Club List

List of 55 items.

• Academic Challenge Bowl 7-8

  Academic Challenge Bowl, open to students in grades 6-8, is a question and answer game played between two schools with teams of four players each. Points can be scored by correctly answering questions asked by the moderator. There are two types of questions: toss-ups which are always worth 10 points and bonuses which are worth 30. The school with the highest total of points at the end of the match is the winner. Students in grades 7 and 8 are eligible to participate.

• American Sign Language 9-12

  Students teach one another American Sign Language, the predominant sign language of deaf communities throughout the United States and most of Canada. ASL is a complete and organized visual language that is expressed by facial expression as well as movements and motions with the hands. This is a very lively and fun club, led entirely by students!

• Art 6-12

  Art Club was formed to give students opportunities to expand their artistic experiences outside of the classroom. Activities are held 1-2 times per month and are led by different art teachers. If you like creating art as well as trying new mediums like printmaking, photography, crafts, and clay, please join in the fun! The club is open to grades 6-12; you do not need to be a current art student. Come once or every time! Check the calendar outside the Pottery Room (room 25) for dates, locations, and parent permission forms.

• Asian Student Association (ASA) 6-12

  The Asian Student Association (ASA) is a club that strives to provide an inclusive, safe space for the Asian community at Mercy. Our goal includes social justice activism by both researching and presenting on issues affecting the Asian community and by having meaningful conversations about our identities. This club is also a space where we celebrate our differences and our cultures by recognizing and celebrating traditional Asian customs, holidays, etc. Our hope is unification with each other and the larger community in order to make a difference. 

• Best Buddies 6-12

  The goal of the Mercy Best Buddies Chapter is to create an inclusive social environment and help spark real, true friendships that will last outside the club and classroom! Mercy is unique to the Best Buddies Organization because we have a joint program with Creekside School, School of the Holy Childhood, and BOCES Bird/Morgan School! These schools help prepare children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for maximum independence and integration in the community through individualized programs and services. Students in grades 6-12 are welcome.

• Black Student Union (BSU) 6-12

  Coming soon

• Bluestockings 9-12

  Bluestockings is a literary organization for readers, writers, and thinkers. In keeping with the intentions of the original “Blues” from the 18th century, we seek to create a circle of inquisitive friends, who recognize the value of good books, expressive writing, meaningful conversation, and stimulating company. We meet every other week, usually before school, to read and discuss a work of literature in the mode of the Great Books Foundation. Other highlights during the year include our annual trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake to see a performance at the Shaw Festival, gathering at the Highland Bowl in July to see a performance of a Shakespeare play, and our annual Christmas Tea at Mrs. Kurzweil’s home. We also take advantage of local cultural opportunities as they are available and affordable, including performances at MuCCC. This club is open to all high school readers.

• Boxing 6-12

  Mercy’s Boxing Club consists of girls who want to learn about boxing and do a fun (tough!) workout and girls who want to stay active between sports seasons. All fitness levels are welcome! The club, which is open to students in grades 6-12, travel to ROC Boxing & Fitness, 526 Atlantic Ave, Rochester, NY 14609, twice per week (Monday and Wednesday) for a 45-minute workout. Each session runs eight weeks; several sessions run throughout the year. Students can join at any point during the year, even after a session has started! Members work on general conditioning and boxing technique.

• Campus Ministry Board (CMB) 6-12

  Campus Ministry Board, better known as CMB, is one of Mercy’s oldest and dearest clubs. Under the guidance of the Campus Minister, CMB is in charge of all school service projects such as Christmas Baskets (Golden Mass) and Mission Month. Campus Ministry is divided into two groups, one for 6-8 graders and one for 9-12 graders. At the high school level, there is a leadership team with officers selected through an interview process.

• Career Club 9-12

• Chamber Ensembles 9-12

  This Mercy instrumental chamber music club performs at various Mercy events, including Gala, Mercy Masses, and Open House, and it offers students opportunities to perform outside of their regular ensembles. The genres of music performed could be pop, classical, liturgical, and even rock music. This club meets at various times throughout the year, depending upon the event.

