Announcements

STUDENT LED PRAYER – LINDSEY W

Angel of God, my guardian dear, To whom God’s love commits me here, Ever this day, be at my side, To light and guard, Rule and guide. Amen

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There is a class meeting today for all juniors during WIN A in the auditorium. 

There is a class meeting today for all sophomores during WIN B in the auditorium. 

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Attention all 9-12 grade students! 

Our Spring Musical: Six is having auditions on Wed Feb 19. 

Six is the story of the 6 wives of Henry the 8th with a modern pop music take! This show will have a lot of fun ensemble dancing and singing! 

If you are nervous about auditioning and want to see what it may be like- please come to the workshop this coming Monday Feb 10 after school from 2:45-3:30! We will teach you an audition song and the audition dance!!! 

We will meet in the choir room!!! 

Please reach out to Ms Walth if you have any questions!

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Are you a chess player looking for some good games?  Well, lucky for you, there are multiple opportunities to play.  Sign up for Mr. Gapinski’s WIN time or stop by after school on Tuesday for some chess matches.

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You are invited to our Public Performance of our MSHSL One Act:  A Midsummer Night’s Dream this evening at 7:30 in the auditorium; this 45-minute version of the classic Shakespearean comedy will have you laughing and cheering. 

The cost is free, and it is a wonderful activity to hang with your friends and kick off your chilly February weekend with some laughter and a heartwarming story!

No tickets are necessary! Doors open at 7:00 pm.

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS 

SOPHIA S

Good morning Pioneers! The student council is excited to announce the details of this year’s blood drive! It will take place on Friday, Feb 21, during the school day. There will be tables during lunch next week on Monday and Tuesday to sign up to donate. You must be 16 years or older to donate. If there are any questions, please reach out to a member or student council or ask the lunch tables next week. Thank you and have a great day.

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MS. MARIN

Please congratulate Mrs. Melissa Kelly today when you see her! She was named one of just 142 candidates for the Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award! Way to go, Mrs. Kelly! 

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Finally, it is Yondr time! Students, please take out your phones and your open Yondr pouch. Your teachers will ask you to lock it away for the day. Our goal is to be phone free from the start of school until 2:40. It’s always best to have your Yondr locked when it’s empty in your backpack, as that will help keep the locking pin safe. Simply unlock your Yondr on the way into school each day, and after you release it at the end of the day, close and lock your Yondr again before you put in your backpack. 

The craft club is making Valentine bookmarks for the sisters at the monastery today during win A with Ms. Bourget! Super easy and fun! We would love to have some more students sign up! All grades are welcome! That’s today Win A with Ms. Bourget… and me, Ms. Marin… Craft club is awesome! PS I’m bringing treats! 

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Attention Hill-Murray, you are invited to see our Act Production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream this Friday at 7:30 in the auditorium. 

The Cost is free and the production is only 45 minutes long. 

Come and celebrate this shortened version of this beloved Shakespearn Comedy.

No tickets are necessary! Doors open at 7:00 pm. 

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Attention Baseball Players,

Please check your email for the link to the online apparel store.  Remember, all emails sent by Coach Cicalello can be found on the H-M Baseball website under “Newsletter from Coach.”  Lastly, If you did not attend the required Pre-Season Parent/Player Meeting on Sunday, please see Coach Cicalello as soon as possible.

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“Attention all 7-12 grade students! Do you like to run far (or short), jump high (or far), or show off your strength by throwing something heavy? Do you want to stay in shape for your other sports? Come to the track and field student information meeting on Tuesday, February 11th in the auditorium immediately after school. All new and returning athletes are asked to attend. See Ms. Rodriguez in room 117 if you are interested but cannot make the meeting.”

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Attention all 9-12 grade students! 

Our Spring Musical: Six is having auditions on Wed Feb 19. 

Six is the story of the 6 wives of Henry the 8th with a modern pop music take! This show will have a lot of fun ensemble dancing and singing! 

If you are nervous about auditioning and want to see what it may be like- please come to the workshop this coming Monday Feb 10 after school from 2:45-3:30! We will teach you an audition song and the audition dance!!! 

We will meet in the choir room!!! 

Please reach out to Ms Walth if you have any questions!

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOSA

“Attention all HOSA members: If you are interested in attending the State Leadership Conference in St. Cloud March 31-April 1st, please make sure to fill out the Google form by end of day Thursday, February 6th. You will not be considered if you do not fill it out by the deadline.” 

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MS. MARIN

Finally, it is Yondr time! Students, please take out your phones and your open Yondr pouch. Your teachers will ask you to lock it away for the day. Our goal is to be phone free from the start of school until 2:40. It’s always best to have your Yondr locked when it’s empty in your backpack, as that will help keep the locking pin safe. Simply unlock your Yondr on the way into school each day, and after you release it at the end of the day, close and lock your Yondr again before you put in your backpack. 

