College Board Recognition Program Winner |
Congratulations to Lily Nederhood '22 who was selected for the 2021-22 College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program because of her remarkable academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT.
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Field Hockey Catholic League Champions |
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Congratulations Mercy Field Hockey Catholic League Bishop Division Champions! Read more here.
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Swim & Dive Oakland County Champions |
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Congratulations to Mercy Swim & Dive on capturing the Oakland County Championship! Read more here.
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Welcome to our new Business Office Manager Steven Baker! |
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THANK YOU
The Mercy Mothers' Club would like to extend a big THANK YOU to our hospitality committee and ALL of the volunteers who supported the bonfire last week! Our volunteers baked several yummy desserts that were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone and we also had many individuals who gave their time to help with various tasks over the course of the evening. We appreciate all of our volunteers!
LOOKING FOR VENDORS
Do you or someone you know own a small business selling gift-appropriate items for a holiday boutique show and would like to be considered for our Mothers' Club Holiday Market on December 7th, 2021? If so, please email Jennifer Faraj and Kimberly Williams at mothersclubmhs@gmail.com to get more information and tell us about your business! The table fee is $75. No multi-level marketing (MLM) companies, please.
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Dads' Club Oktoberfest Meeting TOMORROW!
All Mercy Dads and Male Guardians are invited to join us for Oktoberfest!
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
5:30pm Dinner & 6:00pm Meeting
Flagpole Entrance & Cafeteria
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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES |
Save the date for October 21! We received overwhelmingly positive feedback on virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences from both parents and staff. We will hold Parent Teacher conferences using a similar Zoom format to last year.
Email sign-up scheduling link coming soon.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
1:00pm - 3:30pm
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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The 2021-22 Mercy HS Maroon & Gold Raffle Family Fundraiser is now underway! Please reference 9/20 communication here with an overview, ticket turn in, prize info and more. First incentive goal day of $50K is this Friday, October 8. Let's go sell those tickets, Mercy!
We are still in need of a few volunteers to count money, help with data entry and other duties. All work will be done at Mercy High School in the Advancement Department. Face mask required. Sign-up here. Thank you for your support!
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The October issue of Counseling Good News is now available here! Features include: Important Dates; College Month Events; Chain of Command; Ask the Experts; When We Need to Feel the Good & the Bad; We Love the Class of 2022; College Corner and more.
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The September issue of the student-produced Newsprint is now available here! Features include: Sorry, We're Booked; Meet the Staff; Concert Comeback and more.
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Mercy will host the annual free influenza vaccination clinic for Mercy students, staff and families in partnership with the Michigan Community Wellness Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and Alana's Foundation.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
1:00pm-3:00pm
Mercy High School Lobby
Face Mask Required
A separate consent form must be completed (in its entirety) for each person who will be vaccinated. Parents must complete and sign the form for anyone under the age of 18.
Clinic ID: 766
Passcode: SPZU5G4
Mercy is happy to offer our facility for this clinic. On the day of the flu vaccination clinic, any person who has pre-registered will need to present a picture ID and the insurance card (or a copy of the insurance card) in order to receive the vaccination. Alana’s Foundation will cover the cost for those without any insurance.
We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity for your daughter(s) and/or yourself. Please consult with your family physician regarding any questions about the vaccine. Please note: Only quadrivalent injectable flu vaccine is being offered. There will be no flu mist.
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All Mercy families are invited to take a sign and place in your yard to advertise Mercy's Open House on October 24 from 1pm-3pm. The signs with metal stakes are ready for pick-up at the Mercy Reception Area, Student Flagpole Entrance and Gym/Auditorium Entrance. Students are encouraged to grab them on their way out of school to bring home.
Thank you for your support!
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Mercy Performing Arts Presents Radium Girls
Friday, October 29 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 30 at 7:30pm
Sunday, October 31 at 2:00pm
Radium Girls by D. W. Gregory is based on the true story of a group of women literally and figuratively fighting for their lives in 1920s America. After continuous exposure to radium in the watch factory in which they work, several women become sick and eventually die. The play documents the court proceedings of Grace Fryer and her fight for justice against a corrupt corporation, while slowly succumbing to the poisoning.
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Parent Congratulatory Yearbook Ads
Offer congratulations and recognize your daughter's efforts by placing a student ad in the Yearbook! These full color ads can include both text and photo(s). This is a wonderful way to pay tribute to your senior daughter! You may design these ads yourself or through the yearbook publisher website yearbookordercenter.com and use code 13826 or click here for order form. Ads due December 10, 2021.
Yearbook Orders
The Lore Yearbook is still available for purchase online here with code 13826 for $70.
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Senior Blessing Mass October 15
Class of 2022 parents/guardians are invited to attend the Senior Blessing Mass Friday, October 15 in the Auditorium. Arrival at 1pm. Class procession and Mass at 1:15pm. Livestream will be available for family and friends.
Graduation Gown Requirements
Sign Up for REMIND APP
Senior Moderators Ms. Harris & Mrs. Polan are using the Remind text notification system to send updates about important Class of 2022 information. Parents/Guardians may sign-up for notifications here: https://www.remind.com/join/ad8acf.
Get your Yearbook Senior Photo Taken at Prestige!
In order to appear in the yearbook and class composite, seniors need to be photographed by Prestige by October 23. Here's the link to the Prestige locations. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Hallie Smith at hlsmith@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3579.
Announcements & Info
Seniors should frequently login and check the Class of 2022 Schoology Page for news from your Senior Class Officers and Moderators. You may also reference the Class of 2022 web page for current information and tentative dates and guidelines for senior year activities.
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DEI TALK CONFERENCE FOR K-12 EDUCATORS |
We are proud to announce the DEI Talk Conference at Mercy High School to empower and inform K-12 educators to create and sustain an anti-racist, inclusive, and just learning environment grounded in Catholic social teachings. We are currently accepting speaker applications and sponsors. Spread the word and learn more at mhsmi.org/dei-conference. or contact Mercy DEI Director Traci Smith.
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NEW MERCY HIGH SCHOOL MICHIGAN BOOK |
Images of America Mercy High School Michigan Book
By Patricia Montemurri / Arcadia Publishing
Over 16,000 women are graduates of Mercy High School. Since 1945, when it opened as Our Lady of Mercy High School in northwest Detroit, its graduates have embodied the school motto: "Women Who Make a Difference." This book commemorates Mercy High's 75th anniversary and reflects the impact of "Mercy Girls" on their communities, country, and around the world.
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COVID-19 Reporting
In assessing the health and safety of our community, we ask that any student COVID-19 positive test result or exposure be reported to the Dean of Student Affairs, Mrs. Eleasha Tarplin (edtarplin@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3568).
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 data within our Mercy HS community is disclosed at the end of each week on our COVID-19 webpage. Please know that you will be personally contacted if you are ever considered to be at any exposure risk.
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Marlin Shop
The Marlin Shop will be open after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Wednesday, October 13: Frosh Retreat Day, Soph & Junior PSAT, Seniors No School
Thursday, October 14: No School for Students - Staff Professional Development
Friday, October 15: Senior Blessing Mass for Class of 2022 & Parents
Thursday, October 21: 11:40am Dismissal & Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 22: No School
Sunday, October 24: Admissions Open House
Wednesday, October 27: 1:35pm Dismissal for Honor Society Meetings
Friday-Sunday, October 29-31: Fall Play Radium Girls
Monday, November 1: All Saints Day Mass & Blessing of Student Leaders
Share your Mercy News
Have any news to share for the Mercy Messenger? Please send any announcements awards, accolades, and more to Director of Communications Julie Earle at jhearle@mhsmi.org.
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