Happenings (February 20, 2024)
Sports and Activities Update: Remarkable Seasons, State-Bound Excitement, and No School Thursday
GIRLS HOCKEY TEAM HEADED TO STATE
Congratulations to the Hill-Murray Girls hockey team for advancing to the Minnesota State Hockey Tournament! We are so proud of our team and excited to cheer them on at the Xcel Energy Center. The first game is on Thursday, February 22nd at 11:00 AM. To allow students, faculty, and staff to attend the game, there will be no school on Thursday, February 22nd. Thursday, February 22nd is an ODD period day and those teachers will communicate with students in class tomorrow regarding any work that will be assigned over the week. We are excited to support our girls’ hockey team at state!
Please note the following important information:
- Tickets to the game are general admission and can be purchased by clicking here.
- Click here if you would like to sign your student up to ride the fan bus. Sign-up for the bus closes Wednesday, February 21st or when the buses are full. Fan buses will leave Hill-Murray at 10:15 AM and return to Hill-Murray immediately following the game. There will be chaperones on the bus and at the Xcel Energy Center.
- Friday, February 23rd will be a regular day of school. If our Hill-Murray girls win on Thursday, they will play on Friday, February 23rd at 6:00 PM in the semi-final game. There will not be fan buses on Friday.
- Here are some special Xcel Energy Center rules:
-Bags, purses, and backpacks are not allowed. Clutch, wristlet, and wallets sized 4″ x 6″ x 1.5″ or smaller are allowed and subject to inspection.
-Only credit card and mobile payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) are accepted for concessions, retail, parking, and box office transactions. Cash is not accepted.
-Banners and signs no larger than 2 ½ feet x 2 ½ feet and containing NO sticks, poles, or offensive/vulgar language are allowed in the arena. Banners and signs may not be hung or fastened anywhere in Xcel Energy Center. Signs must be handheld and displayed at appropriate times without impeding the experience of other guests.
MOCK TRIAL HEADED TO STATE
Congratulations to the Hill-Murray Mock Trial Team! After defeating Totino-Grace 389-370 in the Regional Finals, they are state-bound! The State Competition will be held Thursday, March 7th and Friday, March 8th.
BOYS ALPINE SKI STATE MEET
Congratulations to the Boys Alpine Ski team on their 3rd place finish at the state meet on Tuesday, February 13th at Giants Ridge! Special congratulations to Austin Mjanger and Owen Wendorf for achieving All State honors.
GIRLS ALPINE SKI STATE MEET
Congratulations to Hailey Voigt for finishing 10th in the Girls State Alpine Ski meet! Hailey received All-State honors. Congrats to Greta Stanek who finished 27th.
MATH TEAM DIVISION CHAMPS
Congratulations to the Hill-Murray Math Team for becoming Division Champions and finishing 2nd in Sections! Jacob Dinzeo and Alejandro Alvarado scored a Perfect 7, while Alejandro Alvarado and Ryan Comer secured positions in the top ten among division scorers. Great job, Math Team!
Spring Sports and Summer Sports Camps Registration
Be a part of the fun! Registration is open for Spring Sports and Summer Sports Camps at Hill-Murray! Whether you are passionate about baseball, softball, tennis, golf, lacrosse, or track and field, or want to stay active this summer, we have something each student can enjoy. Sports at Hill-Murray help students create lasting friendships, foster teamwork, and build confidence, all while staying active and having fun in the process. If you have a student interested in a summer sports camp who is not a current Hill-Murray student, please click here for special registration instructions.
2024 TNC Summer Programs
Summer Reading Program
Click here for information about the 2024 Summer Reading Program Information and Registration
Brilliant Strengths
Click here for information about the Brilliant Strengths Summer 2024 Course for Children with Dyslexia
Middle School Boys Lacrosse
Attention middle schoolers, siblings, and friends of future Pioneers! Are you a lacrosse player, or have you ever been interested in learning how to play lacrosse? The new Pioneers Lacrosse Association is gearing up for its first spring season of boys’ lacrosse, and we want you to join us!
This program is designed to give students who will be in grades 6-8 at Hill-Murray next school year an opportunity to play lacrosse with school friends and future Pio LAX teammates. If you would like to practice and play lacrosse games against other teams in the area, please register using the provided link. All students are welcome, including incoming students from other schools who will be Pioneers in the 2024-25 school year.
Click here to register.
Middle School Math Team
The Middle School Math Team competed at the Mathcounts Competition on Saturday, February 10th. Mathcounts is a national competition for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Six Hill Murray students competed in the North Capitol Chapter. Students competed both individually and as a team, and the competition concluded with the head-to-head Countdown Round. Hill-Murray finished 5th overall. Great work mathletes!
NCAA National Letter of Intent Signing Day
Congratulations to Carson Jewett and Luke Grigson for Signing NCAA National Letters of Intent to play Football next year! Carson signed to play football at Minnesota State University Moorhead and Luke signed to play football at the University of Maine. They were joined by family, coaches, and teammates.
