Happenings (September 2, 2025)
Hill-Murray Homecoming: September 26th
Auditions for Christmas Carol
Uniform Portal Schedule Update
To help facilitate more frequent access to the uniform portal ordering process, there will be two portal openings each month moving forward. The uniform portal will open on the 1st of each month and close on the 10th. It will open again on the 15th and close on the 25th. The processing and delivery time is estimated to be 3-5 weeks.
Additionally, there will be a ‘Ship to Home’ option in the uniform portal for an additional fee. If you are looking for more information about uniforms, the uniform policy or the return policy, check out the uniform link on our school website, found in the student/parent portal. If you have more questions, please email uniforms@Hill-Murray.org
New Uniform Crewneck Available!
The new uniform crewneck sweatshirt will be the only uniform item available in the Trading Post. Stop by to grab yours!
Middle School Junior Achievement Co-Curricular Club
All middle school students are invited to attend our Junior Achievement information meeting after school on Wednesday, September 3 in room 120. This is a great way to get to know other students with a fun and engaging club. Students will be able to participate in interactive activities designed to help them recognize the best ways to manage their money. Our program, Junior Achievement Finance Park, will allow students to develop solid, long term financial habits. The meeting will run from 2:45pm – 3:15pm. See attachments below for more information and a registration form. Please contact Kelly Donnelly at kdonnelly@hill-murray.org with questions.
Click HERE for more information.
Click HERE for the registration form.
7th Grade Trip to Camp St. Croix
Families of 7th grade students should mark their calendar for the class trip to Camp St. Croix, which will take place October 7-8! Students will participate in team building activities as well as their 7th grade class retreat. An informational Zoom meeting will be held in September. Details on the meeting will follow soon.
“To-Be List” for All Middle School Pioneers
This “To-Be” list was shared out with students in a lesson on August 25, and also mentioned by Principal Marin in the MS class meeting on August 27. We hope to see students showing us this helpful list in action.
We encourage you to discuss the items on this list and talk about how each can also be put in action at home and out in your communities.
There are always to-do lists to tend to. Let’s turn to a different kind of list–a “To Be . . . List.”
BE . . .
KIND to everyone, including yourself. Sometimes kindness is quiet. Sometimes it is active. Remember: We don’t have to agree on anything to be kind to one another.
AN UPSTANDER. Speak up when you or others are on the receiving end of unwelcome behavior like teasing, name-calling, pushing, eye-rolling. Go to a trusted adult. This includes your teachers, your counselors Ms. Francis and Mrs.Valentine, and Mr. Benner.
FACE-TO-FACE with others. There will always be an important place for face-to-face communication. It’s a great social skill that will help you today and every day. Screens have their place, but should never fully replace face-to-face.
WILLING to listen, ask questions, speak up, wait your turn, try new things, push yourself, and encourage others. Even be willing to be frustrated or confused–that’s when you know you are about to learn something new.
SERIOUS and SILLY It’s healthy to be both, and key to know when to be each. If you aren’t sure, take a look around at others and you might get some hints. It’s good to laugh at yourself and with others, but it’s never okay to laugh AT someone else.
ORGANIZED with your school backpack and supplies, assignments, calendar, and your space at home too. If you feel too busy to take a minute or two to organize yourself, that is probably when it will help the most.
WELL-ROUNDED in everything from activities and eating choices, to friends and interests, and more. Middle school is a time to broaden your options and experiences.
YOURSELF! There is only one YOU! YOU have gifts and talents to bring to the H-M community that no one else can. It can be as simple as a smile or an idea from your creative mind. Believe in yourself!
Together, this is what it means TO BE A PIONEER!
Fall Youth Nights (Grades 3-8)
Do you know someone who would enjoy a Pioneers game? We encourage you to invite them to one of our Fall Youth Nights, where they’ll enjoy free admissions, snacks and the opportunity to win H-M spirit items!
Football is September 26 (Homecoming) and Boys Soccer is September 30! See fliers for registration information.
Hill-Murray Game Tickets Now on GoFan
Hill-Murray School uses GoFan for mobile ticketing for athletic events. Fans can purchase tickets online through their respective school’s GoFan page or GoFan App. All major credit cards are accepted, along with Apple Pay.
For Individual Online Tickets CLICK HERE. Or Download the GoFan Mobile App. The link can also be found clicking BUY TICKETS on the top of our athletics website: https://www.hill-murray.org/athletics/
The online ticketing option allows schools to operate a more efficient ticket gate while creating an enhanced fan experience. Buying tickets online allows fans to access and share tickets easily by email or text without standing in line.
BEFORE THE EVENT
- Purchase your ticket on the GoFan app or website.
- Once you purchase your ticket online, you will get an order confirmation email and click on the “VIEW TICKET” on your mobile device. This can also be done in the app.
- Pay attention to the important information shown on the confirmation screen!
AT THE EVENT
- Prior to arriving at the gate, access your confirmation email or view the ticket in the mobile app and click on the “VIEW TICKET” on your mobile device.
- Show your mobile device to gate personnel, who will validate your ticket for admission.
- DO NOT Validate your ticket prior to arriving at the gate. A staff member will validate your ticket. If you validate your ticket in advance, you may need to purchase another ticket.
- Tickets CANNOT be printed. You must use your mobile device to access your ticket(s).
Schedule a Future Pioneer Shadow Visit!
We encourage you to schedule a shadow visit for your Future Pioneers this fall. Shadow guests spend the entire school day at Hill-Murray, hosted by a current student. We have limited space, so click HERE to schedule your student’s visit now!
Teacher Spotlight
Chants, Cheers, and Chalkboards by Brock Buesing. A profile on Ms. Serene Deuth.
