JOIN US FOR MEMORIAL MASS TOMORROW

We will commemorate the lives of Mercy's deceased alumnae, staff, family, friends and benefactors at our all-school Memorial Mass on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:15am in the Mercy HS Auditorium.

Kindly RSVP by November 4 or call 248-893-3535. Please use the RSVP form to include any names of family and friends you would like included in our prayers and book of remembrance.

PERFORMING ARTS

Get Your Tickets to See "The Giver"

Fall Play "The Giver"

Friday, November 7 & Saturday, November 8 at 7:30pm

Sunday, November 9 at 2:00pm

Mercy HS Auditorium

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

• BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY
• WATCH THE VIDEO TRAILER
• GET A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT THE CREW AT WORK
• LEARN ABOUT THE CAST & CREW

Spring Musical Audition Notice for Middle School Students

Mercy Performing Arts invites current 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to audition for our Spring Musical Once Upon a Mattress on Saturday, November 15th at 10am. Please enter through Door 8, located on the south side of the building, facing 11 Mile. This door is just west of the Our Lady of Peace Mary statue. Middle School students will rehearse on Saturdays beginning in January. In late February, students will be asked to join us for specific Mon-Thurs after school rehearsals.

Show Dates: March 12 at 10am, March 13 and 14 at 7:30pm and March 15 at 2pm. 

Learn more about auditions and the show here.

MAROON & GOLD RAFFLE UPDATE: WE'RE ALMOST THERE

Tickets Due by 8am November 7

We’re thrilled to share that, as of today, we’ve raised over $140,000 toward our $175,000 raffle goal—and we’ve already earned THREE days off of school: November 24, November 25, and April 1!

If we reach our $175,000 goal by this Friday, students will also earn Monday, February 9, 2026, the day after the Super Bowl, off from school! Let’s make it happen!

You can continue turning in tickets to the Advancement Office and still earn your Out of Uniform Incentives until 8:00am on Friday, November 7. Don’t wait—the Grand Prize Drawing takes place at 10:00am that day.

Each family is required to sell a minimum of 18 tickets per student ($180) as part of your school enrollment agreement. If you prefer, you may make a tax-deductible donation online here. Please include your student’s name so your family receives credit.

Need more tickets? Stop by the Advancement Office—we’re happy to provide extras!

New Incentive thanks to a Starbucks Donor!

From Wednesday to Friday, the student or staff who sells the most raffle tickets will win Starbucks drinks for an entire academic class of their choice. To help you, head to the Advancement Office during unscheduled time to call Mercy supporters and ask them to buy tickets.

THANK YOU for your continued support. For questions, contact Nicole Mahjoory in the Advancement Office at 248-893-3531 or nmahjoory@mhsmi.org.

MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

Congratulations CHSL Scholastic All-Catholic Honorees

We’re proud to celebrate the Mercy students who were named to the Catholic High School League Scholastic All-Catholic Team for their exceptional academic achievement. These outstanding scholars were recognized during the Prep Bowl on October 25. 

Class of 2026

Shaila Cranson

Grace Kim

Keira Kirkland

Camilla Mendoza

Sophia Segars

Isabelle Van Hoof

Maya Zarow

Class of 2027

Hope Carmona

Eleanor Jamieson

Mira Kolbusz

Caroline Kulaga

Olivia Link

Elizabeth Stachelek

Class of 2028

Carmen Aurelia

Laura Blase

Ella Cole

Katherine Ehresman

Avery Flynn

Isabella Goolsby

Lucy Holt

Vanessa Husband

Aarika Kc

Sydney Marchak

Anna Naida

Corrina Rebain

Carmela Sam

Cameron Sanders

Colleen Shaw

Grace Sullivan

Edithe Van Hoof

¡Celebrando Día de Muertos!

Mercy AP Spanish and Spanish IV students, along with teachers Ms. Stacy Guerrero and Mrs. Julia Cilona, visited the Detroit Institute of Arts to experience the museum’s beautiful Ofrendas exhibit honoring Día de Muertos. They also brought the tradition to Mercy by creating their own ofrendas in the classroom, honoring both loved ones and well-known historical figures.

Celebrating 80 Years of Mercy Highlight Video

Our 80th Anniversary grand reunion celebration was a meaningful reminder of what makes Mercy so special: our faith-filled connection, compassionate community, and 80 years of excellence. Enjoy this video highlight of reflections from Alumnae milestone reunion attendees.

Powderpuff Pics

So much Mercy spirit! Shoutout to our Seniors and everyone who made the Powderpuff game a blast. Win or lose, our Marlins are full of pride. Relive the fun in our photo gallery here by Kristina Sikora.

2025 FOCUS: HOPE FOOD DRIVE

November 5 - November 17, 2025

Mercy values in action! As we enter into this season of thanks, one of the ways that Mercy High School expresses gratitude is by giving back to the community. For decades we have been an important partner to the Focus: HOPE Food Program. Focus: HOPE provides assistance to over 53,000 low income residents (mostly senior citizens) every year through monthly food assistance, health screenings and so much more.

