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2022 Important Back to School Info

Published on 08/15/2022

2022 Student Schedules & Back to School Info

The 2022-23 student schedules are available on PowerSchool. As a reminder, all families must be sure all required forms, physical and immunization records for incoming students 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. 

Reference schedule info and details here.


Opening Days of School

Friday, August 19: New 10th & 11th Grade Transfer Student Orientation
  • Please arrive at the Auditorium / Gymnasium 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 22: CLASS OF 2026 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 Auditorium / Gymnasium 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.)
  • Dismissal at 2:30pm.
Tuesday, August 23: CLASS OF 2026 RETREAT DAY All 9th Grade Students
Learn about our Mercy Spirituality and Catherine McAuley with Campus Ministry and student retreat leaders.
  • All 9th grade students please arrive at the Auditorium / Gymnasium 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 at the close of the retreat.
  • Dismissal at 2:30pm.
Tuesday, August 23: Marlin Business Day All 10th-12th Grade Students
All students are expected to drop-in at the Auditorium / Gymnasium entrance from 9:00am 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 in the mail. If not, here is the order form. You can order picture packages with a credit card by going to shop.hrimaging.com or calling customer service at (815) 433-1766 and/or custserv@hrimaging.com or send cash or check in the envelopes provided. Even if you do not plan to purchase a package, please bring the mailer with you to Marlin Business Day as it contains the bar code needed for the photo. 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:
  1. Hair must look nice and neat. 
  2. Make-up must be modest. 
  3. Solid color shirts preferred. Shirts may not have visible writing.
  4. Students may not use props.
  • Yearbook Orders: Order online here with code 13826 or order at Marlin Business Day for the discounted rate of $60 available from August 21-September 5. Yearbooks will increase to $70 after September 5.
  • Parking Pass: Submit vehicle registration form online here to receive your 2022-23 parking pass. Please complete for each car that will be driven to and parked at Mercy.
  • Senior Cap & Gown Pick-up: Seniors will pick-up their cap and gown from the senior moderators, Ms. Harris and Mrs. Lavely, in the lobby.
  • 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. Contact Nurse Attaway in the Wellness Center with any questions, pattaway@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3587.
  • Used Uniform Sale: The Mothers' Club will be holding the Used Uniform Sale throughout Marlin Business Day from 9:00am - 4:00pm with a great selection of shirts ($10); skirts ($25) and sweaters ($20). Cash or check.
  • Marlin Shop: The Marlin Shop will be open and selling Mercy apparel throughout Marlin Business Day.
  • Cafeteria: Add money on your student ID account during Marlin Business Day.
Wednesday, August 24: Welcome & Senior Blessing Mass; First Full Day of School All Grades
  • All students report to their Adviser Room by 8:00am. First day schedule found here. No unscheduled class periods. 
  • Welcome & Senior Blessing Mass 8:30am - 9:50am. Seniors wear cap and gown for Mass. Parents/guardians of seniors are invited to attend the Welcome & Senior Blessing Mass.
  • Link Leaders wear Link Crew shirt. All students must adhere to the Special Dress Day policy or wear full uniform.
  • Students sign out with their Adviser at dismissal 2:40pm - 2:45pm.
Thursday, August 25: First day for all students to wear full school uniform. Follow the daily bell schedule found here. 
 

NEW PARENT ORIENTATION
Thursday, August 25
6:00pm-7:30pm
Media Center
 
New Mercy parents are invited to learn about Mercy culture, technology, policies on behavior and attendance, how you can support your daughter and more.
 
PARENT NIGHT
Thursday, September 1
6:15pm
Mercy HS (Begin in Adviser Group)
 
All Mercy parents/guardians are invited to Parent Night on Thursday, September 1 at 6:15pm. The evening offers a unique glimpse into your daughter's daily Mercy experience. You will have the opportunity to walk through her schedule and meet each of her teachers as they share their course plans with you. More details coming soon!

Cafeteria
 
Cafe Incentive Time
Load $200* onto your student ID card August 22 through September 9, 2022 and get an extra 10% per $100 dollars! Add money to your account on Marlin Business Day, August 24.
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.
 
Cafe Info
Cafe Schedule & Menu
General Cafe Info
Student Cafe Account
 
Questions? Contact Cafeteria Director Anne Hallberg at 248-893-3536 or email amhallberg@mhsmi.org.

Book Purchasing

The BNC K-12 powered by MBS Virtual Bookstore will go live on Friday, August 12 and the free shipping runs August 12 - August 26, 2022. 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.

Reference book purchasing info here.


Bus Service

Mercy Bus Transportation Service information, routes, payment plans and purchase link are available for the 2022-23 school year on the Mercy website here.

We are using Eventlink for Bus Passes, messaging, and calendar. When you sign up for an account, please be sure to select the Transportation Calendar option. All passes (full year, season, 10-ride) will be digital this year and students will have a QR code on their devices that drivers will scan. Account set up instructions found here.

Please visit mhsmi.org/transportation for all bus service information. If you have any bus service questions, contact Kate Scalzi at kmscalzi@mhsmi.org or 248-476-8020 ext. 1510. 

Carpool Directory

The directory for carpool interest was emailed to all families. Email admissions@mhsmi.org if you have any address changes or do not wish to be included. Please note this is not a full student directory, as some families requested to opt out of this carpool list. 


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