August 19, 2021
Construction Advisory
Please be advised there is road construction in the area (11 Mile Rd eastbound only), so plan for arrival delays and allow ample travel time. Further details with traffic flow and parking lot instructions is forthcoming.
COVID-19 Protocol
We ask for your support for the most effective measures in keeping all members within our Mercy community healthy and in-person during this school year. Please reference the COVID-19 protocol update 8/17/21 communication here.
Student Schedules & Back to School Info
The 2021-22 student schedules are posted on Powerschool. As a reminder, all families must be sure all required forms are submitted on FinalForms and your student(s) billing account (including iPad and tuition) is current in order to access Mercy student email, course schedules and book purchasing.
- Mercy utilizes FinalForms for required student record information. FinalForms allows you to electronically complete and sign enrollment, back-to-school, and athletic participation forms for your daughter(s). New parents should have received an account confirmation email from FinalForms in July. From this email, please click the registration link and follow the steps to login and access your student(s). Returning parents, your account information is the same as last year. If you haven’t already done so, we kindly request you complete your FinalForms submission as soon as possible. If you have any FinalForms questions, please email kmscalzi@mhsmi.org.
- If you have questions regarding your daughter's Student Billing account, please login to your Smart Tuition account or contact the Business Office at 248-893-3580 or arhayes@mhsmi.org.
- If you are unable to access PowerSchool using your username and password, try resetting your password using the "Having Trouble Signing In?" link. Once in PowerSchool, the "Grades & Attendance" icon will give the list of classes for the whole school year. The "Exp" column lists the hour the class meets. To see a matrix view for the first semester with room numbers click the "My Schedule" icon. Any periods not listed are unscheduled periods.
Opening Days of School
Friday, August 20: New 10th & 11th Grade Transfer Student Orientation
-
Please arrive at the Gymnasium / Auditorium entrance by 9:00am.
-
Wear casual clothing. (Includes jeans, capris, and longer shorts. No camis or strapless tops, short shorts, pajama pants or ripped clothing.)
-
Dismissal at 12:00pm.
Monday, August 23: CLASS OF 2025 WELCOME DAY All 9th Grade Students
-
All Link Leaders report to the gym by 7:00am. Wear the Link Crew shirt.
-
All 9th grade students please arrive at the Gymnasium / Auditorium entrance by 8:00am.
-
Lunch will be provided.
-
Wear casual clothing. (Includes jeans, capris, and longer shorts. No camis or strapless tops, short shorts, pajama pants or ripped clothing.)
-
School photos and ID photos taken.
-
Dismissal at 2:30pm.
Monday, August 23: Marlin Business Day All 10th-12th Grade Students
All students are expected to drop-in at the Gym/Auditorium entrance from 9:00am to 11:00am or 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
School ID Picture Day: School ID and yearbook photos will be taken. You will receive information on purchasing photo packages from HR Imaging via email or use order form here. You can order picture packages with a credit card by going to https://hrimaging.com or calling customer service at (815) 433-1766 and/or custserv@hrimaging.com or send cash or check in the envelopes provided. All students must be photographed regardless of whether or not you are purchasing a portrait package. The photo is used for a number of purposes including school records, the student ID, and yearbook so it is essential that students be appropriate in look and dress and adhere to the following guidelines:
Hair must look nice and neat.
Make-up must be modest.
Solid color shirts preferred. Shirts may not have visible writing.
Students may not use props.
Yearbook Orders: Order online here with code 13826 or submit your yearbook order at Marlin Business Day for the discounted rate of $60. Yearbooks will increase to $70 after September 6.
Parking Pass: Submit vehicle registration form online here to receive your 2021-22 parking pass. Please complete for each car that will be driven to and parked at Mercy.
Medication Release Forms: If applicable, turn-in the dispensing medication form and over the counter medication form. Students are not permitted to have any medication in their possession, including over the counter/non-prescription medication. A Dispensing Medication Release Form must be on file in order for the school to administer any prescription medication and the OTC Medication Release Form must be on file in order for the school to administer Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen.
Used Uniform Sale: The Mothers Club will be holding the Used Uniform Sale throughout Marlin Business Day.
Marlin Shop: The Marlin Shop will be open and selling Mercy apparel throughout Marlin Business Day.
Cafeteria: Load $200+ onto your student ID card and get an extra 10% per $100 dollars! Cash or check.
Tuesday, August 24: Opening Mass and First Full Day of School All Grades
-
All students report to Adviser room by 8:00am. First day schedule found here.
-
Welcome Mass 8:30am - 9:50am. Mask required. No unscheduled class periods.
-
Link Leaders wear your Link Crew shirt. All students must adhere to the Special Dress Days policy or wear full uniform.
-
Students sign out with their Adviser at dismissal 2:40pm - 2:45pm.
Wednesday, August 25: First day for all students to wear full school uniform. Follow the new daily bell schedule found here.
New Parent Orientation
Book Purchasing
The BNC K-12 powered by MBS Virtual Bookstore will go live on Friday, August 13th, 2021 and free shipping runs until August 26, 2021. BNC K-12 powered by MBS has worked hard with our Mercy Staff to provide a comprehensive list of books needed for your daughter's courses.
Shop by Schedule enables students to enter their Mercy Student ID to access their entire schedule's course materials on the Virtual Bookstore. This allows your daughter to add all of her course materials to her shopping cart at one time, eliminating the need to select each course individually. *Please note the shop by schedule feature is only available for students who have completed required school forms and current billing account as of Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
Shop by Course is also available using your student schedule. Feel free to experience this easy and convenient ordering method by visiting BNC K-12 powered by MBS Virtual Bookstore.
-
Click the "Let's Get Started" button on Mercy's Virtual Bookstore.
-
Under "Shop by Schedule", enter your student ID number.*
-
Confirm that you are that Mercy Student - click "Continue."
-
You'll see your course materials and can select items to check out when ready!
Take advantage of digital formats and free shipping offers! Since every Mercy girl will have an iPad to facilitate her learning, consider digital formats in lieu of a hardbound textbook. Read and follow the Teacher Course Messages listed and carefully check your order details before checkout.
Please note that some Math and Science online course books will be acquired once school begins using an access code provided directly from teachers. English teachers may provide a list of books that students will purchase and download throughout the school year.
Contact our MBS books liaison Kelly Bickes at kabickes@mhsmi.org with book ordering questions.
Café Incentive Time!
Load $200* onto your student ID card August 23 through September 11, 2021 and get an extra 10% per $100 dollars! New this year...add money to your account on Marlin Business Day, August 23.
How it Works:
Bring a check for $200 and get $220 loaded onto your card
Bring a check for $300 and get $330 loaded onto your card
And so on….
*The entire amount must be loaded in one transaction.
Questions? Contact Cafeteria Director Anne Hallberg at 248-893-3536 or amhallberg@mhsmi.org.
Resource Links