CONGRATULATIONS MERCY GOLF STATE CHAMPIONS! For the first time since 2001, Mercy is a state champion in girls golf, winning the MHSAA Division 2 title at Forest Akers West with a two-day score of 684. Leading the way was sophomore Maeve Casey, who finished fourth with a two-day score of 159 (79-80). Senior Chloe Vig was ninth at 166, sophomore Lila Polakowski was 16th with a 178 and junior Abby Slankster was 20th at 181. Read more here.

Clue On Stage

Friday, October 21 at 7:30pm

Saturday, October 22 at 7:30pm

Sunday, October 23 at 2:00pm

Tickets $10

• Purchase tickets online here
• Learn about the cast here

Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT! Clue: On Stage, Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, Written by Sandy Rustin, Additional Materials by Hunter Foster and Eric Price. Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture. Based on the Hasbro board game CLUE. Original Music by Michael Holland. Produced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)

Thank you to all families who have been busy selling Maroon & Gold Raffle tickets to support Mercy!

• FIRST GOAL REACHED: As of 10/17, we surpassed our $50K goal and earned April 5th off from school! Keep up the great work as we work toward our $100K goal.
• Out of uniform: Any family who sells at least 35 tickets (30 tickets each for sisters) will allow the student to earn an out of uniform pass to be used for the months of December and May. PLUS, this week is out of uniform preview week for anyone who submits their tickets! Students may be out of uniform (10/17-10/21) on the day they turn in their tickets.
• Crumbl Cookies for the three Adviser Groups who bring in the most money by the end of the day on Friday, October 21. Cookies will be delivered to the winning Adviser Groups the week of October 24.
• The raffle closes on October 28, 2022 with a goal of $175,000 and the drawing will be held on November 4, 2022. This will require most families to go above and beyond the $175 minimum, and we encourage everyone to sell more in support of meeting our goals!

In lieu of purchasing tickets, you may also make a tax deductible donation online at mhsmi.org/giving/maroon-and-gold-donation.

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 30. The signs and metal stakes are available for pick-up at the Flagpole Student Entrance doors, Gymnasium / Auditorium Lobby doors and the Reception Area.

Detroit Pistons CHSL Game Night

The Catholic High School League is hosting a Detroit Pistons game event on Saturday, November 12 at 7:00pm vs. Boston Celtics. Ticket packages start at $29 and include a Pistons game ticket, jacket with Mercy school logo, post game free throw and donation to Mercy. Learn more here and get your tickets at pistons.com/chsl.

Senior College Bound Athlete Event

Are you signing a National Letter of Intent or committing to play a sport in college? The Mercy Athletics Department will be hosting a group signing day to celebrate Senior Athletes committing to play a sport next year at the college level. 

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

2:45pm - 3:15pm

Mercy Gymnasium

You're welcome to invite your family and coaches. Please wear your college shirt. We will take individual and group photos. Kindly RSVP and complete one form per athlete/family online here by November 4. Contact Kate Scalzi at kmscalzi@mhsmi.org with any questions.

Let's get social and mix things up with a fun Mercy parent/guardian Euchre Tournament! Everyone will get randomly matched with a fellow Mercy mom or dad as their euchre partner. There will be food, drink, prizes and a 50/50 raffle.

Friday, November 11, 2022

Doors open at 6:30pm

Games start at 7:00pm

Mercy HS Cafeteria

$25 per player - pre-registration required

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

Get your Mercy Dads' Club limited edition Marlin gear at the online pop-up shop here. Choose from tees, hoodies, quarter zips and hats! Purchase by tomorrow, Wednesday, October 19. 

Picture Retake Day!

Students have the opportunity to retake their student photos for their ids and yearbook on Friday, Oct. 12 from 7:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Students who had their photo taken already must bring their picture package in order to have their photos retaken. Students and staff who didn’t get their photos taken on Marlin Business day or Mop Up Day need to get their photos taken on this day. Students who do not have unscheduled hours on this day may be late or miss advisor group in order to get their photos taken.

Yearbook Sales

Don’t forget to purchase your yearbook for this year to commemorate the 2022-2023 year. Yearbooks only 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 (job number: 13826) and follow the links. Be sure to order before the price goes up! 

