CLASS OF 2024

Senior Class families are asked to stay connected to email. Please note this webpage will be continually updated with important dates, details and information.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Prom Tickets

Prom tickets are $95/person or $190/couple plus credit card fees and are on sale here until Tuesday, April 30 at 11:59pm at https://tickets.schoolcollector.com/tickets/tickets/purchase/428.

  • If you are bringing a guest to Prom, when you purchase tickets, be sure to click the “non-student guest” box.
  • Also, to bring a guest, a Prom Guest Application must be completed. Be sure to follow the directions on the form. If it is not received on time, you may not be able to bring your guest to the dance.
  • If you plan on arriving and/or leaving via a party bus or limo, be sure to complete your Party Bus Roster and email it to deanofstudents@mhsmi.org.
  • All table requests forms (attached here) are due to seniormoderator@mhsmi.org by Friday, May 3 at 8 a.m.
Got questions or need some guidance? Shoot a quick email over to your trusty moderators at seniormoderator@mhsmi.org, and we'll be more than happy to assist.
 
Reminder: You won't be able to scoop up those tickets if your end-of-year promise isn't squared away on Schoology, if there's a little hiccup with your Business Office account, or if you're missing any service hours with Mrs. Bennetts.
 

Graduation Tickets

Each Senior will receive 8 graduation tickets and may pick up beginning May 3 from the Reception Area between 10am - 3pm. All graduation obligations must be completed in order or a student to receive graduation tickets: 40 service hours and reflection paper; all financial obligations paid in full; no outstanding detentions; completion of Senior survey and end of year promise.

Graduation Gown Approval

In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, every student must have her white graduation gown approved by Dr. Kreger or her assistant, Mrs. Wojcik. Graduation gown requirement letter found here. Please bring the dress to the Advancement Office or send a picture of the front and back of the dress, or a picture of you wearing the dress to cdkreger@mhsmi.org or mmwojcik@mhsmi.org.

Senior Survey

All Seniors must complete the Senior Survey (using Mercy Gmail) by Monday, May 6 in order to receive graduation tickets.

Important End of the Semester Academic Dates

Friday, May 17
Senior English papers are due by 11:59pm. ALL Senior work must be submitted and graded by midnight (Friday, May 17) except for final exams/projects/presentations.
There will not be a “no testing period” for Seniors, but once a final experience is completed classwork can be given and graded but further homework (work to complete, additional reading, preparation for a quiz or test) should not be extensive. This will allow students time to work on other presentations, and projects and prepare for final exams.
 
May 20 - May 22 Senior Final Exam 
A final exam experience for Seniors needs to occur on one of these days. Seniors are required to be present in class on May 20, 21, and 22 for final presentations, review days, or final exams/papers. This will be determined by the classroom teacher. Seniors will be able to come and go as they please but must enter and exit the lobby doors after school begins at 8:00 am. Some sample scenarios: 1) A senior could have a review day on Monday, and the exam on Tuesday and therefore would be expected in class on both days, 2) A final paper could be turned in on
May 17 and the Senior would not need to attend class since the final experience is complete, 3) Final presentations are held May 20-22 and all students are expected to be in class all days to present or critique other student presentations, 4) A final exam is given May 21 and students do not attend on May 20.
 
May 23 
All Seniors are expected to be in attendance for Honors Convocation in order to participate in their Adviser Party and Moving Up.
 
May 30
Senior Final Grades are due by May 30 at 9 am. Transcripts will be sent to the college designated on the Senior Survey on June 4.

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

August 23: Senior Blessing Mass

  • Wear cap, gown and medallion

  • 8:40am Mercy Auditorium

  • Parents/Guardians welcome to attend

September 22: Senior Tailgate 7:00am-7:45am

October 23: Senior Photo Yearbook Deadline for Prestige

November 6: Diploma Names Due

December 1: Yearbook Congratulatory Ads Due

January 31: Senior Class Alumnae Breakfast

March 1: Service Hours and Reflection Paper

April 19: End of Year Promise Due

  • An agreement that you will represent Mercy well in all of the end of year activities, including but not limited to, prom, Moving Up & graduation. If you do not submit the promise, you cannot participate in end of the year activities.

May 1: Graduation Gown Approval Deadline

May 3: Graduation Ticket Pick Up Begins - 10am - 3pm Mercy Reception Area

May 6: Senior Survey Deadline

May 9: Senior Prom

Roostertail (100 Marquette Dr, Detroit, MI 48214)

Arrival: 7:00pm - 7:45pm (Students must arrive by 7:45pm)

End Time: 11:00pm

  • Advanced ticket purchase required for entry. If you have not met school obligations, the Business Office may hold your tickets until fulfillment.

  • Student transportation needs to be planned accordingly.

  • When students enter, they will be greeted by members of Administration, so please be prepared for formal introductions.

  • A completed End of the Year Promise is required to attend.

  • Roostertail Dress Code

May 20-22: Senior Final Exams

May 22: Baccalaureate Mass & Reception

Mercy HS Auditorium

Arrival: 5:30pm

Mass: 6:00pm

  • Family members are invited and welcome to attend.

  • Graduates are to wear their cap and gown along with proper dress-up attire.

  • Following Mass, the Senior Class will process to the courtyard and place a rose on the altar of Our Lady of Mercy. This procession, which began at the original high school campus in Detroit, is a long standing, solemn, and beautiful tradition in Mercy's history.

  • Closing remarks will be shared by Senior Class Officers, Sr. Emily George Award winner, and Heart of Mercy recipient.

