CLASS OF 2026
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
If you plan to attend Mercy’s Chalk Day (in any capacity) OR plan to chalk your spot on Sunday, August 17, you must have a signed waiver submitted on Schoology or via email.
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Hosted at Mercy by the Dad’s Club (BBQ provided!)
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Bring your own chalk (we’ll have some available too!)
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Everyone in the Class of 2026 is invited—whether or not you’ve purchased a spot
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This is meant to be a fun way to gather and reconnect before school starts!
To receive your parking spot number, you must have ALL of the following submitted:
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Payment
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Chalk design
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Waiver (if chalking)
Spot numbers will only be given out at the event on Saturday.
If you can’t attend on Saturday, your spot number will be emailed to you before Monday.
Please park near the flagpole entrance, closer to 11 Mile Road than the building.
- You cannot miss Mass, assemblies or any other all school event using this privilege.
- You must sign-in with Mrs. King in the Attendance Office when you arrive to school.
- You must sign-out with your Adviser, on the senior sign-out sheet, after your last class of the day (just before leaving the building).
- You may not leave during the school day until Senior Released Time (SRT) passes have been issued. You will receive information on the SRT application process in a couple of weeks from Mrs. Campau.
Schedule Your Senior Yearbook Portrait
Mercy HS is requesting that every Class of 2026 Senior make an appointment with Prestige in order to appear in the yearbook and class composite. We recommend scheduling your professional Senior picture session for the summer as you’ll have more flexibility in session dates and times.
To schedule your Senior portrait session, visit prestigeportraits.com/studio or if you need further assistance, please call (248) 427-1002.
Please schedule your appointment early to ensure you are photographed in time for the yearbook deadline. Seniors must have their yearbook photo taken at Prestige Portraits by October 25, 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.
IMPORTANT DATES & INFO
October 7: Senior Blessing Mass
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Wear cap, gown and medallion
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10:15am Mercy Auditorium
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Parents/Guardians welcome to attend
October 17: Senior Tailgate 7:00am-7:45am
October 25: Senior Photo Yearbook Deadline for Prestige Portrait
November : Diploma Names Due
December 1: Yearbook Congratulatory Ads Due
January 28: Senior Class Alumnae Breakfast
March 1: Service Hours and Reflection Paper
April: 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 1: Senior Survey Deadline
May 14: Senior Prom at the Roostertail
May 18-20: Senior Final Exams & End of Semester Policies
May 19: Baccalaureate Mass & Reception
Mercy HS Auditorium
Arrival: 5:30pm
Mass: 6:00pm
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Family members are invited and welcome to attend.
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Graduates are to wear their cap and gown along with proper dress-up attire.
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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.
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Closing remarks will be shared by Senior Class Officers, Sr. Emily George Award winner, and Heart of Mercy recipient.
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Reception for families in the Gym to follow the celebration with light appetizers.
May 21: Mercy Celebration Day - Honors Convocation & Moving Up
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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 : Mandatory Graduation Practice
Detroit Opera House (1526 Broadway St, Detroit 48226)
Arrival: 9:45am
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Graduation practice is mandatory. If a student is not present, they will not be allowed to participate in the Graduation ceremony.
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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 and leave it in their car when they enter to receive validation.
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When you arrive, enter through the Cadillac Cafe where your moderators will meet you and guide you backstage. It is located on the Madison side of the building.
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Graduates are asked to please dress appropriately and bring the dress shoes to be worn at Graduation.
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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.
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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.
May 31: Graduation Ceremony
Detroit Opera House (1526 Broadway St, Detroit 48226)
Graduate Arrival: 1:00pm (Stage Doors off Madison)
Guests with Accommodation Arrival: 1:00pm (Doors on either side of Opera House)
Guest Arrival: 1:15pm
Ceremony: 2:00pm
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Graduates are asked to please check their Mercy email for last minute updates and instructions.
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We kindly ask you allow extra time for travel, traffic and arrival downtown as the Grand Prix is also taking place. This shouldn’t affect parking. 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 there is a $20 parking fee per vehicle payable by credit card only.
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A ticket is required for entry and all graduates should have their respective tickets.
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Graduates must be at the venue by 1:00pm and will enter through the stage/security doors off Madison.
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Entry for those individuals with an early access pass due to accessibility accommodations begins at 1:00pm. Doors on either side of the Detroit Opera House will be open at 1:15pm for family and guests to enter the building. Seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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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.
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Please plan to meet your graduate after the ceremony. Guests will not be able to re-enter the Opera House after exiting.
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The ceremony will be livestreamed and recorded. 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 or making other noise while Graduates cross the stage. Thank you for your part in making this celebration special and beautiful for our Graduates!
May 31: Senior All Night Party
RESOURCES & FORMS
Extra Graduation Ticket Request Form
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 will be posted in early Fall. 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.
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.
Two marvelous Mercy Cafe Staff are available for your graduation party needs.
CONTACT INFO
2026 Class Officer Board: April Butler; Stella Coe; Jamiesha Faulkner; Grace Kim; Sophia Segars
Senior Moderators Gretchen Faunce and Brandi Lavely: seniormoderator@mhsmi.org
Dean of Student Affairs Eleasha Tarplin: edtarplin@mhsmi.org
Associate Principal Colleen McMaster: cmcmaster@mhsmi.org