SPRING MUSICAL THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Mercy Performing Arts Presents

The Addams Family School Edition

Friday, March 14 - Saturday March 15 at 7:30pm

Sunday, March 16 at 2:00pm

Tickets: $15 Adults; $10 Senior Citizens/Students

See slideshow of cast and crew here. Learn more and get your tickets here.

2025 STUDENT VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT

Step into a world of creativity and talent at the Mercy STUDENT ART SHOWCASE! Open during the performances of "The Addams Family" on March 14 - 16, 2025. Explore the captivating exhibit in the Auditorium Lobby and immerse yourself in the beauty of our students' creations. 

LAST CHANCE - AUCTION TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH 13TH

lAST CHANCE to join us for the 46th Annual Mercy Auction, where we will be Celebrating the Mercy Spirit! Bid on amazing items in our silent and live auctions; take a chance on raffle prizes; enjoy great food, open bar and entertainment by DJ Invisible; and most importantly, make a difference for Mercy.

Tickets are on sale now here until March 13th. Don't miss out - we are close to selling out. Grab your tickets today and be a part of the special night.

OFFICE OF MISSION & MINISTRY

Lenten Penance March 19

All Mercy families are invited to our Lenten Penance offering.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Mercy Chapel

Priests available for confessions from 7:30am - 1:45pm

7:30am - 9:30am: Fr. James Livingston; Fr. Pierre Konja

9:30am - 11:30am: Msgr. John Zenz

10:30am -1:45pm: Fr. Daniel Kennedy

11:15am - 1:45pm: Fr. Charles Oduke

12:30pm - 1:45pm: Fr. Lorn Snow

Weekly Lenten Series

The Sisters of Mercy invite us to journey with them, to seek deeper understanding and renewal during this holy season through a weekly series here of Lenten prayers and reflections.

Free Downloadable Lenten Guide and Devotional by Kate Bowler

"These Lent guides are designed to be a companion through this season as you pause, reflect, and find the courage to stay with the hard part, trusting that the good part is still coming."."

Catholic Instagram accounts to follow for inspiration this season:

1. @beaheartdesign

2. @emwilss

3. @brickhouseinthecity

4. @mercysisters

5. @franciscus

Book Drive

In celebration of National Reading Month, the Mercy Student Ministry Team is hosting a book drive. They will be accepting books for grades 5-8 in both new and used condition from March 11 to March 21. The proceeds will help support both Gesu Jesuit Catholic School and Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy! Donation bins will be found in the Reception Area and Lobby.

MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

Basketball District Champions

Congratulations Mercy Basketball for winning MHSAA District Championship!

Quiz Bowl Success

The Mercy Quiz Bowl teams have wrapped up an impressive season in the Inter-County League! Our Novice team had an outstanding performance, finishing the season with a 9-1 record and taking home the 2nd place trophy. The Junior Varsity team also had a strong showing, finishing 7-5 and earning 5th place in the league.

Both Varsity teams qualified for the end-of-league consolation games, with one team finishing 8th and the other finishing 11th out of 40 teams across the league. We are especially proud to recognize Bella Casab '25 and Aamenah Jamil '27, who each earned their Varsity letters. This is a remarkable achievement that highlights their dedication and knowledge.

Additionally, we are thrilled to recognize Camille Yeloushan '28, Aamenah Jamil '27, and Alyssa Chavez '26, who were named League MVPs for their outstanding performances throughout the season. Their knowledge, leadership, and quick thinking set them apart and made a significant impact on the team's success.

Congratulations to all our Quiz Bowl players for their hard work and success this season!

Mercy Novice: Carmen Aurelia '28, Ellery Bennetts '28, Lucy Holt '28, Lily Russo '28, Carmela Sam '28, Camille Yeloushan '28

Mercy Junior Varsity: Harshitha Arvapalli '27, Emily Dancy '27, Aamenah Jamil '27, Jasmine Joseph '26, Natalia Martinez-Necoechea '26

Mercy Varsity: Haleigh Cameron '25, Emily Capatina '26, Bella Casab '25, Alyssa Chavez '26, Robin Dybis '25, Chisom Nwoke '25, Isa Portillo '25, Grace Pour '25, Sophia Segars '26

Hockey Athletes Headed to Nationals

Shout out to Maeve Casey 19U and Ellery Bennetts 14U who led their hockey teams to victory, winning their State Championships. Congrats to Juliet Jakubik (14U) for finishing as State Runner-Up. All three Marlins will be headed to Nationals with their respective teams in April.

Jada Roberts Joins MAPP Staff

Congratulations to Jada Roberts '25 who earned a spot on the Mid American Pompon Staff.

MOTHERS' CLUB

Surf, Sand & Smarts Beach Party Trivia Night

All Mercy friends, family, staff and alumnae (Age 21+) are invited Surf, Sand & Smarts Beach Party Trivia Night!

Date: Saturday, March 29th, 2025

Time: Doors open at 6pm; Trivia starts at 7pm 

Location: Mercy cafeteria and lobby

Cost: $25 per ticket or purchase a table of 8 for $180 (discounted rate) here. Tickets available at the door for a cash bar, 50/50 raffle and other fun activities!  

Whether you’re a trivia shark or just here for the vibes, it’s all about fun, friends, and friendly competition. Dress in your best Hawaiian shirts, flip-flops, and sunglasses along with fun table decor/props to have a chance to win awesome prizes. Bring your own food and snacks.

