Announcements

Attention 9th Graders,

The Guidance and Counseling Team will be coming into your Pioneer Periods on Monday, Dec. 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 3 – where you will be completing your “Letter to My Future Self” activity.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your assigned counselor.

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Join French club Friday, December 6th, WIN A, in room 118, to watch the French movie, “Loup Garou,” about a family that gets trapped in a game of Werewolf. We will watch the movie in three parts over the next 3 weeks. Sign up with Mr. Kolb.

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HOSA Members: You have been pinged for a mandatory meeting on Thursday during WIN A in the Commons for important information regarding the Mid-Winter Conference. If you cannot attend, please connect with the HOSA leadership team immediately.

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What do dangerous fashion trends, hockey reffing, and the rhythm of the kitchen all have in common? These are some of the topics for this week’s Pioneer Speaker Series, (formerly HM TED Talks). Come hear some of your brilliant classmates and teachers share their ideas about a wide variety of topics. The talks will be during WIN A and B on Thursday, December 5th. Sign up for a Pioneer Speaker Series WIN with Mr. Schwartz, Dr. Glancy, Mr. Rose, Mr. Misenor, or Mr. Piper to attend.

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

SKYLAR P

This is Skylar P, Senior Peer Minister with your weekly ministry minute. One way to get involved in your community this Christmas season is by getting an ornament off of the giving tree, and buying whatever it says to donate to a person in need. All the donations will be given to Union Gospel Mission.  You can bring the donations to campus ministry. We are also looking for volunteers for Basketball Concession Stand for Home games, and anyone interested in helping with Bingo at an Assisted Living Center. All information for those are on the Google Service Classroom!  Have a great day, pioneers!

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SOPHIA S

Good morning Pioneers! This is Sophia S, a senior captain of the girl’s lacrosse team. I am here to invite all girls in grades 7-12 interested in playing lacrosse this spring to our preseason informational meeting on Tuesday, December 10th during WIN B in the LMC. We will be discussing information about Captains’ Practices and other pre-season opportunities. You won’t want to miss it! You can sign up under Mr. Goulet. I am excited to see everyone there! Thank you and have a great day.

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SOPHIA S

“Good morning pioneers. This Friday is St. Nicholas day. To celebrate this special day, we will all be out of uniform on Friday to wear our favorite ugly Christmas sweaters. Wear your slippers and enjoy a candy cane handed out by the Student Council during WIN time!”

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ELLORY J

Good Morning Hill Murray, this is your HM Students for Change co-president Ellory, to talk about letter signing on Thursday December 5 WIN A in room 118 with Dr Obernolte. HMS4C is writing letters about increasing funds for organizations such as Open Cupboard, increasing space in homeless shelters and funding for more space, investing in lower-income housing, and increasing state funding for social workers. If any of these interest you sign up under Dr. Obernolte to help write the letters.

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MS. MARIN

Finally, it is Yondr time! Students, please take out your phones and your open Yondr pouch. Your teachers will ask you to lock it away for the day. Our goal is to be phone free from the start of school until 2:40. It’s always best to have your Yondr locked when it’s empty in your backpack, as that will help keep the locking pin safe. Simply unlock your Yondr on the way into school each day, and after you release it at the end of the day, close and lock your Yondr again before you put in your backpack.

Attention 9th Graders,

The Guidance and Counseling Team will be coming into your Pioneer Periods on Monday, Dec. 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 3 – where you will be completing your “Letter to My Future Self” activity.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your assigned counselor.

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Hey Pioneers, this is a reminder that we have the Giving Tree in the cafeteria for the next couple of weeks. Find a tag with an item needed, go shopping, and bring it back to campus ministry. All items that are brought in will be donated to the Union Gospel mission in Saint Paul, a shelter for men and women.

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Sign up for Mass in the Chapel with Father John this Friday – it’s during WIN A.  Sign up under Father John or Mr Benner.  All are welcome.  Also – Adoration is this Friday so you are also welcome to sign up to spend quiet time in the Chapel during either High School WIN B or Middle School WIN B – sign up under Father John or Mr Benner.  Again, all are welcome. 

