CLASS OF 2027 DAY OFF MAY 9

Attention Freshman Class of 2027: Congratulations for being the top selling class for the Maroon & Gold Raffle and earning the most spirit points throughout this school year! As a result, the entire 9th grade class earned a day off of school this Thursday, May 9.

HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our wonderful Mercy faculty and staff! We are truly grateful you work at Mercy and support our students each day with your dedication and unique talents. You are a blessing to our school community. THANK YOU for making a difference!

Lord, bless the teachers who give their heart to teaching. Thank you for the special gifts that You have given them and also for giving them a spirit of grace, understanding, and compassion. May they have strength and endurance to perform their many tasks, and may they know and feel the deep gratitude of those they teach and those they serve. Amen.

Congratulations to Class of 2000 Alumna and Detroit Artist Tiff Massey on her solo exhibition “7 Mile + Livernois,” which opened May 5th and runs until May 2025 at the Detroit Institute of Arts! Learn more here.

“7 Mile + Livernois” is Massey’s most ambitious museum installation to date, featuring new sculptures commissioned by the DIA in conversation with works by several other artists from the museum’s collection. Massey’s work reimagines art’s role in the community and offers a vibrant, inclusive view of Detroit.

Trained as a metalsmith, Massey beautifully scales up her jewelry to the size of architecture, crafting sculptures that pay homage to Detroit’s evolving neighborhoods and the rich history of West African and Black American culture and style. Her art invites us all to celebrate our collective identity, ancestral flyness, and beauty. 

Jill Smith '21

Check out Class of 2021 Alumna and University of Michigan Lacrosse Player Jill Smith on this WXYZ TV news segment here. Jill is a two-time high school All American and just earned All Big Ten Conference Honors as well as set the U of M Women's Lacrosse program all-time goal scoring record!

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING MAY CROWNING MASS

What a blessed day at Mercy! We welcomed Mercy Mothers/Grandmothers/Special Women in a student's life for our May Crowning Mass today. Enjoy some snapshots of the Mass and Reception in photo gallery here. Photos by Kristina Sikora.

NEWSPRINT

Read the latest issue of student-produced Newsprint here. Features include: Politics become entertainment for Americans; Opinion: A TikTok ban threatens the rights of Americans; Pro/con: veganism and vegetarianism impacting environment; What's the deal with FAFSA?; Standardized Testing; Mercy debutantes grace the Masonic Temple stage; Arab American Heritage Month; and more.

BLOOD DRIVE AT MERCY

We need you! Donate blood and help save lives at the American Red Cross Blood Drive at Mercy High School Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 8:00am - 2:00pm. For an appointment, log onto RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code: mercyhsmi) or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.

Schedule Appointment

Red Cross Website

Student Donor Info

PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS

Annual Spring Concert TONIGHT!

Performing Arts Annual Spring Concert

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

7:00pm

Auditorium

Enjoy a delightful concert, a tribute to our graduating Seniors and a sweet afterglow. Featuring the Mercyaires, Orchestra, Spirit Choir, solos and small groups. All Mercyaires Alumnae are invited to join us on stage to sing the Ave Maria. Donations gratefully accepted.

Festival of One Acts

Join us on Saturday, May 11 at 2:00pm in the Drama Studio for the Festival of One Acts. Our students have worked hard at directing their 10 minute plays to perform for you all!

SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY SUPPORT NEEDED

All parents are encouraged to get involved!

Donations

The Senior All Night Party is scheduled for the night of graduation on Sunday, June 2nd from 10pm-5am. For this party to be a success, we need your financial support in the form of sponsorships and monetary donations to entertain, feed, and provide activities for our 145 Mercy Graduates. Contributions have been much slower than anticipated and we are still in need of support!

Here are examples where you can make a difference:

$20 Gift Cards (0 of 100 slots filled)

$25 Meijer Gift Cards (0 of 100 slots filled)

$50 Cash Donation (5/20 slots filled)

$100 Cash Donation (6/20 slots filled)

$250 Bring in the Beats (0 of 20 slots filled)

Please consider making a donation here.

Volunteers

We could use help from everyone to make it an event to remember! Please sign-up to volunteer and assist with set up, food pick-up, registration, activities and more.

Any questions? Please contact the committee at mercysanp@mhsmi.org.

MARLIN ATHLETICS

Sports Physicals Offered at Mercy

Henry Ford physicians and athletic trainers will be conducting comprehensive sports physicals that meet MHSAA requirements.

Monday, May 20, 2024

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Mercy High School Gymnasium

REGISTER HERE

$20 per physical

Fee is due at time of service. Sign up today - space is limited!

Spring Sports

Cheer on your Marlins! Come out and support Archery, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Track & Field. Check Athletic calendar here for events.

