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HAPPY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK


Happy Catholic Schools Week 2025! Our Student Ministry Team, in partnership with the Office of Mission & Ministry, has planned an exciting week of activities to celebrate our community, students, staff, nation and vocations.

Hands & Feet of Christ Donation Drive going on all week! Bring in hand warmers, adult gloves, foot warmers, and adult socks benefitting the Pope Francis Center for those experiencing homelessness. We will also be writing cards to our military veterans and a group of students will attend Mass at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on Thursday.

We are proud to host our Senior Class of 2025 & Alumnae Breakfast on Friday. You're warmly invited to join us at Mercy High School for our Heart of Mercy & Catholic Schools Week Mass on Friday, January 31 at 10:10 AM in the Auditorium. We will gather in prayer to celebrate being a Catholic School and award the prestigious Heart of Mercy Award to a staff and student who best exemplify the Mercy Core Values. 

MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES


2025 Regional Scholastic Art Awards

Congratulations to the 33 students from Mercy’s Art Department who won 50 awards in this year’s Regional Scholastic Art Awards competition! See full list of award winning pieces and artwork galleries here.


Ten Mercy students won gold keys (first place). Gold key winning pieces will also compete in New York for national awards in March. Gold key winning students are: Maeve Casey, Lailah Henderson, Emery Kolb, Mia Liddell, Penelope Livermore, Sofia Melhado, Mya Sampson, Katherine Sarafa, Marie Schueneman, and Hazel Syke. Other winning students include: Layan Ayad, Tessa Campau, Cassidy Campau, Jillian Collins, Bryce Costa, Jordan Eberwein, Aubrey Gluth, Gianna Ivezaj, Klara Jamalieh, Jasmine Joseph, Lainey Kolb, Mira Kolbusz, Audrey Laing, Yuri Lewis, Mackenzie McDaniel, Lily Offak, Joye Pyronneau, Claire Rogan, Carmela Sam, Lauren Smith, Hailey Thotenson, Emily Whelan, and Avery Wright.


Special congratulations to three senior portfolio students who received honors: Bryce Costa, Gianna Ivezaj, and Penelope Livermore


Winning artworks will be on display at the Walter B. Ford II building on the Ford Campus of College for Creative Studies from February 10 - February 28, 2025. Public hours are Monday - Friday, 9-5, Saturday and Sunday noon to 5. An awards ceremony will be held on February 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Detroit Film Theatre located within the Detroit Institute of Arts.


2025 Regional Scholastic Art Awards

Quiz Bowl

To kick off Catholic Schools Week, Mercy Quiz Bowl competed in the annual Heartland Catholic Scholars Bowl on Saturday, January 25. The team of Harshitha Arvapalli '27, captain Alyssa Chavez '26, Carmela Sam '28, and Emily Capatina '26 competed for 8 hours, finishing 12th place in the national tournament. The competition brought together top teams from across the country to showcase their knowledge in a wide range of subjects, including history, literature, science, and religion. Mercy’s strong performance highlights their dedication, teamwork, and academic excellence on a national stage.


A special congratulations to captain Alyssa Chavez '26, who finished 6th place individually in the tournament with an impressive 350 points scored. Alyssa was the highest-scoring female competitor.


Detroit High School Sports Awards Player of the Year Nominees

Congratulations to Ella Andrews '26 (Volleyball), Maeve Casey '25 (Golf), Campbell Flynn '25 (Volleyball) and Avery Tack '27 (Swimming) on being nominated for the Detroit High School Sports Awards Player of the Year in their respective sports!


The Detroit High School Sports Awards is an athletic recognition program that honors the top-performing athletes, coaches, and teams in the Detroit area. Winners will be announced at the Detroit High School Sports Awards ceremony on June 16 at the Fillmore. Go Marlins!

EARLY BIRD AUCTION TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

Early Bird Ticket pricing will be available now until February 21st for the 46th Annual Mercy High School Auction on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Saint John's Resort. Join us for a wonderful evening to benefit Mercy. We hope you will find a meaningful way to join us in Celebrating the Mercy Spirit by attending, sponsoring or donating

Purchase Auction Tickets

REGISTER TODAY FOR DR. LISA DAMOUR

Empowered Her: Building Resilient, Confident Daughters

Join us for an evening with Dr. Lisa Damour, renowned psychologist and New York Times bestselling author, as she shares practical tools and insights to help you empower your daughter to thrive in high school and beyond. Marian, Mercy, Regina, and St. Catherine high schools are proud to present a special event: Empowered Her: Building Resilient, Confident Daughters.


Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Time: Doors Open & Light Refreshments at 6:00PM; Presentation at 7:00PM

Location: Kingsley Hotel Ballroom

Tickets: $20/Person


REGISTER HERE


The evening promises to be a wonderful opportunity for reflection, learning, and connection as we work together to inspire our young women to succeed in an ever-changing world. Dr. Damour will explore timely topics in a meaningful and spiritually grounded perspective.


  • Resilience & Coping: Navigating disappointment, setting healthy boundaries and building self-confidence
  • Kindness & Friendship: Managing healthy relationships among peers and parents
  • Social Media: Understanding the impact of social media and guiding healthy usage 
  • Female Empowerment: Strengthening self-esteem and advocating for oneself


In addition to the parent event, Dr. Damour will also be visiting Marian, Mercy, Regina, and St. Catherine on February 26, 2025, to present directly to students. During this school-day assembly she will dive into many of the same themes, offering guidance tailored to our faith-filled students’ experiences. 


Don't miss out - seats are limited! You are welcome to invite other parents and friends, as tickets are open to the public. We can't wait to see you there.

Tickets
About Dr. Damour

VIP DANCE

Presented by the Junior Class

The annual VIP Dance (formerly known as the Daddy Daughter Dance) has been a tradition at Mercy for decades. It is an opportunity to share a meaningful moment with a VIP in your life–fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, grandparents, etc.


This year, the VIP Dance will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 8-11pm in the Mercy gym. The VIP Dance is not just a dance, but it is the chance to have some fun with your loved ones through entertainment, activities, music, food, and so much more! 


Purchase your tickets here.

VIP Dance Tickets

MOTHERS' CLUB


Meet & Mingle

Please join us TONIGHT, Tuesday, January 28th for our first Mothers' Club meeting of 2025! We will be discussing upcoming events including Game Night in February, TRIVIA in March and Sip & Shop in April. Details are in the SignUp Genius here - we will have dinner and drinks available starting at 6:30pm for a $20 donation. The meeting will start around 7:15pm (and is free if you do not want to join for dinner). Bring a friend with you! All attendees will receive a raffle ticket for a drawing to win a special prize. And if you bring a guest, you'll get TWO tickets. 


Join us for Bunco Night

Mercy parents/guardians, staff, alumnae and friends of Mercy are invited for a fun-filled night of Bunco on Thursday, February 6th from 6:30-8:30pm in the Cafeteria. No experience necessary! Bunco is a game everyone can learn in a matter of minutes and it's a lot of fun! We need at least 12 players and don't worry if you don't have a partner - we'll be rotating tables throughout the game so you'll get to play with multiple people. $15 Per Person suggested donation at the door. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Class of 2025 Senior All Night Party! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Learn more and register here.


Spring Sip & Shop

We are excited to announce the Spring Sip & Shop Friday, April 4 from 6pm-9pm at Mercy. Spend a lovely evening shopping for Easter, Mother's Day, Graduation and more. Help needed! We are looking for volunteers and donations. Click links below to sign-up. If you have any questions or would like to assist on the planning committee, please contact Kelly Wright at kellyannwright0927@gmail.com or 248-763-8155.


AOD RISE "FINDING PEACE"

A Gathering of High School Youth in Detroit

In the spirit of Unleash the Gospel, the Archdiocese of Detroit invites 9-12th graders to attend RISE Detroit 2025.


Sunday, February 2, 2025

9:00am - 7:15pm

Mercy High School

Standard Admission: $35 for all participants: teens and adults. Includes lunch and dinner!


Teens must be accompanied by an adult chaperone (youth minister, high school campus minister, teacher, pastor, parent, etc...) The speakers include: Mari Pablo, Bishop Monforton, and Fr. John Shi. Activities include: keynotes, powerful music, worship experiences, two workshop opportunities, small group discussion, and Liturgy.


Learn more and register at risedetroityouth.org.

Rise Detroit 2025

LORE YEARBOOK - Last-Chance Pricing for Yearbook and Senior Ads!


Secure Your Copy Today for $70

The yearbook price will increase to $80 starting February 1st. Yearbooks are available for purchase online here with code 13826.


Place a Senior Ad 

The Lore Yearbook staff is very excited to capture memories of this year’s Senior Class. The families of the graduating class have the opportunity to purchase ads to celebrate their students with a personalized message and photo(s). The deadline for senior ads is January 31st! We have limited space, so please secure your ad as soon as possible. If we still have space after January 31st, the price of ads will increase, and there will no longer be an option for our Yearbook Staff to design your ad. 