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What do dangerous fashion trends, hockey reffing, and the rhythm of the kitchen all have in common? These are some of the topics for this week’s Pioneer Speaker Series, (formerly HM TED Talks). Come hear some of your brilliant classmates and teachers share their ideas about a wide variety of topics. The talks will be during WIN A and B on Thursday, December 5th. Sign up for a Pioneer Speaker Series WIN with Mr. Schwartz, Dr. Glancy, Mr. Rose, Mr. Misenor, or Mr. Piper to attend.

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

ELLORY J

Good Morning Hill Murray, this is your HM Students for Change co-president Ellory, to talk about letter signing on Thursday December 5 WIN A in room 118 with Dr Obernolte. HMS4C is writing letters about increasing funds for organizations such as Open Cupboard, increasing space in homeless shelters and funding for more space, investing in lower-income housing, and increasing state funding for social workers. If any of these interest you sign up under Dr. Obernolte to help write the letters. 

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SOPHIA S

“Good morning pioneers.  St. Nick’s day is on Friday, December 6.. To celebrate this special day, we will all be out of uniform on Friday to wear our favorite ugly Christmas sweaters. Wear your slippers and enjoy a candy cane handed out by the student council during WIN time!”

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LEXI W

“Hi Pioneers; This is Lexi W with the Environmental Health Club! This Thursday, December 5th during both wins, we are hosting a yoga and meditation session with Ms. Brennen. There will be 30 minutes of movement and restorative stretches followed by a 15-minute sound bowl meditation. You can choose to do both WINs or just choose one. So remember to sign up for Ms. Brennen’s WINs. If you are new to the Environmental Health Club, feel free to participate. Thank you!”

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MS. MARIN

Finally, it is Yondr time! Students, please take out your phones and your open Yondr pouch. Your teachers will ask you to lock it away for the day. Our goal is to be phone free from the start of school until 2:40. It’s always best to have your Yondr locked when it’s empty in your backpack, as that will help keep the locking pin safe. Simply unlock your Yondr on the way into school each day, and after you release it at the end of the day, close and lock your Yondr again before you put it in your backpack. 

The Craft Club is making Christmas cards and gift tags this week! Sign up for Ms. Bourget’s WIN A on Thursday. All are welcome, and we will provide the supplies!

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Good morning Pioneers! Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we will be celebrating today with a Prayer Service in the Auditorium during WIN times.

High Schoolers–This is a reminder that you will be sitting with your 1st Hour Class

Middle Schoolers–you will be sitting with your 5th Hour Class

Teachers–please show the seating chart for the corresponding WINs

9th and 10th will be going to WIN A

11th and 12th will be going to WIN B

All Middle Schoolers will be going during MS WIN B

If you are in mixed classes, You all should have been Pinged for the prayer service you were meant to go to, so please be aware on SST! Also, if you are not at a prayer service, you should be signed up for a WIN.

We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Prayer Service!

#Gratitude!

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

JILLIAN B

Hi Pioneers! This is peer minister Jillian B and I’m here to highlight the importance of serving especially during the holiday season. As the weather gets colder, think of ways you can support those less fortunate than you within the local community! Getting together with friends and family to help out with Meals on Wheels, Food shelters, donation centers, or great organizations such as the Salvation Army. You could sign up to ring bells during the Christmas Season. We will also be doing a Giving Tree throughout December. It will be located in the Cafeteria. Grab a tag from the tree, go shopping, and bring it down to Campus Ministry. All items from the Giving tree are going to Union Gospel Mission, a shelter in St Paul! So remember, Pioneers, there are so many wonderful ways to serve during the holiday season!

ELLORY J

Good Morning Hill Murray, this is your HM Students for Change co-president Ellory, to talk about letter signing on Thursday December 5 WIN A in room 118 with Dr Obernolte. HMS4C is writing letters about increasing funds for organizations such as Open Cupboard, increasing space in homeless shelters and funding for more space, investing in lower-income housing, and increasing state funding for social workers. If any of these interest you sign up under Dr. Obernolte to help write the letters.

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MS. MARIN

Finally, it is Yondr time! Students, please take out your phones and your open Yondr pouch. Your teachers will ask you to lock it away for the day. Our goal is to be phone free from the start of school until 2:40. It’s always best to have your Yondr locked when it’s empty in your backpack, as that will help keep the locking pin safe. Simply unlock your Yondr on the way into school each day, and after you release it at the end of the day, close and lock your Yondr again before you put in your backpack.

