| Dear Parents, Mercy McAuley has had lots of fun celebrating our city and the Bengals! As a reminder, there is no school for students on Monday, February 14. We will use one of our raffle days off to allow everyone to enjoy a day off after the Super Bowl. Who Dey! There is also no school on Monday, February 21, due to President's Day. I announced to students today that beginning next week, masks will be optional. We appreciate everyone's cooperation with wearing masks over the past few months, and we are grateful that we were able to have in-person learning during the recent surge in cases. We hope that many Mercy McAuley parents will join us for The Howl on its new date of April 30! The Howl is our largest annual fundraiser, and this year it will be held at school. The event includes a delicious dinner by the bite, music, dancing, games, raffles, and our Mission Moment, where we raise critical funds for tuition assistance. Attending this event is a great way to meet other parents and be involved in our school community. More information can be found below, and tickets can be purchased HERE. Don't miss this fun night! Have a wonderful weekend, and GO BENGALS!! Mercy and compassion always in our hearts, Connie Kampschmidt Principal |
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| Oakwood Avenue Construction Update Cincinnati Water Works will be doing work on Oakwood Avenue again next week. You will not be able to access Oakwood from Belmont on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, you will not be able to access Oakwood from North Bend. We informed all students of this today. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. |
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New Date for The Howl! Purchase your tickets TODAY! Our biggest fundraising event of the year - The Howl - will take place at Mercy McAuley on a NEW DATE - April 30, 2022! We cannot wait to welcome our community of parents, employees, alumnae, benefactors and friends for a fantastic evening of fun! Join us for a delicious dinner by the bite, drinks, music, dancing, games, raffles, silent auction, and our Mission Moment, where we raise critical funds for tuition assistance. Purchase your tickets to the big event and learn more about it at the link below. We can't wait to see lots of Mercy McAuley parents at The Howl on April 30! |
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And speaking of The Howl... Volunteers Needed - Many volunteers are needed to help make this event a success! It's also a great way to meet other parents while supporting our school. If you can help, please sign up to volunteer HERE. Wish Lists - We are in need of many donated items to use as prizes at The Howl on April 30! One way you can help support The Howl and the students of Mercy McAuley is by donating a item(s) from our Wish Lists! Click the links below to see our Wish List items. Thank you in advance for your support! Wish List 1 (Amazon) Wish List 2 (SignUp Genius) |
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| Honoring Black History Month This month, we are proudly honoring Black History Month at Mercy McAuley! The theme of this year's Black History Month is "Black Health & Wellness." We are celebrating black leaders, achievements and history this month on our morning announcements and on Instagram. Check out our Instagram stories to see more spotlights throughout the month! |
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| Volunteers Needed for Eucharistic Adoration Mercy McAuley will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the first Friday of every month. A Deacon (if schedules allow) will be opening at 8 a.m. and ending with Benediction at 1:45 pm. We need at least one adorer present while the Eucharist is exposed on the altar. If you can volunteer to help, please sign up at the link below. Thank you! |
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| News from the Counselors National School Counseling Week - In recognition of National School Counseling Week, we salute and thank our school counselors - Mrs. Schwartz, Mrs. Rottinghaus, and Mrs. Horvath - for all they do for our students! Please click the link below for important news from the counselors, including updates on 2022-23 course scheduling, ACT test prep, scholarship opportunities, and more! |
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| Athletic News Wolves Lucky Number - Wolves Lucky Number ticket drawings have begun. If your lucky number wins, you will receive a $100 check in the mail! Thanks for your support of this important fundraising event for Athletics. Winter Awards Night - Save the date for the Winter Awards Night on March 8. Look for an email invite with all the details! Spring Parent Meeting - We will host Spring Sport parent night on March 3. This is mandatory for all athletes and at least one parent. Save the date - spring will be here soon! Wolves Classic Golf Outing - Save the date as our HUGE fundraiser will take place on June 10 at Pebble Creek! Get your foursome together today! Basketball - The Wolves played in Sectionals Thursday at 6:30 p.m. vs Winton Woods at Harrison High School. Let's go Wolves! Bowling - The Bowling Wolves celebrated Seniors (see photo below) and will complete regular season next week. The Sectional tournament is scheduled for February 24 at Crossgate. Go Wolves! Swimming and Diving - Sectional swimming takes place on Feb. 12 at Powell Crosley YMCA. Our divers compete on Feb. 12 as well at West Clermont. Good luck! All tickets must be purchased online at www.ohsaa.org/tickets. Go Wolves! |
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| Save the Date for our Spring Musical, April 1 - 3! Save the date for our spring musical, Anastasia, April 1 - 3! Our cast and crew are working hard to bring this fantastic show to the Mercy McAuley stage! Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. on April 1 and 2, and at 2 p.m on April 3. Watch for ticket information coming soon! |
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| Blood Drive is March 17 Hoxworth Blood Center will be onsite at Mercy McAuley for a blood drive on Thursday, March 17. To donate blood, you must: have a photo ID, be 110+ pounds, and be 17 years old (or 16 with parental consent). Students may schedule an appointment to give blood HERE or contact the school nurse, Mrs. Kathleen Bartish. |
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| Updates from the School Nurse Reporting COVID Tests - If your daughter tests positive for COVID-19, please report this to the school nurse, Kathleen Bartish, at bartishk@mercymcauley.org or (513) 681-1800 x1126. Thanks for your cooperation as we work to keep all students and employees healthy and in school.
COVID-19 Cases for Week of February 7 - For the week of February 7, there was 1 reported case of COVID-19. Free At-Home COVID Test Kits - Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Click HERE for more information. |
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| Yearbook Updates
Class of 2022 Parents - Calling all proud senior parents! Celebrate your daughter's milestones and accomplishments with a yearbook ad! Create and purchase your ad by May 12, 2022. Click HERE for details and to place your order.
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UPCOMING EVENTS February 14 Superbowl Monday - NO SCHOOL February 21 Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL February 28 • 7 p.m. Parent Pack Meeting March 6 • 6:30 p.m. Vocal Ensemble Concert & Senior Night April 1 - 3 Spring Musical, Anastasia April 30 • 7 - 11 p.m. The Howl |
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| Mercy McAuley High School
6000 Oakwood Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45224 (513) 681-1800 |
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