• Crochet 6-12

  Crochet Club meets periodically in the Media Center both during advisement and after school. During our meetings, students are able to work on their own projects or work on a community project together, such as the granny square afghans for refugee families.  No skills or materials are needed to become a member; our members are always happy to assist a new crocheter and we provide "practice" material to get students started.

• DECA 10-12

  DECA is a competitive Business Club open to all business students in grades 10-12. Students have the opportunity to compete in Regional, State, and National competitions, as well as participate in community service events, chapter social events, fundraising, etc. 

• Elegantines (poetry) 9-12

• Faithful Footsteps 9-12

  In Faithful Footsteps we strive to create an environment where all, regardless of their religious belief, feels welcomed and accepted without any judgment from their peers. Our main goal is to allow students, old or new, to feel comfortable sharing their ideas and feel welcomed into the Circle of Mercy.

• FIRST Robotics 9-12

  FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is the world’s leading youth robotics community, offering hands‑on STEM programs that inspire innovation, build confidence, and prepare students for the future. Founded in 1989, FIRST engages young people through team‑based robotics challenges that combine the excitement of sports with real‑world engineering. Students design, build, and program robots while developing teamwork, problem‑solving, and leadership skills, all guided by adult mentors. FIRST programs are grounded in core values such as innovation, inclusion, teamwork, and “Gracious Professionalism®,” helping students grow as creators and collaborators.

• French 6-12

  French Club, open to all students in grades 6-12, meets monthly/biweekly beginning in October through May. Activities take place both on and off campus and center on ways of better understanding and enjoying the French way of life. Examples of past activities include visiting the French House at Nazareth College, watching/discussing French movies, going to a French restaurant, celebrating French holidays, and more. Any high school student who is studying French is both encouraged and welcome to join.

• Girl UP 9-12

  Girl Up is a club that advocates for adolescent girls’ education, health, and safety in developing countries. Affiliated with the United Nations, Girl Up is a club that connects Mercy students with girls from all over the world! Mercy is proud to be among a network of Girl Up chapters all over New York. Hundreds of girls in Upstate New York are involved with Girl Up clubs at their schools, and participate in education, fundraising, advocacy, and community service.

• Middle School GSA 6-8

• High School Student Council 9-12

• Hispanic Student Union (HSU) 6-12

  The purpose of Hispanic Student Union (HSU) is to create a safe space within the Mercy community. This supportive group allows Latinas to have a space where they can talk about the challenges they face within the Mercy/Rochester community and gives Mercy’s population a chance to learn more about Hispanic culture. HSU strives to help spread awareness and diversity within Mercy.

• Latin 6-12

  Salvete, discipulae! Latin Club is open to all students in grades 6-12 who are interested in exploring and promoting the Latin language and Ancient Roman culture. Students can join any time and do not have to be enrolled in a Latin Class to be a member of the club.

• LEGO League 6-8

  This international program is designed to encourage and inspire students in science and technology through the use of robotics. LEGO League is one of the many programs run by FIRST. Our team (of up to 10 middle school students, in grades 6-8) builds and programs a LEGO ‘mind-storming’ robot to complete a series of missions. They do a research project and present their findings to judges while competing against other teams in the area.

• Lorax 6-8

• Lorax 9-12

  The Lorax Club meets once a week during Advisement and is open to high school students. The club centers around the environment, specifically trees and climate change. Through this club, we aim to create more awareness on the climate and why trees are important and should be saved. We do this through various fundraising events, community initiatives, speaking on MERCY TV, and much more! 

• MasterMinds 9-12

  MasterMinds, open to students in grades 9-12, is a question and answer game played between two schools with teams of four players each. Points can be scored by correctly answering questions asked by the moderator. There are two types of questions: toss-ups which are always worth 10 points and bonuses which are worth 30. The school with the highest total of points at the end of the match is the winner. There is both a JV and varsity team – any grade level may participate on varsity; grades 9-11 may play at the JV level.

