JOIN US TOMORROW FOR WELCOME MASS AT MERCY

All Mercy parents/guardians are invited to our 2025 Welcome Mass tomorrow, Wednesday, August 20 at 10:15am in the Auditorium.

Worship with us as we celebrate the beginning of a new school year and bestow a blessing on our staff and students. We look forward to sharing this prayerful experience with you. We are Mercy!

MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

2025 AP Scholar Update

We are delighted to recognize Summer Whitmire as an AP Scholar, whose achievement was not included in our initial Messenger announcement. Congratulations to Summer for this outstanding accomplishment—she joins the 91 Mercy students honored this year with AP Scholar Awards, the largest group in our school’s history. In case you missed it, read more here.

Golf Team Tournament Success

At their first tournament, Mercy took Top Division 2 Team and placed 3rd overall! Congrats to Claire Bores (94), Ainsley Henderson (92), and tournament champion Megan Guerrera (77) for leading the way. 

Mercy Students Embark on Le Grand Voyage to France

This summer, a group of 3rd- and 4th-year French students traveled with Madame Campbell to France for their first overseas adventure, Le Grand Voyage. The itinerary combined history, culture, and interactive experiences that brought the French language to life in meaningful ways.

The journey began in Normandy, where students walked the beaches of Omaha, Utah, and Juno, explored Pointe du Hoc, and reflected at the German military cemetery. At the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Madame Campbell laid a wreath honoring the medics of World War II, a moment that left a lasting impression on the group.

In the Loire Valley, students toured the royal châteaux of Amboise and Chenonceau. A highlight was shopping at a local market using their French to buy food for a picnic along the Loire River.

As the group traveled toward Paris, they stopped at the stunning Chartres Cathedral and enjoyed biking through the gardens of Versailles along the Grand Canal. In Paris, students experienced the city’s landmarks—Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. They also took part in a macaron-baking class with a French chef, speaking in French as they learned each step and proudly bringing their creations home. Their Paris stay ended with a crêpe dinner and a magical boat ride on the Seine, complete with the sparkling Eiffel Tower.

Heading south to Provence, students visited the Pont du Gard and the towns of Arles and Aix-en-Provence, where they participated in a painting lesson inspired by Cézanne’s Mont Sainte-Victoire. The trip concluded in Nice, where students biked through the city, swam in the Mediterranean, and created their own perfumes during a workshop in Èze.

Throughout the trip, students actively engaged in French culture while practicing the language in authentic settings—whether at markets, in cooking classes, or through conversations with locals. Madame Campbell expressed her pride in Mercy’s French students for embracing every opportunity with enthusiasm, curiosity, and confidence.

For more information about the French program at Mercy or future trips, contact Mme Campbell at jacampbell@mhsmi.org.

LAST CHANCE TO INVITE A FUTURE MARLIN TO SISTERHOOD DAY

This Friday, August 22

7:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Sisterhood Day Sign-Up

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!

GRANDPARENT MASS

All parents/guardians and grandparents are invited to join us for a special Grandparent Mass on Wednesday, September 3 at 12:00pm in the Auditorium. You may sit with your Mercy girl and there will be a light reception following Mass. Tours will be also available to grandparents interested in seeing the school. 

Please spread the word to your Mercy family and worship with us as we pray for and pay tribute to our wonderful Mercy Grandparents in a special way. All parents and grandparents are kindly asked to RSVP online here. Additional event details will be communicated to attendees.

We look forward to celebrating liturgy with our Mercy Family!

FLU VACCINATION CLINIC

Mercy will host a free influenza vaccination clinic in partnership with the Michigan Community Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and Alana's Foundation. 

Wednesday, September 10

1:00pm-3:00pm

Mercy High School Gym/Auditorium Lobby

A separate consent form must be completed (in its entirety) for each person who will be vaccinated. Parents must complete and sign the form for anyone under the age of 18.

Complete consents online here: https://alanas.vna.org

• Clinic ID: 2819
• Passcode: ALANAS2025
• Search and Select Mercy High School by clinic date Sep 10 2025
• Follow prompts to complete consent form

On the day of the flu vaccination clinic, bring a copy of your insurance card. Alana’s Foundation will cover the cost for those without any insurance. We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity for your daughter(s) and/or your family. Please consult with your family physician regarding any questions about the vaccine. Ages 2+ are eligible to receive a shot at our clinic.

Questions:

info@alanasfoundation.org ~ alanasfoundation.org

CAFETERIA INFO & MY MEALTIME PAYMENT SYSTEM

My MealTime Cafe Cashless Payment System

Mercy High School utilizes My MealTime, a fast, secure online service for making credit or debit card deposits and monitoring your student's Cafe account.

If you haven't already created a student My MealTime account from last school year, please follow steps below.

Download the mobile app

Use your device’s web browser and go to mymealtime.com. If you’re on a mobile device, from the My MealTime sign-in screen, choose the appropriate button to download the My MealTime app.

Cafeteria Student Info

General details about the Mercy Cafe, daily schedule, menu, rules and more are available here.

Questions? Contact Cafeteria Director Anne Hallberg at 248-893-3536 or amhallberg@mhsmi.org.

LORE YEARBOOK

Seniors - Schedule Your Senior Portrait

If you haven't already done so, Mercy HS is requesting that every Class of 2026 Senior make an appointment with Prestige Portraits in order to appear in the yearbook and class composite.

To schedule your Senior portrait session, visit http://www.prestigeportraits.com/studio or if you need further assistance, please call (248) 427-1002.

Seniors must have their yearbook photo taken at Prestige Portraits by October 24, 2025 to be pictured in the yearbook and the class composite. Pose must be picked by November 14, 2025. The dress code is modest neckline, no strapless or low cut tops. Those who do not comply with the dress code or deadlines will not be included in the yearbook and class composite.

For tips and ideas on how to best prepare for your session, or if you just want more information, please visit prestigeportraits.com. 

Beat the Price Increase!

Yearbooks are available for purchase online here with code 13826. The current price for the Yearbook is $80, which will last until September 9th. Starting September 10th, the price will increase to $100, so order your copy as soon as possible!

Did you miss out on last year's yearbook?

We still have copies available! Students can purchase one for $100 cash or check, to Mrs. Step in the first few weeks of school.

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:

• August 14-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.

MERCY MOTHERS' CLUB

Save the Dates

Join us at these upcoming MMC events. We look forward to seeing you!

MMC Welcome Event - Wednesday, September 10 in the Cafeteria at 6:30pm

Bunco - Friday, September 26 in the Cafeteria at 6:30pm

Holiday Sip & Shop - Friday, December 5

CELEBRATE 80 YEARS OF MERCY

80th Anniversary Grand Reunion Celebration

You're invited to join us as we honor 80 incredible years of Mercy with an unforgettable celebration. Spread the word to Mercy families!

Saturday, October 18. 2025 at Mercy High School

All Mercy alumnae, parents, staff, students, supporters and friends are welcome!

3:30pm Open House Mix & Mingle, Student Tours (RSVP Requested)

5:00pm Mass Celebrated by Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger (RSVP Requested)

6:00pm Legacy of Mercy Address by President Dr. Cheryl Delaney Kreger '66

6:30pm Dinner, Drinks & DJ Ticketed Event ($80/person; $150/couple)

DECLAN CARTER VICTORY RUN

The Carter family, current members of our Mercy community, invite you to join the Declan Carter Victory Run in Northville on September 6. This special event supports the Declan Carter Foundation Ford Field Playground Project and OLV Athletics. Whether you walk, run, or cheer, your participation helps make a difference. Learn more and register here: Declan Carter Victory Run.

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.