All students and staff are asked to bring in select food items to donate along with a $5 contribution toward perishable items. Food donations will be collected in Adviser Group until Friday, November 14 along with Monday, November 17 for produce brought in by 8:00am. Mercy is proud to be one of Focus: HOPE's largest donors. THANK YOU for helping us make this a successful food drive!

FALL 2025 END OF SEMESTER DATES & POLICIES

All students were emailed the following end of semester dates and policies to help plan in preparation for final exams, papers, projects and presentations.

Monday, December 8 - Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment in ANY Social Studies, Computer Science, or Art course. 

Monday, December 8 - World Language Orals begin.

Tuesday, December 9 - Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment in ANY Science, World Language, or Physical Education course.

Wednesday, December 10 - Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment in ANY Math, Religious Studies, or Performing Arts course.

Tuesday, December 16 - All final English papers are due by this date. 

Tuesday, December 16 - All class assignments should be graded and posted by midnight for ALL courses, except for Final Exams, Essays, Projects, and Presentations.

December 11-16

The five days before exams should be assessment free for students to prepare for final exams, complete final projects/presentations, and prepare for world language orals. Students can be assigned classwork but not extensive homework these days.

Final Exam Dates

Wednesday, December 17

1st hour: 8:30 am - 9:50 am

2nd hour: 10:00 am - 11:20 am

Thursday, December 18

3rd hour: 8:30 am - 9:50 am

4th hour: 10:00 am - 11:20 am

5th hour: 11:30 am - 12:50 pm

Friday, December 19

6th hour: 8:30 am - 9:50 am

7th hour: 10:00 am - 11:20 am

Final exams are given on the assigned test day and time unless, for serious reasons and under rare circumstances, other arrangements have been made with Administration. Students must initiate that request two weeks before the date by completing and submitting this form to be signed by the parent, verifying the need for a change in test time, accompanied by appropriate documentation (i.e. medical documentation, airline tickets, etc.). The request must be approved by the Associate Principal of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Students, and the teacher involved.

Students can rearrange their final exams to ease their load on the 3,4,5 day or two hard finals on one day by changing the day/hour (but not to finish earlier). Please work with your teachers and request that they send an email notification approving this arrangement to Ms. McMaster. Make sure to thank your teacher for accommodating this request.

Saturday, December 20 - Friday, January 2 - PowerSchool will be turned off on Saturday, December 20, and turned back on Friday, January 2. The purpose of turning off PowerSchool is to give students and staff a true break over the holiday.

Please note: Staff are not expected to answer emails over the Christmas Holiday. Emails can be sent, but staff are not expected to respond until we return to school on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Thursday, January 8 - First semester grades will be posted.

Final Exam/Essays/Project/Presentation Policy

Final Exams/Essays/Projects/Presentations will be weighted 20% of the final grade in ALL classes except for some courses in the Performing Arts and Art departments. All Final exams/Essays/Projects/Presentations will be a common final assessment (exam, project, paper). This will be implemented in ALL courses. Exams need to be at least 75% the same for all students taking the course. The other 25% can be determined by each individual teacher.

SISTERHOOD SUMMIT - A WOMEN'S WELLNESS MORNING

Hosted by Mercy Alumnae Association & Mothers' Club

Join us for Mercy’s First Sisterhood Summit on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Mercy High School. This energizing morning of movement, mindfulness, and Mercy sisterhood will feature Pure Barre, stretching, guided moving meditation, and an inspiring keynote, plus a coffee bar, yogurt parfaits, and swag bags for all attendees! All Mercy moms, alumnae, daughters, sisters, and Mercy friends are invited and we hope to see you there.

MISSION & MINISTRY

Mercy Morning Rosary

Starting November 17, join us for the Most Holy Rosary every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday before school. We’ll gather in our beautiful Chapel at 7:30am — rosaries and prayer cards will be provided. Students, staff, parents are welcome! It’s a peaceful, faith-filled way to start your day and come together as a Mercy community. If you’d like to help lead prayer one morning, sign up here.

Advent Reconciliation Offered December 3

Mark your calendar! The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered in the Mercy Chapel on Tuesday, December 3 from 7:30am - 2:30pm. Advent invites us to prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming — this beautiful sacrament offers renewal, healing, and peace. All students, staff, and parents are invited. 

80TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

Save the Date to Celebrate

Join us as we celebrate Mercy High School’s 80th Anniversary Gala & Auction — our biggest fundraiser and most unforgettable night of the year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Saint John’s Resort. Together, we’ll honor 80 years of Mercy while supporting the future of young women who will lead with courage, compassion, and faith. Stay tuned for more details — you won’t want to miss this milestone celebration!

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 on the Committee is a great way to get involved, meet other parents, and contribute to the success of this event. Whether you have experience in floral design, enjoying reaching out to local businesses for donations, love hosting parties, or simply want to lend a helping hand, your participation would be greatly appreciated.

MERCY MOTHERS' CLUB

Sponsor a Christmas Tree at Mercy

We are decking the halls at Mercy!

