MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

Arise Summer Service

Mercy staff members Holly Markiecki-Bennetts and Dr. Alison Kline-Kator '97 along with seven students traveled to the Rio Grande Valley in Texas to work with Arise Adelante. Arise was founded by Sister of Mercy Gerrie Naughton over 30 years ago to help support the women and children of South Texas. Students worked alongside the staff of Arise MUÑIZ to provide activities for the youth in the summer program. Mercy students were able to interact with three other Mercy schools at the other centers and got to know several Sisters of Mercy during their time in Texas.

Spain Trip

In early June, a group of Mercy Spanish students along with Spanish teacher Mrs. Julia Cilona, traveled to the South of Spain exploring Granada, Seville, and the Costa del Sol area. In addition to an immersive linguistic experience, they toured beautiful landmarks, and participated in cultural activities. They capped it off with a day trip to Tangier, Morocco where they had an experience of a lifetime riding camels, exploring markets and trying Moroccan cuisine.

Peyton Robinson '26 Published Freep Article



Shout out to Peyton Robinson '26 who is a 2025 Detroit Free Press summer apprentice and recently had an article published here.

Khloe Duneske '27 Theological Institute

Student Ministry Team leader Khloe Duneske ’27 took part in Marian University's Missionary Disciples Institute (MDI) last month—a transformative, weeklong experience centered on dynamic prayer, community building, small group formation, and theological reflection.

Designed to empower young leaders to discover how God is calling them to serve as missionary disciples in their own communities, MDI was a meaningful step in Khloe’s journey of faith and leadership. We celebrate Khloe’s commitment and are inspired by her example!

MERCY PARENTS—TEE OFF WITH US!

Start the school year with purpose and play at our annual Make a Difference for Mercy Golf Outing—a fun-filled day on the course benefiting Athletics and Tuition Assistance for our Mercy Girls. Whether you join us as a golfer or sponsor a hole, your support helps make a real difference. Register today here—we’d love to have you with us!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: FINALFORMS & BACK TO SCHOOL INFO

We hope you are enjoying summer and look forward to starting a new school year. This is a reminder of the 6/30/25 communication here in regard to FinalForms, Physical and Immunization Requirements, Fall Sports, Transportation and Uniforms.

FinalForms Student Info Online Management

FinalForms allows you to electronically complete and sign enrollment, back-to-school, and athletic participation forms for your daughter(s). Returning parents, your account information is the same as last year. Click here to access and update your FinalForms student account. New parents received an account confirmation email from FinalForms in the coming days. From this email, please click the registration link and follow the steps to login and access your student.

We kindly request you complete your FinalForms submission by August 4, 2025. Note that this includes acknowledgement of school policies in the Student Family Handbook. All students and families must be sure all required forms are signed and submitted online through your FinalForms account and your student billing account is current in order to access course schedules and book purchasing when released in early August.

Fall 2025 Athlete Info

All athletes are required to have completed the FinalForms Profile and all Athletic Registrations will be done through FinalForms. Registration is required in order to attend tryouts. For your convenience, Athletic Fees will be invoiced using Blackbaud Tuition Management. Try-out times will be posted on mercymarlins.com (Athletic Info / Athletic Resources / Tryout Information) and team specific pages as available. Please be prepared to attend all try-out sessions. Fall sports (Cross Country, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Swim & Dive, Volleyball) start date is August 11, 2025. Stay tuned for specific sport team updates.

Bus Service

The bus transportation information, schedule, passes and payment for the upcoming 2025-26 school year will be available by August 1. 

Carpool Directory

The directory for Mercy HS carpool interest is now available. Click here to view the 2025-26 Mercy student list for forming carpools. This Google spreadsheet is a live document and will be continually updated as needed. Email admissions@mhsmi.org if you have any address changes or do not wish to be included. Please note this is not a full student directory, as some families requested to opt out of this carpool list. 

Student Parking Pass

All student drivers are kindly asked to complete the online student parking pass request form here for the 2025-26 school year.

Uniform

Mercy uniform attire is available for purchase exclusively from Educational Outfitters. Pants only may also be purchased from Schoolbelles. All grades wear banded white or maroon polo tops (short or long sleeve), banded white blouses (short or long sleeve), and black sweaters (cardigan, v-neck or vest). Everyone is encouraged to go to Educational Outfitters for fitting and purchasing. 

Only black sweaters purchased from Educational Outfitters, black quarter-zips purchased from the Marlin Shop and Mercy Varsity letter sweaters may be worn in addition to the required uniform blouse or polo and kilt or pants (not in place of the blouse or polo). 80th Anniversary sweatshirt may also be worn with the uniform skirt/pants (uniform blouse or polo is not required under). Learn more about uniform policy here.

Educational Outfitters - Shop early! All uniforms in stock!

23317 Orchard Lake Road

Farmington, MI 48336

248-426-7273

Offers two styles of pant which must be purchased in-store or by phone.

