy Graduating Class of 2023! 

A light dinner will be served and a cash bar will be available.

$20 per Class of 2023 Mom/Guardian

$40 per Classes of 2024, 2025, 2026 Mom/Guardian

Register here by April 21.

NEW UPDATE! Everyone who attends the event will be automatically entered in a raffle to win a beautiful Mercy Necklace donated by Orin Jewelers.

We hope to see you on Thursday, April 27th. Please feel free to reach out Farewell Dinner Committee Chairs Krista Campau or Gina Gray if you have any questions. 

Used Uniform Donations Needed

The Mercy Mothers’ Club Used Uniform Committee is looking for uniform donations for the upcoming Used Uniform Sales. Please have your daughter(s) bring acceptable uniform items in good quality condition to the Reception Area by May 1. 

DADS' CLUB

Annual Raffle Fundraiser

The Dads' Club Annual Raffle tickets are available. We need your help through this raffle to generate funds for the Dads' Club & Mercy HS. What do we use these funds for…below are just a few of the items/events:

• Parking Lot Painting BBQ – Food, snacks, water
• Fund donation to the Daddy Daughter Dance
• Funding the Endowment
• New Fans for the weight room
• Funding the Bonfires
• Fund donation to the A-Ball
• Fund donation for Basketball jerseys 
• Mercy Golf Outing raffle gift basket
• Mercy Auction bidding gift basket
• New Christmas trees and decorations for the school

Tickets are $5 each or a book for $20. Ticket booklets were sent out to each family home. If you are in need of tickets to sell or buy, please email Mike Williams at coachexpress100@gmail.com.

Mercy Family Spring Bonfire

Friday, May 5

7:00pm-10:00pm

Donate & Volunteer

All Mercy current and incoming families, friends, staff and alumnae are invited! We look forward to welcoming new Marlins in conjunction with the Class of 2027 Freshman Fair. Plenty of fun, food, snacks and sweets. WE NEED YOU! Please consider being a Bonfire Sponsor, donating refreshments or volunteering your time. Use Sign-Up Genius here.

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS - SUPPORT THE SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY

Every year the school hosts a Senior All Night Party (SANP) the night of graduation. This year’s event takes place on Sunday June 4, 10pm-5am at Mercy HS. The event provides our graduating class the opportunity to celebrate together one last night with their Mercy Sisters in a safe, fun environment.

The SANP Committee has been working hard to create a fun evening for our Seniors. In order to make the event memorable, we need the support of all our Mercy families by way of sponsorships and donations to help with the cost of entertainment, food, and other event expenses.

While you may not have a graduating Senior, we hope you’ll consider supporting this event as at some point in a few short year(s), you will have one, and you will need to count on underclass parents to help with donations as well. All sponsors will be recognized on signage the night of the event for parents and students to see. We appreciate your consideration of this request and thank you in advance for making this a night to remember for our graduating Seniors!

Please use Sign-Up Genius here to show your support. THANK YOU!

SANP Co-Chairs: Katy Jallad (katyjallad@gmail.com) and Leslie Ahmad (leslieahmad@gmail.com)

SANP Fundraising Chair: Emily Maroun (emilymaroun@gmail.com)

ATTENTION SENIORS CLASS OF 2023!

Stay connected for important Prom, Honors Convocation, Moving Up, Baccalaureate Mass & Reception, Graduation Practice and Graduation event information coming soon!

Prom Ticket Info

All Seniors were sent information from Mrs. Polan for purchasing Prom tickets which will be on sale starting tomorrow, 4/19 through 4/26. Tickets are $90 each + credit card fee. Purchase online here. Please remember that you are not going to be able to purchase tickets if you do not have your End of Year Promise turned in on Schoology and/or if there is a discrepancy with the Business Office regarding your account. Email Christa Polan at cmpolan@mhsmi.org with any additional questions.

Graduation Ticket Info

This is a reminder of the 04/04/23 communication in regard to graduation tickets. Please note the following as you prepare for the Mercy Graduation Ceremony that will be at the Detroit Opera House on Sunday, June 4 at 2:00pm.

• Each Senior will receive 8 graduation tickets and may pick up tickets beginning Wednesday, May 3. The graduate does not require a ticket to attend the ceremony.
• Seniors will be notified when tickets are ready for pick-up during convenient times throughout the school day.
• Each Senior will have the option to request additional tickets. The extra ticket request form requiring a parent signature can be found here and submit to the Reception Area. Students will be notified when their extra tickets are available.
• The last day to request extra graduation tickets is Friday, May 19. There will be no ticket processing during Mercy Day of Celebration on Wednesday, May 17.

All graduation obligations must be completed in order for a student to receive graduation tickets:

• 40 Service Hours and a reflection paper 
• All financial obligations paid in full
• No outstanding detentions
• Senior Exit Survey

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.

ALUMNAE TEA FOR TUITION

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.

PRE-ACT FOR SOPHOMORES

All Sophomores will be taking the Pre ACT Exam at Mercy High School on Thursday, April 20, 2023 during the school day, 1st-4th Hours.

Important notes for test day:

• It is critical that students be on time. You will be reporting directly to your testing room, as testing will start promptly at 8:00 AM. Attendance will take place in your testing room. Room assignment confirmations will be sent closer to the testing day. Remember to bring two #2 pencils & a calculator. 
• Click here to refer to which calculators are allowed and those which are prohibited.
• Students, it's recommended you get a good night's sleep the night before the test and eat a nice breakfast the morning of, to better prepare for the test.
• Students will attend classes after the test; 5th-7th hours. 

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.

ATHLETICS

Spring 2023 Pompon Clinic

Sunday, April 23

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Mercy Gymnasium

REGISTER HERE

Experience Pom and have a blast! This FREE clinic is open to all Mercy students currently in grades 9-11 and new incoming students of all experience levels. Join members of the Mercy Pom Team for a clinic led by Atomic Pom and a Mercy Alumna!

Spring Sports in Action

Cheer on your Marlins! Check team schedules to come out and support Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Track & Field. Be sure to follow Mercy Athletics on Instagram @mercyathletics and Twitter @mhsmiathletics. GO MARLINS!

Sports Summer Camps at Mercy

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.

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.

AOD SCHOOL NEWS

The AOD shared the following resources and opportunities for Mercy families.

Extended Access to Protect Young Eyes: Curriculum & Parent App

As indicated in August, based on the need for online safety and digital citizenship, the AOD purchased the Protect Young Eyes Curriculum and Parent App for all schools in the AOD (including the order schools). Due to the confusion with the Virtus platform, however, Chris McKenna has generously offered to extend the access to both the curriculum and the parent app throughout next year, 2023-2024. Click here for the PYE curriculum; the link can also be found under the Educator’s Tab in Virtus.

Catholic Youth Summer Camp

Check out the Catholic Youth Summer Camp Great Lakes, located in Brighton, MI for middle school and high school students. See more information for the Catholic Youth Summer Camp Great Lakes - CYSC - Catholic Youth Summer Camp here.

Compass for Parents 

The Family Ministry Team at the AOD recently launched a new resource for parents - the Compass website. www.compassforparents.org. Compass is an online catalog with resources for parents to accompany them through the joys and trials of family life. An article about the project can be found here. The catalog already has 150 entries, but it will continue to grow over the next 18 months to include original videos, articles, and content for parents of children at every age from birth through young adulthood.

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.