Happenings (March 17, 2026)
Speaker Series – March 18, 2026
Click HERE to register! If you’re unable to attend in person, a Zoom option will be available.
Grandparents Day will be held on Friday, May 1, from 7:30–9:30 a.m. (RSVPs are due by April 23, 2026.)
Please extend the invitation to your grandparents or a special adult in your life to join us for this special morning.
Schedule of Events:
- 7:30 am: Check-in begins at the Hill-Murray Fieldhouse
- 8:00 am: Prayer service and brief program
- 8:30 am: Enjoy refreshments, tour the school, and visit the photo station in the Student Union
- 9:30: Departure
Please RSVP by Thursday, April 23, 2026.
RSVP HERE
Important Note: Friday, May 1, will be a late-start school day, with classes beginning at 10:00 a.m. Students who are not attending Grandparents Day should arrive at school after 9:45 a.m. Space will be available for students who need to arrive earlier due to transportation needs.
We look forward to welcoming our grandparents and special guests to campus on May 1. If you have questions, please contact Melissa Gruber, Major Gift Officer, at mgruber@hill-murray.org or 651-210-3627.
Uniform Policy for 2026-2027 School Year
Click here to read the updated uniform policy for next school year.
DECA Members Qualify for National/International Competition
Over 3,000 students from around the state competed at the DECA state competition at the beginning of March. 9 of our students received top honors in the state and have the opportunity to attend the National / International DECA competition April 25-29 in Atlanta, GA.
Congratulations to the following students:
1st Place
Sebastian Jara-Bobe – Employment Interview
Josie Rueb & Whitney Turner – School-Based Enterprise
Frasier Eich, Stephen Patrick & Kolby Walker – Innovation Plan
2nd Place
Kate Bates – Food Marketing
3rd Place
Stephen Patrick – Business Services
4th Place
Ruby Price & Sedona Stumpf – Gold Project
Alternates: Madeline Bergerson, Lilly Bolle, Matthew Danaher, Stella Livingston, Mary Phelan, Maura Regan, Zoe Turcotte
Hill-Murray Student Wins Team State Championship in Fencing
Congratulations to Hill-Murray student Graeme Yates, who recently won the team state championship in Epee fencing with his club team, Blade Arts Club. We are proud to celebrate Graeme’s accomplishment and dedication to his sport!
February World Language Star Students
Click here for the February World Language Star Students!
Spring Dance Clinic Registration
We know that academics are one component of our students’ lives. At Hill-Murray we value the whole person, mind, body and spirit. With this whole person focus, we understand the importance of emotional intelligence.
The RULER Method, developed by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, supports the cultivation of self-awareness, improving relationships and enhancing academic performance by integrating skills into everyday experiences. This is done through Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing and Regulating emotions. In creating a climate where this is possible, our students can feel supported and success can be achieved.
One way to support the development of these skills is through utilizing the RULER app, How We Feel. This is a free app you can download on your phone/device that provides daily check-ins, tools for self-regulation, and builds awareness of emotions throughout the day. It can be used individually or shared with family members to encourage connection and conversation.
We will continue bringing awareness to these important skills through our Happenings articles, workshops and various pop up events. We look forward to learning and growing together with this vital skill.
Pioneer Premier Auction
Introducing the 2026 Pioneer Premier Auction Theme: “Welcome Home.” Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25, 2026!
Since 1990, the Pioneer Premier Auction brings the Hill-Murray community together for a themed evening in support of our students. Through a new & unique theme annually, this signature event raises essential funds for tuition assistance, programs, and opportunities that make the Hill-Murray experience possible.
“Welcome Home” is a celebration of all who make Hill-Murray what it is – the alumni whose legacy still echoes through our halls, the current families living the mission each day, and the future families who are just beginning to hear the call: this is where we belong.
There’s a way for everyone to get involved! Thank you for helping us make this unforgettable night possible.
DETAILS
SPONSORSHIP
With multiple sponsorship levels available, families, businesses, and organizations can enjoy a memorable evening while connecting and networking with our supportive Hill-Murray community.
Sponsorship Opportunities & Form: https://formstack.io/536AD
DONATE
Have an item, experience, service, or gift card to share? Your donation helps make our auction exciting and impactful for our Hill-Murray students. Prefer an easy way to give? Check out our Amazon Wish List and ship directly to us!
Donation Google Form: https://tr.ee/AzNIRTklTS
Amazon Wish List: https://amzn.to/4kzDiwy
RAFFLE TICKETS
Don’t miss your chance to win BIG while supporting Hill-Murray! The 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.
Purchase Raffle Tickets: https://formstack.io/71EE4
EVENT INFORMATION & TICKETS
Purchase Event Tickets: https://bit.ly/4rDeKFT
Donate, Sponsor, Shop, or Buy Raffle Tickets here on our event website
https://e.givesmart.com/events/KRn/
Questions? Reach out to auction@hill-murray.org
Auction Photo Request
We’re looking for the moments that made Hill-Murray feel like home. From game days and club memories to friendships and family connections — help us bring our “Welcome Home” theme to life by sharing your favorite Hill-Murray photos.
Past or present, if it’s part of your story, we’d love to see it!
Send your photos to:
April and June Poetic Medicine Square
Journey into Holy Week Labyrinth
Spring Sports & Summer Camp Registration
Spring Sports & Summer Camp Registration is OPEN! Please click here to register.
Save the Date! 2026 Pioneer Golf Classic – June 15, 2026
Alumni, current and past parents, grandparents, and friends of Hill-Murray are invited to join us for the 2026 Pioneer Golf Classic at Indian Hills Golf Club on Monday, June 15, 2026.
11:00 AM Check-in & boxed lunch
12:00 PM Shotgun start time
Dinner to follow the tournament
Includes lunch, golf, carts, and dinner.
Registration link coming soon
Holy Week at The Monastery
The Holy Week Schedule at St. Paul’s Monastery is March 29-April 5. Please visit the link to view and sign up. You may also RSVP by contacting the Monastery directly at 651-777-8181. These offerings have a deadline for sign-up of Friday, March 20. Click HERE for the sign-up page for Holy Week.
The Nicholas Center Summer Programs
2025 Summer Reading Program
The Nicholas Center at Hill-Murray School, in partnership with Youth Advantage of Stillwater,
invites all striving readers entering grades 1st-6th in the fall of 2026 to join us for The
Nicholas Center Summer Reading Program at Hill-Murray. The Summer Reading Program is a
6-week, structured literacy program that focuses on boosting students’ literacy skills, including
phonological and phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, morphology, comprehension,
and fluency.
Click here to learn more about the Summer Reading Program and to register.
Brilliant Strengths Course
Do you have a child with dyslexia who struggles with confidence and anxiety? If so, we’d love to
meet them! We invite your child to explore their own Brilliant Strengths in The Nicholas
Center at Hill-Murray on the afternoons of Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in June and
July for a course that aims to boost self-esteem and help students recognize their many
strengths, all while developing a love of reading! During this six-week course, 3rd – 6th-grade students will meet three fun characters who emphasize a few common strengths of people with dyslexia, including resilience, innovation, and connection.
Click here to learn about the Brilliant Strengths course for students with dyslexia.
