STUDENT SCHEDULES & REQUIRED FORMS
OPENING DAYS OF SCHOOL
Friday,  August 20: New 10th & 11th Grade Transfer Student Orientation

  • Please arrive at the Gymnasium / Auditorium entrance by 9:00am.
  • Wear casual clothing. (Includes jeans, capris, and longer shorts. No camis or strapless tops, short shorts, pajama pants or ripped clothing.)
  • Dismissal at 12:00pm.
Monday, August 23: CLASS OF 2025 WELCOME DAY All 9th Grade Students

  • All Link Leaders report to the gym by 7:00am. Wear Link Crew shirt.
  • All 9th grade students please arrive at the Gymnasium/Auditorium entrance by 8:00am
  • Lunch will be provided. 
  • Wear casual clothing. (Includes jeans, capris, and longer shorts. No camis or strapless tops, short shorts, pajama pants or ripped clothing.)
  • School photos and ID photos taken. 
  • Dismissal at 2:30pm.
Monday, August 23: Marlin Business Day All 10th-12th Grade Students

All students are expected to drop-in at the Gymnasium/Auditorium entrance from 9:00am to 11:00am OR 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

  • School ID Picture Day: School ID and yearbook photos will be taken. You will receive information on purchasing photo packages from HR Imaging via email or use order form here. You can order picture packages with a credit card by going to https://hrimaging.com or calling customer service at (815) 433-1766 and/or custserv@hrimaging.com or send cash or check in the envelopes provided. All students must be photographed regardless of whether or not you are purchasing a portrait package. The photo is used for a number of purposes including school records, the student ID, and yearbook so it is essential that students be appropriate in look and dress and adhere to the following guidelines:

  1. Hair must look nice and neat. 
  2. Make-up must be modest. 
  3. Solid color shirts preferred. Shirts may not have visible writing.
  4. Students may not use props.

  • Yearbook Orders: Order online here with code 13826 or submit your yearbook order at Marlin Business Day for the discounted rate of $60. Yearbooks will increase to $70 after September 6.
  • Parking Pass: Submit vehicle registration form online here to receive your 2021-22 parking pass. Please complete for each car that will be driven to and parked at Mercy.
  • Medication Release Forms: If applicable, turn-in the dispensing medication form and over the counter medication form. Students are not permitted to have any medication in their possession, including over the counter/non-prescription medication. A Dispensing Medication Release Form must be on file in order for the school to administer any prescription medication and the OTC Medication Release Form must be on file in order for the school to administer Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen.
  • Used Uniform Sale: The Mothers Club will be holding the Used Uniform Sale throughout Marlin Business Day.
  • Marlin Shop: The Marlin Shop will be open and selling Mercy apparel throughout Marlin Business Day.
Tuesday, August 24: Opening Mass and First Full Day of School All Grades
  • All students report to Adviser room by 8:00am. First day schedule found here
  • Welcome Mass 8:30am - 9:50am. No unscheduled class periods. 
  • Link Leaders wear your Link Crew shirt. All students must adhere to the Special Dress Days policy or wear full uniform.
  • Students sign out with their Adviser at dismissal 2:40pm - 2:45pm.

Wednesday, August 25: First day for all students to wear full school uniform. Follow the new daily bell schedule found here
NEW PARENT ORIENTATION
Wednesday, August 25
Save the date - more info to follow!

New Mercy parents are invited to learn about Mercy culture, technology, policies on behavior and attendance, how you can support your daughter and more.
BOOK PURCHASING
The BNC K-12 powered by MBS Virtual Bookstore will go live on Friday, August 13th, 2021 and free shipping runs until August 26, 2021. BNC K-12 powered by MBS has worked hard with our Mercy Staff to provide a comprehensive list of books needed for your daughter's courses.

Shop by Schedule enables students to enter their Mercy Student ID to access their entire schedule's course materials on the Virtual Bookstore. This allows your daughter to add all of her course materials to her shopping cart at one time, eliminating the need to select each course individually. *Please note the shop by schedule feature is only available for students who have completed required school forms and current billing account as of Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

Shop by Course is also available using your student schedule. Feel free to experience this easy and convenient ordering method by visiting BNC K-12 powered by MBS Virtual Bookstore.

  • Click the "Let's Get Started" button on Mercy's Virtual Bookstore.
  • Under "Shop by Schedule", enter your student ID number.*
  • Confirm that you are that Mercy Student - click "Continue."
  • You'll see your course materials and can select items to check out when ready!

Take advantage of digital formats and free shipping offers! Since every Mercy girl will have an iPad to facilitate her learning, consider digital formats in lieu of a hardbound textbook. Read and follow the Teacher Course Messages listed and carefully check your order details before checkout

Please note that some Math and Science online course books will be acquired once school begins using an access code provided directly from teachers. English teachers may provide a list of books that students will purchase and download throughout the school year. 

Contact our MBS books liaison Kelly Bickes at kabickes@mhsmi.org with book ordering questions.
RESOURCE LINKS
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