IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS LIVESTREAM TODAY |
You are invited to join us virtually for our Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass this morning, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 10:15am via livestream here. Worship with us as we celebrate this special holy day.
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 |
Mercy Performing Arts proudly presents the annual Christmas Concert featuring the Mercy Orchestra, Glee, Mercyaires, and special guest Madonna University Chorale.
Thursday, December 9
7:00pm
Mercy HS Auditorium
Admission: $5
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Christmas Dance (A-Ball) Help Needed
The Dads' Club is in need of volunteers to assist at the Mercy Christmas Dance the evening of Friday, December 17 at Laurel Manor. Multiple shift times available. Sign-up here. Thank you in advance for your support!
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SEGMENT 2 ROAD READY DRIVING CLASS |
Road Ready Driving School is offering Segment 2 classes for Mercy HS students. All Segment 2 classes will be held three days online and one in-person test day at Mercy HS.
Segment 2 Class Options
December 20 - December 22 online 10am - 12pm
December 27 - December 29 online 10am - 12pm
(20 students per class)
Segment 2 Test Day
January 6 in person 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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CONGRATS ALUMNAE MAKING A DIFFERENCE! |
Hannah Blakey '18 Rhodes Scholar |
U.S. Military Academy at West Point Class of 2021 Cadet Hannah Blakey '18 was awarded a U.S. Rhodes Scholarship and will be a student at the University of Oxford in the Fall of 2022. Dedicated to serving others, Blakey is one of three Cadets-in-Charge of the Elevation initiative mentorship club and is a preschool and kindergarten Sunday school teacher. She holds multiple records on West Point’s Division I track team, and she serves as the Brigade Executive Officer in the Corps of Cadets. Read more here.
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Luanne Thomas Ewald '87 Crain's Honoree |
Luanne Thomas Ewald FACHE, M.H.A '87, Chief Operating Officer at U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, was named to Crain's 2021 100 Most Influential Women. The final list was selected by top newsroom leadership based on the significance of their contributions and specific stories of real influence and impact. Read more here.
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Judge Jia M. Cobb '98 United States District Court for the District of Columbia |
In June 2021, the White House announced their nomination of Attorney Jia Cobb for United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. On October 27, 2021, she received confirmation from the United States Senate. With her confirmation, Judge Cobb is now only the fourth Black woman ever appointed to this Court. Jia received her B.A. from Northwestern University in 2002 and J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School where she served as Coordinating Editor of the Harvard Law Review. Read more about her nomination here.
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Shop. Buy. Do what you always do, but designate Mercy High School to receive a percentage of your purchases! You can contribute to Mercy every time you shop at Amazon, Kroger, Busch's and Adidas.
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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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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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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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Campus Safety & Student Well Being
This is a reminder of the 12/2 communication and 12/5 communication in regard to the the safety and well being of our students, faculty and staff. When local devastating events occur, it is important to highlight what we are doing at Mercy High School to keep everyone on our campus safe. We are extremely grateful for our continued partnership with the Farmington Hills Police Department. Please know emergency procedures are in place which are routinely reviewed and practiced
End of Semester Dates & Info
This is a reminder of the 11/29 communication in regard to the important end of the semester dates and policies in your preparation for final exams, papers, projects, and presentations.
Class of 2022 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.
Wednesday, December 8: Immaculate Conception Mass
Wednesday, December 8 - Thursday, December 9: Salmagundi Christmas Bazaar
Wednesday, December 8 - Tuesday, December 14: #OxfordStrong Raffle Fundraiser
Friday, December 10: 1:35pm Dismissal Staff Meeting
Tuesday, December 14: Last Day of First Semester Classes
Wednesday, December 15: Exams 1, 2
Thursday, December 16: Exams 3, 4 ,5
Friday, December 17: Exams 6, 7; Christmas Dance for Juniors & Seniors
December 18 - January 5: Christmas Break
Thursday, January 6: Second Semester Begins, Welcome Back Mass
Marlin Shop
The Marlin Shop will be open after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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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Mercy High School, a Catholic college preparatory school immersed in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, educates and inspires young women of diverse backgrounds to lead and serve with compassion. |
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