H-M Happenings (March 4, 2022)
Headed to State?
Good luck to our boys hockey and girls basketball teams who are competing in Sections tonight and tomorrow respectively.
The Boys Hockey Section 4AA Final vs. White Bear Lake at 7 pm at Aldrich Arena is sold-out but here’s a link to watch the game online.
In the event we win and advance to next week’s State Tournament, ticket information will be communicated early next week.
Meantime, the girls basketball team will play Mahtomedi on Saturday at 2 pm at Mahtomedi High School in the Section 4AAA Semifinal.
Good luck to the Pioneers this weekend !!!
Get in the Game! Register for Spring Sports
Even though the winter sports season isn’t over yet, it’s time to register for spring sports!
Please register sooner rather than later as it helps the coaching staffs plan for their respective seasons.
Sports offered this Spring:
- Baseball
- Softball
- Boys Tennis
- Girls & Boys Track and Field
- Boys & Girls Lacrosse
- Boys & Girls Golf
Global Online Academy
As we announced in the last Happenings, Hill-Murray has partnered with the Global Online Academy. This partnership will be an opportunity for students to explore different online courses that our school does not offer and study with students from around the world.
If you’re interested in taking a course, please connect with college counselor, Shawn Reid: sreid@hill-murray.org.
For more general information, check out Global Online Academy on our website.
Hill-Murray Blood Drive
The Hill-Murray Blood Drive is Friday, March 11 from 8:30am – 1:00pm in the Varsity gym. Sign-ups took place this week during lunch. Students must be 16 and older to participate and 16 year olds must have a parental consent form.
Requirements:
- Be at least 17 years old (16 with parental permission)
- Meet height and weight requirements
- Be in good health
Before donating, be sure to get a good night’s sleep, drink plenty of fluid, eat high fiber foods within 2-3 hours of your appointment. Be sure to bring your donor card or I.D., parental consent form if you are 16 years old and wear clothing with sleeves that can be raised above the elbow.
Fishing Team Open House: March 7th
The Hill-Murray Fishing Team would like to invite any interested students and/or parents to our informational meeting on Monday, March 7th. Learn what the fishing team is all about. Find out about opportunities for both High School and Middle School students and parents as well. Boat ownership is not a requirement to be on the fishing team! Come a little early and your student can learn a few of the latest fishing knots.
Monday, March 7th, 6:30-7:00PM, Hill-Murray Cafeteria
6:30-7: Knot Tying Lessons – taught by current team members.
7:00- 8:00: Informational Meeting
Meeting Agenda: Introduction, Mission of the Fishing Team officers, highlights of last year Varsity team vs JV team, Juniors Division tournament opportunities, tournament dates, educational activities, dues, Q & A.
Please email Coach James DaRosa if you have any questions before the meeting.
James DaRosa- jtdarosa@gmail.com
8th Grade Civil Rights Trip
A group of twenty-six 8th graders went on a Civil Rights trip to Atlanta, Montgomery, Birmingham and Memphis. Students visited Martin Luther King Jr’s historic sites and stood in the footprints (literally) of courageous African Americans. They stood in the Greyhound station, where Freedom Riders peacefully protested segregation, they visited the Legacy museum, Civil Rights museum and many other historic sites. The students’ Civil Rights journey was sobering and a trip they will always remember.
Spring Choir Concert
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.
Click here to view all four upcoming Speaker Series presentations this spring.
Internship Spotlight
Brendan Daley is currently participating in our Enterprise Business Internship Program. As an intern with Premier Banks, he has been able to work onsite at the Maplewood location. Brendan is able to gain valuable experience in the banking industry by working with spreadsheets and organizing important documents.
World Language Department Star Students
Click here to see the World Language Department Star Students for January.
2022-23 Class Registration
On March 8, students will be registering online for next year’s classes during WIN A and B. Students must have completed forms with teacher and parent signatures in order to register. Parents, please look over your students’ course selection options and sign the forms.
Seniors will be participating in a presentation titled “Healthy Relationships” in the gym and field house. Professionals from local colleges and universities along with Ramsey County advocacy programs will speak with the students about how to cultivate healthy relationships beyond their high school experience.
College Fair for Juniors
We have a wonderful opportunity for juniors coming up at the end of April! On Thursday April 28, the Minnesota Twin are hosting College Prep Day. This event includes a College Fair from 10:30 to noon, where students can speak directly with college representatives. The fair is followed by a ballgame beginning at 12:10pm, with the Twins going against the Detroit Tigers. The event costs only $15 which includes the game ticket and busing. Lunch will be on your own. We will leave school at about 9:45am and return around 3:30pm. Students interested should watch their email for a complete list of colleges attending and a google form to sign up. Space is limited.
Summer Reading Enrichment
Click here for more information and to register.
Mother’s Club Meeting: March 16
Mark your calendars: H-M Mothers Club will host its next meeting on Wednesday, March 16 at 5:30 pm at 3rd Act Brewery (4120 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN 55129). All are welcome to attend the board meeting from 5:30-6:30pm, or feel free to come to socialize at 6:30pm. Stay connected at: mothersclub@hill-murray.org or IG @HMMothersClub.
Adoration
Hill-Murray parents are invited to participate in the spiritual practice of Adoration, which is held in the Hill-Murray Chapel during the school day typically on the first Friday of each month.
Adoration refers to the time when the Blessed Sacrament (the consecrated host) is placed on the altar and the faithful spend time with Jesus in the Chapel in quiet prayer and reflection.
At Hill-Murray you are invited to attend Mass at 7:15am on days of Adoration and are welcome to sign up for a time to stay in the Chapel in prayer.
Friday, April 8, 2021 sign up is open. CLICK HERE to sign up.
To learn more about this beautiful spiritual practice, CLICK HERE to check out the US Conference of Catholic Bishops website.
Hill-Murray Pioneer Premier Auction
Please save the date and check your mail for your invitation for the annual Pioneer Premier Auction on April 30th, 2022! For more info, visit www.pioneer.givesmart.com. It’s going to be a ROARING GOOD TIME!