Adoration in the Hill-Murray Chapel: Friday, February 23rd
Hill-Murray parents are invited to participate in the spiritual practice of Adoration in the Hill-Murray Chapel on Friday, February 23rd anytime between 8:15 AM – 2:15 PM. This is a wonderful way to enhance your Lenten spiritual journey. 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. To sign up for a time, please click here. Contact Dr. Skinner at sskinner@hill-murray.org if you have any questions.
Butter Braid Senior Fundraiser
The Senior All-Night Party Committee is sponsoring another butter braid sale. This is the last call for orders! The sale ends this Friday, February 23rd. Don’t miss out on the chance to win $100 cash! Click here for more information.
Senior All-Night Party: Join the Committee!
Planning for the Senior All-Night Party is underway! Melissa Hauser and Chris Reeves have taken on the role of co-chairs for the event. We have many returning committee chairs and volunteers, but we could use more. You do not need to be a senior parent to join in the planning. This would be a great way for junior parents (or parents of any age student) to join this year to be ready to plan when you have a senior. If you are interested in joining the committee, please join us for our first planning meeting:
When: Wednesday, February 21st, 6:30 PM
Where: The Burrow, 7053 10th Street N, Oakdale
Please reach out to Chris or Melissa with any questions at hmseniorparty@gmail.com.
Enrollment Fees for March and April
Thank you for re-enrolling your student(s) for the upcoming year! We are currently in the process of creating schedules and planning for staff members. Please note that students who are not enrolled will not receive a schedule.
Enrollment fees will be assessed on March 15th and April 15th. The $500 fee will be divided into two invoices of $250 each. Please be aware that this deposit is non-refundable.
Opt-Out Process
We understand that family plans may change. To avoid fees and assist us in planning for the next academic year, kindly review our Opt-Out Process:
If the Business Office receives an email notification for an opt-out prior to June 30th, students will be released from the tuition agreement without incurring any penalties.
Any withdrawal after June 30th until the commencement of the school year will incur a charge of 25% of the tuition agreement.
For withdrawals after the start of the school year, a full semester of tuition will be required, depending on the timing of the student’s departure. For instance, if your student begins the first semester and leaves during that same semester, they will be charged tuition for the entire first semester (equivalent to half of the annual tuition).
The above Opt-Out Process applies regardless of whether the withdrawal is due to expulsion, dismissal, transfer, or any other reason. In any case of withdrawal, the registration fee is non-refundable and will not be prorated.
We appreciate your cooperation and support in ensuring a smooth enrollment process for all families. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Business Office at cerickson@hill-murray.org. We look forward to another successful academic year together.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Friday, March 22nd from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. All conferences will be online utilizing ZOOM. Registration will sent out the week of February 26th and will be open until Wednesday, March 20th.
Prayer Ministry by Sister Linda Soler, OSB
Parents and members of the Mothers and Fathers Club,
Please let me know if you have any prayer intentions. You can send an email to sisterlinda@hill-murray.org or call the office at the monastery at (651) 777-5650. It is an honor to be the praying Sister for all Hill-Murray parents.
Thank you,
Sister Linda
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
National Honor Society induction for the class of 2025 will be held Monday, February 26th at 6:00 PM in the auditorium.
Star Students
Click here to see the World Language Department Star Students for January.
Track & Field
There will be a student interest meeting for the upcoming track and field season for both past and prospective athletes on Wednesday, February 28th at 2:45 PM in the Auditorium.
The track and field parent/player meeting will be held Sunday, March 3rd at 4:00 PM in the Cafeteria.
Middle School Week
We will celebrate Middle School Week March 4-8th. Look for fun events throughout the week including a Middle School Party on Monday, March 4th from 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM. Students in grades 6-8 are invited to hang out with their classmates, play games including using the VR room, and enjoy pizza and drinks.
Pioneer Premier Auction
Did you know the annual Pioneer Premier Auction includes a raffle with three fabulous prizes, including a year of Hill-Murray tuition or $10,000 cash? Clubs and sport teams benefit by receiving 100% of the proceeds of tickets sold.
Have kids in multiple activities? Purchase more than one ticket and choose which team or club receives the funds. Buy yours today!
Top selling clubs and teams so far:
DECA – 134 tickets
Football – 76 tickets
Boys Soccer – 62 tickets
Remember to:
Save the date to attend: April 27, 2024
Donate items to the Pioneer Premier Auction – find ideas or donate from our Amazon Wishlist!
Sponsor the Pioneer Premier Auction.
Visit pioneer.givesmart.com for the one-stop shop of Pioneer Premier Auction information!
2nd Annual Hill-Murray Fathers Club Father & Son Event – SAVE THE DATE!
- When: Sunday, April 14th, 1:00 PM
- Where: Hill-Murray Fieldhouse
- More details to follow.
The Hill-Murray Mothers Club invites you to the following events:
Evereve Style Party: Shop. Sip. Support.
- Sunday, February 25th from 4 PM – 6 PM
- Woodbury Evereve Location: 9020 Hudson Rd Suite 403B, Woodbury, MN 55125
Coffee with Hill-Murray Mothers Club
- Friday, March 8th at Mac’s Diner: 2526 7th Ave E suite 127, North St Paul, MN 55109
- Follow the Hill-Murray Mothers Club on Instagram and Facebook for more information!