Adoration is this Friday in the Chapel immediately following WIN B Mass – Senior High students are welcome to sign up  under Mr Benner during WIN B and Middle School students are welcome to stop in during your lunch period.  

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Attention Baseball Players,

Please check your email for the link to the online apparel store.  Remember, all emails sent by Coach Cicalello can be found on the H-M Baseball website under “Newsletter from Coach.”  Lastly, If you did not attend the required Pre-Season Parent/Player Meeting on Sunday, please see Coach Cicalello as soon as possible.

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Thank you to all students in grades 6-11 who have turned in completed course selection forms. 

If you have not yet turned in your course selection forms for next year, with all necessary signatures, please do so soon as possible. 

See your counselor with any remaining questions. 

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Mass in the Chapel with Father John is this Friday during WIN A – all are welcome. Sign up under Mr Benner or Fr John. 

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Calling all crafters! This Thursday during WIN A, the Craft Club will be making valentine bookmarks for the Sisters at the Monastery.  All are welcome! Please sign up with Ms. Bourget for WIN A Thursday! 

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

NICHOLE B

Hi Pioneers! Nichole B here with your Ministry Minute. This is just a reminder that the service deadline is approaching. Remember you need two service experiences, one is General Service and and one is Poor and Vulnerable. 

I have a fun organization for you to consider! The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale is just a 3-minute drive from Hill-Murray. This relaxing environment is perfect to welcome guests with a smile, assist the nurses, and occasionally help with cleaning. The nurses are truly grateful for your service and volunteers add so much joy into the lives of the patients and family members! They have many open positions on Saturdays and Sundays from 10-12 or 12-2. You must complete a short training and tour of the facility in order to volunteer, so, if you are interested please reach out to Ms. Fandrich or myself and we can get you set up with the volunteer coordinator. 

KORTO B

“Attention all Hill-Murray students! We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new student-led club: the Black Student Union. This is your chance to be part of a community that celebrates unity, culture, and empowerment. Whether you want to learn, lead, or simply connect, there’s a place for you here. First meeting: February 6th during WIN A. Sign up with Mrs. Bates! Don’t miss out—come help shape something powerful!” All are welcome!!!!

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AUDREY N

This announcement is for all middle school students. Do you ever watch “Shark Tank”? Do you enjoy coming up with innovative or creative ideas? Would you like to learn more about business? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, sign-up for Mrs. Donnelly’s WIN this Tuesday to learn more about our “Young innovators and entrepreneurs” club! Hope to see you there!

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MS. MARIN

Finally, it is Yondr time! Students, please take out your phones and your open Yondr pouch. Your teachers will ask you to lock it away for the day. Our goal is to be phone free from the start of school until 2:40. It’s always best to have your Yondr locked when it’s empty in your backpack, as that will help keep the locking pin safe. Simply unlock your Yondr on the way into school each day, and after you release it at the end of the day, close and lock your Yondr again before you put in your backpack. 

Calling all crafters! This Thursday during WIN A, the Craft Club will be making valentine bookmarks for the Sisters at the Monastery.  All are welcome! Please sign up with Ms. Bourget for WIN A Thursday! 

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This announcement is for all middle school students. Do you ever watch “Shark Tank”? Do you enjoy coming up with innovative or creative ideas? Would you like to learn more about business? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, sign-up for Mrs. Donnelly’s WIN this Tuesday to learn more about our “Young innovators and entrepreneurs” club! Hope to see you there!

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“Attention all 7-12 grade students! Do you like to run far (or short), jump high (or far), or show off your strength by throwing something heavy? Do you want to stay in shape for your other sports? Come to the track and field student information meeting on Tuesday, February 11th in the auditorium immediately after school. All new and returning athletes are asked to attend. See Ms. Rodriguez in room 117 if you are interested but cannot make the meeting.”

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STUDENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS 

KORTO B

Attention all Hill-Murray students! We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new club: the Black Student Union. This is your chance to be part of a community that celebrates unity, culture, and empowerment. Whether you want to learn, lead, or simply connect, there’s a place for you here. First meeting: February 6th during WIN A. Sign up with Mrs. Bates! Don’t miss out—come help shape something powerful!”All are welcome!!!!

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GLOW CLUB

Hey High School Ladies!

This is GLOW (Girls leading our world). I have two things to share. First, GLOW has our next meeting this coming Monday during WIN B. Sign up under Mrs. Schwartzbauer’s WIN B. 

Second, some wisdom from former first lady Michele Obama, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” 

We look forward to connecting with you amazing young women. See you Monday, WIN B, in room 137.

