MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY THIS THURSDAY!!

Urgent Action Needed: Permission Form 


This is a reminder of today's communication in regard to the Make a Difference Day permission form signature request. We apologize for the oversight and confusion. Unfortunately, this field trip consent form was NOT included in the original back to school FinalForms required documents as originally thought. Please login to FinalForms and click on Field Trip and Spirit Week Consent:

Kindly review, sign consent, and submit in Final Forms by 11pm Wednesday, September 21 so your daughter can participate in the Make a Difference Day activities on Thursday, September 22. Students will also need to login and submit their signature.


Reminders & Info


  • School will start at 8:00 a.m. with a meeting in Adviser Group followed by a short prayer service, directions for the day, and boarding of the buses. 
  • Students will travel to the location and work with their Adviser Group from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. doing a variety of service tasks. Students will earn 3 hours of community service toward their graduation requirement. 
  • The buses will bring the groups back to school. Lunch will be provided. 
  • The day will end at 1:45 p.m.
  • Students will be given a Make A Difference Day t-shirt on Thursday morning to wear, and should also dress in comfortable pants and closed toe shoes. Work/gardening gloves are encouraged.
  • Students should bring their own water bottle. 


As a reminder, students who do not participate may jeopardize their participation in further Spirit Week activities including the Homecoming Dance. All students not in attendance (due to pre-arranged absence, illness, or injury) will still be expected to give 3 hours of service through Mercy either during unscheduled hours or before/after school. A service plan must be submitted to the Dean of Student Affairs, (deanofstudents@mhsmi.org) by Friday, September 23 in order to attend the Homecoming Dance.


Make a Difference Day is such an important event for our school community to join together in service. This day affords our students a chance to practice the charism of Mercy. Thank you for your understanding and support!

MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

College Board National African American Recognition Award

Congratulations to Joie Blakey '24 and Daria Smith '24 who were selected for the 2022-23 College Board National African American Recognition Program because of their remarkable academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT.


If you have any College Board National Recognition Awards to share, please email jhearle@mhsmi.org.

Latin Composition Contest

Congratulations to Isabella Merucci '23 and Katherine Young '23, who were awarded Cum Laude in the annual SCRIBO Latin Composition Contest. This year's contest theme was Wonders of the Ancient World. Read Isabella's story, Phantasma Luminis (Ghost of the Light), and Katherine's story, Choosing Day in the Hanging Gardens of Babylonhere.

National Anthem

Bravo to Grace Cretu '26 who was selected as the vocalist and performed the National Anthem at the Detroit Tigers game for Irish Heritage Night on September 2nd. Watch video of Grace here

MERCY FAMILY BONFIRE

Hosted by the Mercy Mothers' Club & Dads' Club

The Mercy Mothers' Club & Dads' Club invites all Mercy families, alumnae and friends to the 2022 Spirit Week Bonfire!


Thursday, September 22

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Field Area behind Softball Diamond

Fabulous Food & Refreshments


The Mercy Family Bonfire is fun tradition to kick start the school year and get together to mix, mingle and celebrate our students. There will be a hamburger and hotdog food truck, s'mores station, desserts, snacks and DJ


Sponsorship Opportunities

HELP NEEDED! Please visit the Sign-Up Genius here for volunteer, donation and sponsorship opportunities. 

Bonfire Sign-Up

HOMECOMING DANCE POLICY & REQUIRED FORM

We are proud of our Mercy students and look forward to hosting the Homecoming Dance on Sunday, September 25 from 7pm-10pm


All Mercy students and guests are required to complete application here prior to purchasing tickets to the Homecoming Dance. No guest will be permitted to attend the dance if the application is not completely filled out and signed by the guest’s parent/guardian and school administrator. Only one guest per Mercy student. By signing this application all parties understand the Mercy dance policies and agree to observe and abide by all policies. Signed dance application forms are due no later than Friday, September 23, 2022. Once it has been received, students will have access to purchase ticket(s) online. 



Thank you for your partnership in following these policies to ensure an enjoyable dance for all!

Dance Policy & Application

OPEN HOUSE YARD SIGNS

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.

MAROON & GOLD RAFFLE FAMILY FUNDRAISER

Coming soon...the 2022-23 Mercy HS Maroon & Gold Raffle Family Fundraiser with great cash prizes and student incentives! Stay tuned for upcoming kick-off details.


WE NEED YOU! Volunteers are needed to help prep materials, count money, help with data entry and other duties. All work will be done at Mercy High School in the Advancement Department. Sign-up here. Thank you for your support!

Raffle Volunteer Sign-Up

FLU SHOT CLINIC

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.

Flu Shot Consent

FALL PLAY "CLUE ON STAGE"

The Mercy Performing Arts Department presents...


Clue On Stage

Friday, October 21 at 7:30pm

Saturday, October 22 at 7:30pm

Sunday, October 23 at 2:00pm

Tickets $10


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)

Performing Arts

REMINDERS & RESOURCES

Boardercross Team Meeting 

Want to know more about Mercy Boardercross Team? There is a mandatory informational meeting for all interested athletes (new and returning) on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Catholic Central cafeteria.


Newsprint Subscription

An annual $15 subscription to the award-winning student produced 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

Monday, September 19 - September 24: Spirit Week

Wednesday, September 21: 1:35pm Dismissal Staff Meeting

Thursday, September 22: Make a Difference Day; Family Bonfire

Friday, September 23: Senior Tailgate; Field Day

Sunday, September 25: Homecoming Dance

Monday, September 26: No School

Wednesday, October 5: Maroon & Gold Raffle Fundraiser Kick-Off

Friday, October 7: Blessing of Student Leaders Mass

Tuesday, October 11: Sophomore Retreat

Wednesday, October 12: 9th Grade Service Project & Diversity Retreat; 10th & 11th Grade Test Day; No School Seniors

Thursday, October 13: 11:30am Dismissal; Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences

Friday, October 14: No School

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

Sunday, October 30: Open House 


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