Important 2025 Back to School Details | Top Private All Girls Catholic High School

IMPORTANT 2025-26 BACK TO SCHOOL DETAILS

READ FAMILY COMMUNICATION HERE OR REFERENCE INFO BELOW.

STUDENT SCHEDULES

The 2025-26 student schedules will be posted on PowerSchool Wednesday, August 6, after 3pm. 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.

Mercy utilizes FinalForms for required student record information, signatures and athletic participation forms. New parents should have received an account confirmation email. 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 both students and parents complete your FinalForms submission as soon as possible.

NEW STUDENTS: All students are given a Mercy email address (@mhsmi.org), and will need to sign-in to the account to receive FinalForms information. Please click here for new student email instructions.

If you have questions regarding your daughter's student billing, please login to your Blackbaud Tuition Management account or contact Laura Weller, at lweller@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3546, in the Business Office on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 9am and 2pm.

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.

Schedules were reviewed by counselors to resolve any known issues. Please have your daughter email her counselor if there is a "true" issue with her schedule (such as an incorrect course, a course not scheduled, or full-year courses not scheduled all year).

Please note: The master schedule was built (sections and staffing) based on student course selections made in the spring. Alternates, at times, were used to complete schedules when necessary. Students with unresolved conflicts in their schedules were emailed. Please have your daughter check for an email from Dr. Kline-Kator or Ms. McMaster regarding any schedule conflicts (current students) or from the Admissions Office (new students). Students should then contact their counselor to resolve any issues. The only other schedule changes counselors will process the first week of school are straight course drops and adds if space allows. Schedules will not be rearranged to accommodate a change of mind.

Counselors:

Holly Markiecki-Bennetts (hbennetts@mhsmi.org): Last name A-C (Class of 2026); Last name A-E (Class of 2027 - Class of 2029)
Arpna Hessler (abhessler@mhsmi.org): Last name D-M (Class of 2026); Last name F-N (Class of 2027 - Class of 2029)
Kristen Casey (kkcasey@mhsmi.or g): Last name N-Z (Class of 2026); Last name O-Z (Class of 2027 - Class of 2029)

New Parents:

Please email Alison Kline-Kator at akline-kator@mhsmi.org if you are unable to locate your login to PowerSchool or need a login set up in PowerSchool.

OPENING DAYS OF SCHOOL

Wednesday, August 13: 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 bare midriffs, no camis, off-the-shoulder or strapless tops, short shorts, pajama pants or ripped clothing.)
Dismissal at 12:00pm.

Thursday, August 14: CLASS OF 2029 WELCOME DAY All 9th Grade Students

All Link Leaders report to the gym by 7:00am. Wear 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 bare midriffs, no camis, off-the-shoulder or strapless tops, short shorts, pajama pants or ripped clothing.)
9th grade students will walk through their schedules with Link Leaders.
Dismissal at 2:30pm.

Friday, August 15: CLASS OF 2029 RETREAT DAY All 9th Grade Students

Learn about our Mercy Spirituality and Catherine McAuley with the Office of Mission & Ministry and student retreat leaders. Please note school yearbook / ID photos will be taken at the end of the day.

All 9th grade students please arrive at the Auditorium/Gymnasium entrance by 8:00am.
Lunch will be provided.
Wear casual clothing and remember that you will have your school photo taken. (Includes jeans, capris, and longer shorts. No bare midriffs, no camis, off-the-shoulder or strapless tops, short shorts, pajama pants or ripped clothing.)
School yearbook / ID photos will be taken at the close of the retreat.
Dismissal at 2:30pm.

Friday, August 15: 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. All school portrait print ordering is through Inter-State Studios online here input school code, 0117GN. Additional information will be emailed to students/parents directly from Inter-State Studios. 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 neat and appropriate for school.
Make-up must be modest.
Solid color shirts preferred. Shirts may not have visible writing.
Students may not use props.

