MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

Mercy Named to 2025 AP School Gold Honor Roll

We are proud to announce Mercy HS has been named by College Board to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Gold distinction. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation.

Schools can earn this Honor Roll recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.

91 students earned AP Scholar recognition in 2025, the highest number in our school’s history! These outstanding scholars represented 17 different AP subjects, taking a remarkable 443 AP exams with an impressive 84% earning a score of 3 or higher.

Sasha Roberts '27 Completes NYU Filmmaking Program

Congratulations to Sasha Roberts '27, who was selected to attend the New York University Filmmaking Program this past semester. Through this opportunity, Sasha earned four college credits while studying the foundations of developing, producing, and digitally editing short films. She also collaborated with students from around the world, sharing feedback and ideas to strengthen her creative work. We are proud of Sasha and the talent, dedication, and creativity she brought to this experience!

Diane Dietz '78 U of M Jersey Retired

We are thrilled to celebrate Diane Dietz, 1978 Mercy alumna and University of Michigan women’s basketball legend, as her iconic No. 21 jersey was raised to the rafters at Crisler Center last Sunday!

A true trailblazer, Diane led Mercy basketball to four consecutive state championship appearances before going on to an extraordinary career at Michigan, where she scored 2,076 points, setting a program record that stood for 35 years. She is also a member of the Mercy High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

This honor marks the first women’s basketball jersey ever retired at the University of Michigan - a milestone richly deserved. From Farmington Hills Mercy to Ann Arbor, Diane’s legacy exemplifies leadership, excellence, and the power of opportunity.

MISSION & MINISTRY

Summer Service Trips

Mission and Ministry is pleased to announce two service trip opportunities this summer.

Nazareth Farm - Mr. Klueg and Dr. Daley will take a group of rising juniors and seniors (Class of 2027 and 2028) to Nazareth Farm in West Virginia from June 21-27, 2026. Mercy students will provide basic home maintenance and other projects alongside other high school students and community members. Approximate cost will be $750.00. Scholarships are available.

ARISE Adelante - Mrs. Bennetts and Dr. Kline-Kator will take a group of students (Class of 2027, 2028. 2029) to the Rio Grande Valley in Texas to work alongside two-three other high schools sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. ARISE is a ministry run by the Sisters of Mercy and participants will facilitate a summer camp experience for the children. This trip will occur June 27 - July 3, 2026. Approximate cost (which includes airfare) is $750.00. Scholarships are available.

Applications are due January 27, 2025 by 2:45pm. Students can access application here.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: 2026-2027 TUITION INFORMATION

Families received the 1/9/26 communication here regarding tuition information for the 2026–27 school year. We would like to share a quick clarification: in addition to tuition, the enrollment deposit, and the fees listed, there is an annual $100 security fee that applies to all students.

We apologize for the oversight in the initial message, and we are grateful for your understanding and continued partnership. Complete information regarding 2026–27 tuition, deposits, fees, and available payment plans can be found here.

JOIN US FOR THE MOTHERS' CLUB & DADS' CLUB JOINT MEETING

Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30pm

All parents/guardians are invited to the Mothers' Club and Dads' Club meeting on Wednesday, January 14th at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria for a Conversation with Administration. Join us as we gather an impressive panel from the Administration to hear about all of the exciting updates at Mercy and have the opportunity for a Q&A session. Mix, mingle and learn more about your student’s educational opportunities and your Mercy community. 

Mothers' Club Presents 80s Trivia Night

Everyone in the Mercy Community is Invited

If you’re a trivia whiz or just lookin’ for a righteous good time, come hang with us and get totally in the groove! (21+). Throw on your brightest neon tee, rock those leg warmers, spray that Aqua Net sky-high, and deck out your table in full 80s style. Bring your crew for a night of bodacious trivia and your shot at winning some totally tubular prizes! Please bring your own food and snacks for the evening.

Friday, February 20, 2026

6pm Doors Open

7pm Trivia Starts

$25/person -OR $180/table of 8

Cash Bar & Raffle

Volunteers Needed

We're in need of both parent and student volunteers to lend a hand with set up, check in, decorations, clean up and more. Please sign-up here.

If you have questions, please contact mercymothersclub@mhsmi.org.

JOIN US FOR THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

Early bird tickets on sale now!

Dr. Kreger requests the pleasure of your company at Mercy High School’s 80th Anniversary Gala, which will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth. Early Bird tickets are on sale now here through January 31, 2026. For questions or additional information contact Nicole Mahjoory in the Advancement Office at 248-893-3531.

Mercy Parents, Volunteer with us!

Be a part of the magic behind the scenes and help create an unforgettable night at Mercy High School’s 80th Anniversary Gala. Volunteering is a great way to get involved, meet other parents, and contribute to the success of this event. Sign-up here.

SWEETHEART DANCE

Hosted by the Junior Class

Attention, Mercy Students — You're Invited!

