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Happenings (January 7, 2025)

Lizzie Fredrick • January 7, 2025

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Vadnais Heights Commons
655 East Country Rd F, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

Social Hour: 5:30-7:00 PM
Buffet Dinner: 7:00 PM
Dance: 8:00-10:00 PM

$140 per couple, $60 for each additional daughter.
We welcome grandfathers, uncles, or a family friend.

Please RSVP HERE by Friday, February 7th

Hosted by the Hill-Murray Fathers Club

Is there someone in your circle who is interested in exploring various opportunities available at Hill-Murray School? If so, we would love for you to extend the invitation to attend our Winter Open House on Monday, January 13, 2025 starting at 6:00 PM. Potential families will get the chance to connect with Hill-Murray’s dedicated teachers, coaches, and school leaders. Click here to RSVP!

We appreciate your efforts in helping us spread the word about Hill-Murray School!

Now Accepting 2025-26 New Student Admission Applications

We are thrilled by the enthusiasm surrounding Hill-Murray School and have high expectations for another successful enrollment year come next fall. We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-26 academic year.

Hill-Murray offers Rolling Admissions. Once an application is complete (including the online application and transcripts), our Admissions Committee will review it and provide a decision within 7-10 business days. While there’s no official application deadline, we strongly encourage you not to wait! To maintain optimal class sizes for all students, we anticipate wait pools for the 2025-26 year. It’s an exciting time to be a Pioneer, and we appreciate you as a valued member of our community!

Please share this LINK with your friends, family and anyone who you think would be a great addition to the Hill-Murray family.

Contact Krissy Pohl at kpohl@hill-murray.org (Middle School) or Emily Sharockman at esharockman@hill-murray.org (High School) in Admissions with any questions.

*Please note, this is for NEW students interested in attending next fall.

NEW Wednesday Trading Post Hours!

Senior All-Night Party Planning Meeting: Wednesday, January 8

Attention Junior and Senior Parents:

The next Senior All-Night Party Planning Meeting is coming up on Wednesday, January 8th. If you are interested in helping, please join us at the planning meeting.

When:  Wednesday January 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Where:  Hill-Murray Cafeteria

Please reach out to the Chairs with any questions at hmseniorparty@gmail.com.
Follow us on Instagram: @hmseniorallnightparty2025

Adoration: Friday, January 10

One of the spiritual practices we celebrate at Hill-Murray is Adoration, which is held in the Hill-Murray Chapel during the school day typically on the first Friday of each month. Adoration is part of the rituals and traditions of the Catholic Church and is open to all members of the Christian faith. Adoration refers to the time when the Blessed Sacrament is placed on the altar and the faithful spend time with Jesus in the Chapel in quiet prayer and reflection. Our next day of Adoration is this Friday, January 10th from 9:15 AM – 12:45 PM. CLICK HERE to sign up for a time. We will start with Mass in the Chapel at 9:15 AM (finished by 9:45 AM). All are welcome.

Financial Assistance Application Deadline: Wednesday, Jan. 15

The TADS Financial Aid Assessment Application (myTADS.com) is now open. When you apply you will be asked to submit information from your 2023 1040 as well as 2024 W2’s. Awards will be made as applications are completed.

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 15th .

Please contact Colene Erickson in the Business Office at cerickson@hill-murray.org or (651) 748-2408 if you have any questions or concerns.

Financial Aid Information Night: Wednesday, February 5

Parents of students in grades 9-12 are invited to join us on Wednesday, Februrary 5th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM in the Auditorium for information on the process colleges use to award financial aid and how a family might anticipate what kind of award their student could expect before even applying. Our guest speaker is Molly Flesher-Sanderson from the University of St. Thomas.

College Scholarship Opportunities

Attention parents and students in grades 9-12: take advantage of valuable scholarship opportunities for college!

Hill-Murray has compiled a comprehensive Scholarship Spreadsheet that includes national scholarships, free scholarship search engines, and local scholarships. Students of any grade level can register on multiple search engines to explore additional opportunities. Scholarships available to students in grades 9-11 are highlighted in yellow for easy reference. This resource is also accessible via your Naviance homepage.

Please remember, scholarship searches should always be free. Avoid any service that asks for payment—everything you need can be found through research and time at no cost.

Hill-Murray Baseball: 2025 Spring Training Camp

Hill-Murray Baseball is proud to offer a 4-week baseball camp for boys in grades 4-6 and 7-12. In our annual 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. This camp is a great way to get ready for the upcoming season and will also give your student a chance to work directly with our Varsity coaching staff and players.

WHEN: SUNDAYS – (2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2)

WHERE: HILL-MURRAY FIELDHOUSE

Registration Forms available HERE.

Join Chloe’s Cannonballers for the 2025 Polar Plunge – Saturday, January 25

The chilly weather is here, and what better way to embrace it than by taking the plunge into White Bear Lake? Chloe’s Cannonballers are diving in again for the 2025 Polar Plunge, and you are invite to join!

Chloe, daughter of Hill-Murray alum Brian Keenan ‘92 and Karen Keenan, invites you to make a splash—whether by plunging or contributing to this great cause!

Not ready to jump into the freezing waters? You can still make a difference by donating. All funds raised will go to Special Olympics Minnesota, supporting athletes like Chloe.

Ready to join or donate? Find out more here: Chloe’s Cannonballers Team Page

Let’s make this year’s plunge unforgettable! Thank you for your support!

The Nicholas Center Summer Programs

2025 Summer Reading Program

Click here to learn about the Summer Reading Program and to register.

Brilliant Strengths Course

Click here to learn about the Brilliant Strengths course for students with dyslexia.

Seeking STEM Professionals for Student Internships & Job Shadows

Parents and alumni, do you work in graphic design, engineering, technology, or other STEM related fields? We are seeking partners for internship or job shadow opportunities for high school students. Our students have hands-on experience in coding, engineering, 3D fabrication, graphic design, and Adobe design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Many of our students already have experience with doing design work in school with business owners from the community. They are excited to learn more from professionals like you and are eager to see how their skills apply in real-world settings.

We are interested in exploring a variety of potential partnerships. Student can be available for one to two hours per day, two to three times per week for internships. Other possibilities include job-shadow programs or even one-time site visits or facilities tours. We also welcome professionals who would be willing to speak to our students here on campus. These experiences are invaluable in helping our students explore career paths and gain practical skills. If interested, please reach out to Aran Glancy at aglancy@hill-murray.org. Thank you for supporting our students’ journeys!

Summer Programs at the University of Notre Dame for Rising Juniors and Seniors

What is it like to be a student at Notre Dame? Current sophomores and juniors looking for a collegiate experience may consider applying to our on-campus programs in summer 2025!

Summer Scholars or Leadership Seminars allow students to live on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus for two weeks. They will stay in a residence hall with a roommate, take a challenging college-level course, and participate in fun community-building activities in the evenings. Students will also earn transferrable college credit from Notre Dame!

Need-based financial aid, including application fee waivers, partial to full-tuition scholarships, and travel reimbursement is available to students who qualify.

Office of Pre-College Programs McKenna Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 (574) 631-0990 | precoll@nd.edu | precollege.nd.edu