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THANK YOU to everyone in our Mercy community who supported this year’s Maroon & Gold Raffle Family Fundraiser. We are happy to announce that we exceeded our $150,000 goal! Families can still make a donation or sell tickets and turn them in with the corresponding money to the Advancement Office through Monday, October 30th to be entered in the drawing for a chance to win $10,000 on November 1st. Any tickets or donations that come in between now and October 30th will be added to your student's running total for out of uniform eligibility.
Congratulations to all the Top School Sellers:
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Top Selling Senior - Abby Slankster
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Top Selling Junior - Caroline Lee
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Top Selling Sophomore - Ava Falcon
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Top Selling Freshwoman - Emery Kolb, Lainey Kolb, Lara Wadowski
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Top Selling Class - 9th Grade
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2nd Place Student Seller - Hope Carmona '27
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1st Place Top Student Seller - Alex Androff '26
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Top Staff Sellers - Mr. Madrazo and Dr. Daley
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Top Advisor Groups - Mr. Barnes and Mrs. Becker
Awarded Days Off:
- Monday, October 16, 2023
- Monday, November 27, 2023
- Monday, February 12, 2024
- Monday, April 8, 2024
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SIGN-UP FOR VIRTUAL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES | |
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Conferences are scheduled to take place virtually via Zoom Thursday, October 12 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Five minute conferences with teachers will be scheduled using the online registration tool PTCFast.com. Counselors will schedule 10 minute meetings.
In order to schedule a parent-teacher conference, visit the following link and follow all registration directions:
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Mercy_High_School_1
Please indicate a name on your Zoom account so that teachers can easily identify you in order to admit you. Please honor the five (5) minute time limit when meeting with each teacher.
An email will be sent with your final appointment times and Zoom access code directly from PTCFast.com. Information will be available on how to change or delete appointment times. If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, please remember to cancel.
Please email Krista Campau at kcampau@mhsmi.org with any questions or issues related to the online scheduling.
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COME SEE THE FALL PLAY "ANGELS OF BATAAN" |  | |
Mercy High School will be the first in the WORLD to perform this title, therefore the cast will be listed in the script as the original.
Friday, October 20 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 21 at 7:30pm
Sunday, October 22 at 2:00pm
Adult tickets are $15; Student/Seniors/Children are $10
Buy Tickets Here
Based on the true story of American nurses held as Prisoners of War during WWII, this captivating story is one of perseverance and the spirit of sisterhood. It’s 1941 on the tropical island of Luzon in the Philippines. Helen and Sally are among more than 100 U.S. Army nurses who have come to the islands looking for light duty, warm tropical breezes, and a little adventure. But paradise becomes a nightmare when, just hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, their own island is rocked by death and destruction at the hands of enemy bombers. Now Helen, Sally, and the rest of the nurses must do everything they can to keep their charges, and themselves alive as they navigate nursing through a war zone in Manila, a tropical jungle in Bataan, and eventually as prisoners of war in the Santo Tomas Internment Camp. Can the nurses survive long enough to find freedom? Or will disease and starvation take the ultimate toll on the brave women known as the Angels of Bataan?
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All French students participated in the inaugural French Olympics at Mercy HIgh School during their French classes on October 3, 2023. We wanted to join in the celebration with Paris, where the actual Olympics are happening this summer in July.
Madame Campbell opened the Olympics with a torch bearing ceremony accompanied by the French National Anthem, “La Marseillaise” as the students entered the baseball diamond to begin the competitions. The coaches, Madame Campbell, Madame Kreucher and Madame Shea, monitored the competitions as the students engaged in 4 games: La Pétanque, Jeter la Fève, L’escargot and the famous Waiters Race, which takes place in Paris on Bastille Day.
French Honor Society Officers, Miranda Lebednick, Katelyn Cronin, Marie Schueneman and Emma O’Donnell were the game organizers and helped the students with the directions on how to play the games. Miranda Lebednick and Katelyn Cronan were excellent teachers of Pétanque since they were taught by the professionals on their student trip to Paris this past summer.
Madame Kreucher placed the gold, silver and bronze medals on the winners of each game at the end of the competitions. A special “Merci beaucoup” to Mr. O’Donnell who created our tri-colored boards for the Jeter la Fève game. This activity was truly a team effort!
