Happenings (May 26, 2026)
2026 Pioneer Golf Classic – Sponsorships Open!
Sponsorships for the 2026 Pioneer Golf Classic are now open! With a variety of sponsorship opportunities available, businesses of all sizes can gain meaningful exposure while supporting Hill-Murray students and programs. Gather your colleagues, showcase your company, and be part of a great day on the course and in our community. Explore sponsorship opportunities here!
Hill-Murray Summer Programs
Hill-Murray School is excited to announce the Summer 2026 camp schedule with an exciting selection of experiences for children in grades 1-12. All camps will be hosted on Hill-Murray campus, including programs from the CSGA Summer Enrichment Academy. View the list of camps here!
Uniform Order and Discounts
Ordering Uniforms
Spring is here! It’s a great time to think about fresh, new uniforms for next fall. The uniform order portal is open from the 1st to the 10th and the 15th to the 25th each month. You can find the online uniform catalog and link to the Game One order portal online on our school website in the Hill-Murray parent portal. Orders can take up to 6 weeks. Be sure to order by June 25th so that your order is here before school starts!
Discount Sale
Are you looking for uniform bottoms? We’ve got you covered! Hill-Murray is discounting all bottoms, while supplies last. Skirts, Shorts & Joggers have been discounted 10% – 50%. Hurry! Sizes are limited. Just email uniforms@hill-murray.org with what you’re looking for, and our uniform coordinator will get back to you. If we have it in stock, you’ll be able to pick it up right away. This is a great deal! Don’t wait! Please note – This sale applies only to inventory on hand at Hill-Murray. This sale does not apply to Game One uniform items. Game One will continue to stock all brands & sizes of bottoms at the regular price.
Engineering or Technology Internship
Do you work in 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, and 3D fabrication. 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. Students 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 would 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!
Bussing for Families in District 622 for the 2026-2027 School Year
If you live in District 622 and are interested in having your student receive bussing services, please click here to fill out the form below. Please keep in mind that you must live within District 622, and that when District 622 is not in session, bussing is not provided.
FYI – Bussing to and from Hill-Murray involves a transfer of buses. In the morning, students start at their home bus stop. They then proceed to either John Glenn or Skyview Middle Schools. From there, they board a bus that brings them to Hill-Murray. In the afternoon, students start on a bus at Hill-Murray that goes to Transfiguration School. From there, they board a bus that will bring them to their home bus stop.
Hill-Murray will provide your information to the district, and we will then be in contact with you during the summer with route information. The FINAL deadline to complete this form is June 1st. Please reach out to JenO’Gary with any questions at jogary@hill-murray.org.
Carpool List for the 2026-2027 School Year
If your family is interested in being included on a carpool list for the 2026-2027 school year, please click here to fill out the form. All the interested families’ contact information and home addresses will be gathered into a spreadsheet. In July, that spreadsheet will be shared with all the families that are on it. At that point, you can reach out to those in your area to setup carpools. The final deadline for completing the form is June 1, 2026. Please reach out to Jen O’Gary jogary@hill-murray.org with any questions.
Uniform Policy for 2026-2027
Uniform Policy Link – https://www.hill-murray.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Uniform-Expectations-2026-2027-1.pdf
PSAT Testing for Juniors in the Fall of 2026
Hill-Murray will be offering the computer based PSAT/NMSQT to junior students next school year on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. 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 are interested in your student taking the PSAT, please fill out this 2026 PSAT Registration Form here by Friday, September 11, 2026 so that exams can be ordered. If we do not hear from you, we will assume your student will not take the PSAT. If your student has an Academic Achievement Plan and will be requesting testing accommodations, the deadline to register is Friday, August 28, 2026. Counselors will submit all accommodation requests and the College Board will determine accommodation eligibility and approval. Please indicate a request for testing accommodations in your form response.
If you have any questions about the PSAT, please call or email your student’s counselor.
Mr. Charlie Cicalello (A-C) ccicalello@hill-murray.org
Ms. Amy Cosgrove (D-J) acosgrove@hill-murray.org
Mrs. Jenny Vinck (K-Q) jvinck@hill-murray.org
Mr. Aaron Goulet (R-Z) agoulet@hill-murray.org
Mr. Eric Carlucci College Counseling ecarlucci@hill-murray.org
SAVE THE DATE: Freshman Retreat
Monday, August 17: Freshman Retreat Day
7:45-8:30am Parent and Student Prayer Service
8:30-9:00am Parent meeting with Principal Marin
8:30am-3:00pm Freshmen at Hidden Pines Ranch for Retreat Day
3:00pm-4:00pm Freshmen Computer Pick-Up in Student Union
Ordering Uniforms
Spring is here! It’s a great time to think about fresh, new uniforms for next fall. The uniform order portal is open from the 1st-10th and the 15th-25th each month. You can find the online uniform catalog and link to the Game One order portal online on our school website in the Hill-Murray parent portal. Orders can take up to 6 weeks. Be sure to order by June 25 so that your order is here before school starts!
Discount Sale
If you need bottoms, we’ve got you covered. Skorts, Shorts & Joggers are on sale. Inventory is limited and while supplies last. Email uniforms@hill-murray.org for more information and questions.