Online Shop Here

New Student iPad Pick Up

Class of 2029 and new transfer students will be able to pick up their school iPads August 4-7, 2025. Please sign-up here for one day option during that week. Sessions will begin at 9:00am and we expect this to take 30 to 60 minutes. Students will enter at the flagpole courtyard entrance. Once everyone arrives for respective session, we will distribute the iPads to each student and walk them through the setup and basic use of their iPad. Learn more and sign-up here.

Marlin Business Day August 15

Save the date to stop in at Mercy for school ID photos, yearbook order, cap and gown pick up, used uniform sale and more on Friday, August 15 from 9am - 4pm.

INVITE A FUTURE MARLIN TO SISTERHOOD DAY

We are excited to invite you to be part of a new tradition—Mercy Sisterhood Day—on Friday, August 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Mercy High School!

This fun and engaging morning is designed for younger sisters, cousins, neighbors, or family friends currently in 6th–8th grade who may be future Mercy girls. It’s a wonderful way for them to experience the spirit of Mercy Sisterhood. 

• Light Breakfast
• School Tour
• Attend a Class of Choice: Art, Biology, French, or Performing Arts
• Meet with Athletics, Mission & Ministry, and Admissions
• Cute Mercy T-shirt and Lanyard
• Group Photo 

If there’s a special girl in your life who would enjoy this unique opportunity, we’d love to welcome her!

Sisterhood Day Sign-Up

Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early. We look forward to meeting our next generation of Mercy Girls!

2025-26 CELL PHONE POLICY

This is a reminder of the 6/27/25 communication here in regard to strengthening student focus and wellbeing with the 2025-26 updated Off & Away Throughout the School Day cell phone policy.

With the revised policy, students are required to keep their cell phones turned off and stored in their backpacks throughout the school day (8:00 AM - 2:40 PM) across the entire campus. This includes class time, unscheduled hours, permanent off-hours, hallways, and all common areas such as the Cafeteria, McAuley Academic Center, and Gym/Auditorium Lobby. Read more here.

This policy marks a meaningful shift in daily student life, and we commit to supporting our students through the adjustment. Together, we will help students find healthy, engaging alternatives that make it easier to step away from their phones and be more present with one another throughout the day.

Our goal is to create the most supportive and focused learning environment possible for your daughter. Thank you for partnering with us in this important effort!

MERCY MOTHERS' CLUB

The Mercy Mothers' Club is preparing for an exciting 2025-26 school year and we want to hear from YOU! Please take a moment to complete the survey about involvement, events and more here. Feel free to reach out directly to either Kelly Wright or Katie Sullivan at mercymothersclub@mhsmi.org for questions or to connect. 

VIRTUAL VAPE 101: KNOW THE RISKS

Vape 101 is a free, one-hour educational virtual training about the real dangers of vaping for parents, community organizations, and students hosted by Oakland County Health Division. Topics include: How E-cigarettes Operate; Health Consequences & Safety Concerns; Vaping Prevention Resources and more. Training Dates Available:

• Tuesday, July 22 from 12-1 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 5 from 10-11 a.m.
• Tuesday, August 19 from 6-7 p.m.

Learn more here and register here.

CLASS OF 2026

Senior Reserved Parking Spot & Banner

The Class of 2026 received exciting information about the Senior Parking Spot & Banner Fundraiser! This tradition gives Seniors the opportunity to reserve their own personal parking spot for the year and design a customized banner that will be proudly displayed along the fence on Middlebelt Road (the lobby side of the school). Funds raised will go directly toward prom and other senior class events and activities throughout the year.

To learn more and get started, click the link below for full details and instructions:

PARKING SPOT & BANNER INFORMATION. Please note important design submission deadline of July 25th and the banner hanging and spot chalk day on August 16-17.

College Essay Writing Camp

AUGUST 5 - 8, 2025 

10:00am to 1:00pm

Mercy HS Classrooms S4 & S6

REGISTER HERE

Does your rising Mercy senior need help organizing her college essay-writing process? Enroll her in our summer camp, where students will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with Mrs. Herold and Mrs. Step from our English Department!

Students may attend any single day, or all four days:

Days 1 & 2 (August 5-6) will focus on the Common App Essay

Days 3 & 4 (August 7-8) will focus on supplemental essays for individual colleges

Cost is $100 per day, or $350 for all four days.

Checks should be made payable to Mercy High School

Students may bring payment on the first day of the College Essay Camp.

For questions, contact Mrs. Step at lstep@mhsmi.org.

ROAD READY DRIVING SCHOOL

Road Ready is offering a Segment 1 session at Mercy, Monday, September 8 - Thursday, October 2. Classes are open to Mercy and non-Mercy students. Classes are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:45-5:45pm in S-4.*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.

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: Kristina Sikora, KMS Photography and other contributors.)

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.