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Congratulations to Senior Rielly Rudolph who was another Mercy student accepted to the Midnight Golf Program! Only 250 students are accepted from 1,000+ applicants in Metro Detroit. Learn more at midnightgolf.org.
Volleyball in the Oakland Press
| Check out the amazing article and photo gallery from the Oakland Press here about your Marlin volleyball team defeating Marian last week! | |
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Once again Mercy will host a free influenza vaccination clinic in partnership with the Michigan Community Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and Alana's Foundation.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
1:00pm-3:00pm
Mercy High School Lobby
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.
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Complete consents online here: https://alanas.vna.org
- Clinic ID: 1827
- Passcode: ALANAS2023
- Select Mercy High School as Clinic
- Complete form and consent
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.
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Sponsor a Christmas Tree Program | |
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The Mercy Mothers' Club is excited to introduce the Sponsor a Tree program. The look of joy on the faces of students, staff and visitors while the trees were going up last year was priceless! We are expanding the number of Christmas trees placed throughout the building.
Sponsor a tree on behalf of a family, student, alumna, Mercy club/team or business. Sponsors will be commemorated on a standing plaque next to the tree for this upcoming holiday season. Proceeds benefit Mercy High School.
ONLY SIX OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
Three 9' trees ~ $500 each
Three 7' trees ~ $350 each
Please contact Mercy Mothers’ Club Executive Board member Kristin Bell at kebell522@yahoo.com if you are interested.
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Sips for Scholars Bourbon Tasting Event |  | |
All funds raised from this event will be used to enhance Mercy student experiences.
Friday, November 3, 2023
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Mercy High School
The Mercy Dads' Club invites all dads, moms, guardians, grandparents and friends to attend Sips for Scholars Bourbon Tasting Event! If you are a bourbon lover or just want to try something new and learn about bourbon, join us for great company and conversation.
6 Fine Bourbons: Woodford, Four Roses, Buffalo Trace, Angels’ Envy, and more
Food to compliment the Bourbon: Dried Fruits, Mixed Nuts, Charcuterie Table, Desserts
There will also be a raffle for each of the bourbons in the tasting and for several select bourbons. Each full event ticket will come with one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets will be for sale.
Would you like to be an event sponsor? Purchase $100 sponsorship here. Tasting ticket not included with sponsorship. You will be contacted to finalize details.
The ticket cost for this event is $100 per person and will be limited to just 100 guests due to the selection of bourbons being offered. There will also be a $30 Designated Driver Ticket for those that want to attend, but will not be drinking. Food and soft drinks will be included.
PURCHASE TICKETS & SPONSORSHIP HERE
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OCTOBER 18 SPECIAL SCHEDULES
This is a reminder of the important information for each class regarding the PSAT and Freshman Retreat scheduled for Wednesday, October 18.
- No School for Seniors
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PSAT Testing for Juniors & Sophomores 8:00am - 12:30pm. Reference communication here.
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One Love & Diversity Retreat for Freshman 8:00am - 12:30pm. Reference communication here.
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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, October 29th. The signs and metal stakes will be available for pick-up at the Flagpole Student Entrance doors, Gymnasium / Auditorium Lobby doors and the Reception Area. | |
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We are so excited to announce our first annual Senior Powderpuff football game against St. Catherine. Come out and cheer on your Marlins!
Class of 2024 Powderpuff Game
Saturday, October 28, 2023
7:30pm
The Hawk Farmington Hills
Tickets: Students $5, Adults $10
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OFFICE OF MISSION & MINISTRY | |
AOD Black Catholic Ministries Gospel Choir Concert | |
Save the Date for the 14th Annual Black Catholic Ministries Gospel Choir Concert. On July 24, 1990, the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States designated November as Black Catholic History Month to celebrate the long history and proud heritage of Black Catholics. This event is a great kick-off to the month. "The choir is committed to prayer and the transforming power that is in our songs of prayer and praise. We understand our calling to lead our brothers and sisters toward Christ using the universal language of music."
Sunday, November 5, 2023
5:00pm
Mercy HS Auditorium
$10 Tickets: Available for purchase online at aod.org/2023-gospel-choir-concert later this week.