Have a fantastic day!

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MS.MARIN

Finally, it is Yondr time! Students, please take out your phones and your open Yondr pouch. Your teachers will ask you to lock it away for the day. Our goal is to be phone free from the start of school until 2:40. It’s always best to have your Yondr locked when it’s empty in your backpack, as that will help keep the locking pin safe. Simply unlock your Yondr on the way into school each day, and after you release it at the end of the day, close and lock your Yondr again before you put in your backpack. 

Peer Minister Lily P will read this prayer:

Loving God,

Help us see ourselves through Your eyes—

Loved, valuable, and enough just as we are.

Quiet our doubts and fears,

And remind us that we are created beautifully in your eyes. 

Teach us to love ourselves as You love us

And to share that love with others.

Thank You for making us unique, worthy, and loving.

Amen.

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All students in grades 6-11 are reminded that course selection forms are due TODAY and should be turned in at the Guidance & Counseling Center. 

Completed forms include all necessary teacher signatures, as well as student and parent signatures. 

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Tonight is senior night for members of the Hill Junior Gold Hockey Team.  The team plays Mounds View tonight at Aldrich Arena.  There will be a short ceremony at 7:00 pm and puck drop will be at 7:30.  Please come out and cheer on the members of the Hill Junior Gold Hockey team tonight at Aldrich!

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Attention Baseball Players in Grades 7-12,

The Pre-Season Parent/Player Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February 2 (6pm) in the Cafeteria.  This meeting will cover important information regarding the upcoming season and attendance is required.  If you have any questions, please see Coach Cicalello.

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Attention everyone interested in playing Softball this Spring. There is a player/parent meeting Tuesday February 11th at 6 PM in the cafeteria. If you cannot attend please see coach Beyel in room 122. 

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hey High School Ladies!

This is GLOW (Girls leading our world). I have two things to share. First, GLOW has our next meeting this coming Monday during WIN B. Sign up under Mrs. Schwartzbauer’s WIN B. 

Second, some wisdom from former first lady Michele Obama, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” 

We look forward to connecting with you amazing young women. See you Monday, WIN B, in room 137.

Have a fantastic day!

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EMMETT D & CONNOR H

Here is the Trivia question today for Catholic Schools

Week. Who is the Patron Saint of teachers?

Each day students will be sent a Google Form with a Trivia

question. Answer the question correctly before 10:30 am and your name

will be entered into a pool to win a gift card. Congratulations to yesterday’s

winners:

ANNIE W for high school and ALICIA G for middle school.

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MS. MARIN

The medallion was found yesterday by Sophomore Curtis E, congratulations Curtis.  Thank you to all the Catholic Schools Week Medallions Hunters – the Medallion has one final message:

See you next year, it’s been real fun—

Medallion’s out, but seeking Jesus is never done!

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Finally, it is Yondr time! Students, please take out your phones and your open Yondr pouch. Your teachers will ask you to lock it away for the day. Our goal is to be phone free from the start of school until 2:40. It’s always best to have your Yondr locked when it’s empty in your backpack, as that will help keep the locking pin safe. Simply unlock your Yondr on the way into school each day, and after you release it at the end of the day, close and lock your Yondr again before you put in your backpack. 

The Trading Post has been restocked with the men’s black UNRL waffle hoodies. The Trading Post is open Wednesday mornings from 8:30-9:30 and Thursdays after school. 

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All students in grades 6-11 are reminded that course selection forms are due TOMORROW, Friday, January 31 and should be turned in at the Guidance & Counseling Center. 

Completed forms include all necessary teacher signatures, as well as student and parent signatures. 

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Attention everyone interested in playing Softball this Spring. There is a player/parent meeting Tuesday February 11th at 6 PM in the cafeteria. If you cannot attend please see coach Beyel in room 122. 

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MS. FANDRICH

Today is Jersey’s for Jesus, I hope you are all sporting that Jersey! 

Today During WIN A –Middle School, don’t forget if you signed up for the Volleyball Game, come to the Varsity Gym! We have a team ready to take on our Teachers! Who will WIN?

That also means that During WIN B—We have our Juniors and Seniors taking on our teacher, don’t forget to sign up to come watch that game in the Varsity Gym, too! It should be quite the sight!

Tomorrow is Holy Spirit Spirit Wear, as we will celebrate Mass together as a Community! 

We are also hosting a Hygiene Drive for a non-profit called Bridge to Basics! We need the Hill Murray Community to come together and bring in Large or Travel sized shampoo, Soap, lotion, diapers, toilet paper, razors, really ALL toiletries and many other necessary items that people might need. I have seen the generosity of our Community, so I would love to fill those BINs to the top!!

