| Dear Parents, Happy President's Day weekend! As a reminder, there is no school this Monday, February 21. We hope all our students and employees enjoy another long weekend! We are nearing the end of the third quarter, and believe it or not, we are busy planning for the 2022-23 school year! The first day of school will be August 11. A more detailed calendar for the 2022-23 school year will be available soon. All parents are invited to join us for a thank you dinner hosted by our Parent Pack on Feb. 28; see information below, and please RSVP by Feb. 25. We hope you will join us for fellowship and fun! "Resolve to be good today and better tomorrow." —Catherine McAuley Mercy and compassion always in our hearts, Connie Kampschmidt Principal |
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Join us for the Howl on April 30! 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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| News from the Counselors Junior Family College Planning Workshops - All current juniors and parents are invited to attend a college planing workshop on March 24 at 6:30 p.m. or March 31 at 7:30 a.m. in the library. More details, including the registration link, are in this week's counseling newsletter found below. |
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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 a 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! Spring Sports - All spring sports being on Feb. 21. Please make sure you have a valid physical on file. 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! Bowling - The Sectional tournament is scheduled for February 24 at Crossgate. Go Wolves! Swimming and Diving - Distric swimming takes place on Feb. 19 at Miami University. Best of luck to Sophie Kemble, Amelia Hlebak, Anna Carroll and Sam Bollin in all their events. Good luck! All tickets must be purchased online at www.ohsaa.org/tickets. Go Wolves! |
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| Congratulations, Brianna!
Congratulations to Brianna Birkle, who has been named a Semifinalist in the 2022 Overture Awards Competition! Finalists will be announced next Thursday, Feb. 24! Visit our website HERE to see Brianna's pieces of art that she entered in the competition.
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| Save the Date for our Spring Musical, April 1 - 3! Save the date for our spring musical, Anastasia the Musical, 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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| New Coffee Tumblers in Spirit Shop for $6
Our students are enjoying our new coffee bar provided by White Oak Coffee House! Students can now have their favorite drink from the coffee bar in one of our new coffee tumblers! This is a great way for us to "go green" and help protect the environment. Coffee tumblers can be purchased in the Spirit Shop for $6. As a reminder, the coffee bar is open from 7 a.m. through the lunch period Monday - Friday. Credit cards and White Oak Coffee House gift cards are accepted; cash is not accepted. Gift cards can be purchased HERE. |
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| Purchase your 2021-22 Yearbook before April 1
Purchase your 2021-22 yearbook before April 1 for $75! The price will go up to $80 on April 1. Yearbooks can be purchased HERE. 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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| 15 Minutes Could Save Your Life!
Mercy Health's Mobile Mammography Van will be at Mercy McAuley on March 3. Mercy McAuley moms, grandmothers family, alumnae, and friends are invited to schedule their mammogram at (513) 686-3300.
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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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| 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 14 - For the week of February 14, there were no reported cases 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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UPCOMING EVENTS February 21 Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL February 28 • 7 p.m. Parent Pack Thank You Dinner
March 2 • 8:15 a.m. Ash Wednesday Mass March 6 • 6:30 p.m. Vocal Ensemble Concert & Senior Night April 1 - 3 Spring Musical, Anastasia April 8 • 8 - 11 p.m. Father Daughter Dance 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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