Follow Marlins on Social Media

Be sure to follow Mercy Athletics on Instagram @mercyathletics, Facebook @mercymarlinsathletics and Twitter@mhsmiathletics. GO MARLINS!

TEA FOR TUITION

We are delighted to share highlights here from our 20th Annual Tea for Tuition held April 28th. (Photos by Kristina Sikora) Congratulations to our outstanding Alumna Award recipients: Nicole Gopoian Wirick '99, Distinguished Alumna & Ariana Kabodian '11, Trailblazer Alumna.

Thank you to the Mercy Alumnae Board, the Mercyaires, "Frozen The Broadway Musical" Cast, generous guests, faithful sponsors and donors.

Mercy Education

Angels, Saints, and Stuff

Jill Mitchell Johnson '78 in Memory of Irma Watson

Friendly Ford Lincoln

Catherine Dinan Dillon ‘77

Intu Speciality Teas

Wallace Scones

Orin Jewelers

Because of you, we have raised $30K and counting. There’s still time to give at mhsmi.org/tea-donation.

SAVE THE DATE TO GOLF FORE MERCY

Join us on Monday, September 16, 2024 for the 34th Annual Make a Difference for Mercy Golf Outing. We are excited to host this year's event at Dearborn Country Club. This event sells out each year, so be sure to register early!

8:00am Registration

9:00am Shotgun Start

2:30pm Luncheon & Raffle Winners Announced

Sponsor

Promote your business or sponsor in your family's name. Learn more about sponsorship levels here.

Register to Golf

18-hole scramble, driving range, contests, prizes, and lunch.

Join us for Lunch

Not a golfer? Not a problem. Join us for lunch and raffle prizes.

Donate Golfer Gift

Donate items for golfer gift bags using form here.

Donate Raffle Prize

Donate a raffle prize by using the Amazon Wishlist here.

Join the Golf Outing Committee

If you're interested in joining the Golf Outing Committee or volunteering at this year's event, please contact Nicole Mahjoory at nmahjoory@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3531.

CLASS OF 2024 REMINDERS

Graduation Ticket Pick-Up

This is a reminder of the 4/18-24 communication here in regard to graduation ticket pick up. All graduation obligations must be completed.

Graduation Gown Approval

In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, every student must have her white graduation gown approved by Dr. Kreger or her assistant, Mrs. Wojcik. Graduation gown requirement letter found here. Please bring the dress to the Advancement Office or send a picture of the front and back of the dress, or a picture of you wearing the dress to cdkreger@mhsmi.org or mmwojcik@mhsmi.org.

Important End of the Semester Academic Dates

All Seniors were sent information here in regard to end of the semester academic work and final exams.

Survey

All Seniors must complete the Senior Survey (using Mercy Gmail) by Monday, May 6 in order to receive graduation tickets.

Senior All Night Party

Parent Letter & Info Packet

Consent Form

Medical Form

FALVO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP CLASS OF 2025

A merit scholarship is available for a rising Mercy senior. The Falvo Family Scholarship was created in 2021 by two Mercy alumnae, Michele Falvo Kendall '94 and Dana Falvo Haller '00, in memory of their father, Jack Falvo, who coached softball at Mercy for many years and passed away in 2014. The scholarship will award one Mercy Junior $1,000 toward her Senior year tuition.

Scholarship Requirements:

• Demonstrate Leadership
• Show Dedication to Service 
• Maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher

Scholarship Application:

Applicants should submit the following essay and endorsement forms by Wednesday, May 8, 2024. You may drop off a hard copy at the Advancement Office or email a digital version to Mrs. Duncan at mduncan@mhsmi.org.

• A personal essay describing how you demonstrate the qualities listed above (approx. 750 words)
• Two endorsement forms from a teacher, coach, counselor, club moderator or employer

Please direct all questions to Mrs. Maureen Duncan in the Advancement Office.

SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT MERCY SUMMER CAMPS

Marlin Nation! Help spread the word about Summer Camps at Mercy for girls of all ages: Performing Arts, Basketball, Field Hockey and Volleyball. Check out mhsmi.org/summer-camps for all the details and registrations.

EDUCATIONAL OUTFITTERS UNIFORM INFO

Educational Outfitters recommends ordering your new Mercy school uniform items early!

Educational Outfitters

23317 Orchard Lake Road

Farmington, MI 48336

248-426-7273

Online Shop Here

CONNECT TO MERCY MEDIA

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.

Mobile App

We launched of our brand-new mobile app designed to enhance communication and engagement between our school, parents, students and community! You’ll find quick access and links to resources with the click of an icon. 

To get started:

• Visit the App Store or Google Play
• Search for "Mercy High School - MI"
• Download and install the app
• Open and explore

Thank you for your continued support as we strive to make your Mercy digital experience even more enriching and connected!

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.