Days Off - Thank You State Champions!

In recognition and celebration of Mercy Volleyball and Swimming & Diving winning the MHSAA State Championships, there will be no school on Friday, January 19 and Friday, January 26, 2024. GO MARLINS!

The World Holds You - Ethnic Bazaar 2023

Ethnic Bazaar 2023 was an electric day at Mercy! Thank you to Human Relations Council, Mr. Morgan, Ms. Garcia, BASE, Student Government, and all participants for their outstanding contributions to an enriching cultural extravaganza. Vibrant performances celebrated the diversity of our Mercy world. Explore memorable moments in the photo gallery by Kristina Sikora here and check out the highlight reel here.

Quiz Bowl

On December 2, Mercy Quiz Bowl competed in their first national tournament of the year. After 9 grueling games, the team finished third in their bracket, and placed seventh overall.  The team consisted of Lola Walter '24, Kelsey VanDenBerg '24, Sophia Segars '26, Alyssa Chavez '26, and captain Carson Kecskes '24 (left to right).  Special congratulations to Alyssa Chavez '26, who ranked 12th overall, and placed the highest of any female competitor.

HOSA Experience

Health Occupations Students of America Mercy club hosted Dr. Sarafa for a special meeting where they learned about becoming a medical doctor, other healthcare professions and performed an antibody test to determine if they had Covid antibodies - both IgG and IgM.

OFFICE OF MISSION & MINISTRY

Advent Penance Service

As we wait in joyful hope for the coming of Jesus, we invite our Mercy community to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Priests will be available for confession throughout the day in Mercy's Chapel on Thursday, December 7 from 7:30am - 3:00pm. Please come by any time. 

Join us for Mass at Mercy

Feast of the Immaculate Conception & Blessing of Youth Mercy Associates

Parents/Guardians are invited to Mercy for our Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass Friday, December 8 at 10:15am in the Auditorium. Worship with us as we celebrate this special holy day and induct our new Youth Mercy Associates.

Advent Taize Prayer Service with University of Detroit Jesuit Campus Ministry

Originating in the Christian community of Taize, France; Taize Prayer is a meditative and ecumenical form of prayer which calls us to dwell in Christ's presence. Next Thursday, December 14, Mercy High School and University of Detroit Jesuit Student Ministry teams invite you to a student-led Taize Prayer Service at Mercy's Chapel beginning at 6:30pm.

Mercy students and their families are invited to join us for this prayer service during the Advent season. Cost is $15/person and includes an Advent meal of soup and a donation to Sanctum House. Learn more and register here.

CHRISTMAS DANCE INFO, APPLICATION & TICKETS

Attention Juniors & Seniors!

Here are details for the Christmas Dance (A-Ball) which was sent to all students.

When: Wednesday, December 20, 6:30-10:30pm (you must arrive by 7:00pm for dinner and once you leave there is no re-entry)

Where: Laurel Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150

Ticket Price: $140.00 per couple or $70.00 per person + online ticket fees. Mercy students may purchase up to two tickets. Purchase online here by December 7th.

Attire: Semi Formal, shoes must be worn at all times.

A-Ball Dance Application: Mercy students not bringing a guest need to be sure that a dance application was completed in FinalForms. For students bringing a guest, the 2023 A-Ball Dance Guest Application here should be completed by Friday, December 8 and the guest's high school administrator must email the application to deanofstudents@mhsmi.org. Please read ALL information on the guest application carefully! Tickets may be refunded if the A-Ball Dance Guest Application has not been completed and submitted on time. 

Special Note: The table selection request information will be sent the week of December 11th. 10 per table is the ideal recommended number. Anyone arriving or departing on a "party bus" will be required to submit a full passenger list. This form will be available with the table selection form.

45TH ANNUAL MERCY AUCTION

Please save the date for the Mercy Annual Auction on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Saint John's Resort! 

Volunteer

We depend on the amazing service of volunteers to make our Annual Auction a success. Volunteer opportunities begin as early as next week and run through event day. Please check out our Signup Genius to find a role that works for you, and if you don't see a time listed but would like to volunteer please email auction@mhsmi.org. 

Sponsorship

Become a sponsor today! This is our largest fundraising event of the year with great exposure for our sponsors, and we invite your sponsorship at any level. For more information on our sponsorship offerings, click here. We accept payment online here as well as via check with the enclosed Sponsorship Form.

Acquisitions

Auction acquisitions are underway! Successful auctions always depend on fabulous gifts. Take advantage of the holiday sales and give a gift to the auction - see our wish list here. Click here for item donation form. Please note while we cannot accept used items nor clothing for the auction at this time, we are collecting new or gently used baskets, for the packaging of all our auction items.