The Mercy Mothers' Club is excited to continue the Sponsor a Christmas Tree program again this year. The look of joy on the faces of students, staff and visitors while the trees were going up the past few years has been priceless! Sponsor a Christmas tree, wreath or ornament on behalf of a family, student, alumna, Mercy club/team, or business. All sponsors will be commemorated in a framed standing plaque next to their tree or wreath for this upcoming holiday season. 

Last year, in collaboration with the Office of Mission & Ministry, we are added a Jesse Tree in the Reception Area. The Jesse Tree tradition is rooted in Isaiah 11:1: “A shoot shall come out of the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.” There will be 25 ornaments on the tree, with each displaying a symbol and bible verse documenting the timeline leading up to the birth of Jesus. Each of the 25 ornaments will be a sponsorship opportunity. 

Jesse Tree Ornaments

• Sponsor one or more of 25 ornaments
• Suggested donation: $100 each
• Proceeds will directly benefit the KAIROS Retreat

Trees & Wreaths

• 9' Trees are SOLD OUT
• Three 7' Trees: $350 each
• Two 30” Wreaths: $250 each 
• Proceeds from trees and wreaths will benefit Mercy High School

Your generosity helps our students grow in faith while making our Advent celebrations truly special. Thank you for supporting this tradition! Please contact Mercy Mothers’ Board member Lisa Kolb at lisakolb824@hotmail.com if you are interested.

Holiday Sip & Shop

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Get into the holiday spirit at the Mercy Mothers’ Club Sip & Shop! This festive evening is the perfect opportunity to browse unique gifts, support local vendors, and enjoy time with the Mercy community. The event is open to the public, and students are welcome to shop, too!

Ticket Incentives

• Purchase your tickets by November 15 to receive a FREE Raffle Basket Ticket.
• For every 3 event tickets purchased, you’ll earn 1 additional free raffle ticket (distributed at check-in).
• When purchasing tickets, be sure to list your favorite Marlin — the grade with the most ticket sales earns Spirit Points, and the two Advisers with the most sales win a Crumbl Cookie Party! UPDATE: Currently the Freshman Class has the most Sip & Shop tickets and is winning spirit points. The two Adviser Groups that are in the lead for the Crumbl Party are: 1st Place - Garcia/Smith, T 2nd place - Barnes/Faunce.
• Purchase your tickets here.

Vendor Opportunities

If you know of any Vendors that may be interested in participating in our event, they can sign-up at the link below. Mercy Students who are interested in promoting their own business and selling their own items, can reserve a vendor table for Free, please reach out to mgiroux1979@gmail.com to secure your spot.

• Vendor Sign-Up

Ways to Help

• Donate Refreshments & Items for the Event
• Volunteer at Sip & Shop

Join us for an evening of shopping, community, and holiday cheer — all in support of Mercy!

MARLIN ATHLETICS

Senior College Bound Athlete Event

Attention Class of 2026! Are you planning to play a sport in college? The Mercy Athletics Department will be hosting a group signing day to celebrate Senior Athletes committing to play a sport next year at the college level. 

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

2:45pm - 3:45pm

Mercy Gymnasium

You're welcome to invite your family and coaches. Please wear your college shirt. We will take individual and group photos. Kindly RSVP and complete one form per athlete/family online here by November 10. Contact Kate Scalzi at kmscalzi@mhsmi.org with any questions. Go Marlins!

Follow Marlins on Social Media

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

CLASS OF 2026

Diploma Names Form Due November 7

All Seniors were sent info to please complete the Diploma Name Survey (using their Mercy Google email address) to ensure your name appears as you would like it on your official high school diploma. There is also a space in the survey for you to record yourself speaking your name as it should be pronounced when you walk across the stage. You can do this using the recording option on your iPads. Be sure to speak slowly and clearly and play it back before submitting to ensure that the recording quality is acceptable. Deadline is November 7. Please contact twillis@mhsmi.org if you have any questions.

Senior Yearbook Ads

The Lore Yearbook staff is very excited to capture memories of the year for our students, especially this year’s Senior Class. Within Lore every year, the families of the graduating class have the opportunity to purchase ads to celebrate their students with a personalized message and photo(s). Ads will be divided into two pricing tiers:



• Now-December 7, prices will range from $350 for a full-page ad to $25 for a 1/16th-page ad
• December 8-February 20, prices will range from $400 for a full-page ad to $35 for a 1/16th-page ad, depending on availability. 

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.

Please feel free to contact the Lore Yearbook staff with any questions at mercylore@mhsmi.org.

TALK WITH TARPS

Talk with Tarps is open to all students and staff members. Come chat with Dean of Student Affairs Mrs. Tarplin during 2nd hour in the Lobby on the following days and ask questions, express concerns, complaints, compliments, or just have a casual conversation. Snacks will be provided!

Upcoming Talk with Tarps, 3rd hour:

• Friday, 11/7, D5
• Tuesday, 11/11, D1
• Thursday, 12/4, D3
• Thursday, 12/11, D2
• Monday, 12/15, D4

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.