• School-wide events 

  • Liturgies

  • Assemblies

  • Rallies

  • Career Day

  • Student showcases

  • Special presentations

• Home games and practices

• Physical education classes

• Athletic conditioning

• Student Dances

• Other School events

We are finalizing an updated timeline with our project team. This timeline will be shared when it is ready.  

• A regulation-sized gymnasium

• Strength and conditioning room

• Team rooms

• Athletic Staff and Trainer offices

• Seat capacity for 500 people

• Snack bar

• Restrooms

• Expanded pool to regulation size       

The high school has no plans or desire to increase enrollment beyond what is currently permitted. 

No. Practices and games are scheduled after regular school hours, most faculty and students will not be on campus freeing up the parking lots for additional vehicles.  These games and practices will also not conflict with school drop-off nor pick-up times. 

We understand that traffic is one of the primary concerns of the neighbors, and it will be an integral piece of our campus planning. We have already begun working with traffic engineers and our neighbors to address current concerns. The City of Burlingame is working on various solutions to explore with Mercy High School and our neighborhood. Mercy High School will work with the City of Burlingame throughout the planning phase to address all concerns brought forward from our neighbors. 

The addition of an Athletic and Student Life Center will help to relieve afternoon traffic as it will keep more students on campus and reduce the amount of cars exiting during peak hours. 

Yes, the Sisters of Mercy in Burlingame and Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Education System (MESA) have both shared their endorsements of the project and support of our moving forward.  We have met with the City of Burlingame and the Sisters of Mercy and both parties agree that we can move forward with our project separate from the Sisters of Mercy. 

It has not yet been determined how neighbors would be able to use the Center. However, the high school administration is committed to exploring those opportunities with the city and the community.

It is very important to Mercy to have a strong working relationship with our neighbors, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency.  We will provide clear and ongoing communication with our neighbors to ensure up-to-date information and address any concerns that may arise.  Visit Mercy’s Building the Dream webpage to stay informed.  Please use our Contact Form or email us at communityrelations@mercyhsb.com with any questions or concerns.  

We cherish all that the property offers including its trees and open space. Feedback from the community has been clear that the tree canopy and accessible open space are important amenities in the neighborhood. On the “Info” page of this website, you will see that one of the primary objectives of the planning effort is to “protect and enhance the historic and ‘woodsy’ character of the campus while keeping it available to the public.” At a minimum Mercy will replace protected trees in accordance with the City’s Tree Ordinance. The Ordinance provides that each protected tree removed be replaced by three fifteen-gallon size or one 24-inch box size or one 36-inch box size tree. It is also important to note that any work related to the trees will be done under the guidance of a certified arborist.

As many know, the Sisters of Mercy purchased the original 40 acres, known as “The Oaks,” from the estate of C. Frederick Kohl in 1924 as the home for their Motherhouse and novitiate. Over the years, new ministries, activities, and uses have been added to the campus. In 2017, the Sisters of Mercy engaged in an internal visioning process to determine how best to continue long-term good stewardship of the Campus. After significant reflection and discussion, the following goals were established to guide future planning.

• Create new, accessible housing to meet the current and long-term housing needs of the Sisters.

• Protect the legacy and advance the educational and spiritual ministries of the Sisters of Mercy.

• Address the future needs of Mercy High School Burlingame with an Athletic/Student Life Center.

• Protect and enhance the historic and “woodsy” character of the campus while keeping it available to the public.

• Explore the opportunity to assist in addressing the housing needs of the broader Burlingame community.

The Sisters of Mercy continue to direct their attention to providing housing for senior Sisters and other Sisters in need of housing. Please refer to the Sisters of Mercy webpage for more information regarding their project.