MERCY DADS' CLUB

Join Us at our next Meeting

We would like to welcome all Dads/Guardians to the Mercy Dads’ Club December Meeting at Mercy High School in the Cafeteria tomorrow, December 6, 2023 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.

Get in the holiday spirit as we prepare and sample some holiday themed beverages. As always, social time and dinner will begin at 6:30pm with the meeting being held from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Dinner will be pizza, salad and beverages. $15 donation appreciated. Please RSVP here.

VOCAL MUSIC CONCERT

Come enjoy the sounds of the season at the annual Vocal Music Concert this Thursday, December 7 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. Featuring solos, small groups, a varsity Chorus, Mercyaires and a guest harpist.

SENIOR YEARBOOK ADS DEADLINE EXTENSION

Thank you to everyone who submitted an ad for their senior. To assist parents, the Lore Yearbook staff has decided to extend the deadline for ad sales until Friday, December 8. This will be the only extension, so if you missed the first one, please submit your ad ASAP. 

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:

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 make the ad. 
5. Follow all of the prompts and instructions to complete the ad.
6. If you are choosing for the Lore staff to design your ad, please email the photos of your choosing and the message to be included to mercylore@mhsmi.org by Dec. 10.

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

NEWSPRINT

Read the latest issue of the student-produced Mercy Newsprint here. Features include: Evolving Israel-Hamas Conflict; Diving Deeper Into the Cultures at Mercy; New Competition Enters the Catholic League; Focus: HOPE Partners With Mercy; Cast of Frozen Takes on the Big Apple and more.

SERVICE PROJECT FOR FAMILIES

SERVICE PROJECT FOR FAMILIES

The Mercy Dads' Club has arranged two service projects for parents and daughters to help out at the Pope Francis Center in Detroit. This is a Mercy approved volunteer opportunity open to all students where they can earn three hours of service. The time will be spent helping sort and organize donations to help them prepare for the holidays. They are looking for 10 people total to assist on each day, please sign-up using the link below.

• Saturday, December 9th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
• Saturday, December 16th from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Pope Francis Center Volunteer Sign-Up Here

From the Pope Francis Center website: Faithful volunteers are the heartbeat of our work at the Pope Francis Center. We are blessed with individuals and groups who recognize that wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness…and we can always use more helping hands. You can see what the Pope Francis Center is all about by visiting their website: Pope Francis Center.

ADVENT SEASON

I am Here Advent Challenge

You are invited to spend a few minutes each day during the Advent season preparing to celebrate Christmas and the gift of Jesus by joining the I AM HERE Advent challenge. 

• Receive a daily text message with an article, video, or quote to inspire you 
• Spend a few minutes completing the short daily Advent prayer challenge
• Joyfully arrive at the celebration of Christmas ready to receive Jesus

To join, text “ADVENT” to 84576 to join or sign up here!

Carols at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

All are welcome to join many other voices and hearts at 7:00 p.m. on December 15 for an evening of scripture, prayer, and song in preparation for our Lord’s nativity!  Bishop Gerard Battersby will lead reflection on the joy of Christ’s birth. The evening will feature over 70 voices from our Cathedral Choir Academy, the St. Aloysius Choir, the Schola Cantorum Detroit, and our Archdiocesan Singers. Admission is free, however donations are welcome. Parking behind the cathedral is also free.

LINK CREW EVENTS FOR 9TH GRADERS

Mercy Link Crew has a very merry December planned for all Freshman! Learn more here.

Gingerbread House Decorating & Hangout

Thursday, December 7

3:00pm-4:30pm

Relaxation Room

Tuesday, December 12

2nd-6th Hours

Cocoa & Cram

Thursday, December 14

3:00pm - 3:30pm

3:30pm - 4:00pm

GIFT GATHERING PARTY

You won't want to miss this party!

Thursday, January 18, 2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

RSVP HERE

You are invited to enjoy a private Happy Hour exclusively for the Mercy Community at the Neiman Marcus Café with complimentary cocktails and canapés. This is a fabulous opportunity to support the 45th Annual Mercy Auction: Celebrating the Mercy Spirit, and mix and mingle with other Mercy supporters! Learn more and RSVP here.

ROAD READY DRIVING SCHOOL

Road Ready is offering Segment 1 and Segment 2 driving classes at Mercy in January. Classes are open to Mercy and non-Mercy students.

