Spend a Day at Mercy
Students interested in attending Mercy are encouraged to shadow for a day during their 7th or 8th grade year. Shadowing for a day helps student determine if Mercy is a good fit, and also allows visitors to meet students, faculty and staff. They also attend classes and learn more about Mercy traditions, athletics and extracurricular activities. To sign up, simply fill out the form below.
Important Information for Shadow Days
We are so excited for you to visit at Mercy High School! Here is some information about shadowing:
- School begins most days at 7:40 a.m., so you should plan to arrive at the school office at 7:30 a.m.
- Please dress nicely because our students are in uniform (NO jeans or athletic wear).
- Bring a lunch or receive a lunch from catering on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Bring a book or notebook in case you have downtime in class.
- Leave your cell phone at home or turn it off. Cell phones cannot be used during the school day.
- School ends at 3:00 p.m.
Shadow Hostess
Students are welcome to shadow a Mercy student that they already know, or we will pair students who share common interests in classes and extracurricular activities. Each Mercy student is only allowed to have one shadow visitor per day.
“When I shadowed at Mercy, I just knew from the start that this is where I was supposed to be. I felt apart of the community and was very welcomed by both the students and staff. Shadowing at any high school is a great way to experience a student’s daily life and to imagine your future self in their place. Looking back as a senior, I have grown so much and know that whatever my future may hold, Mercy will always be a part of me!” - Sydney '24
"Shadowing is a very important aspect in your high school decision. It gives you a real look into the life of a Mercy girl, and lets you see how the girls interact with their friends, classmates and teachers, and honestly what high school is like for a day. My advice for students looking at high schools is to make sure you look at several schools, and choose the place where you, personally, will thrive and be successful." -Alli '25
“Shadowing at Mercy was an experience that I did not have at any other high school. The first time I walked through the doors when I shadowed in 8th grade, I felt a sense of belonging even though I hardly knew anyone. I was drawn into the community of Mercy girls and I knew that I was meant to be a part of that.” - Samantha '26
**If a particular date is not listed below, that date is either already full with the maximum number of shadow visitors or is not available. Please do not submit a form without a date. Thank you!