MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

Updated Honor Roll

Congratulations Mercy students! A newly updated Honor Roll for Fall Semester 2022 is available here.

AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award

For the 4th straight year, Mercy HS has earned the College Board's AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to both AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles. This award acknowledges schools for their work toward equal gender representation during the 2021-22 school year. We are one of only 64 schools to be recognized for achieving this important result in both courses. We are also the only Catholic school in Michigan, as well as the only Michigan all-girls’ school to achieve this status! Learn more here.

Regional Scholastic Art Awards

Congratulations to the 21 students from Mercy’s Art Department who won 30 awards in this year’s Regional Scholastic Art Awards competition. This year, 4,500 works were entered in the Southeast Michigan and Thumb region and 1,100 received an award.

Seven Mercy students won gold keys (first place). Only 5-7% of the work entered received a gold key. Gold key winning pieces will also compete in New York for national awards in March. Gold key winning students are: Elle Borys, Sydnei Brooks, Natalie Hand, Ryley Kline, Jaye McNeil, Finley Siegel, and Victoria Straub. Other winning students include: Layan Ayad, Paige Bashawaty, Addison Etue, Fiona Fountain, Ollie Habel, Stella Johnson, Emmanuella Lumaj, Isabella Merucci, Mya Sampson, Marie Schueneman, Lauren Smith, Kierah Streather, Ryann Toussaint, and Lola Walter.

Winning artworks will be on display at the Center Gallery on the campus of College for Creative Studies from February 13 - March 3, 2023. Public hours are Monday - Friday, 9-5, Saturday and Sunday noon to 5. An awards ceremony will be held on February 14, 2023, at the Detroit Film Theatre located within the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Quiz Bowl

On January 11, Mercy Quiz Bowl sent 6 teams to its league meet at U of D. Both JV Maroon and Novice Gold finished with a perfect 3-0 record for the day, soundly defeating their competition and increasing their league standings:

Varsity Gold 4-2 (8th place)

Varsity Maroon 0-6 (16th place)

JV Gold 3-3 (9th place)

JV Maroon 4-1 (5th place)

Novice Gold 4-1 (2nd place)

Novice Maroon 1-4 (6th place)

Mercy's top scorers were Linny Maier '23 (Varsity Gold) with 23 points, Sophia Segars '26 (Novice Gold) with 18 points, Chisom Nwoke '25 (Novice Maroon) with 12 points, and Kelsey VanDenBerg '24 (JV Maroon) with 12 points. Congratulations!  

Athletics Accolades

Way to go, Marlins! Congrats to Mercy Pompon who qualified for States, the Dance Team is headed to Nationals and Basketball is undefeated and ranked #3 in the State! Ski has been placing strong on the slopes. Boardercross is getting it done and Bowling is rolling. Ice Hockey has been scoring big. Come cheer on your Marlin winter sports teams! Athletic calendar available here.

CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2023

Faith, Excellence, Service

We celebrate Catholic Schools Week the week of January 29. We are proud to be a Catholic Mercy School and are grateful to the Mission Committee for these efforts. Plus...look out for some special surprises!

All week we will be the hands and feet of Christ by collecting items for the Pope Francis Center in Detroit. Bring donations of socks, gloves, hand warmers, or foot warmers to school. Donation bins will be available in the Reception Area, Lobby and Campus Ministry.  

Monday, January 30: Celebrating the Nation

Catholic schools make significant contributions to the nation, and play a role in preparing students to be good citizens. (NCEA)

• Trivia game about the nation’s Catholic Schools during Adviser Group.

Tuesday, January 31: Celebrating Vocations

By focusing on faith, knowledge and service, Catholic schools prepare children to use their God-given talents to the fullest later in life. (NCEA)

• Parents/Guardians are invited to join us for all-school Mass at 10:15am. Following Mass, the Senior Class of 2023 will attend the Alumnae Luncheon and Members of Youth Mercy Associates will serve tea for the Sisters of Mercy.

Wednesday, February 1: Celebrating Staff

Teachers are the backbone of Catholic schools. On this day, schools honor teachers, as well as administrators and staff who support teachers in their important work, and thank the parents, grandparents, alumni, parishioners and school board members who provide volunteer service. (NCEA)

• Lunch for faculty will be provided by Mercy Board of Trustees in appreciation of staff excellence.

