Announcements

-Friday Morning Prayer by Emanuel B.:
Lord God, thank you for the opportunity to dress up and have fun with friends as we eat, dance, and laugh this weekend at prom. Please keep us safe during this time of celebrating, and give us strength to avoid temptations for any activities that would harm our relationship with you.

-Hi Pioneers, this is Abby H. with the Environmental Health Club. Next week, we will be hosting a few events. First, Earth Day is right around the corner! Earth Day is about raising awareness about the importance of protecting our planet and taking action to improve the environment. We all can make positive changes and do our part to help create a better future. So, on Monday, April 22, at 7 am, there will be a clean-up around campus. Treats will be provided to celebrate all that hard work. Also, on Tuesday, April 23, during WIN B, we will create May Day baskets and cards for the Sisters. We still need volunteers to write messages inside the cards. Please remember to sign up for Ms. Dan’s WIN B. And if you are new to the Environmental Health Club, feel free to participate. Both of these activities will count towards service credits. Thank you! 

-This goes out to all Sophomores and Juniors. Are you interested in being a Role Model of the Pioneer Way? Do you want to help with Freshman orientation this Summer? Do you want to be a Link Leader next year? Applications are available today via email from me, Ms. Fandrich. They are due by May 3. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the campus ministry!

-Seniors – Your senior retreat day is one week from today.  Over the years, seniors have given great reviews for this day – mainly because the day provides fun, a chance to celebrate your class as a whole, and a chance to think about how you will start to say goodbye to this chapter of your life.  The retreat is next Friday from 8:00 am-2:15 pm and you will meet at HM first and then be taking a bus to an offsite location.  Parent permission is needed, so your parents will be receiving a link from Dr. Skinner today. 

-Hi Pioneers, this is Sophia S. and Skylar P. from the Hill-Murray Trap Team. Starting Monday next week, we are hosting a two-week-long donation drive. We are collecting toiletries, specifically toothbrushes, liquid hand soap, and shampoo. However, anything would be greatly appreciated. You can also donate money directly online to the Valley Outreach website. Valley Outreach is a local organization based out of Stillwater that helps families in need. Besides, you can’t spell trap without T-P!

-Attention 10th Grade Students and Staff,
During WIN Time TODAY, our 10th-grade students will be participating in Guidance and Counseling’s annual Career Fair, which is held in the Fieldhouse. Below are some details to know about the event:
1. G&C will hand-deliver students their assigned career speaker schedule to their first hour period (Period 2) – DO NOT LOSE THIS!!!
2. Students will be excused from their first-hour class at 9:00 AM; please come directly to the Fieldhouse.
3. You will have 12 minutes with each speaker – plan on the speaker presenting for 5-7 minutes and Q&A for the remaining time.
Please remember that our career speakers are volunteering their time to meet with YOU! Come prepared to ask questions and thank them for all their help and insight. Thanks, The Guidance and Counseling Team.

-Join the French Club this Thursday to watch Miraculous! Sign up for Madame Marin’s WIN A Thursday.
There are still a few spots left for Spanish Club’s Ecuador Day with Dr. Obernolte during WIN A today. Sign up before it fills up! We’ll have music, treats, and trivia! Hasta pronto!

-Join the French Club to watch Miraculous Tales of Ladybug this Thursday during WIN A. Sign up for Madame Marin’s WIN A.

-Congratulations to the boy’s JV golf team, who placed 2nd in their conference tournament on Monday. And a special congratulations to Senior, Henry Liberty, who was the 1st place individual medalist while shooting a personal best round of 73. Way to go, Pioneers!

-A huge thank you to all the students, administration, and staff who helped make the New Family Ice Cream Social last night a success!  The students and families who will be joining our school next year felt very welcomed by your hospitality and positive energy.  Your assistance was greatly appreciated!

-Holy Moly 10 Minutes for your Souly is happening today during HS Break! 10:10-10:20. We have Peer Ministers Lilia Narr and Daniella Johnson leading us in a prayerful reflection on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit (Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control) and we would love for you all to come and join us!

-This Thursday is Ecuador Day with the Spanish club! We’ll have treats, music, and, of course, trivia. Sign up for WIN A with Dr. Obernolte in 118.

-Attention 10th Grade Students and Staff,
During WIN Time on Thursday, April 18 (9:10 AM-10:20 AM), our 10th-grade students will participate in Guidance and Counseling’s annual Career Fair in the Fieldhouse.  Below are some details to know about the event:
1.  G&C will hand-deliver students their assigned career speaker schedule to their first hour period (Period 2) – DO NOT LOSE THIS!!!
2.  Students will be excused from their first-hour class at 9:00 AM; please come directly to the Fieldhouse.
3. You will have 12 minutes with each speaker – plan on the speaker presenting for 5-7 minutes and Q&A for the remaining time.
Please remember that our career speakers are volunteering their time to meet with YOU!  Come prepared to ask questions and thank them for all their help and insight. Thanks, The Guidance and Counseling Team.

* This Thursday is Ecuador Day with the Spanish club! We’ll have treats, music, and, of course, trivia. Sign up for WIN A with Dr. Obernolte in 118.