For more info, contact the AOD Black Catholic Ministry Office at 313-596-7103.
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INTERNATIONAL COALITION OF GIRLS' SCHOOLS | How do we teach young women to face the pressures of life or bounce back from failure? Dive into the treasure trove of wisdom from the On Educating Girls vault by listening to this International Coalition of Girls’ Schools podcast: 5 Ways to Help Girls Grow in Resilience. | |
45TH ANNUAL MERCY AUCTION | |
Please save the date for the 45th Annual Mercy High School Auction!
Saturday, February 24, 2024
5:00pm Mass | 6:00pm Auction & Dinner
St. John's Resort, Plymouth
If you are interested in joining the Auction Committee or would like more details, please contact J'aime Law at jlaw@mhsmi.org. Keep an eye out for more details coming soon.
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On-Site College Admissions
Mercy will welcome Oakland University on Monday, October 23 for an on-site College Admissions Session. Students should check their email for details on what's required for the meeting and for the link from Sign-Up Genius to secure an appointment to meet with the College Admissions Counselor who will review the required information and confirm their admission to the University right there on the spot!
Yearbook Ads
The Lore Yearbook staff is very excited to capture memories of the year for our students, especially this year’s Senior Class.
Within Lore every year, the families of the graduating class have the opportunity to purchase ads to celebrate their students with a personalized message and photo. This opportunity is available again this year.
There are various sizes and price options for these ads, ranging from a full-page ad ($325) to a sixteenth-page color ($25). To design and purchase an ad for your graduating senior, please visit the order website (job number: 13826) and follow these instructions:
- Choose the size ad you would like to create.
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Select student when prompted for whom to buy the ad.
- Enter your student’s name. Please use her full name as it appears on PowerSchool, not a nickname.
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Choose whether you would like to create the ad online or send the message and photos to the Lore staff to make the ad.
- Follow all of the prompts and instructions to complete the ad.
Please feel free to contact the Lore Yearbook staff with any questions at mercylore@mhsmi.org.
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Yearbook Orders
Don’t forget to purchase your yearbook for this year to commemorate the 2023-2024 year! Yearbooks are $70 until April 2023 and then the price increases. There are a variety of options to add to the yearbook including name plates, a dust jacket, and autograph supplements. To order, please visit the order website here (job number: 13826) and follow the links. Be sure to order before the price goes up!
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Marlin Shop
The Marlin Shop will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday after school until 3:30pm. The Marlin Shop has an online store here which is open 24/7! You can choose from a variety of custom made to order Mercy gear. The uniform quarter zip will be available for purchase online and in the Marlin Shop.
Important Dates at a Glance & Special Schedules
Thursday, October 12: 11:30am Dismissal; Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 13 & Monday, October 16: No School
Tuesday, October 17: Flu Shot Clinic
Wednesday, October 18: Freshman Love & Diversity Retreat 12:30pm Dismissal; Sophomore and Juniors PSAT Testing Day 12:30pm Dismissal; Seniors No School
Friday, October 20 - Sunday, October 22: Fall Play "Angels of Bataan"
Tuesday, October 24 - Friday, October 27: KAIROS
Thursday, October 26: Coffee House Concert
Sunday, October 29: Open House
Monday, October 30: No School Students Only, Staff In-Service Day
Tuesday, October 31: Halloween Costume Dress Up Day
Wednesday, November 1: Maroon & Gold Raffle Drawing Day, All Saints Day Mass Special Schedule, Dads' Club Meeting
Monday, November 6 - Friday, November 10: National French Week
Tuesday, November 7: Junior Family College Kick-Off Meeting
Wednesday, November 8: Sophomore Retreat, Senior College Bound Athlete Event
Monday, November 13 - Friday, November 17: Focus: HOPE Food Drive
Tuesday, November 14: College Financial Aid Info Night
Wednesday, November 15: 1:35pm Dismissal Staff Meeting
Wednesday, November 22 - Monday, November 27: Thanksgiving Break No School
Share your Mercy News
Have any news to share for the Mercy Messenger? Please send announcements, media inquiries, awards, accolades, and more to Director of Communications Julie Earle at jhearle@mhsmi.org.
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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. | | | | |