Yearbook Orders: Yearbooks will be available for purchase online beginning August 20. Order here with code 13826 from August 20 - September 9 or order at Marlin Business Day for the discounted rate of $80. Yearbooks will increase to $100 after September 9.
Parking Pass: Submit vehicle registration form online here to receive your 2025-26 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, Mrs. Faunce and Mrs. Lavely, in the Auditorium/Gym Lobby.
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.

Monday, August 18: First Full Day of School All Grades

Students report to 1st Hour class. Follow the daily bell schedule found here.
All students must be in full school uniform.
Link Leaders wear Link Crew shirt.
Students sign out with their advisers at 2:40pm dismissal.

Wednesday, August 20: Welcome Mass

Mercy parents/guardians are invited to attend the Welcome 2025 School Year Mass at 10:15am in the Auditorium.

NEW PARENT ORIENTATION

Monday, August 18

6:00pm-7:30pm

McAuley Academic 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.

INVITE A FUTURE MARLIN TO SISTERHOOD DAY

Friday, August 22

7:30am - 11:15am

Mercy High School

This fun and engaging morning is designed for younger sisters, cousins, neighbors, or family friends currently in 6th–8th grade who may be future Mercy girls. It’s a wonderful way for them to experience the spirit of Mercy Sisterhood. If there’s a special girl in your life who would enjoy this unique opportunity, we’d love to welcome her! Learn more and sign-up here.

SAVE THE DATE FOR PARENT NIGHT

Wednesday, August 27

6:15pm

All Mercy parents/guardians are invited to a 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.

Class of 2026 parents are invited to the Senior Parent College Application Meeting held from 5:30pm to 6:15pm before Parent Night. More details will be shared soon!

BOOK PURCHASING

We are excited to introduce our new digital bookstore, launching this year in partnership with EdTech Solutions. This innovative system connects directly with PowerSchool andSchoology to automatically populate your student’s required textbooks and course materials based on their enrolled classes.

Gone are the days of searching through courses trying to determine which books to buy. Your student's personalized account will display exactly what they need for each course, ensuring accuracy and saving you time. The system updates in real-time if instructors make any changes to required materials.

Key Benefits for Your Family:

Automatic Course Integration: Books appear in your student's account automatically based on their class schedule, ensuring 100% accuracy in required materials
Time-Saving Convenience: Everything your student needs is pre-selected and ready for purchase
Real-Time Updates: If instructors make changes to required materials, these updates will be reflected immediately in your student's account
Comprehensive Selection: From textbooks to digital resources, lab manuals to supplementary materials, everything is available in one centralized location

For detailed instructions on how to access your account and make purchases, please see the resource links below from EdTech Solutions:

TRANSPORTATION

Bus Service

Mercy Bus Transportation Service information, routes and payment options are now available for the 2025-26 school year at mhsmi.org/transportation. Please review and complete the bus pass request form and payment here. Finalized bus routes will be emailed August 11. If you have questions, please contact Kate Scalzi at kmscalzi@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3510.

Carpool Directory

The 2025-26 directory for Mercy HS carpool interest was sent to all families in the back to school and FinalForms email communications. This Google spreadsheet is a live document and will be continually updated as needed. 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.

ATHLETIC INFO & TRYOUTS

Are you ready, Marlins?! Fall sports (Cross Country, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Sailing, Swim & Dive, Volleyball) start date is August 11, 2025. Try-out times are posted here on mercymarlins.com and team specific pages as available.

Please be prepared to attend all try-out sessions. All athletes are required to complete their FinalForms profile, including submission of a valid physical dated on or after 4/15/25.

SCHOOLMESSENGER TEXT SYSTEM

Mercy High School utilizes the SchoolMessenger Communicate system to deliver SMS text messages with important emergency information about school closings and alerts. All parent/guardian mobile phone number data in FinalForms syncs with the SchoolMessenger Communicate text system. Parents/guardians may opt-in to give permission to receive messages by texting "Y" or "Yes" to short code number 67587 along with ensuring your mobile phone number is current in FinalForms.

MOBILE APP

If you haven’t already done so, download 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: