Happenings (May 13, 2025)
Pioneers will be out serving on Saturday, May 17th to provide helping hands and to bring the spirit of service to our community.
CLICK HERE to see a list of service ideas.
It’s easy to participate – just follow these steps!
- Get a group of family, friends, or alums and find a service project for any time of day on May 17. If you would like to help at Hill-Murray from 9:00 AM – Noon that day, you may also indicate this in the project description on the RSVP form.
- CLICK HERE to register your group and choose your t-shirt sizes.
- Send someone to H-M to pick up your group’s t-shirts the week before the event, May 12-16 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM or May 17 9:00 AM – Noon. Out of town? We will mail them to you!
- Go have some fun on May 17 giving back to our community! Share your photos on social media using #PioneerDayofService
Questions?
Contact Judy Hajlo Schwartz ’79
jschwartz@hill-murray.org or (651) 748-2445
Grandparents Day individual photos are here!
If your grandparents/special friends participated in our photo station during the event, you can access the images taken by our photographer Tom “TeMo” Morris ‘85 using the link and instructions below. We hope you cherish these snapshots.
CLICK HERE to access the photo gallery.
- The password “Grandparents” allows users to download, share & print the images anywhere
- There is an option to purchase prints and keepsakes through the shopping cart function. It’s offered as a convenience, but there is no obligation to do so.
- Anyone having any issues accessing, viewing, or downloading images should feel free to contact Tom Morris ‘85 at temorris@gmail.com.
Bussing for 2025- 2026 School Year: Sunday, June 1st Deadline
Click here for more information!
Carpooling for 2025-2026 School Year: Sunday, June 1st Deadline
Click here for more information!
Upcoming Senior Events
Senior Dinner & Awards Night: Monday, May 19th
Last Call to Support the Class of 2025 for their Senior All Night Party!
On behalf of the Senior All Night Party planning committee, we would love your help in making this celebration extra special! There are just a few remaining items on the Amazon Wish List for the Class of 2025, and your donation can make a big difference. Please share the link with friends and family who may want to support our Seniors as well!
We also still need a few volunteers to help set up stations during the 8–11 p.m. shift. While we especially encourage Junior Parents to volunteer—so you can get a feel for how the event runs before your own seniors in 2026—we welcome and appreciate help from parents of all grade levels. Please CLICK HERE to volunteer. Thank you for considering lending a hand! The theme of the party is Hawaiian, so please plan to wear a Hawaiian shirt for your volunteer shift.
Thank you in advance for helping us honor these incredible Seniors. They’ve accomplished so much and truly deserve to be celebrated!
DECA Member Recognized at National / International Competition
Freshman Stella Livingston was recognized in the preliminary round of the national / international DECA competition for her outstanding performance in her hospitality role play. Stella was among over 17,000 competitors at the competition. Thirteen of our DECA members did an excellent job representing our DECA chapter and were able to network and collaborate with students from around the world. The competition was held in Orlando, FL at the end of April.
Galápagos Islands Spring Break 2026: Informational Meeting Tuesday, May 20th
Incredible opportunity alert for current 2026 sophomores, juniors, and seniors: Galápagos Islands during Spring Break next year! This once-in-a-lifetime experience will allow students to explore one of the most unique ecosystems in the world, learn about evolution and conservation firsthand, and immerse themselves in rich scientific and cultural discovery. An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 20th at 5:00 PM in the Hill-Murray Staff Lounge to go over trip details, itinerary, safety measures, and cost.
If your student is interested, or if you would like more information, please email Tess Green at tgreen@hill-murray.org or Serene Deuth at sdeuth@hill-murray.org.
CLICK HERE to RSVP for the informational meeting.
8th Grade Class Valley Fair Day: Wednesday, May 28th
The 8th grade class will be visiting Valley Fair for a day of fun! Students will leave immediately after arriving at school on this late-start Wednesday. Students will return by 2:40 PM. Students will need to purchase lunch at the park as Valley Fair does not allow food to be brought into the park. Students can bring either a sealed disposable water bottle or an empty reusable water bottle to be filled in the park. Please note that Valley Fair is cashless. Credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google pay are accepted. Students may also bring cash to convert into a Visa gift card for use throughout the park. Bags are allowed. Soak City is not open on this date. Students may be out of uniform.
Service Project to Feed My Starving Children (8th Grade Retreat): Thursday, May 29th
Students will check in with their second hour teacher and will then report to the Chapel. We will board buses to one of two sites (Eagan/Coon Rapids) and return to school at 12:30 PM. We will be stopping at fast food places for lunch, so students should plan to either bring a bag lunch or bring money to purchase lunch. 8th Graders will return to school for the rest of their retreat day. Students may be out of uniform but must wear close-toed shoes.
World Language Department Star Students
CLICK HERE to view the World Language Department Star Students for April!
Athletics Summer Camp Registration is LIVE!
CLICK HERE to register!
Sports offered this summer: Football, hockey, basketball, soccer, volleyball, strength & conditioning, and mobility & yoga.
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for your incredible generosity during the Pioneer Premier Auction. Together, we raised an astounding $1,242,575 in support of our students. Your unwavering dedication and commitment make a lasting difference in enhancing the educational experience at Hill-Murray. We are truly grateful for your continued support of our school community!
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.
Driver’s Education Course (14 and Older)
This 30-hour program will be conducted by a certified instructor from A+ Driving School and will fulfill the state driver’s education requirement. The course will address the “how tos” and “why” of safe driving. The format of the class will be lecture and active discussion. After completion of the program, students will be able to set up and participate in behind the wheel sessions to meet the six-hour state requirement. Classes will meet at Hill-Murray. Registration can be completed through A+ Driving School.
CLICK HERE to register.
Need to miss classes? No problem – make up sessions will be provided.
Dates: June 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 am
Cost: $450 – Payment Options – Class = $295 and Behind the Wheel = $185
PSAT Testing for Juniors in the Fall of 2025
Hill-Murray will be offering the computer based PSAT/NMSQT to junior students next school year on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM. This day is planned to be a late start, but students taking this test will need to arrive at school at 7:30 AM on this day.
This PSAT test is a predictor of how a student will do on the SAT and is the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. This is not a college entrance exam. Over 1.6 million high school students take the PSAT exam each year, and less than 1% advance in this competition.
If you intend for your student to take the PSAT, please email Amy Cosgrove at acosgrove@hill-murray.org by Friday, June 6th so exams can be ordered. If we do not hear from you, we will assume your student will not take the PSAT. In addition, you must notify us at the time you commit to taking the PSAT test if your child has an Academic Achievement Plan and will be requesting testing accommodations. Counselors will submit all testing accommodation requests, and the College Board will determine accommodation eligibility and approval. Please inform us of any requests in your response to this email.
If you have any questions about the PSAT, please call or email your student’s counselor.
