Happenings (October 28, 2025)
Studco is hosting a Halloween Party on Friday, October 31 During WIN A
CARE hosts Red Ribbon Week
Next week, our student-led club, CARE (Caring and Responsive Empowerment), will be hosting Red Ribbon Week! This national observance raises awareness about the dangers of drug and alcohol use, and our students have planned a variety of fun and meaningful activities to help educate their peers on this important topic.
On Friday, October 31, at 9:15 a.m., CARE is honored to welcome Randy and Heather Bacchaus to Hill-Murray. They will be speaking to our high school students and Hill-Murray parents, sharing the powerful story of their son, Randy Michael, who tragically passed away at age 21 after experiencing cannabis-induced psychosis and dying by suicide on July 17, 2021.
Through their advocacy and education efforts, Randy and Heather are dedicated to spreading awareness and helping prevent similar tragedies.
We invite you to join us for this meaningful school community event focused on cannabis awareness and youth decision-making.
Click HERE to RSVP!
Athletic Parent Meeting
Nov. 3 – 6:00 pm – Auditorium
This meeting is for parents who have students participating in athletics. If you attended one of the meetings in the fall you do not have to attend the winter meeting.
Winter Sports Registration NOW OPEN
Click HERE for Winter Sports Registration!
Parent-Teacher Conferences – November 7
Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for Friday, November 7.
This is an opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers and get an update on their progress in each class. We are scheduling conferences both virtually via Google Meet, and in-person. Here is the schedule:
8:00 AM -12:00 PM: All conferences will be virtual through Google Meet
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM: All conferences will be In-person at Hill-Murray
Please note that students do not have school on Monday, November 10.
2025-26 College Counseling Events
The College Counseling Team would like to inform you about some important events scheduled for the 2025-26 school year. Please click HERE to learn more!
Spring AP Testing
Hopefully, by now, your student has informed you whether they are going to be taking an AP Exam or not in May. Please see the information HERE that I have given to all students who have registered for an AP Exam. Please reach out to Mr. Goulet if you have any specific questions. Thanks!
It is hard to believe that we are already nearing the end of our first quarter here at Hill-Murray. The school year begins quickly and does not seem to slow down. As the end of quarter one approaches, we wanted to share a few tips on how you can check in with your students at home:
Parents: How is the school year going for your student, whether they are new to H-M or returning?
Things to Consider:
-Does my child have a healthy balance of school, social connections, structured and unstructured activities, and rest/downtime?
-In terms of school work, organization of materials, keeping backpacks and lockers clean–how is my student doing?
-Am I doing anything for my child that they could be doing for themselves?
Here are some questions for the dinner table that will help delve deeper than “How was your day?”:
-What made you smile today?
-Who were you kind to today? Who was kind to you?
-What was frustrating for you today?
-What are you looking forward to tomorrow or the rest of the week?
-Can you teach me something you learned today?
If there are areas of concern or areas of celebration, your student has a great support network here at Hill-Murray. Encouraging your students to reach out to their teachers and school counselor is always a great step. If there are things you need to connect with adults in the building about, they are resources for you as well! We are all here to support the success of your students and we know that it truly does take all of us.
7th Grade Retreat and Community Building Trip at Camp St. Croix
Our 7th graders recently participated in an overnight retreat at Camp St. Croix, a meaningful trip that combined faith formation, community building, and outdoor adventure. Throughout the two days, students took part in activities such as rock climbing, orienteering, a riverwalk, and outdoor survival challenges that encouraged teamwork, perseverance, and connection with nature. The retreat provided a valuable opportunity for students connect more deeply with God and one another. Old friendships were strengthened and new friendships formed as students created lasting memories and grew both in their faith and in their sense of community at Hill-Murray.
Middle School Junior Achievement
Middle school students have been learning money management skills. They are participating in Junior Achievement Finance Park, where they are able to manage their virtual money through an engaging online simulation. Students are learning about savings plans, staying out of debt, and making sound investment decisions which will help them plan and prepare for their financial future.
Middle School Halloween Party
The Middle School Student Council planned a fun-filled evening for our middle schoolers to celebrate Halloween. Students enjoyed crafts, music, games, and Halloween cheer. We had so many wonderful costumes this year, and a good time was had by all! Save the date for our next MS Party: December 15th from 3-5 PM.
Introducing the 2026 Pioneer Premier Auction Theme: “Welcome Home.”
“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.
This year’s auction is more than a fundraiser — it’s a reunion, a gathering, and an invitation.
Whether you’re returning, residing, or arriving, you belong here.
Join us Saturday, April 25th, 2026, right here at Hill-Murray for an unforgettable night celebrating all that makes Hill-Murray home.
Exploring our Roots: The Benedictine and Lasallian Traditions of Hill-Murray School
Holiday Porch Pot Make & Take
Holiday Porch Pot Make & Take
Create Your Own Winter Greens Container
Sunday, November 16, 2025
2 sessions 12:30 and 3 pm
Gertens Retail Store
5500 Blaine Ave, Inver Grove Heights
Join us for a hands-on, holiday-inspired workshop where you’ll design and create your own 17-inch spruce tip container, filled with fresh winter greens and beautiful seasonal accents. Led by Gertens’ expert design team, you’ll choose from a wide variety of decorative elements to make your creation truly one of a kind.
What’s included:
• One large 17-inch container
• A curated kit of fresh greens and festive accents
• Hot cocoa and seasonal treats
Limited spots available!
28 participants per sessions
Register through this link, https://formstack.io/D1CA8
As our holiday gift to you, the Hill-Murray Mothers Club is subsidizing the cost! You’ll play $85 and we’ll pay the remaining $30. Tis’ the season of giving!
Butter Braid Sale
Who doesn’t love Butter Braids?! The senior class is selling Butter Braids to help fund their All-Night Party. Order your Butter Braids from a senior. The sale runs through Nov. 7th.
Reminder: Senior All-Night Party Committee meeting is TONIGHT Tues, Oct. 28th at 6:30 at the Burrow in Oakdale. Senior Parents, help plan the All-Night party for your student and help make this event awesome for our seniors! Junior Parents, join us this year so you can learn all about what it takes to plan this major event so that you’re ready to coordinate it next year for your student.
House of Joppa Monastery Fundraiser
Looking to start your Christmas shopping early? Check out House of Joppa, an online Catholic store for Jewelry, gifts, decor & more. Use THIS LINK and 20% of your sale goes to St Paul’s Monastery.
Future Leader Scholarship Application Now 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 serving others, 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! Click here to apply today!
2026-27 Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Applications are Now Open
* 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.