Segment 1

January 8 - February 1, 2024

Classes will be Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 3-5pm in S-4

• Mon, 1/8 class is moved to Tue, 1/9 due to No School
• Mon, 1/15 class is moved to Tue, 1/16 due to No School

Segment 2

January 9 - January 11, 2024

Classes will be Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 3-5pm in S-6 or 5:15-7:15pm in S-4 (two separate sessions)

*Note: The schedule will be adjusted for holidays, half days, no school, or other special schedules. 

For more information and to register visit roadreadyschool.com, email roadreadydrivingschool@yahoo.com or call 248-308-1048.

Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Trivia Night

All Mercy parents/guardians, alumnae, staff and friends are welcome (21+) for a fun-filled evening.

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Doors Open 6pm

Cash Bar Opens 6:30pm

Trivia Begins 7:00pm

Mercy Gymnasium

$25 each or Table of 8 $200

• Decorate and dress up to represent your favorite College/University sports team!
• Bring snacks for your table and buy drink tickets at the door.
• Plenty of prizes and contests: 50/50 (arm-to-arm $20); buy answers (3 for $5); heads or tails (3 beads for $25)

TICKETS HERE

HELP NEEDED

Event volunteers and donations are needed in all areas. Please consider lending a hand and sign-up here. Students can receive service hours!

END OF SEMESTER DATES & POLICIES

All students were sent the following information regarding important end of the semester dates and policies to help plan ahead for preparation for final exams, papers, projects and presentations.

Fall 2023 End of Semester Dates

Wednesday, December 6 - Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment in ANY Math, Religious Studies, or Performing Arts course.

Thursday, December 7 - Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment in ANY Social Studies, Computer Science, or Art course. 

Friday, December 8 - Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment in ANY Science, World Language, or Physical Education course. 

Thursday, December 7 - World Language Orals begin.

Friday, December 15 - All Final English papers are due by this date. 

Friday, December 15 - All class assignments should be graded and posted by midnight for ALL Courses, except for Final Exams, Essays, Projects, and Presentations.

December 11-15

The five days prior to exams should be assessment-free for students to prepare for final exams, complete final projects/presentations, and prepare for world language orals. Students can be assigned classwork but not extensive homework these days.

Final Exams Dates

Final exams are scheduled to last one (1) hour and 20 minutes and are given on the assigned test day and time.

Monday, December 18, 2023

1st hour 8:30am - 9:50am

2nd hour 10:00am - 11:20am

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

3rd hour 8:30am - 9:50am

4th hour 10:00am - 11:20am

5th hour 11:30am - 12:50pm

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

6th hour 8:30am - 9:50am

7th hour 10:00am - 11:20am

Final exams are given on the assigned test day and time unless, for serious reasons and under rare circumstances, other arrangements have been made with Administration. Students must initiate that request two weeks before the date by completing and submitting this form to be signed by the parent, verifying the need for a change in test time, accompanied by appropriate documentation (i.e. medical documentation, airline tickets, etc.). The request must be approved by the Associate Principal of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Students, and the teacher involved.

Students can rearrange their final exams to ease their load on the 3,4,5 day or two hard finals on one day by changing the day/hour (but not to finish earlier). Please work with your teachers and request they send an email notification, approving this arrangement to Ms. McMaster. Make sure to thank your teacher for accommodating this request.

Thursday, December 21 - Thursday, January 4 - PowerSchool will be turned off on Thursday, December 21, and turned back on Thursday, January 4. The purpose of turning off PowerSchool is to give students and staff a true break over the holiday.

Please note: Emails can be sent over the Christmas holiday, however staff are not expected to respond until staff return to school on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Thursday, January 11 - First semester grades will be reviewed, double-checked, and posted by 9 a.m.

Final Exam/Essays/Project/Presentation Policy

Final Exams/Essays/Projects/Presentations will be weighted 20% of the final grade in ALL classes except for some courses in the Performing Arts and Art departments. All Final exams/Essays/Projects/Presentations will be a common final assessment (exam, project, paper). This will be implemented in ALL courses. Exams need to be at least 75% the same for all students taking the course. The other 25% can be determined by each individual teacher.

DO YOU FOLLOW MERCY ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Connect to @mercyhighmi, @mercyathletics and @mercyperformingarts on Instagram. Plus, show your own Marlin pride and use the Marlin giphy stickers available on Instagram by searching @mercymarlins when you post to stories! Don't forget to follow @MercyHighSchoolMI, @MercyMarlinsAthletics and @MHSMIPerformingArts on Facebook. Check out list of social media accounts here.

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.