Senior 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 a variety of size and price options for these ads, ranging from a full page ad ($325) to a sixteenth of a 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:

1. Choose the size ad you would like to create.
2. Select student when prompted for whom to buy the ad.
3. Enter your student’s name. Please use her full name as it appears on PowerSchool, not a nickname.
4. Choose whether you would like to create the ad online or send the message and photos to the Lore staff to create the ad. 
5. Follow all of the prompts and instructions to complete the ad.

In addition to purchasing an ad for your student, you can also use the same site to purchase a Mercy High School yearbook to commemorate your student’s senior year. Yearbooks are $70 until April 6, 2022. Dust jackets, name plates, and other accessories may also be purchased to add onto the book.

Please feel free to reach out to the Lore Yearbook staff with any questions at mercylore@mhsmi.org. Thank you, and we look forward to celebrating your senior year!

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 25, 2022

1:00pm-3:00pm

Mercy High School Auditorium / Gymnasium 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.

• Complete consents online here: https://alanas.vna.org
• Clinic ID: 1376
• Passcode: ALANAS2022
• 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.

In celebration of Black Catholic History Month, the Archdiocese of Detroit Office of Cultural Ministries presents the concert "Nothing's Impossible" featuring The Black Catholic Ministries Gospel Choir and Band. 

Sunday, November 6, 2022

5:00pm

Mercy High School Auditorium

Tickets $10

Learn more and register at aod.org/events/nothings-impossible-black-catholic-ministries-gospel-choir-concert. For additional information, contact Vickie Figueroa at 313-596-7103.

On Thursday, October 27 Mercy students and staff will come together for a PINK OUT to raise money for our annual Breast Cancer Awareness & Support fundraiser. All students and staff will donate $5 to be out of uniform and wear PINK.

Advisers will collect $5 during adviser group time beginning Monday, October 24 through Thursday, October 27. Students should be in full uniform if they don't participate in the fundraiser.

For $5, students may wear:

Top: anything pink

Bottom:

• jeans, any color denim pants or skirt
• pink sweats
• other pink pants, like PJs
• uniform skirt 
• no leggings, shorts or yoga pants

Proceeds will go to: Angel Pillow Project; Beaumont Hospital Sharing & Caring and St. Mary Mercy Hospital Marian Women's Center.

Road Ready Driving School will hold Segment 1 sessions at Mercy every other month. All classes will be in-person, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3 - 5pm. The schedule will be adjusted for holidays, half days, no school, or other special schedules. Classes are open to Mercy and non-Mercy students.

Segment 1

November 7 - December 1

Classes will be M, W & Th, 3-5pm

No class on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, 11/24. The make-up date will be communicated once the session begins.

The next session will be in January 2023. For more Segment 1 Class information and to register visit roadreadyschool.com, email roadreadydrivingschool@yahoo.com or call 248-308-1048. Info on Segment 2 classes will be available soon.

Newsprint

An annual $15 subscription to the award-winning school paper Newsprint is available for purchase online here.

Marlin Shop

The Marlin Shop will be open after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Quarter zips are available for purchase for $35. Cash, check, credit card and Apple Pay accepted.

Important Dates at a Glance

Wednesday, October 19: 1:35pm Dismissal Staff Meeting

Friday, October 21 - Sunday, October 23: Fall Play "Clue"

Tuesday, October 25: Flu Vaccination Clinic

Wednesday, October 26: 1:35pm Dismissal Honor Society Meetings

Thursday, October 27: Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sunday, October 30: Open House

Monday, October 31: No School Students; Staff Professional Development

Tuesday, November 1: All Saints Day Mass

Wednesday, November 2: Our Mercy World Assembly; Dads' Club Meeting

Sunday, November 6: AOD Black Catholic Ministries Gospel Choir Concert 

Monday, November 7: 11th Grade College Kick-Off Parent Meeting

Friday, November 11: MMC & MDC Euchre Tournament

Share your Mercy News

Have any news to share for the Mercy Messenger? Please send any announcements, media inquiries, awards, accolades, and more to Director of Communications Julie Earle at jhearle@mhsmi.org.