 * Hi Pioneers! It’s peer minister Maria Conger with your Ministry Minute. I wanted to shout out a fantastic service opportunity that you can participate in. Did you know that you can volunteer at a public school near you? That’s right. On any days off that we have during the school year, you can donate your time to help an elementary school teacher. You can assist their classroom in multiple ways, whether printing and cutting papers, correcting student work, or even helping with teaching the students. You can learn more about volunteerism in schools near you by going to the school or district website to see what opportunities are available and sign up. This is another reminder that all service requirement hours are due before May 1st on Google Classroom. You can count and track anything you did this past Summer until May 1st. After May 1st, a new tracker will be uploaded for next year! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to talk with Ms. Fandrich. 

 * Hi, Pioneers; this is Abby H. with the Environmental Health Club! Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16^th, the Environmental Health Club will hold a planning meeting to create and distribute May Day baskets and cards for the Sisters. We still need volunteers to write messages inside the cards. WIN B will be set up for a walk and talk around the outdoor classroom and priory preserve if weather permits. Remember to sign up for Ms. Dan’s WIN A (Cards) and B (Walk and Talk). If you are new to the Environmental Health Club, feel free to participate. Cards during WIN A will count towards service credits. Thank you!

 * Attention 10th Grade Students and Staff,

 * During WIN Time on Thursday, April 18 (9:10 AM-10:20 AM), our 10th-grade students will participate in Guidance and Counseling’s annual Career Fair in the Fieldhouse.  Below are some details to know about the event:
1.  G&C will hand-deliver students their assigned career speaker schedule to their first hour period (Period 2) – DO NOT LOSE THIS!!!
2.  Students will be excused from their first-hour class at 9:00 AM; please come directly to the Fieldhouse.
3. You will have 12 minutes with each speaker – plan on the speaker presenting for 5-7 minutes and Q&A for the remaining time.
Please remember that our career speakers are volunteering their time to meet with YOU!  Come prepared to ask questions and thank them for all their help and insight. Thanks, The Guidance and Counseling Team.

 * The cafeteria and Commons will be CLOSED after school today for an event.

 * Join the French Club this Thursday to watch Miraculous! Sign up for Madame Marin’s WIN A Thursday.

The Craft Club is meeting this Friday during WIN A!  You can bring your own craft or learn something new!  Also: we’d love some help with poster making for a service project, so please consider joining us!  Sign up with Ms. Bourget for WIN A on Friday! 

This is a reminder that all Peer Ministry applications are due today by 2:40 PM. Anyone interested in being a Peer Minister should apply via the email from Ms. Fandrich.

This is also a reminder to all six graders that your ice cream party will be happening in the cafeteria during WIN A. Make sure to come down and enjoy some ice cream with your friends for all of your hard work during the Penny Wars.

Father, help me to love more deeply and forgive more readily. Let me abound with love. Let me shower those around me, even my enemies, with kindness and compassion. As You are love, Father, let me demonstrate that love to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Attention Freshman, today during WIN A you will have a link activity—Cookie Decorating in the cafeteria. Please head down to the cafeteria after your Second Hour for a fun filled time! 

Attention: Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors… If you’re interested in Peer Ministry, remember that all applications are due at the end of the day on Monday by the end of the day. You should’ve received an email from Miss Fandrich…. That’s me!

This is just a reminder to all six graders that because you did such a great job at the Penny wars during middle school week, your ice cream social will be on Monday during WIN A You should have been PINGED for this so come down to the cafeteria to enjoy! 

A huge congratulations to our students who sang yesterday at North High school in the MSHSL solo and ensemble vocal contest. We had 14 events and all received either a Superior or Excellent rating from their judges! Eveny McNulty tied for best of her site. And Henry Clark received an honorable mention at his site! We are so proud of our Pioneer Vocalists! Congratulations. 

Good Morning Pioneers! This is Santi K from Student Council here to remind you that next week is Spring Fling week, which means that every day is out of uniform. STUDENTS MUST BE DRESSED IN THE THEME OR IN THE HM UNIFORM. Monday, the theme is red carpet, which means dress your best meaning No Sweatpants!!! Dress to impress and dodge paparazzi in the hallways. Tuesday is best sports picture, so come and play ultimate frisbee in the Fieldhouse during WIN with your best jersey on! Wednesday, dress as your favorite throwback decade and listen to some timeless classics during passing time. Thursday is Best Supporting Actor/actress, so find a friend to match with and come to the potato sack race in the link during WIN! Finally, to close out the week, we have best comedy, or adam sandler day! Also, remember that powderpuff and powderbuff is next wednesday, and prom permissions slips are due by the end of today in the office of student life. Have a great day pioneers!

Seniors – parent permission is required in order for you to take advantage of the Pioneer Period senior privilege.  As of 7:50am this morning there are only 78 students with parent permission slips turned in.  Your parents received an email earlier this week with the link. 

Hello, Hill-Murray Students! Do you love movies? Do you love storytelling? Do you love making short films with your friends? Then you have an opportunity to make history at the FIRST ANNUAL PIONEER FILM FESTIVAL! If you and your friends have a short film that lasts 4 minutes or less, please stop by Mr. Goetzke or Mr. Pieper’s room to upload it to the QR code on the doors. Submissions are due by Friday, MAY 3rd. Stay tuned for the film festival date and awards information.

Submission Folder: https://tinyurl.com/mr6ujnzn

-Sign up to play Loup Garou (loo garoo) with French Club today during WIN A. Sign up with Madame Marin.

-Happy Birthday, Sister Linda – If you see Sister Linda on campus today, be sure to wish her a happy birthday!!