To purchase an ad for your graduating senior, please visit the order website (job number: 13826) and follow these instructions:


  1. Choose the size ad you would like to create.
  2. Select student when prompted for whom to buy the ad.
  3. Enter your student’s name. Please use her full name as it appears on PowerSchool, not a nickname.
  4. Choose whether you would like to create the ad online or send the message and photos to the Lore staff to make the ad. 
  5. 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.

SPRING MUSICAL THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Mercy Performing Arts Presents

The Addams Family School Edition


Friday, March 14 - Saturday March 15 at 7:30pm

Sunday, March 16 at 2:00pm

Tickets: $15 Adults; $10 Senior Citizens/Students


Learn more and get your tickets here.

MARLIN ATHLETICS

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Archery

Please see information flyer here regarding Archery team run by the City of Farmington Hills Recreation Department. Athletes can qualify for a Varsity Letter. Register here by February 21.


Winter Sports in Action

Cheer on Marlin Basketball, Boardercross, Bowling, Figure Skating, Ice Hockey and Ski. Check out the calendar of events here.


Follow Marlins on Social Media

Be sure to follow Mercy Athletics on Instagram @mercyathletics, Facebook @mercymarlinsathletics and Twitter @mhsmiathletics. GO MARLINS!

Athletic Website

2025-2025 AOD TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION & RESOURCES


Application

The 2025-2026 AOD Tuition Assistance Application will close on February 28, 2025. Parents may visit the Detroit Catholic Schools Tuition Assistance webpage here for application information.


Parents should reference the Parent information Document here for details regarding the application and contact FACTS Customer Service at 866-315-9262 for individual application questions.

 

For Catholic Families only:  All awardee families must be current members of a Catholic parish within the Archdiocese of Detroit. Your Pastor’s signature on the form here is required to complete your application. Forms must be turned into your school’s office by February 28, 2025. Non-Catholic Applicants do not need to turn in a Pastor Signature Form.


Parent Webinar Information

New for the 2025-2026 AOD Tuition Assistance application, the Department of Catholic Schools alongside FACTS Grant & Aide will be hosting three webinars for parents. These webinars will be a chance for applicants to fully understand the application requirements and ask any questions they may have. These webinars will be recorded and posted on the Tuition Assistance page of the Detroit Catholic Schools website.

  

You can submit a question here prior to the webinar.

AOD Tuition Assistance Program

CONNECT TO MERCY MEDIA


Photo Gallery Webpage

Check out the photo gallery webpage featuring Google Photo albums from a variety of school events! Relive the memories and catch highlights from recent activities, celebrations, and more.

Visit mhsmi.org/photo-gallery to explore the moments that make Mercy special! Keep checking back as we continue to add new albums. (Photo Credits: Majority of photos by Kristina Sikora, with some contributions by others.)

Photo Gallery

Social Media

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Connect to @mercyhighmi, @mercyathletics, @mercyperformingarts and @missionandministry_mhsmi on Instagram. Plus, show your own Marlin pride and use the Marlin giphy stickers available on Instagram by searching @mercymarlins when you post to stories! Don't forget to follow @MercyHighSchoolMI, @MercyMarlinsAthletics and @MHSMIPerformingArts on Facebook. Check out list of social media accounts here.


Mobile App

Be sure to download and use the Mercy 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

RESOURCES & REMINDERS

Marlin Shop

The Marlin Shop will be open when school is in session on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday after dismissal. 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 2024-25 & Special Schedules

Monday, January 27 - Friday January 31: Catholic Schools Week

Tuesday, January 28: Mothers' Club Meeting

Friday, January 31: Senior Alumnae Breakfast, Catholic Schools Week & Heart of Mercy Mass

Sunday, February 2: AOD RISE Detroit Youth Event

Tuesday, February 4 - Friday, February 7: KAIROS

Monday, February 10: No School

Friday, February 14 & Monday, February 17: No School

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

Thursday, February 20: 1:35pm Dismissal for those not in Language Honor Society

Friday, February 21 & Monday, February 24: No School

Tuesday, February 25: Dr. Damour Parent Speaking Event

Wednesday, February 26: Dr. Damour Student Assembly

Friday, February 28: Black History Month Assembly

Wednesday, March 5: Ash Wednesday Mass

Thursday, March 6: 11:30am Dismissal; Parent Teacher Conferences

Friday, March 7 & Monday, March 10: No School

Friday, March 15 - Sunday, March 16: Spring Musical "The Addams Family" & Student Art Exhibit


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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