Happenings (January 13, 2026)
2026 Annual Hill Murray – Father + Daughter Dance is February 7, 2026
There will be a NEW VENUE | NEW DJ | PHOTO BOOTHS & UNREAL ENERGY
ST. CROIX EVENT CENTER
5880 Omaha Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
Social Hour 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Buffet Dinner 7:00 PM
Dance 8:00 – 10:00 PM
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PRICING
$130 per couple & $40 for each additional daughter or guest
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WHO’S WELCOME
Daughters are welcome to attend with their father, grandfather, uncle, family friend — and to invite a friend to join them.
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PLEASE RSVP HERE BY 1/30
Speaker Series (Jan. 14)
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Tuition Update for 2026–27
As we continue our commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience, updated tuition rates for the 2026-27 school year are now available. We invite families to review the information and reach out with any questions. Click here to learn more.
Reminder that TADS/financial aid & scholarship applications are due January 15th.
2026-27 Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Applications Due January 15th
* Need-Based Tuition Assistance & Scholarships:
If your family is interested in applying for Need-Based Tuition Assistance, please click HERE to begin your 2026-27 TADS application.
Completion of a TADS application grants a student’s eligibility for all Need-Based Scholarships.
* Non-Need Based Scholarships:
Our Non-Need Based Scholarship application is live for 2026-27. Please click HERE to begin your application.
Families of students applying for Non-Need Based Scholarships are NOT required to complete a TADS application.
The submission deadline for TADS and Non-Need Scholarships is January 15, 2026; however, the Hill-Murray Scholarship Committee will begin reviewing applications and allocating awards as they are submitted.
Future Leader Scholarship Application is OPEN!
We are excited to announce that the application process for the Hill-Murray Future Leader Scholarship is now open to all current 8th-grade students!
Do you have an 8th grader who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities, a commitment to service, and a passion for learning? This scholarship is designed to recognize and support those students who are ready to become the next generation of Pioneers and difference-makers.
Encourage your student to apply and seize this opportunity! All necessary details, including the application form and deadline, can be found HERE.
Boys & Girls Youth Basketball Nights
Hill-Murray Juniors Represent Team USA
Juniors Addy McLay and Emily Pohl will represent Team USA at the U18 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championships, taking place from January 10 to 18 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Good luck Addy and Emily!
STEM 1 Classes Visit Maple Tree Monastery Childcare Center
STEM I classes once again visited Maple Tree Monastery Childcare Center to bring our much-anticipated Cardboard Carnival to life. By perfect timing, we joined the preschoolers during their Snow Glow festival, where black lights and neon colors transformed the space into a fully immersive carnival experience. The preschoolers’ faces were filled with joy as their treat bags overflowed with prizes. Our middle school students had an absolute blast running their games, interacting with the younger students, and seeing their hard work pay off. It was truly a memorable experience and without a doubt one of the highlights of the semester.
47 Students Advanced to the DECA State Competition
87 of our DECA members participated in the DECA District 2 competition on Friday, January 9. Over 1100 students from 18 schools participated in the competition in St. Paul. All of our DECA members put forth tremendous effort and did a fantastic job. Special congratulations to the 47 students who advanced to the DECA state competition! State will be March 1-3, 2026.
December World Language Star Students
Click here for list of students!
As we enter into a new year and return from a long break, it is a great opportunity to do a quick check in with your student. Having intentional conversations around the following topics can continue to set your student up for success:
- Routine Check:
- What are some things that help you get back on schedule (alarms, prep the night before, sleep, etc.)
- What are things you are doing that are supporting you and maybe, what are something things that could use an adjustment
- Goal Setting:
- Think about goals as you start the New Year and are close to the new semester
- 1 goal you have related to yourself (personal goal)
- 1 goal you have related to school (academic goal)
- How are you going to work toward those goals, what supports do you need?
- Reminder of Supports:
- Out of school:
- Family
- Friends
- Other trusted adults
- In school
- WIN Time
- PioPeriod
- Adults in the Building (teachers, counselors, etc.)
