Jan. 30, 2012

As we begin Catholic School Week I would like to thank you for allowing us to partner with you in the spiritual, academic and social development of your sons and daughters.  Believing that all students are precious gifts from God, we strive to fulfill our promise to you to help your student become the wonderful adult they are meant to be.  We are grateful for your support, your prayers and the time you take to be a part of our school community.  If you are reading this and haven’t yet made the decision to join the Hill-Murray family, I would encourage you to consider the acronym we use as part of our mission statement:  

CLASS

Christian Values – every day we strive to live as Christ lived, loving and caring for others.

Life-long Learning – when students leave us they are very well-prepared for a world beyond high school.

Academic Excellence – with a rigorous curriculum and a caring staff, students reach new heights daily.

Spiritual Growth – we challenge students daily to see the world with a critical but informed view.

Social Development – today I challenged students to get out of their comfort zone and take the time to make someone around them feel welcomed and respected.

During this week of focus on Catholic education, the Hill-Murray faculty, staff and administration would like to thank you for making our school possible.  Without you, Hill-Murray wouldn’t exist.  We are blessed to be able to watch students grow; they bring us joy and a profound sense of purpose each day.  My challenge to our staff at the beginning of the school year was based on two questions:

1.       Is it in the best interest of the students?

2.       How can we do it better?

As we continue to search for new avenues to improve on what we do, we want you to know that the  commitment you have made to send your student to Hill-Murray is worthy of your efforts.  Our commitment back to you is to never let the status quo be “good enough.’’  We offer you a daily dedication to assist your sons and daughters in their personal journey through life.  Thank you for all you do.  May God continue to bless this wonderful place and all those connected by its commitment to make sure that each student is known, respected and loved.

Sincerely,

David Meyer

Principal