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Spanish Students Experience DIA

Our Spanish IV and AP Spanish Language & Culture students visited the Detroit Institute of Arts to experience the Día de Muertos Ofrendas exhibit, learning about the beautiful Mexican tradition of honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed. Inspired by their visit, students brought their learning to life by creating their own ofrendas in the classroom, connecting language, culture and creativity in a meaningful way.

A Taste of France Comes to Life at Cuisine Restaurant

On October 27, Madame Campbell's students in Mercy’s new French 3 course, “A Taste of France,” traded their classroom for the professional kitchen of Cuisine Restaurant, where they enjoyed an extraordinary hands-on culinary experience with owner and Executive Chef Paul Grosz and his Sous-Chef, Ryan.

This special culinary experience had been in the making since August, when Chef Paul graciously accepted Madame Campbell's invitation to collaborate on an immersive cooking lesson designed specifically for her new French 3 course. Together, they worked to bring this unique educational opportunity to life, combining authentic French cuisine with hands-on learning in a professional restaurant kitchen.

This unique field trip brought French language, culture, and gastronomy to life as students stepped into the role of apprentice chefs to prepare an authentic, multi-course French dinner. The recipes, provided by Madame Joyce Campbell, came directly from a culinary school in Paris that she attended this past summer. Under the expert guidance of Chef Paul and Ryan, students enthusiastically participated in every stage of the culinary process, from preparation and cooking to the final presentation of each dish.

The impressive menu featured:

• Entrée: Salade de Chèvre Chaud aux Pommes Grillées – Warm goat cheese salad with grilled apples.
• Plat Principal: Magret de Canard à la Sauce aux Échalotes – Duck breast with shallot sauce, accompanied by Gratin Dauphinois (creamy scalloped potatoes) and Légumes de Saison Rôtis (roasted seasonal vegetables, including parsnips, carrots, eggplant, and turnips).
• Dessert: Clafoutis aux Baies Mélangées – A traditional French baked fruit dessert featuring mixed berries, served with freshly prepared Crème Chantilly.

The culinary lesson was conducted bilingually, allowing students to strengthen their French vocabulary while developing an appreciation for the techniques, precision, and artistry of classic French cooking. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect classroom learning with an authentic cultural experience.

Once their creations were complete, students gathered in the restaurant's elegant dining room to enjoy the delicious dinner they had prepared. They were honored to be joined by Chef Paul, who generously shared stories about his professional training, culinary journey, and passion for French cuisine. His insights offered students a personal glimpse into the dedication and creativity behind the culinary profession.

This inaugural culinary field trip was a milestone for Mercy's new French 3 curriculum, “A Taste of France,” a course designed to explore French history, geography, traditions, and culture through the art of gastronomy. More than simply learning to prepare French dishes, students experienced firsthand how cuisine reflects the French way of life.

Merci beaucoup to Chef Paul Grosz and Ryan for opening their kitchen, sharing their expertise, and generously dedicating their time to creating such a meaningful learning experience for our students.

Field Day Spirit

View cool highlight reel from Field Day here and share the Mercy spirit on your socials!

STUDENT MOVIE NIGHT AT MERCY

Student Government is excited to host a Student Movie Night with CC and UDJ at Mercy this Saturday, November 7 at 6:30pm in the Auditorium. Free entry, snacks available to purchase.

MOTHERS' CLUB

Mercy Merch Online Pop Up Shop

The Mercy Mothers' Club is hosting a holiday Mercy Merch Pop-up Shop through November 8.

• Shop the online pop-up shop here

This is a great opportunity to buy items for your family for the upcoming holidays. You can either choose to have your items shipped to your home or picked up at the MMC Holiday Sip & Shop on Thursday, December 3rd. Happy Shopping and thank you for your continued support. 

Decking the Halls of Mercy

Sponsor a tree, wreath or ornament on behalf of a family, student, alumna, Mercy club/team, or business. 

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! 

All sponsors will be commemorated in a framed standing plaque next to their tree or wreath for this upcoming holiday season. Sponsors do not need to decorate the trees, we will get them up and beautiful with your sign proudly displayed.

Trees & Wreaths

• Three 9' Trees ~ $500 each ONLY ONE REMAINING
• Four 7' Trees ~ $350 each ONLY ONE REMAINING
• Two 30” Wreaths ~ $250 each ONLY ONE REMAINING

We are also pleased to continue our collaboration with the Office of Mission & Ministry with our 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

Proceeds 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.

Sip & Shop

Thursday, December 3, 2026

4:00pm Open to Mercy Faculty & Staff

5:00pm Open to the Public

Event tickets $10/person

Raffle tickets $5 each

Refreshment tickets $1 each

Vendor Sign-Up

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 Adviser Groups with the most sales win a Crumbl Cookie Party!
• Purchase your raffle and refreshment 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

Volunteer Opportunities

• Volunteer the night of the event -  Sip N Shop Volunteers: Sip N Shop Day of Event Volunteers December 2026
• Donate items to support the event -  Amazon Wish List
• Students can volunteer and earn service hours -  Sip N Shop Student Volunteers: Sip N Shop Student Volunteers - December 2026

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

DADS' CLUB

Bring the Heat - Chili Cook-Off

Get ready to bring the heat at the Mercy Mothers’ Club & Dads’ Club Chili Cook-Off! Join us for a fun evening of delicious chili, friendly competition, and great company.

Wednesday, November 18

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Mercy Cafeteria

Want to participate in the cook-off? Sign up to bring your favorite chili recipe and compete for bragging rights! RSVP and sign up to participate here. Come hungry, bring the heat, and let’s make it a night to remember!