Join us for a fabulously fun new dance event open to ALL GRADES! Come on your own or bring one guest. Full details + ticket link were emailed to all students last Friday.

Sweetheart Dance

Any Mercy student with or without one guest

Saturday, January 24, 2026

7:00pm–9:00pm

Mercy High School Gym

$20 per student or $35 per couple

Purchase tickets here by Friday, January 23 at 3pm. If you are bringing a guest, click the NON-STUDENT GUEST box - you do not need to enter an ID number for them. Please pay special attention to the dance policies and dress code on dance guest application form here.

MARLIN ATHLETICS

4th Annual Hall of Fame Induction

Join us for the 4th Annual Mercy High School Athletics Hall of Fame Induction!

Friday, January 23, 2026

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Mercy High School (Guests may enter through the Gym/Auditorium Lobby)

RSVP REQUIRED HERE BY JANUARY 16

Event Details

6:00 PM - Mercy Varsity Basketball vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary's

6:30 PM - Hall of Fame Recipients announced at halftime

7:00 PM - Dinner Reception & Panel in the McAuley Academic Center

9:00 PM - Event concludes

2026 Inductees

Kathleen Berrigan '92

Megan Fediuk '02

Tom Gable

Whitney Johnson '03

Dr. Cheryl Delaney Kreger '66 & John Kreger

Cathleen Kowalski Maes '05

Cassidy Cunitz '08

2013 Ice Hockey State Championship Team

Winter Sports in Action

Cheer on Marlin Basketball, Boardercross, Bowling, Figure Skating, Ice Hockey and Ski. Check out the calendar of events here.

Follow Marlins on Social Media

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

CLASS OF 2026

Senior Class Alumnae Breakfast

On Wednesday, January 28 the Senior Class will gather with members of the Alumnae Association for the Senior Class & Alumnae Breakfast here at Mercy High School before Mass. This annual tradition promises to be a wonderful opportunity for you to meet a diverse group alumnae and ask them questions about college, careers, and more. The breakfast will include mixing and mingling and a short program. The alumnae are excited to meet each of you and work toward building lasting relationships built upon the Mercy sisterhood. 

Attendance at the breakfast is mandatory, and Seniors were sent a College & Career Interest Survey to complete and will receive additional event information. Professional dress is required at the breakfast (e.g., dress, suit, skirt, or dress pants.) If wearing skirts or dresses, they should be no more than two inches above the knee. No crop tops and no tennis shoes, no Birkenstock clogs, crocs, or any form of slipper. Contact the Senior Moderators or Alumnae Office with any questions.

Senior Ads Still Available!

Senior Ads are still available to purchase for the 2025-2026 Yearbook. We apologize for any inconvenience, as the ordering site was down over Winter Break. However, it is up and running, and ready to accept orders. Please contact Mrs. Step for any issues or questions: lstep@mhsmi.org

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.

Senior Oscar Night Hosted by Lore

The Senior Class is invited to the annual Oscar Night, hosted by the Lore Yearbook team, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Dress in your best red-carpet look and enjoy light refreshments, a fun evening together, and Class Awards. An RSVP link was emailed to all seniors.

Graduation Dress Requirements

Seniors will receive a special upcoming message from Dr. Kreger at the January class meeting. 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.

2026-27 ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT (AOD) TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The 2026-2027 AOD Tuition Assistance Program is need based. The application process is now open and closes on February 27, 2026. Parents may visit the Detroit Catholic Schools Tuition Assistance webpage here for application information.

Parents should reference the Parent information Document here for details regarding the application and contact FACTS Customer Service at 866-315-9262 for individual application questions.

For Catholic Families only:  All awardee families must be current members of a Catholic parish within the Archdiocese of Detroit. The Pastor’s signature on the form here is required to complete your application. Forms must be turned into your school’s office by February 27, 2026. Non-Catholic Applicants do not need to turn in a Pastor Signature Form. 

AOD RISE "Unafraid"

A Gathering of High School Youth in Detroit held at Mercy

In the spirit of Unleash the Gospel, the Archdiocese of Detroit invites 9-12th graders to attend RISE Detroit 2026.

Sunday, February 1, 2026

8:15am - 7:15pm

Mercy High School

Standard Admission: $35 for all participants: teens and adults. Includes lunch and dinner!

Teens must be accompanied by an adult chaperone (youth minister, high school campus minister, teacher, pastor, parent, etc...) The speakers include: Chika Anyanwu, Archbishop Weisenburger and Fr. Mark Livingston. Activities include: keynotes, powerful music, worship experiences, two workshop opportunities, small group discussion, and Liturgy.

Learn more and register at risedetroityouth.org. For additional questions, contact youthministry@aod.org or 313.237.5904.

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:

• Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:00pm

Learn more and register here. 

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

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. 

• Visit the App Store or Google Play
• Search for "Mercy High School - MI"

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.