- Out of school:
When we have these conversations and say our needs, goals, supports, etc. out loud it can help remind us of them. Writing goals down in a place you see can also be a great reminder and way to continue taking steps toward what you hope to accomplish!
Ways to Help Build Emotional Resilience in Young People
Emotional resilience is key to overall well-being. Consider the following list and what conversations and actions it can lead to. If you would like to talk to your child’s counselor, please reach out to Mrs. Valentine (Grades 6 and 7) at 651-748-2224 | lvalentine@hill-murray.org or Ms. Francis (Grade 8) at 651-748-2235 | kfrancis@hill-murray.org.
1. Encourage healthy risk-taking – Gently push young people from their comfort zones through activities that won’t cause harm if they are unsuccessful. (Parents may also experience some discomfort. Gently prevent yourself from stepping back in too soon.)
2. Resist the urge to fix the issue and ask questions instead – When we see loved ones hurting, our first instinct is to fix the issue. However, when teaching children emotional resilience, a better approach is to ask thought-provoking questions. Asking questions stimulates self-awareness, allowing students to work through problems logically.
3. Help young people label their emotions – Adolescents can experience a flood of emotions during stressful events. To support stress resilience, help students label their emotions and remind them that even difficult feelings are completely normal and will pass in time.
4. Demonstrate and model coping skills – Emotional turmoil represents an internal conflict of emotions, which can be alleviated through outward actions, reducing overall stress. In order for students to engage in stress-reducing activities, you have to teach coping strategies.
Healthy coping strategies include taking deep breaths, stretching, exercising, and meditating. These coping skills help students remain calm when they experience stress or frustration, allowing them to view situations clearly.
5. Help youth not to be afraid of making mistakes – Teaching students to embrace mistakes and learning from them creates a growth mindset. Discuss making mistakes and how to bounce back from them. Resilience today leads to greater success tomorrow!
6. Get outside – The best advice anyone can give to prevent stress disorders, anxiety, and depression while enhancing mental health is to spend time outdoors. Getting outside exposes children to sunlight, which activates vitamin D, an essential chemical for mood stabilization. Fresh air also stimulates stress-relieving hormones, and physical activity, such as sports, produces endorphins, reduces cortisol, and provides a healthy outlet for negative emotions.
(Summarized from this article: https://www.friendzy.co/friendzy-facts/emotional-resilience)
Senior All Night Party
Seniors – Have you given your input on your senior all-night party? Follow on the Senior All-Night Party Instagram for info and updates.
Our next meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 13th at 6:30 at Hill-Murray. We will meet in the staff lounge. All parents are welcome to attend. Senior parents are especially encouraged to attend. If unable to attend, but you’d like to receive updates, just send us an email at hmseniorparty@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!
Sip Savor Bloom Event
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Learn More About The Hill-Murray Mothers Club Board
Pioneer Premier Auction
The Pioneer Premier Auction Raffle is here! This raffle is a powerful way to support Hill-Murray teams and clubs, with 100% of each $50 ticket sold going directly back to the participating program selected at purchase.
Please review the flyer for details and feel free to save and share it with family and friends! Your support and shares make a big difference across our Hill-Murray community.
Click here for the Hill-Murray Online Raffle Ticket
🗓️ Last day to buy tickets is April 18th — and don’t forget, every ticket enters you to win one of THREE great prizes! 🎟️✨
Baseball 2026 Spring Training Camp
Hill-Murray School is proud to offer a 4-week baseball camp for boys in grades 4+. In our Spring Training Camp, players will receive training in Hitting and both Infield and Outfield Defense. This camp is designed to prepare athletes for the upcoming season through skill-development drills and high repetition. Each participant will receive individual instruction from coaches and players from Hill-Murray’s Baseball Program
WHEN: SUNDAYS – (2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1)
WHERE: HILL-MURRAY FIELDHOUSE
Group 1 (Grades 7+) 9:45AM-11:15AM ($150)
Group 2 (Grades 4-6) 11:30AM-1:00PM ($150)
REGISTRATION LINK – CLICK HERE