Morning Announcements – Monday, November 25, 2024

The Craft Club is making Christmas cards and gift tags this week! Sign up for Ms. Bourget’s WIN A on Thursday. All are welcome, and we will provide the supplies!

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Congratulations to the PioNerds robotics team who competed over the weekend in the Prior Lake qualification event. The team did very well and look forward to their next matches in Maple Grove, December 8th, where they will aim to advance to the state tournament.

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Attention Freshmen!  Today you will attend Connections as always. Be sure to sign up for all of your WINS for the week. Then at 9:25 you are asked to attend a brief class meeting in the auditorium. Your Connections leader will accompany you to this meeting.

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Hi Pioneers!  Today is the last day to drop off donations for the NHS Food Drive! Your generosity will make a huge difference to families in need this Thanksgiving season. Thank you all for your support!

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MS. MARIN

Finally, it is Yondr time! Students, please take out your phones and your open Yondr pouch. Your teachers will ask you to lock it away for the day. Our goal is to be phone free from the start of school until 2:40. It’s always best to have your Yondr locked when it’s empty in your backpack, as that will help keep the locking pin safe. Simply unlock your Yondr on the way into school each day, and after you release it at the end of the day, close and lock your Yondr again before you put in your backpack.

Request for Prayer/Moment of Silence:

We would like to dedicate our prayer/moment of silence to the Orono Community and the Knudson family. Lucas Knudson, a Senior at Orono High School, passed away tragically in a car accident on Sunday evening. We pray for the family and the Orono community during these tough times.

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GEORGIA G

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Lord, we thank you for this day. Thank you for giving us new life and loving us as your own. I pray that you stay by our side on our best days and our worst. Continue to protect us and guide us and give us the courage to do what is right. Amen

St. John Baptist de la Sal, St. Benedict and Scholastica, live Jesus in our hearts.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

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Attention juniors: The national Honor Society Application was sent to you in an email from Ms. Rodriguez. All applications are due by November 26th at 2:40 PM, which is the day before Thanksgiving break. Please read the email and the application instructions thoroughly and reach out to Mrs. Deuth or Ms. Rodriguez if you have questions.

Thank you!

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MS. MARIN

Finally, it is Yondr time! Students, please take out your phones and your open Yondr pouch. Your teachers will ask you to lock it away for the day. Our goal is to be phone free from the start of school until 2:40. It’s always best to have your Yondr locked when it’s empty in your backpack, as that will help keep the locking pin safe. Simply unlock your Yondr on the way into school each day, and after you release it at the end of the day, close and lock your Yondr again before you put in your backpack.

This message is for all 7th grade students, you will be dismissed from 2nd period today at 9:00 a.m., take their backpacks to their lockers, and then report directly to the Chapel for a presentation on Depression Awareness and Suicide Prevention.

These students will be in 4th period by 10:00.

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Attention Student Council members – today’s meeting has been canceled. Please make sure you sign up for another WIN.

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The Trading Post has been restocked with the UNRL (Unreal) sweatshirts that many of you have been waiting for!

We also have some new Adidas items and winter hats!

The Trading Post is open Wednesday morning from 8am-9am and Thursdays after school.

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

ELLY R

Hello Pioneers! This is your NHS treasurer Elly R, here to inform you that there’s still plenty of time to make a difference in the Thanksgiving Food Drive! NHS is sponsoring this drive through November 25, and we need your help to gather food for families in need. Here’s what each grade is asked to contribute:

6th & 7th Grade: Instant Mashed Potatoes

8th Grade: Mac & Cheese

9th Grade: Canned Vegetables

10th Grade: Canned Cranberries

11th Grade: Stuffing

12th Grade: Cornbread Mix

Additionally, today, we’ll be making personal cards for the families receiving the donations during WIN A with Mrs. Deuth. This is a great way to add a personal touch to our contributions! Let’s share some Thanksgiving joy throughout the season. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support!

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FAITHFUL IMPACT

Hi pioneers! Since Thanksgiving is coming up, the faithful impact club is making gratitude cards and enjoying donuts on Thursday during win a. If you are interested, sign up under Mrs Streeters WIN A!