The Bins are by the Senior Pole, The front entrance, and by the Cafeteria outside of Campus Ministry!

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

MYA & NICHOLE

Today’s trivia question is – What is the longest book in the Bible?

Answer the question correctly before 10:30 am and your name

will be entered into a pool to win a gift card. Congratulations to yesterday’s

winners:

Tashvi J for high school and Sam E for middle school.

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The Medallion has not been found yet so there is a new clue today.  If you find the medallion, bring it to the Office of Student Life. The prize is a $20 Gift Card to Target. 

New Clue #2

Where am I hidden? That’s the main mystery. 

Maybe just check out your Pioneer history.

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MS. MARIN

Finally, it is Yondr time! Students, please take out your phones and your open Yondr pouch. Your teachers will ask you to lock it away for the day. Our goal is to be phone free from the start of school until 2:40. It’s always best to have your Yondr locked when it’s empty in your backpack, as that will help keep the locking pin safe. Simply unlock your Yondr on the way into school each day, and after you release it at the end of the day, close and lock your Yondr again before you put in your backpack. 

“Attention all 7-12 grade students! Do you like to run far (or short), jump high (or far), or show off your strength by throwing something heavy? Do you want to stay in shape for your other sports? Come to the track and field student information meeting on Tuesday, February 11th in the auditorium immediately after school. All new and returning athletes are asked to attend. See Ms. Rodriguez in room 117 if you are interested but cannot make the meeting.”

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Attention Baseball Players in Grades 7-12,

The Pre-Season Parent/Player Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February 2 (6pm) in the Cafeteria.  This meeting will cover important information regarding the upcoming season and attendance is required.  If you have any questions, please see Coach Cicalello.

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Attention everyone interested in playing Softball this Spring. There is a player/parent meeting Tuesday February 11th at 6 PM in the cafeteria. If you cannot attend please see coach Beyel in room 122. 

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All students in grades 6-11 are reminded that course selection forms are due by Friday, January 31 and should be turned in at the Guidance & Counseling Center. 

Completed forms include all necessary teacher signatures, as well as student and parent signatures. 

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

SOPHIA S

Good morning Pioneers, this is Sophia S here with your wellness Wednesday. Today I am going to encourage you to ditch your all or nothing mindset in favor of one that will increase your mental health and productivity! Thinking in terms of all or nothing can be very harmful to your mental health, and often push you towards the nothing side of action since everything can be quite overwhelming. The challenge this week is to be okay if only doing something is all you can do, instead of doing everything. Walking for 15 minutes instead of an hour, drinking 1 glass of water instead of 3, putting on a clean pair of clothes instead of staying in the same ones, whatever it may be. Just try to celebrate the little victories this week, and watch your mental health slowly improve. Thank you and have a wonderful Wednesday.

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KADEN & URIEL 

Hey, it’s Kaden and Uriel, Senior Peer Ministers, and we’re here to tell you that…Holy Moly 10 Minutes for your Souly is Happening TODAY in the Chapel during High School Break–10:10-10:20. 

This week is Catholic Schools Week, so our prayer experience is a reflection of the many blessings in our lives.  So grab a friend and head to the chapel during the break—it’s just 10 minutes to fill your Souly!! 

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SOPHIA & REGAN

Here is the Trivia question today for Catholic Schools

Week. Who is the Patron Saint for protection against lightning strikes?

Each day students will be sent a Google Form with a Trivia

question. Answer the question correctly before 10:30 am and your name

will be entered into a pool to win a gift card. Congratulations to yesterday’s

winners:

Reese C for high school and Norah W for

middle school.

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The Catholic Schools Week Medallion was found yesterday by hunters Zach F and Charlotte T. It was tucked behind a poster on the CARE bulletin board outside the Nurse’s office.  Much like the clue said yesterday, the Medallion is tricky and has already slid into a new hiding spot.  There are a new set of clues starting today – and it looks like the medallion is writing its own clues!  Good luck hunters. 

New Clue #1

You Pioneers are clever, you found me so fast.

So bundle up – it’s chilly – this hunt may not last. 

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MS. MARIN

Today we have a lot of future Pioneer guests in the building! Please be sure to say hello when you meet them in classes or at lunch. They are excited to see what makes the Hill-Murray Pioneer community so great! 

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Finally, it is Yondr time! Students, please take out your phones and your open Yondr pouch. Your teachers will ask you to lock it away for the day. Our goal is to be phone free from the start of school until 2:40. It’s always best to have your Yondr locked when it’s empty in your backpack, as that will help keep the locking pin safe. Simply unlock your Yondr on the way into school each day, and after you release it at the end of the day, close and lock your Yondr again before you put in your backpack.