Pre-registration is required here - limited tickets available! 

Help needed: Interested in volunteering? Or does your daughter need Mercy Service Hours? Please visit the Sign-Up Genius here or email mercymothersclub@mhsmi.org.

Spring Sip & Shop

We are excited for the Spring Sip & Shop Friday, April 4 from 6pm - 9pm at Mercy.

Registration for the Spring Sip & Shop is now open here: Gather your friends, family, and daughters as you enjoy an evening of light refreshments and wine while shopping for Easter, Graduation, Mother's Day or any other upcoming celebration. Many of the participating vendors as well as other generous individuals have donated items that we will be raffling off. Tickets to attend as well as raffle tickets are available here.

Donate an Item: We are looking for a variety of refreshment items to be donated for the event. Please click here to donate.

Student Volunteers Needed: We are looking for student volunteers to help with event set up, tear down, gift wrapping and more. Please sign-up here.

TEA FOR TUITION

The Alumnae Association is pleased ​to invite you to join us for the 2025 Mercy High School Tea for Tuition​ on Sunday, April 13 at 2:00pm in the gymnasium to ​help raise funds for tuition assistance.

Enjoy gourmet tea, mimosas (guests 21+), light bites and desserts with friends along with entertainment from our Mercyaires and chamber orchestra. We also look forward to announcing and spotlighting our 2025 Distinguished Alumna Award and Trailblazer Alumna Award​ recipients. 

Ways to support:

• HOST A TABLE
• ATTEND
• BUY RAFFLE TICKETS
• SPONSOR
• VOLUNTEER
• AbsenTEA DONATION

For any questions about the Tea, contact Gina DeAgostino Gray '91 in the Alumnae Office at ggray@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3535.

SUPPORT THE SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY

Help celebrate the Class of 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable night! The Senior All Night Party for the graduating Class of 2025 will take place at the school on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 10 PM to 5 AM. This exciting event is packed with food, entertainment, prizes, raffles, and so much more!

To make this night truly special, we need the support of our entire Mercy community. Even if you don’t have a graduating Senior this year, we invite you to contribute through sponsorships, donations, or volunteering. Every bit of support helps create an incredible send-off for our Seniors!

For event details, including volunteer opportunities, sponsorships, and Senior Parent keepsake gifts and consent forms, visit: mhsmi.org/sanp-25. Thank you for helping make this a night our Seniors will never forget.

CLASS OF 2025

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. There are a limited number of gently used dresses available in the Advancement Office.

MARLIN ATHLETICS

Spring Sports

Cheer on your Marlins! Check athletic calendar here.

Dance Team Tryout Info

Mercy Varsity Dance 2025-26 tryouts will be held Tuesday, April 1 - Wednesday, April 2 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Sign-up for auditions by emailing Coach Burns at bburns@mhsmi.org. Parents are asked to please attend the team info meeting on Monday, March 31 at 6:00pm.

Pompon Tryout Info

Mercy Varsity Pompon 2025-26 tryouts will be held Monday, April 28 - Wednesday, April 30 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Register for tryouts here. Parents are asked to please attend the team info meeting on Monday, April 28 at 6:00pm. Questions? Email Coach Pierson at rpierson@mhsmi.org.

Follow Marlins on Social Media

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

COUNSELING CORNER

2025-2026 Course Planning Guides

The Grades 10 - 12 Course Planning Guides is now available here. Your student will receive registration information in regard to course selection for next school year. Contact cmcmaster@mhsmi.org with any questions.

Birmingham Area College Fair

The Birmingham Area College Fair will be held March 20, 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Seaholm High School and is open to Mercy students. There will be 70+ in state and out of state colleges attending!

Students, parents and counselors can register through StriveScan for this fair and any others in Michigan. Registering with StriveScan gets them a QR code that the colleges can easily scan at the fair to get their contact info. If students can’t make the fair on March 20th, they can still choose to send their contact info to any of the colleges after the fair through StriveScan’s “Missed Connections” feature.

ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT & DEPOSIT

Classes of 2026, 2027, 2028

The Mercy HS Enrollment Agreement for the 2025-2026 school year is now available on Tuition Management. Please complete the enrollment forms along with your non-refundable deposit by March 31, 2025 to ensure the best programs and elective offerings for your daughter.

• To enroll, visit Tuition Management at mhsmi.myschoolapp.com.
• For Tuition Management login instructions and FAQ, click here.
• Details about tuition payment plans, visit mhsmi.org/tuition-information. 

We encourage any family who may need assistance to apply for financial aid. We have endowed scholarships and additional funds received from donors that are available for tuition assistance. Visit mhsmi.org/admissions/financial-aid for information and a link to apply. Applications for financial aid are due March 3, 2025.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Laura Weller in the Business Office at 248-893-3546.

CONNECT TO MERCY MEDIA

Photo Gallery Webpage

Check out the photo gallery webpage featuring Google Photo albums from a variety of school events! Relive the memories and catch highlights from recent activities, celebrations, and more.

Visit mhsmi.org/photo-gallery to explore the moments that make Mercy special! Keep checking back as we continue to add new albums. (Photo Credits: Majority of photos by Kristina Sikora, with some contributions by others.)

Social Media

Connect to @mercyhighmi, @mercyathletics, @mercyperformingarts and @missionandministry_mhsmi 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

Be sure to download and use the Mercy 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

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.