MERCY SPEAK UP: STUDENT CONCERN & INCIDENT REPORT FORM

Please note the following email was sent to all staff and students in regard to the updated student concern and incident report form.

At Mercy, we want every student to feel safe, respected, included, and supported. That’s why we are introducing our updated Mercy Speak Up: Student Concern and Incident Report form.

If you experience or witness something that makes you or someone else feel unsafe, uncomfortable, excluded, or disrespected, we encourage you to speak up. This includes bullying, harassment, racist or discriminatory comments, body shaming, intimidation, hurtful online behavior, and other concerns.

You do not need to know exactly what to call the behavior or whether it violates a school policy. If something doesn’t feel right, that is enough reason to let us know. You can share what happened, and we will review your concern.

QR codes will be posted throughout the building, including bathrooms, hallways, classrooms, the cafeteria, the MAC, and other common areas, so you can easily access the form whenever you need it. Click here to access the Mercy Speak Up: Student Concern & Incident Report Form. The linked QR Code will also be uploaded onto your iPad.

Reports go directly to Mrs. Sattler, Mrs. Tarplin, and Mrs. T. Smith. The administrative team will keep your name confidential, and someone will follow up with you within 24–48 hours.

Speaking up is one way we care for one another and live out our Mercy values. Whether something happens to you or you witness it happening to someone else, your voice matters, and you don’t have to navigate a concern alone.

Thank you for helping us make Mercy a community where everyone belongs.

In Mercy,

Mrs. Traci Smith

Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

SISTERHOOD SUMMIT

All moms, students, alumnae, daughters, sisters, staff and friends of Mercy are invited!

Join us for Mercy’s Second Annual Sisterhood Summit on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Mercy High School!

This energizing morning is all about movement, mindfulness, and sisterhood - a chance to reset, recharge, and reconnect with the incredible women who make our Mercy community so special.

The morning will feature The Detroit Matcha Bar, Pure Barre, swag bag and MORE! You won’t want to miss this wonderful opportunity to connect, have fun, and celebrate our sisterhood.

We're excited to welcome three incredible Mercy Alumnae!

Bridget Lee Stockton ’84 – Bridget will lead us through a Pure Barre class. She is a longtime fitness professional and owner of Pure Barre Novi, with a passion for movement and strength.

Barb Rozman-Stokes ’93 – Barb will guide us through gentle, accessible movement inspired by Yoga and Pilates, paired with simple breathing and mindfulness practices you can use anywhere: before a test, in the car line, or at the end of a long day. No experience or flexibility required! Barb is the founder of Can & Will, a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor, and an executive and career coach.

Meredith Green Merucci ’18 – Meredith will offer mini skincare consultations and host a station where attendees can create their own little bag of skincare products based on their skin type. She is a Certified Physician Assistant who is passionate about helping others feel confident and comfortable in their own skin.

Whether you come with your mom, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, neighbor, coworker, or on your own, we'd love to have you there!

Please use the Gym/Auditorium entrance. Cost is $20/person: REGISTER HERE

Questions? Please reach out to Gina Gray at ggray@mhsmi.org.

AUCTION GIFT PARTY AT PORTLAND LEATHER GOODS STORE

Connect with fellow Mercy Moms at the brand new Portland Leather Goods store in Birmingham for an evening of pre-holiday shopping while supporting our Annual Auction.

Bring a gift and share the love! Guests are encouraged to bring their “favorite thing” from our Amazon Wishlist here or a themed basket to donate to this year’s Auction. 

Thursday, November 19, 2026

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Portland Leather Goods

157 W. Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009

RSVP

MARLIN ATHLETICS

Senior College Bound Athlete Event

Attention Class of 2027! 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. 

Monday, November 16, 2026

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 13. Contact Kate Scalzi at kmscalzi@mhsmi.org with any questions. Go Marlins!

Winter Sports Tryout Info

Basketball, Boardercross, Bowling, Figure Skating, Hockey, and Skiing tryouts and meeting information is now available here. Please stay connected to athletics website here and specific team and coach information. Dates and times are subject to change.

Follow Marlins on Social Media

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

NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST - NOVEMBER 17

Please be aware that a scheduled test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will take place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2:20pm. The test will be broadcast through television, radio, cable and satellite services. Cell phones will not receive an alert as they did during the 2023 test.

This is only a test, and no action is required. We are sharing this information with Mercy families as a courtesy of our local law enforcement partners.

SAVE THE DATE FOR MERCY AUCTION 2027

Save the date to join us at Mercy High School’s 48th Annual Auction — our biggest fundraiser and most unforgettable night of the year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 20, 2027 at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth. Stay tuned for more evening details. You won’t want to miss this celebration!

CLASS OF 2027

Yearbook Portrait

We kindly ask every rising senior in the Class of 2027 to schedule an appointment with KMS Photography in order to be included in the yearbook. Please book your session now to ensure you are photographed before the yearbook deadline of November 13, 2026. Final photo selections must be submitted by November 30, 2026.

To create a unified look for the senior pages and class composite, Mercy asks that students wear a black top with a modest neckline. Please avoid strapless or low-cut styles.

Learn more about KMS Photography here, book your yearbook session here or call 313.278.7171. Additional yearbook questions? Contact Mrs. Lucia Step, Mercy HS Lore Yearbook Adviser, at lstep@mhsmi.org.

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, @missionandministry_mhsmi, and @mercyhighmipresident 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.