• Math League 8-12

  Math League is comprised of students enrolled in mathematics courses, from advanced 8th graders through 12th grade, who enjoy mathematics and want to hone their skills in competition with area high schools. We are among 36 schools from around the county who make up the Monroe County Math League. We compete after school, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at five monthly meets from October through February. In March, each school sends its top 15 participants to compete for a full day in the All-County Meet. Top contenders from the county are then invited to represent our county in the All-State meet in April.

• Melders 6-12

  “Melders” (Mercy+Elders) is open to all Mercy students and generally meets for an hour after school one day per week. Students assist in providing enhanced quality of life to the senior Sisters of Mercy and McAuley residents (on the Mercy campus). Activities include, but are not limited to, assisting with crafts, socials, games, taking walks, and one-on one visits.

• Mercedes 9-12

  Mercedes, Mercy’s prestigious, published literary and art magazine features poetry and prose and represents the various artists, ceramic students, and photographers in grades 9-12. Staff members meet weekly after school to review submissions, edit manuscripts, and digitally lay out the magazine.

• Mercy Girl Effect 9-12

• Mercy Meets 8-12

  All first-year students in grades 8-12 are matched with a same-grade Mercy student who serves as a peer mentor to help new students acclimate. Students are notified of their Mercy sister matches at the start of school and most meetings with activities are held during Advisement during the first semester of school.

• Middle School Council 6-8

• Model UN 9-12

  Model UN, a club designed to mimic the United Nations, is open to any student in grades 9-12. Students from all around our area and state select committees in which they discuss world problems. This interaction helps students learn research skills as well as practice public speaking. It is a great club for students who are interested in law or politics.

• Monarch Melodies 9-12

• MTV 6-12

  Mercy TV (MTV) serves as a grade 6 - 12 organization that fosters student engagement and community through communication.   Mercy TV’s primary responsibility is the preparation and presentation of live video morning announcements during Homeroom.

• National Honor Society (NHS)

  NHS is a national organization that encourages students who excel academically to enhance their dedication to the four NHS pillars: service, leadership, scholarship, and character. Membership in Mercy’s Catherine McAuley chapter of NHS is by invitation only. Members meet monthly to work on promoting the NHS pillars within our club and throughout the Mercy community. Members are required to complete 10 hours of in-Mercy service and 20 hours of service outside of our school community.

• NYSSMA 9-12

• Pre-Law 9-12

  Pre-Law Club is for students interested in law, government, criminal justice, and policy. Our members learn how the legal system works through discussions of real-world cases, mock trials, debates, guest speakers, and hands-on activities that develop students critical thinking and public speaking skills. 

• Pre-Med 9-12

  Mercy's Pre-Med club is open to high school students who may be interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare or medical field. Students can look forward to interacting with like-minded peers and a variety of medical professionals who come in as guest speakers to share their first-hand knowledge and experiences. 

• The Quill 7-12

  The Quill is a student-run newspaper that is published several times per school year. This club is open to anyone with an interest in writing, journalism, 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).

• Red Cross 9-12

  The Red Cross Club provides students in grades 9-12 with opportunities to develop leadership skills and make a meaningful impact in their community by addressing one of its greatest needs. This club empowers girls with knowledge and life-saving skills to help prepare themselves and others to respond to emergencies. We also are responsible for the Mercy Blood Drive held each year. Additionally, the club hosts several fundraising events throughout the school year.

• Rock Climbing 6-12

• Sailing 9-12

• Science 6-12

  Do you like to figure out how and why things happen? Do you like to visit places like the Rochester Museum and Science Center, the Planetarium, or the Zoo? Do you watch fireworks and wonder how they make the colors? If so, check out Science Club! Open to all grade levels. 

• Science Olympiad 6-12

  The Science Olympiad Club is a hands-on STEM team where students explore biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering through experiments, design projects, and problem-solving challenges. Members build models, analyze data, and prepare for events such as Astronomy, Engineering, and Experimental Design. Students collaborate in teams and represent the school in Science Olympiad tournaments, developing practical skills and competitive experience in a fun, supportive environment.

