Announcements

May 26, 2026

Good morning Pioneers! There will be a fundraiser at the Zupas in Woodbury tomorrow night May 27th from 4–9 PM. Come support HOSA by grabbing dinner with friends and family for fun night out. We can’t wait to see you there!

You may have noticed that Hill has opened a new coffee shop in the Student Union called Pioneer Peak! We sell refreshers, fizz fusions, coffees, and more!

We are currently hiring for the 2026–2027 school year! Current 8th graders through juniors are welcome to apply. Employees would work one semester on either odd or even days before school! 

If you’re interested in making fun drinks, working with friends, gaining customer service experience, and earning micro-credit, then we’d love to have you join us! 

Check your email for a short Google Form application, then come in for an interview with Whitney and me to secure your spot for the 2026–2027 school year! Applications are due THIS Thursday at 11:59! 

We can’t wait to serve you fun drinks and make Pioneer Peak a favorite spot at Hill next year! 

May 15, 2026

Daily Prayer:

Dear God, today we celebrate our seniors' last day of high school. We thank you for the memories they've made and the impact they've left on our school. As they move forward, we ask for your protection over them. Please keep them safe and give them the courage to start this new chapter with confidence. Help them to be leaders and use their talents to make a difference in the world. We wish you all success, happiness, and a bright path ahead. Amen.

JV track athletes, please return your jersey to Coach Benedetto in room 024 by today.  Not turning in your jersey will result in a fee on your school account.

Attention Seniors: If you have not filled out the Alumni Form, please check your email for an email from Nate Gist. If you are having issues completing the form, or have already turned in your laptop, please see Nate in the Alumni Center, which is across from the Nurse’s Office, today

May 14, 2026

Attention Seniors: Ms. Marin is available today from 8 AM to 11 AM for you to complete name pronunciation for the graduation ceremony. Please stop by her office. She'll be available most of the day on Friday as well. 

Seniors: This is a reminder that you will receive your graduation lawn signs this Friday! Distribution will take place immediately following your graduation rehearsal. 

SENIORS: please donate your used YONDRs this Friday to the Office of Student Life! We will use them as loaners next year. Thank you! 

There is detention today after school from 2:45 - 3:15.  Please see Mr. Benner or Ms. Gerding if you have questions.

Seniors: you will receive your graduation lawn signs on Friday after your graduation rehearsal. 

May 13, 2026

Today is our last trial day to run the school on one schedule. Just like the previous two times, Middle School students, you will have a morning break, and you will eat lunch 6 A. High School students, you will eat lunch 6 B or 6 C today. Ask your period 6 teacher which lunch period you will attend. 

Attention seniors: Ms. Marin is not available today for senior name pronunciation for the graduation ceremony. She will be available tomorrow from 8 AM to 11 AM. Please stop by her office. 

SENIORS: please donate your used YONDRs this Friday to the Office of Student Life! We will use them as loaners next year. Thank you! 

Seniors: This is a reminder that you will receive your graduation lawn signs this Friday! Distribution will take place immediately following your graduation rehearsal. 

Holy Moly, 10 Minutes for your Souly is happening TODAY in the Chapel during Break--10:10-10:20. 

This is a great prayer experience where we can grow closer to God in the craziness of the day! So grab a friend and head to the chapel during the break—it's just 10 minutes to fill your Souly!!

JV track athletes - please return your jersey to Coach Benedetto by the end of the week!

Today, we have many future Pioneers as guests in our building! Please be sure to say hello when you meet them in classes or at lunch. They are excited to see what makes the Hill-Murray Pioneer community so great!

May 12, 2026

Hey pioneers, this is Reese Comer with your ministry minute! Even though the service tracker for this year is closed, it is never too early to start recording service for next year! I encourage everyone to do service over the summer and to log it in the Google Service Classroom with the new 26-27 Service Tracker! 

Also, this is a reminder to stay in your Service Google Classroom---you keep it for all 4 years of High School! 

Attention, anyone interested in playing middle school football next year.  This is a reminder that there is an informational meeting today during Win B.  The meeting will take place in the weight room.  If interested in playing middle school football, please attend today's meeting.

Seniors: Ms. Marin will try to be available from 10 AM to 1 PM today for name pronunciation for the graduation ceremony. Please stop by her office. 

Sign-ups are now open for Play Day, May 19th! You can sign up under Ms Bates for  WIN A and B. Sign up to have fun in the sun with your friends! There will be fun games and refreshments! Check your email for the form for making your teams, so sign up with your friends and have a fun time!

Please stop by the student union after school to support HOSA and The Bake Club.  They’re selling yummy treats!

There is detention today from 2:45 - 3:15 p.m.  Please see Mr. Benner or Ms. Gerding if you have questions.

May 11, 2026

Attention, anyone interested in playing middle school football next year.  There will be an informational meeting in the weight room during Win B on Tuesday.  If you are interested in playing, it is important to attend this meeting.  

Attention Seniors! The RSVP for your senior dinner is due today at 3 PM! This beautiful dinner just for you, followed by the senior awards ceremony, is on Monday, May 18, 1 week from today! Ms. Gerding sent you and RSVP form to complete. Thank you! 

Any senior that has taken a ceramics class and has not put their hand print on the wall can sign up for a WIN this week to do it. 

Freshman girls, on Saturday, May 16th, I’m hosting an event for Pioneer Day of Service through my platform, Bella’s Blankets, where I make fleece blankets to comfort children in the hospital in honor of my dad. It will be from 1:30-3 at The Movement MN in White Bear. This is an easy way to get service hours for next year. Everyone is welcome, bring your own fleece, and bring your friends! 

Just a heads up that tomorrow we will have a professional media crew in the building doing some photo shoot work.  If you have been asked to be part of the Media Day photo shoot tomorrow, please be sure to check your email. If you have any questions, please see Mr Benner or Dr Skinner. 

"HOSA has partnered with the Bake Club to raise funds. Stop by the Student Union today or tomorrow after school, or at tonight's choir concert, and pick yourself up a little treat! We appreciate your support!"

Seniors:  You should have received a “Senior Release” checklist in your email  last Friday.  Please complete the tasks listed on your checklist before Friday to receive your graduation cap and gown.  If you’re not able to view the checklist, please see Mr. Zappa in the tech office.

May 7, 2026

Good Morning! Join HM Students for Change during WIN A on Thursday, May 7 for our planning meeting for next year. HM Students for Change organizes events such as the refugee drive, Women's History Month, and more! Come help us plan out what we will work on next year, and throw your hat in the ring to become an officer of our club.

Freshman girls, on Saturday, May 16th, I’m hosting an event for Pioneer Day of Service through my platform, Bella’s Blankets, where I make fleece blankets to comfort children in the hospital in honor of my dad. It will be from 1:30-3PM at The Movement MN in White Bear. This is an easy way to get service hours for next year. Everyone is welcome, bring your own fleece, and bring your friends!   

Seniors, PLEASE RSVP to your senior dinner which is on Monday, May 18. The RSVP is due this MONDAY by 3 PM! 

The cafeteria is closed this afternoon for snacks and beverages. Sorry for the inconvenience! 

Detention will be held in the LMC after school today from 2:45 - 3:15 p.m.