  • Reception for families in the Gym to follow the celebration with light appetizers.

May 23: Mercy Celebration Day - Honors Convocation & Moving Up

  • All Seniors are expected to be in attendance for the full day for Adviser Parties, Honors Convocation and Moving Up. Students will wear their caps and gowns and should sign-in with their Adviser by 8:00am. If your daughter is absent from the Honors Convocation, she will not be allowed to participate in the Moving Up Ceremony. We would like to invite Senior Parents/Guardians to join us for the Honors Convocation at 8:45am.

May 28: Last Day to request extra graduation tickets

May 30: Mandatory Graduation Practice

Detroit Opera House (1526 Broadway St, Detroit 48226)

Arrival: 9:45am

  • Graduation practice is mandatory. If a student is not present, they will not be allowed to participate in the Graduation ceremony.

  • Parking is located at the Detroit Opera House Parking Center at 1426 Broadway Street and Graduates should enter the garage at the John R Gate. Mercy will pay for the parking and Graduates must take a ticket when they enter to receive validation.

  • Graduates are asked to please dress appropriately and bring the dress shoes to be worn at Graduation.

  • To avoid conflicts, please do not make appointments until after 1pm. We may run over the scheduled time, and all Graduates must stay until practice is completed.

  • All Graduation gowns must be approved by rehearsal in order to participate in the Graduation ceremony. If you haven't already done so, you will be contacted to please bring the dress to the Advancement Office or send a picture of the front and back of the dress, or a picture of you wearing the dress to cdkreger@mhsmi.org or mmwojcik@mhsmi.org.

June 2: Graduation Ceremony

Detroit Opera House (1526 Broadway St, Detroit 48226)

Graduate Arrival: 1:15pm

Doors Open for Guests: 1:30pm

Ceremony: 2:00pm

  • Graduates are asked to please check their Mercy email for last minute updates and instructions.

  • We kindly ask you allow extra time for travel, traffic and arrival. The Opera House assures us that the Grand Prix will not affect parking or traffic flow around the Opera House. They have the Detroit Opera House Parking Center (1426 Broadway Street) designated for Mercy and guests should use the John R Gate Entrance. Please note the parking fee is $20 per vehicle and payable by credit card only.

  • A ticket is required for entry at the Graduation Ceremony and each graduate receives eight tickets. 

  • Graduates must be at the venue by 1:00pm and will enter through the stage/security doors off Madison. Doors on either side of the Detroit Opera House will be open at 1:30pm for family and guests to enter the building. Seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

  • You will find the graduation seating chart here in order for you to best plan your seating choice and meeting location following the ceremony.

  • Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Student Government members will sit on the stage.

  • To preserve the dignity of the event and due to the lack of security backstage, Graduates should please leave their cell phones and personal belongings with a family member. 

  • The ceremony will be recorded and livestreamed. The livestream link will be posted on mhsmi.org. Each Graduate will receive an individual Vimeo link to download and save the ceremony recording.

Special Reminder

Please note we respectfully request your assistance to ensure the dignity of our ceremony. Each Graduate will have a final reflection read aloud upon receiving her diploma. In order to give every outstanding Graduate the respect deserved, we kindly request all applause be held until the end of the ceremony and guests refrain from cheering while Graduates cross the stage. Thank you for your part in making this celebration special and beautiful for our Graduates!

June 2: Senior All Night Party

Mercy High School
10:00pm - 5:00am
RSVP by May 15, 2024

  • Donations Needed - The Senior All Night Party is scheduled for the night of graduation on Sunday, June 2nd from 10pm-5am. For this party to be a success, we need your support in the form of sponsorships and monetary donations to entertain, feed, and provide activities for our 145 Mercy Graduates. Please consider making a donation here. 

  • Parent Letter & Info Packet

  • Consent Form

  • Medical Form

RESOURCES & FORMS

End of Year Promise

Graduation Gown Approval

In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, every student must have her white graduation gown approved by Dr. Kreger or her assistant, Mrs. Wojcik. Graduation gown requirement letter found here. Please bring the dress to the Advancement Office or send a picture of the front and back of the dress, or a picture of you wearing the dress to cdkreger@mhsmi.org or mmwojcik@mhsmi.org.

Mercy Graduate Yard Sign

  • Lawn signs are available with or without your graduate's name.
  • Each sign is $30.
  • Complete your order by April 15. Orders must be submitted to the production company by this date.
  • Signs will be distributed from Mercy High School in early May. Dates TBD.

If you are unable to order online, please complete the lawn sign form here and drop off with payment at the Mercy Reception Area in the black box labeled 'Senior All Night Party' by April 15th. No one should be without a graduation sign due to financial issues, please reach out to cpitcole@gmail.com to be included.

Extra Graduation Ticket Request Form

SANP

Adopt a Seat

Leave a legacy for your graduate! For a minimum contribution of $200, you can Adopt a Seat in your graduate’s honor in Mercy's Auditorium. For further info or to Adopt a Seat, click here or contact the Advancement Office at advancement@mhsmi.org.

Party Hands Flyer

Two marvelous Mercy Cafe Staff are available for your graduation party needs.

CONTACT INFO

2024 Class Officer Board: Katelyn Cronan, Carly Dalloo, Bridie Hart, Miranda Mulligan, Elise Wilkins

Senior Moderators Angela Harris and Brandi Lavely: seniormoderator@mhsmi.org

Dean of Student Affairs Eleasha Tarplin: edtarplin@mhsmi.org

Associate Principal Colleen McMaster: cmcmaster@mhsmi.org