Thursday, February 2: Celebrating Community

A central aspect of Catholic education is learning the importance of service to others. (NCEA)

• We are invited to be the hands and feet of Christ through collecting handwarmers, gloves, footwarmers and socks for the Pope Francis Center.

Friday, February 3: Celebrating Students

• Students may wear spirit wear from any Catholic school. Jeans, sweatpants, or uniform skirts may be worn. Last day for Pope Francis Center collection and some surprise fun.

FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE

Hosted by the Junior Class of 2024

As the new semester season begins, plans for Mercy’s annual Father-Daughter Dance are underway! This fundraiser event hosted by the Junior Class includes lots of fun and exciting activities for Mercy students and the prominent male figures in their lives.

Snow Ball

Saturday, February 4, 2023

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Get your tickets here!

Join us for a night of games, music, competitions, and so much more. All students, alumnae, staff and their male father-figure/role model guests are welcome!

44th ANNUAL AUCTION

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Tickets are now available for the Mercy Annual Auction Light the Way on Saturday, March 25, 2023! Take advantage of our Early Bird discounted pricing for virtual access and in-person tickets, which is available through February 28th. 

Become a sponsor today! To make it convenient, you can also submit online payment here. This is our largest fundraising event of the year and we encourage your sponsorship at any level. 

Auction acquisitions are underway! Successful auctions always depend on fabulous gifts. The ideas are endless, and we welcome and appreciate your donations. Check out our Amazon wish list for ideas. Deadline for donations is March 1, 2023. 

Please know your support truly makes a difference!

PERFORMING ARTS FUNDRAISER

Love is an Open Door

Please join us for our Performing Arts Fundraiser Love Is An Open Door on Friday, February 10th at 7:00 PM in the Mercy High School Auditorium. Join us for a wonderful evening with the Mercyaires, Mercy Mimes, actors, dancers and instrumentalists.

Mercy is proud to be the FIRST high school in Michigan given the rights from Disney to perform FROZEN, The Broadway Musical. Please help us get ready by supporting this fundraiser. 

The production will require: An Epson High Brightness 20,000 Lumens Projector with lens, screen & installation ($52,000) as well as a lighting overhaul ($33,000).

We count on your support at every level and look forward to seeing you on the10th!

RSVP by February 3rd: advancement@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3538.

If you are unable to attend but want to support these needs, please donate online at mhsmi.org/donate or contact the Advancement Office advancement@mhsmi.org.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

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!

AOD RISE DETROIT 2023

A Gathering of High School Youth

"Finding your Purpose"

The Archdiocese of Detroit will once again be hosting RISE Detroit, a gathering of high school youth at Mercy High School. At RISE, high schoolers will unpack the theme, “Finding Your Purpose” based on Jer. 29:11: "For I know well the plans I have in mind for you… plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope."

February 5, 2023

8:15am-7:15pm

Mercy High School

All 9-12th graders are invited to attend RISE! All attending teens must be accompanied by an adult chaperone (youth minister, high school campus minister, teacher, pastor, parent, etc.).

The speakers include Katie Prejean McGrady, Bishop Battersby, Fr. Adam Nowak, Fr. Craig Giera, and Sr. Felicity Madigan. Activities include keynotes, powerful praise and worship experiences, two breakout sessions, small group discussion, and Liturgy!

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

Visit http://risedetroityouth.org to learn more and register.

LEGACY EVENT

Save the date for this special evening for our current alumnae legacy families! Mercy alumnae moms and grandmothers of current students are invited to our "Love & Legacy" event at Mercy HS on February 16, 2023 at 6:30pm. Register here. Games, prizes and a chance to win a $1,000 tuition credit!

SPIRIT CHOIR

All Staff & Students are Invited!

Calling all Mercy staff and students - WE NEED ALL VOICES! Join us for Spirit Choir on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30am in the music room before school. All are welcome to sing fun, spirited music in a casual setting. No experience necessary and snacks included! Contact Mrs. Abha Dearing at adearing@mhsmi.org with any questions.

"MATILDA THE MUSICAL"

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

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.