"MATILDA THE MUSICAL" THIS WEEKEND!

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.

VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT THIS WEEKEND!

Come see some amazing student artwork at the ART SHOW open to the public during the "Matilda the Musical" this weekend Friday, March 17 & Saturday, March 18 at 7:30pm, Sunday, March 18 at 2:00pm and during Open House on Sunday, March 26 from 1pm to 3pm. Stroll through the Gymnasium/Auditorium Lobby to enjoy this fantastic exhibit!

44th ANNUAL AUCTION

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Tickets are ALMOST SOLD OUT, so be sure to purchase your ticket/s by this Friday, March 17 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.

This year's Principal’s Pick is all about campus curb appeal. Upgrading and beautifying all Mercy High School entrances is our priority. Working with low maintenance native plants and a variety of flowers, this year's Pick will bring vibrant colors and modern textures that make Mercy look as special outside, as it is inside. Support this initiative so the renovations can begin this summer. Make a gift today.

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!

Check out some Auction items and packages! Read about some of our incredible items up for bid here. Don't miss out on the Taylor Swift Concert Experience! Score this incredible package for the inner "Swiftie" in you, or become the parent/guardian of the year and send your Mercy Girl and two friends to see Taylor Swift live at Ford Field on Friday, June 9th. Package includes (3) floor tickets, section B, row 29 for Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour, three Taylor Swift T-shirts, and accessories. This package has been generously donated by The Class of 1991 and Friendly Ford Lincoln.

Please know your support truly makes a difference!

MOTHERS' CLUB

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'.

Farewell Dinner

Mercy Mothers' Club Farewell Dinner

Thursday, April 27, 2023

6:00pm-9:00pm

Meadowbrook Country Club

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

We kindly request you RSVP HERE before April 18th. 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. 

MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

Valedictorian & Salutatorian Candidates

We are proud to announce and congratulate the following Seniors who are candidates for Valedictorian & Salutatorian for the Class of 2023. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be chosen by the administrative team with input from staff and seniors using the following criteria for candidates: Strength of overall academic program; Leadership; Service Writing; Speaking; Extracurricular Activities; Support of School Policies. All candidates who complete the application process and fulfill the criteria will be considered finalists for the selection process.

Olivia Asam

Kathryn Byrne

Hannah Cronin

Allison Flynn

Angelina Hamati

Natalie Hand

Valentina Hutter

Adele Jones

Clare Klueg

Lilly Kulaga

Lea Lodato

Megan Mato

Jaye McNeil

Isabella Merucci

Marina Sneyd

Katherine Stahl

Alyssa Tisch

Caroline Turco

Allison Wildern

Business Professionals of America

Congratulations to all the Business Professionals of America students who competed at the state conference in Grand Rapids March 9-12. 

Rachel Harris ‘23

Kelly Mahoney ‘23

Maddie Morgan ‘23

Maura McSweeney ‘24

Morgan Sarafa ‘24

Grace DeKlerk ‘25

Olivia Kazak ‘25

Megan Sullivan ‘25

Seeley Bell ‘25

Special congratulations to Maura McSweeney '24 for her election as Executive Vice President for the BPA state council! She ran a great campaign and will serve on the BPA state council for 2023-2024.

Quiz Bowl

Mercy Quiz Bowl braved the winter storm to compete in the annual March Madness tournament at Catholic Central High School on Saturday, March 4. You can view tournament statistics here.

Leading scorers were Isabella Merucci (16 points), Sophia Segars (14 points), Zahra Jamil (13 points), and Chisom Nwoke (12 points).  A special congratulations to freshman Sophia Segars, who earned her Varsity letter at the tournament!

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Heart of Mercy Mass

Mercy families are invited to join us for our Heart of Mercy Mass Wednesday, March 22 at 10:15am in the Auditorium. Worship with us as we announce and honor the 2023 Heart of Mercy Award recipients and celebrate the Mercy Core Values of Compelled by Mercy; Educational Courage; Inspired by Faith; Principled Leadership; A Voice for Dignity and Respect.

Lenten Taize Prayer Service with University of Detroit Jesuit Campus Ministry

Originating in the Christian community of Taize, France, Taize Prayer is a meditative and ecumenical form of prayer which calls us to dwell in Christ's presence. Next Friday, March 24 at 6:00pm, Mercy High School and University of Detroit Jesuit Campus Ministries invite you to a student-led Taize Prayer Service at U of D. There will be a fish fry following the prayer service. Mercy students and their families are invited to join us for this prayer service during the Lenten season. Please sign up using this link to RSVP!

Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving

Fundraiser for Earthquake Victims

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.

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!

OPEN HOUSE YARD SIGNS NOW AVAILABLE

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, March 26. The signs and metal stakes are available for pick-up at the Flagpole Student Entrance doors, Gymnasium / Auditorium Lobby doors and the Reception Area.

ATTENTION SENIORS CLASS OF 2023!

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.

ATHLETICS

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.

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.

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.