MISSION & MINISTRY

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

Happy Catholic Schools Week 2026! Our Student Ministry Team, in partnership with the Office of Mission & Ministry, has planned an exciting week of activities to celebrate our community, students, staff, nation and vocations.

Hands & Feet of Christ Donation Drive going on all week! Bring in hand warmers, adult gloves, foot warmers, and adult socks benefitting the Pope Francis Center for those experiencing homelessness.

We are proud to host our Senior Class of 2026 & Alumnae Breakfast tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28. Important Note: The Auditorium/Gym Lobby will be inaccessible Wednesday morning before school for drop-off. Students will not be able to enter the building through the Lobby doors when arriving to school. Students must use the Flagpole entrance before 8am and the Reception Area after 8am. Students may exit out of the Auditorium/Gym Lobby doors after 11:30am.

You're warmly invited to join us at Mercy for our Heart of Mercy & Catholic Schools Week Mass tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28 at 10:10 AM in the Auditorium. We will gather in prayer to celebrate being a Catholic School and award the prestigious Heart of Mercy Award to a staff and student who best exemplify the Mercy Core Values. 

MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

4th Annual Athletics Hall of Fame Induction

Congratulations to our Athletics Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees! Thank you for being incredible Marlins Who Make a Difference. We were proud to celebrate you and honor the legacy you’ve built at Mercy. See photo gallery by Kristina Sikora here and learn more about our recipients here.

Kathleen Berrigan ’92

Megan Fediuk ‘02

Whitney Johnson ‘03

Dr. Cheryl Delaney Kreger ‘66 & John Kreger

2013 Ice Hockey State Championship Team

Tom Gable

Cathleen Kowalski Maes ‘05

Cassidy Cunitz ‘08

MHSAA Scholar Athlete Finalist

Congratulations to Grace Kim '26 on being named a 2025-26 MHSAA Scholar Athlete Finalist. Grace is one of 120 finalists out of 1,438 applicants! Class A award winners will be named on February 17 and will receive a $2,000 scholarship from Farm Bureau Insurance.

Quiz Bowl Success

To kick off Catholic Schools Week, Mercy Quiz Bowl competed in the annual Heartland Catholic Scholars Bowl on Saturday, January 24. The team of Carmela Sam '28, Carmen Aurelia '28, captain Emily Capatina '26, and Evelyn Gdowik '29 competed for 8 hours, finishing 10th place in the national tournament.  The competition brought together top teams from across the country to showcase their knowledge in a wide range of subjects, including history, literature, science, and religion. Mercy’s strong performance highlights their dedication, teamwork, and academic excellence on a national stage.

Fabulous Forensics

Huge congrats to Zoë Batts, Camilla Mendoza, Joye Pyronneau, Ella Cole, Colleen Shaw, Ryan Townsend, Joelle Kassabri, Natalia Martinez, Arya Agulto, Lauren Bakkal, and Cecelia Zebari for competing at the first Catholic League Forensics tournament! Shout-out to these students for placing strong and bringing home ribbons! 

Original Oratory 

Zoë Batts - 5th 

Joye Pyronneau - 3rd

Camilla Mendoza - 2nd

Extemporaneous Speaking

Ella Cole - 4th

Colleen Shaw - 1st

Dramatic Performance

Ryan Townsend - 3rd

Oral Interpretation

Natalia Martinez - 6th 

Arya Agulto - 2nd

Duo Interpretation

Lauren Bakkal & Cecelia Zebari - 3rd

JOIN US FOR THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

Early bird tickets on sale until January 31!

Attend

Join us as we Honor Our Legacy & Inspire Our Future at the Mercy High School 80th Anniversary Gala & Auction Saturday, February 28. Attend in person or participate in the online silent auction from anywhere—near or far. Early Bird tickets are on sale now here through January 31, 2026.

Sponsor

If you are unable to attend in person, we invite you to consider sponsoring your business or family. Sponsorships help offset event costs and ensure the evening has a meaningful impact on the entire Mercy community. Sponsorships at any level may be purchased here.

Donate

We welcome your Gala donations and support. Complete the item donation form here, or find inspiration on our Amazon Wish List. 

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.

For questions or additional information contact Nicole Mahjoory in the Advancement Office at 248-893-3531.

You're Invited to a Gift Gathering Party at Stella Rosely Boutique

Sip, shop, and support Mercy High School! Erin Falcon P’26 and the Gala Committee invite you and your daughter(s) to a Gift Gathering Party at Stella Rosely Boutique in Plymouth.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Stella Rosely Boutique - 772 S Main St, Plymouth

Guests are asked to bring a gift basket or an item from our Amazon Wishlist to be included in our silent auction. As an added bonus, 20% of the night’s sales will be donated back to the 80th Anniversary Gala. RSVP HERE before February 10.

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.

Day of Reflection: A Mercy Women’s Gathering

The Mercy Mother's Club invites students and the special women in their lives — mothers, grandmothers, aunts, guardians, mentors, and loved ones — to a meaningful Day of Reflection on Sunday, March 22, 2026, held at St. John Resort from 11:00am - 4:00pm.

The theme of the event will be "Leading with Grace", and the day will begin with an optional Mass at 11:00 a.m., followed by registration, time to mingle, and thoughtfully designed moments for reflection and connection. Guests will gather again for a shared lunch at 1:00 p.m., offering a relaxed setting for unhurried conversation and togetherness.

Ticket price is $60 per person and includes luncheon, keepsake, and activities. Register here.

This experience is designed to create an intentional space for Mercy girls and the important women who support them, celebrating relationships, reflection, and the spirit of community that defines Mercy. All are welcome.

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS SPRING MUSICAL

Tickets on sale now!

Mercy Performing Arts Proudly Presents

Once Upon a Mattress

Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14 at 7:30pm

Sunday, March 15 at 2:00pm

$15/Adult; $10/Student & Senior Citizen

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Once Upon A Mattress is a full-length, comedic musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. In a far-off kingdom, the overbearing Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a true princess who can pass her impossible tests. After many hopefuls fail, the quirky swamp princess Winnifred the Woebegone arrives. Despite her unconventional ways, she wins over the prince and ultimately succeeds at the Queen’s “sensitivity test,” proving her royal worth and bringing joy and marriage back to the kingdom. The show is filled with humor, memorable songs, and a loving twist on the classic tale.

MARLIN ATHLETICS

Pompon Assistant Coach Needed

The Pompon program is looking for an Assistant Coach. If interested or need more details, contact Coach Rachel Pierson '20 at rpierson@mhsmi.org.

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 1/28/26

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. The final deadline to purchase an ad is Saturday, February 14th, or as soon as space fills. 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

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.

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.

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. 

ST. BRIGID HIBERNIAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The 58th annual St. Brigid Hibernian Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Rose Kennedy Division, will be held on February 21, 2026, at the AOH Hall, 25300 Five Mile Road, Redford, MI 48239.

Eligible for the program are young ladies and men who are age 16 through 23 years old and are Irish and Catholic. Please check the Qualifications page for full information.

If there are any questions or more information is needed, please feel free to contact Maureen Kelly at 313.475.7405 or maureenk412@gmail.com.

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.