• Scribe’s Coalition 9-12

  Scribe's Coalition is a student-led creative writing club created to encourage the expression of creativity. Students create work based on various prompts and topics, share their work with their peers, and provide and receive constructive feedback on this work.

• Ski 6-12

• Spanish 6-12

  Spanish Club is a place where students who enjoy Spanish class can practice their Spanish and expand their knowledge of Hispanic cultures. In this club students experience a wide variety of activities ranging from watching episodes of authentic Spanish television, playing board games in Spanish (Scrabble is a favorite), making authentic crafts (piñatas, maracas), writing letters to pen pals in Spanish, and of course, food. Come and join us!

• Speech & Debate 9-12

  With a focus on the development of public speaking skills, our team is actively welcoming new members entering grades 9-12. A wide variety of events are offered ranging from Lincoln-Douglas debate to Dramatic Interpretation, making it truly possible for us to say that there is an event for everybody! We offer a flexible and personalized practice schedule which includes team practices, individual work, and collaboration with McQuaid’s team. Our team has received recognition and widespread success on the highly competitive regional, state, and even national levels. Speech and Debate is a wonderful option for anyone interested in improving their public speaking skills along with all those with a passion for politics, law, and drama.

• Sphero Global Challenge 6-8

  The Sphero Global Challenge Club brings together curious problem-solvers who enjoy designing, coding, and testing robotic solutions to real-world engineering challenges. Students work through multiple missions tied to an annual theme, applying the engineering design process to prototype solutions, analyze performance, and iteratively improve their designs through data-driven testing. The club strengthens computational thinking, systems-level reasoning, and collaboration while fostering creativity, resilience, and confidence in STEM as they compete against other teams from around the globe.

• Spike Ball 9-12

• Sunshine 9-12

  
  Our mission is to spread kindness, encouragement, appreciation, and JOY throughout the Mercy community. 

   

  Here are some examples of what we do:

  • Trunk or Treat (Juniors and Seniors decorate their trunks and provide treats for underclasswomen on Halloween.)
  • Posters of encouragement and treat during exam weeks (“Donut Stress! Just do your Best!” with donut holes for everyone. 😊)
  • Free Hugs and Hershey Kisses for Valentine’s Day (We give actual hugs to any student who wants one along with a Valentine Treat.)
  • Bus Driver Appreciation (We give each bus driver a personal card and small gift.)

• The Voice 6-8

  The Voice of Mercy Middle, or more often referred to as The Voice, is Mercy’s Middle School Literary Magazine. The Voice publishes pieces of poetry, artwork, prose and short stories created by Mercy middle school students. All middle school students are encouraged to submit their work in order to be considered for publication. Any middle school student is also welcome to become a member of the magazine staff. The staff members of the club meet once a week to read, discuss, review, and edit prospective pieces for the magazine. The staff members ultimately decide which pieces are accepted and included in the final publication of the magazine. The staff members may also help writers edit and resubmit their pieces.

• Yearbook 9-12

  Veritas is Mercy’s yearbook. It chronicles the students, faculty, and multitude of activities that occur during the school year. Students in grades 9–12 are invited to participate. There is a general staff and an editorial staff. General staff members select pictures, write captions and copy, and create layouts. The editorial staff oversees the overall creation of the yearbook. The group meets every Tuesday during the school year, beginning in September and ending in April. At the meetings, students receive assignments that they must complete in a timely manner. Students can work on their assignments before school, during study halls, or after school.

• Youth & Government 9-12

  The New York State YMCA Youth and Government program provides high school teens the opportunity to learn about the democratic process. Students from across the State prepare during the year for the annual conference in Albany where they conduct a mock government. Students take on the roles of attorneys, lobbyists, reporters, and legislators. They learn parliamentary procedure, debate techniques, and strengthen their oral and written communication skills and leadership abilities. Youth and Government is a great way for students to explore politics, government, law, and journalism. Open to students in grades 9-12.