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MS. MARIN

Finally, it is Yondr time! Students, please take out your phones and your open Yondr pouch. Your teachers will ask you to lock it away for the day. Our goal is to be phone free from the start of school until 2:40. It’s always best to have your Yondr locked when it’s empty in your backpack, as that will help keep the locking pin safe. Simply unlock your Yondr on the way into school each day, and after you release it at the end of the day, close and lock your Yondr again before you put in your backpack.

The Trading Post has been restocked with the UNRL (Unreal) sweatshirts that many of you have been waiting for!

We also have some new Adidas items and winter hats!

The Trading Post is open Wednesday morning from 8am-9am and Thursdays after school.

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SOPHIA S

Good morning Pioneers! This is Sophia S and your Wellness Wednesday tip this week is how to overcome executive dysfunction. Executive dysfunction manifests itself as indecisiveness, distractedness, difficulty multitasking, and difficulty staying focused. One of the best ways to manage feelings of executive dysfunction is to break tasks down into smaller, more manageable ones. Then make your to-do list from there, and you will likely find you are much more productive. If all else fails, taking a moment to ground yourself and meditate is always a good plan too. Thank you and have a wonderful Wednesday.

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REGAN J

Hey, it’s Regan, Junior Peer Ministers, and I’m are here to tell you that…Holy Moly 10 Minutes for your Souly is Happening TODAY in the Chapel during High School Break–10:10-10:20.

Today, I’m leading this prayer experience, So grab a friend and head to the chapel during the break–it’s just 10 minutes to fill your Souly!!

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MARIA C

Hello Pioneers! There’s still plenty of time to make a difference in the Thanksgiving Food Drive! NHS is sponsoring this drive through November 25, and we need your help to gather food for families in need. Here’s what each grade is asked to contribute:

6th & 7th Grade: Instant Mashed Potatoes

8th Grade: Mac & Cheese

9th Grade: Canned Vegetables

10th Grade: Canned Cranberries

11th Grade: Stuffing

12th Grade: Cornbread Mix

Additionally, tomorrow Thursday the 21st, we’ll be making personal cards for the families receiving the donations during WIN A with Mrs. Deuth. This is a great way to add a personal touch to our contributions! Let’s share some Thanksgiving joy throughout the season. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support!

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MS. MARIN

This is a friendly UNIFORM check!  With the temperatures changing, it’s a good time to remember what IS and what IS NOT in uniform.  If you aren’t in uniform, it’s usually fixable, so please stop by the office of student life to fix it!

1. Your top is a HM green or black short sleeve or long sleeve polo OR an HM quarter zip/ sweatshirt/hoodie with hood down.

2. If you’re wearing a T shirt underneath: it is black, white, or green

3. You aren’t wearing a long sleeve top under a short sleeve polo.

4. You’re wearing black shorts, a HM black skort, or black joggers/ pants. You’re not wearing sweat pants, yoga pants, jeans, or cargo pants. Your shorts/ pants don’t have stripes or large logos.

5. Your socks are black, white, or gray

6. Your shoes are closed-toe low, mid, or high tops. No sandals, crocks, slides, uggs, boots, flip flops, slippers

7. Boys are clean-shaven.

Thank you for doing your best to show up in uniform every day!

This is a friendly reminder from Chef Paul and FLIK dining: Please remember to use the main entrance to the cafeteria: closest to the link up to athletics, every time you want to enter the cafeteria.  The area by the registers will always be EXIT ONLY. Think of it like McDonalds or a carwash; one way in, one way out. Thank you for your attention to this!

We have a number of guests in the building today, who want to experience what it means to be a Hill-Murray Pioneer! When you see them out and about with their host students, whether that is in classes, in the halls, or at lunch, please say hello and welcome them to our community!

Finally, it is Yondr time! Students, please take out your phones and your open Yondr pouch. Your teachers will ask you to lock it away for the day. Our goal is to be phone free from the start of school until 2:40. It’s always best to have your Yondr locked when it’s empty in your backpack, as that will help keep the locking pin safe. Simply unlock your Yondr on the way into school each day, and after you release it at the end of the day, close and lock your Yondr again before you put in your backpack.