Publications

Mercy has a robust selection of publications which are available to everyone within the Mercy family and beyond. Our flagship Angles newsmagazine has grown in size and scope over the years and keeps alumnae, donors, and friends in-the-know with the happenings within the Circle of Mercy. Our Annual Report to the Community highlights several current and former Mercy Girls, reports on our finances, and lists our generous donors. The Quill student newspaper give readers a glimpse into the life of Mercy Girls through their own lenses. Our Blogs answer questions from parents who want a deeper understanding of life at Mercy.

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Angles Newsletter

The Angles newsletter is produced for the donors, alumnae, students, parents, staff, faculty, and friends of Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women. Click below to read the most recent issues. To subscribe to the Mercy mailing list, email advancement@mercyhs.com.

The Quill Newspaper

The Quill is a student run newspaper that is published approximately seven times per school year. This club is open to anyone with an interest in writing, journalism, or photography, layout, or design. The Quill editors, writers, and photographers meet regularly to discuss topics, assign articles, and design the publication (using inDesign professional desktop publication software along with Photoshop).

Annual Reports

Currently included in the Angles news magazine, the Annual Report to the Community was produced once per school year for the donors, alumnae, families, and friends of Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women. Comments are welcome and should be directed to the Advancement Department at 585-288-7120 x309.

Mercy Blogs

Mercy Blogs is a place where interests from parents, students, and community members about Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women are addressed honestly and succinctly by various experts within the school. Bloggers include teachers, administrators, professional staff, and others who are knowledgeable in their field, and who will provide the very best information to help you learn more about Mercy. If you have a specific topic that you would like discussed on Mercy Blogs, e-mail info@mercyhs.com.

School Uniforms: Underappreciated Until They’re Gone — Confessions from a Mercy Alumna

When my six years at Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women were over, I felt ready for the transition to college—I knew how to write a great essay with a solid hook and a strong thesis statement, how to balance a heavy homework load with extracurriculars, and how to prepare and present projects […]

Mercy Welcomes Students of all Faiths

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women is a Roman Catholic middle and high school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. While most of our student body identify as Catholic, Mercy welcomes students of all faiths and religious backgrounds. Through our Campus Ministry programs, we seek to form our young women and staff in […]

The Power of an All-Girl Education

I have spent 20 years of my life learning in an all-female environment; four years a student, and 16 years as an educator. When I graduated from Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women in 1996, I took for granted the power of an all-girl environment. It wasn’t until I majored in Biochemistry in […]

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