HAPPY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK! |
Mercy HS is proud to be a Catholic school and will celebrate our community, nation, those living their vocation in vowed religious life, and of course, our beloved staff and students! Here are some of the special activities planned during our in-person days for each Cohort.
Monday, February 1
Thank You Community - Members of Student Council will be delivering thank you cards to the Farmington Hills Police and Fire Departments. We'll also be sending thank you notes to a random selection of alumnae working in the healthcare field.
Spirit Attire Day for Cohort KC
Tuesday, February 2
CSW & Senior Blessing Mass - We celebrate Mass as a school community with Cohort SF and over Zoom livestream. We will offer a special prayer for people in vowed religious life and bestow a special blessing on our graduating Class of 2021. Announcement of Heart of Mercy Award nomination process.
Letters to Sisters of Mercy - During lunch, students will be invited to write a note to the Sisters of Mercy living next door, as well as those who've moved in recent months.
Thursday, February 4
CSW & Senior Blessing Mass - We celebrate Mass as a school community with Cohort KC and over Zoom livestream. We will offer a special prayer for people in vowed religious life and bestow a special blessing on our graduating Class of 2021. Announcement of Heart of Mercy Award nomination process.
Letters to Sisters of Mercy - During lunch, students will be invited to write a note to the Sisters of Mercy living next door, as well as those who've moved in recent months.
Treat Day - Student Council members will deliver a small treat to students during lunch time.
Friday, February 5
Spirit Attire Day for Cohort SF - Students will be able to wear tops from any Catholic school (elementary, high school, or college). Bottoms may be solid sweats or joggers, Catholic school sweats or joggers, jeans, or uniform skirt. (No leggings)
Treat Day - Student Council members will deliver a small treat to students during lunch time.
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Saturday, February 6, 2021
Live Broadcast at 7pm
ONLINE BIDDING IS NOW OPEN! New items are being added daily.
Only 12 chances left!
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Regional Scholastic Art Awards |
Congratulations to the 14 students from Mercy’s Art Department who won 32 awards in this year’s Regional Scholastic Art Awards competition. Special congratulations to seniors Kaylin Collins and Anna Jain who had award winning portfolios.
Three Mercy students won gold keys (first place) and their pieces will also compete in New York for national awards in March. These students are: Abigail Coscarelli (one gold key in drawing), Mikayla Rondeau (one gold key in drawing), Isabella Stansell (one gold key in photography).
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AP Computer Science Award |
Mercy HS earned the College Board's AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to AP Computer Science Principles (CSP)! This award acknowledges 1,119 schools for their work toward equal gender representation during the 2019-20 school year. Mercy is one of only 831 schools to be recognized for achieving this important result in CSP. Thank you, Mr. Chris Janusch for all of your dedication in bringing this experience to our students!
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Rosary for Life & Prayer Chain |
January 22 was the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that, along with Doe v. Bolton, legalized abortion in all 50 states for any reason. As a Catholic school, we stand with our Church in praying for an end to abortion and all violations of human dignity, so that we can build an inclusive culture of life for all people. In recognition of this anniversary, the Archdiocese of Detroit coordinated a youth-led Rosary, which took place at the Cathedral on January 22. We are very honored that the AOD invited Mercy students to help lead the Rosary. You can watch the recording here, joining our school and Archdiocese in prayer.
Every year, Mercy has sent a busload of students to participate in the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. Because the March was canceled this year, Mercy students organized their own peaceful protest and prayer chain. Joining Mercy were students from Saint Catherine Academy and U of D Jesuit, who together were voice for the voiceless in the local community.
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Focus: HOPE Food Drive Success |
For decades we have been proud to put our values into action through our partnership with Focus: HOPE to provide for senior citizens and those in need. THANK YOU Mercy students and staff for your contributions!
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Thank You Message from The Neighborhood House |
Mercy High School: Neighborhood House recognizes you as official Santa assistant elves. THANK YOU! We acknowledge and welcome all you do. Below is the story of how Mercy High School has helped us through the years.
A couple of years ago Mercy High School and Neighborhood House found each other. That first year the high school students gifted Neighborhood House with blankets. We had bed blankets, throws, and blankets made especially for the little ones in the family to snuggle up with, as well as, games for the whole family.
In February or March last year they did a pet supplies drive. They provided pet toys, food, and treats. Those were so welcome. Then this year Christmas came with the Mercy girls setting up a wish list on Amazon listing a selection of gift items such as slippers, underwear, crafting kits, stocking stuffers, assorted toys for the younger members of the family to come in and choose gifts for them to giver to their parents and siblings. Our families were given a wonderful Christmas season.
Mercy High School, we look forward to continuing our work together in the future. The Farmington/Farmington Hills Neighborhood House has been lucky enough to provide Santa with families that needed a little extra help each holiday season for many years and we hope to continue the tradition in the future by partnering with fantastic schools and organizations like yours.
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Mercy Quiz Bowl sent two teams to the Georgetown Winter Invitational on Saturday, January 30. Mercy A, composed of captain Caitlyn Begosa '22, Caitlin Condon, and Lily Fromm '22, went 4-5 and finished 4th overall in their division. Mercy B, composed of Laura Boesch '21, captain Jill Grubb '21, and Christina Wollenhaupt, went 1-8 and finished 7th in their division. Caitlyn Begosa ‘22 placed 4th in a field of over 100 players. You can view the tournament statistics here.
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DALE CARNEGIE COURSE FOR TEENS OFFERED AT BROTHER RICE |
Mercy HS students have been invited to participate in the Dale Carnegie Course for Teenagers. The course is held every February at Brother Rice. See details and information listed and linked below.
The Dale Carnegie Course® for Teenagers is designed to prepare individuals for the real world. It helps them develop the skills they need to reach their goals and live up to their potential. Help your teen become the person they dream of becoming! Through the Dale Carnegie® Course, students will be able to:
- Increase self-confidence
- Overcome fear and shyness
- Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude
- Be focused in times of challenge
- Make better decisions
- Manage stress and worry
- Become motivated and enthusiastic
- Build solid interpersonal skills
- Communicate more effectively
- Develop stronger leadership skills…and more!
The 8-week course (meets once a week) will take place on Tuesdays from 4:30-8 p.m. There will be an Orientation for new students and parents on Tuesday, February 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. The class dates will be as follows: February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 13, 20. We will not meet February 16 and April 6.
You must RSVP to attend the Orientation! Space is limited! Brother Rice is located at 7101 Lahser Road in Bloomfield Hills.
For Further Information and Enrollment, please contact:
Kathy Tosoian, MA, LPC
Cell: (248) 867-6138
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CORE SUBCOMMITTEE APPLICATIONS |
Alumnae, Students & Mercy Moms:
Over the last few months, the Council On Racial Equity (CORE) Steering Committee has been working behind the scenes to build the framework to continue weaving equity throughout the fabric of our beloved school. When we launched the initiative, we shared a vision to include more voices beyond the Steering Committee at the table of this transformative and important work. We are excited to announce the Subcommittee applications are available.
As dedicated volunteers, we are continually reminded that our invested time is invaluable for all of our students. We invite you to learn more about each Subcommittee and welcome your application using the links below.
Subcommittee Applications
Important Dates
- Applications are due: Feb 5, 2021
- Applicants will be notified of application status by: Feb 19, 2021
- Mercy CORE Orientation: March 4, 2021
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Our February meeting will include:
- Dads’ Club Executive Board upcoming elections
- Calendar of Events and Volunteer (Chairman) Opportunities
- Guest Speakers: Mrs. Traci Smith, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Mercy CORE Leaders
We hope to see you Wednesday!
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February Meeting - BOOK CLUB
Read with the MMC! Don't miss our meeting on Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00pm for fun and book discussion about "The Book of Longings" by Sue Monk Kidd.
Topic: Mercy Mothers' Club Feb Zoom Meeting
Time: Feb 10, 2021 7:00 PM
Meeting ID: 920 9463 7631
Passcode: 740571
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Sunday, February 21, 2021
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mothers and daughters are invited to join us to discuss and reflect on the theme and book The 5 Love Languages for Teenagers led by speaker and Mercy alumna Dr. Monica Jackson '00.
Contact Kathleeen Walker at kathleenwalker1208@gmail.com with any event questions.
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POSTPONED - CPK FUNDRAISER FOR JUNIOR CLASS |
Unfortunately California Pizza Kitchen notified the Junior Class Officers that the originally scheduled February 3 fundraiser date will no longer be available. We apologize for the confusion and we hope to be able to reschedule the CPK fundraiser in March. Stay tuned for details! |
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MI STUDENT AID VIRTUAL COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
Students and families looking for help paying for college are invited to register for a Virtual College Financial Aid Night provided by Treasury’s MI Student Aid team. Sessions will be available every Tuesday and Thursday evening during the month of February from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics:
- FAFSA application information
- Federal financial aid programs
- State financial aid programs
- Scholarship searching
- MiSSG Student Portal Accounts
All sessions are open to the public and participants are encouraged to sign-up for one session only due to limited space.
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SISTERS OF MERCY 2021 SOCIAL JUSTICE VIDEO CONTEST |
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Calling all Mercy students to tell the compelling story of how people in their communities live out the Sisters of Mercy’s Critical Concerns. Put those creative ideas and skills to work, the Grand Prize Winner will receive $500!
Requirements, registration and more info available on the Sisters of Mercy website here.
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2021-22 MERCY HS FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION |
The Financial Aid application process is now underway at Mercy High School. In order to be considered for financial aid for the 2021-2022 school year, you must complete and submit the application requirements by the April 30, 2021 deadline.
Please note that Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of financial need as determined by the successful completion of a FACTS Management Grant and Aid Assessment application. The application may be found at the following website: https://online.factsmgt.com/.
In addition to the FACTS Management application, a student essay and cover sheet must be submitted to Mercy High School, Office of the President. Please visit Mercy financial aid webpage here for more detailed information.
The total amount of financial aid assistance distributed each year by Mercy High School is based upon the availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants who have submitted their application by the April 30 deadline. Applications submitted after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list and considered if and when funds become available.
Please note, if you have received any type of financial aid from Mercy High School in the past, you must reapply each year in order to be considered for renewal for the upcoming school year.
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Jostens Graduation Item Ordering
Please note an information packet from Jostens about graduation announcements, class rings and other items was available to every Mercy senior first semester. In case you missed it, online ordering has been extended to February 13! Visit jostens.com Mercy online ordering here. Don't miss out on your chance to commemorate your Mercy HS graduation. If you have any additional questions, please contact Jostens representative Doug Drake at Draked@jostens.com or call 586.781.5878.
Class of 2021 Graduation Gown Requirements
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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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Attention Class of 2023 - DATE CHANGE for PreAct
Please be advised the PreACT originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 14 will now be held on Wednesday, April 21. Sophomores, if you didn't complete the initial survey about the PreACT (that was due on 1/22), you will be contacted via email.
2021-22 Tuition Information & New Online Payment System
NEW FOR 2021! Mercy will start using Smart Tuition for tuition invoicing and payment which will allow us to offer many options to pay tuition and school fees online. Further details and account access instructions are forthcoming. Enrollment Agreements for current students will be available February 17. Please complete the enrollment forms along with your deposit by March 31, 2021 to ensure the best programs and elective offerings for your daughter.
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