H-M Happenings (Feb. 18, 2022)
Hill-Murray is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the Global Online Academy (GOA), an international consortium of leading independent schools that offers students and faculty a diverse range of online courses and experiences.
Hill-Murray is the only independent, Catholic school in Minnesota partnering with GOA.
H-M was chosen to join a network of leading independent schools that discover and design new ways to learn, elevate teaching practices, and leverage technology and modern learning skills.
“By partnering with GOA, we will give our students more ways to pursue their passions, learn from peers around the world, and build their critical thinking and leadership skills that will serve them well in college, their career and life,” said Hill-Murray president Melissa Dan.
Pioneers Perform Well on the Slopes At State
Congrats to the H-M Alpine Ski Team on a great showing at State! H-M 8th grader Taylor Voigt finished 3rd overall at the State Alpine Ski Meet. The girls finished 5th overall. On the boys side, Austin Mjanger was 14th place overall. Click here to learn more about the success of the H-M Alpine Ski Team.
PioNerds Green Represent H-M at State
The H-M Robotics PioNerds Green team advanced from the state qualifying round to the State Tournament that was held last weekend. The team caught the judges’ attention with their high-level performance in all areas and they were awarded the Judges Award. Click here to find out what makes this team, and the entire H-M Robotics Program, special.
Founders Speaker Series
Spring Speaker Series
Screenagers: Next Chapter
From the director of SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age comes Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience and is about helping young people thrive in our screen and stress-filled world.
We are excited for you to join the Hill-Murray community March 29th for our showing of Screenagers: Next Chapter . Doors will open at 6:30pm and we will begin the film at 7:00pm with a panel discussion from 8:00-8:30pm. We look forward to you joining us! If you have any questions please contact Brent Johnson (bgjohnson@hill-murray.org). Click here to view the trailor.
- CLICK HERE to register for the presentation.
Preparing our Children for the Road, not the Road for our Children
Please join us April 5th for a presentation from Dr. Julie Robinson on “Preparing our Children for the Road, not the Road for our Children.”
Dr. Robinson will be highlighting the benefits of parenting our youth for a “growth” mindset rather than a “fixed” one. Apart from talent and intellect, often worshiped in our society, we need to help our youth realize that challenges, failures, and sheer effort are critical tools in finding their paths.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the presentation beginning at 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions please contact Brent Johnson (bgjohnson@hill-murray.org).
- CLICK HERE to register for the presentation.
I Belong: Culturally Responsive Teaching at HM
We are excited for you to learn more about how Hill-Murray is supporting teachers in creating a classroom environment for students that is engaging and welcoming. We will share examples of instructional strategies used in the classroom and make the connection between this framework and our goal of ensuring that all students feel a sense of belonging at HM.
Tuesday, April 26. 7pm-8pm at Hill-Murray School.
- CLICK HERE to register for the presentation
Reading for Comprehension
Are you looking for practical strategies that you can utilize with your child to increase their reading comprehension their love for reading? If so, please check out Sara Johnson’s presentation on May 10th on how students read for comprehension. Sara is Hill-Murray’s Reading Specialist. She is a licensed reading teacher, and has been trained in Orton Gillignham and The Wilson system of reading. Sara’s approach to teaching reading has touched the lives of many children and their families over the last ten years of her career.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm. The presentation begins at 7:00 pm.
- CLICK HERE to register for the presentation.
Spring Sports Registration Open
Spring sports registration is now open. Click here to register. Baseball, Boys Tennis, Boys Track and Field, Boys Lacrosse, Boys Golf, Softball, Girls Track and Field, Girls Lacrosse, and Girls Golf are offered this spring!!! Register now and don’t miss out.
Track & Field Parent/Athlete Preseason Required Meeting
Any students interested in participating in Track and Field must attend the mandatory pre-season Parent/Athlete meeting on Wednesday, February 23 at 6:00pm in the auditorium. Track and Field is open to students grades 9-12. Middle Schoolers can tryout for the team if they feel they are capable of performing at the Varsity level. Please contact Coach Hurley if you have any questions jhurley@hill-murray.org
Hill-Murray Softball Mandatory Parent/Player Meeting
- Sunday, February 27th- 11:00am- 12:00pm (HM Commons)
- Registration Updates
- Season Schedule & Information
- Coaching Staff Introductions
- Apparel Fitting
Contact Coach Kotzmacher with Questions:
Summer Reading Enrichment
Click here for more information and to register.
Internship Spotlight
Jamie Montague is currently participating in our Enterprise Business Internship Program. As an intern at a local office of the Italian Company Graphistudio, Jamie is able to enhance his communication skills by helping with new accounts. In addition, he is developing database management skills.
College Planning on Feb. 23rd
College counselors Carrie Egan and Shawn Reid have been meeting with juniors to start college planning. On Tuesday Feb. 23 in class, all juniors will watch a power point on creating their college resume. An example resume will be handed out. College resumes are due to Mrs. Egan or Mr. Reid by spring break, March 17.
Also: students planning to take the April 2 ACT exam are reminded that the last day to register for this exam is Friday, Feb. 25.
2022-23 Registration & Course Selection
The registration and course selection process for the 2022-2023 school year begins next week. Students in grades 6-11 will receive information and materials on February 23. A parent email will go out the same day with further details.
Daily Mass
Parents are invited to regular daily Mass in the Chapel from 7:15am-7:35am on school days. Feel free to park near the Chapel. Hope you can join us.
Hill-Murray Pioneer Premier Auction
Save the date for our annual Pioneer Premier Auction on Saturday, April 30th, 2022! It’s going to be a ROARING good time! www.pioneer.givesmart.com