Skorts & Shorts 50% off
Classroom Supply Skorts $15
Classroom Supply Shorts $12.50
Cutter & Buck Skorts $35
UNRL Joggers & Pants 25% off
UNRL Performance Joggers $48.50
UNRL Concourse Pants $52.50
UNRL Youth Performance Joggers $45
Sport-Tek Joggers 15% off
Mens & Womens Joggers $38
Poetic Medicine with Lisa Mer
Pioneer Way for Parents
The Class of 2026 is close to wrapping up their time here at Hill-Murray and the rest of the student body is almost done with another school year.
These final days and weeks can bring about a mix of excitement, nervousness and, even at times, a bit of sadness. These big feelings are all typical and make sense as students get ready for new adventures (leaving home and friends, college, jobs) and new routines (different schedules, more unstructured time, etc.). Transitions are a great opportunity to have conversations and check in on how your students are navigating what is coming up and create a space where they can ask for help if needed.
Here are a few ideas to help support times of transition in your family/home:
- Talk about a flexible routine and structure
- What things still help manage some of the day to day routines/activities. Creating a routine can help ease some of the big feelings that come with change. These are skills that can support your son/daughter in many areas of their lives.
- Get creative! Maybe it is listing things on a whiteboard, a sharer calendar, etc. so everyone is in the know of what is coming up. A summer bucket list is a great way to help plan and organize summer activities!
- Making a plan for how often you will check in when they are away (Sunday night FaceTime) can help with expectations for both you and your child.
- Embracing Change
- As hard as it is to see our kids navigate big feelings/discomfort when it comes to changes, we can remind them that they’ve got this and we are here to support them!
- Remind them that God is with them and He will support them in what comes their way. Relying on their faith in those moments can bring a sense of calm in times of uncertainty.
- Create Time for Connection
- Maybe you designate one night a week for family night and have dinner together.
- Car rides and walks can also be a great way to create a space of connection and conversation. The movement and ability to talk without looking directly at one another can support more vulnerable conversations.
Whatever season of transition you are in at your home, continuing to check in with your child reminds them that they have people in their corner to support them through all of their changes.
Parents of the Class of 2026, congratulations to you and your students, we are so excited to see what this next chapter holds for them! Go Pioneers!
Young Innovators
Students in our middle school Young Innovators Club worked diligently this semester as they explored the process of turning an idea into a business plan. Using creativity and critical thinking, students developed innovative projects and proudly presented them at the Young Innovators Showcase. Pictured: Christian Mihalick and Harrison Bottini
Thank You to Our Partners!
Hill-Murray high school and middle school Computer Graphic Design students had the opportunity to design social media posts for the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program for the Northern New England states! Thank you so much Mr. and Ms. Curtis for being such awesome clients for our students!
Computer Graphic Design students also had the opportunity to design a new logo for Furious Fastpitch Training! Thank you so much Ms. Peterson for being such an awesome client for our students.
Senior All-Night Party – That’s a wrap!
We would like to extend a huge thank you to the entire Hill-Murray Community for their very generous donations, helping to make the 2026 Senior All-Night Party a big success! We are especially grateful for our sponsors:
The Hill-Murray Father’s Club – Pioneer Level Sponsor
Mauer Chevrolet – Pioneer Level Sponsor
Nick & Karen Meyer – Pioneer Level Sponsor
Anthony Radke Plexus Brand Ambassador – Settler Level Sponsor
So many parents and staff helped make this event special for our seniors, helping to build memories they’ll always treasure. We extend a special thank you to the very dedicated and generous members of the 2026 SANP Committee, with special recognition and gratitude going to Pam Nelson, Mike Whisler & Betsy Phelan, as they have supported the SANP for many years and have made this event a huge success time and time again. We’d like also to give a shout-out to 3 senior students, who worked on the 2026 committee and put in many hours of work: Camille Larson, Lexi Wohlers & Molly Monahan. Thank you to Principal Marin, the Hill-Murray Tech Dept., and the Hill-Murray staff and teachers for not only supporting the SANP, but also for supporting the seniors over these last 4 years. You are heroes! Thank you for the work you do with all of our students! We are truly blessed with our Hill-Murray Community. Please continue to pray for our seniors as they transition into the next chapter of their lives. Thank you! Susan Larson & Colleen Monahan, 2026 Senior All-Night Party Co-Chairs.
Coming Soon to the Benedictine Center at St. Paul’s Monastery!
The first session of the Discovering Benedictine Values series, Stability. Stability invites us to stay grounded through change, uncertainty, and daily routine. It teaches faithfulness to place, people, and prayer, trusting that transformation often happens not in escape, but in perseverance. This is an online series occurring on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, starting May 28 and running through August 20.
You can sign up for just one session, all of them, or pick and choose those of interest to you. The Rule of St. Benedict is as relevant as ever in our current climate of political upheaval and cultural uncertainty. All sessions cover values which invite rootedness, attentiveness, and relational depth.
Scan the QR code or follow this link to sign up and join us for a summer of reflection and conversation.
Mac’s Diner Fundraiser for St. Paul’s Monastery
St. Paul’s Monastery has an upcoming fundraiser with Mac’s Diner on Monday, June 29 from 4 p.m. to close. Guests must dine in and present a physical copy of the flyer to contribute to the fundraiser. 30% of all alcohol and food sales with be donated to the monastery and its Benedictine Center!
HMDT Spring Dance Clinic
Calling all Dancers in current grades 6th through 12th! Come and dance on Sunday, May 31 with Julia Harris, current St. Thomas Dance Team Head Coach, Charliz Balicao, founder of CBDC, and Chloe Shaw, U of M Dance team alum! You will be challenged in Pom, Jazz, & Technique! Registration is open now and the deadline for registration has been extended.