Announcements

LENTEN PRAYER

During this holy season of Lent we are not doing our regular morning prayers, but rather will pray special prayers for the Lenten season. 

Loving God – During this holy season of Lent we look today toward St Patrick as a model of someone who showed great faith and courage in following Your will.  Help us to be like St Patrick as we keep Christ always before us, during these 40 days of Lent.  Amen.  

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Everyone is invited to sign up for Mass in the Chapel with Father John this Friday during WIN A – you can sign up under Mr Benner or Father John – all are welcome. 

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention Pioneer Investors! We have a speaker during Ms Donnelly’s WIN A tomorrow. We can’t wait to see you there!

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TASHVI J

Hi pioneers! NHS will be holding a tie-blanket service opportunity during WIN A on this Thursday, March 20th in the varsity gym. This will count towards half poor and vulnerable credit, and the blankets will be donated to Children’s Hospital! High schoolers should sign up under Ms. Rodriguez, grab your friends, and spend time serving others! Have a great day everyone!

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GLOW CLUB

Reminding you that GLOW is meeting this Thursday, March 20 during WIN A. Signup under Mrs. Schwartzbuaer. We look forward to seeing you there!

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HS BOOK CLUB

Attention High School Book Club!

We are meeting TODAY during WIN B in room 137 to discuss If You Could See the Sun.  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. 

Peer Minister – Izzy T 

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen

Dear Lord, we pray for safety for everyone who is traveling over spring break, as well as those who are staying in the comfort and safety of their own home. We pray for anyone who is experiencing challenges and suffering in their lives, both spoken and unspoken. And we pray for the silent petitions and intentions we hold in our hearts.

St. John Baptist De LaSalle, Pray for us

Saints Benedict and Scholastica, Pray for us

Live Jesus in our Hearts, Forever

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This announcement is for students trying out for the boys golf team this spring. Our player rules meeting is today during WIN A in room 116. If you have a conflict during that time, please reach out to Mr. Goetzke. 

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Congratulations to the students who competed last night in the 4AA Vocal Solo and Ensemble Contest. We had 14 events that competed, and all 14 scored either a Superior or Excellent, the two highest rankings!!!  Way to go Pioneers! 

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Good morning Pioneers. Thank you to everyone who submitted an answer for our first trivia question of Women’s History Month. Last week’s winner is Junior Madison Barott who correctly guessed that the London Olympics in 2012 was the first Olympic Games where women competed in every sport even though they had been competing since the 2nd Olympics in 1900. Please stop by 118 to pick up your Chipotle gift card from Dr. Obernolte.

Also, thank you to everyone who has submitted names of influential women in history. The google form is still open so please keep submitting names here. Our submission of the week is Marie Curie. She was a Polish scientist who moved to Paris to continue her studies in physics. She worked mostly with radioactivity–she even coined the term. She was even able to treat WWI veterans using her own supply of radium. She went on to win two Nobel Prizes, one in 1903 and another in 1911 making her the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in science and the first scientist to win it twice in two different categories. That brings us to this week’s trivia question: Marie Curie won the Nobel prize in which TWO categories? Submit your answer in the Google Form in the announcements email.

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This is a message for all sophomores and juniors:

We are looking for a few more motivated students to sign up for our summer service trip to West Virginia! If you love the outdoors, enjoy doing work with your hands, or have a passion for leadership and service, this trip is for you! 

See your email and the Service Google Classroom for more details, and you can find the trip coordinator, Mr. Breschi in TNC 154.

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Today you will notice that we do not serve meat in the cafe.  Not eating meat on Fridays during Lent is a long-standing Catholic tradition and it’s meant to call special attention to the season of Lent.  If you or your family does not follow this practice you are welcome to bring your own lunch, but just know that you will not see meat items served by FLIK Today and on Fridays during Lent. 

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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. 

Lenten prayer:

Loving God, during this season of Lent, Help us to be humble. In Micah 6:8, You say, “O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Today we choose to walk humbly with You. During these 40 days of Lent, help us to choose to live by Your Holy Spirit and to follow Your lead.  Amen.

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This is a message for all sophomores and juniors:

We are looking for a few more motivated students to sign up for our summer service trip to West Virginia! If you love the outdoors, enjoy doing work with your hands, or have a passion for leadership and service, this trip is for you! 

See your email and the Service Google Classroom for more details, and you can find the trip coordinator, Mr. Breschi in TNC 154.

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Today the Craft Club is meeting during WIN A. It is a “choose your adventure” day, where you can work on a craft of your own choice. Sign up with Ms. Bourget for WIN A Thursday. All are welcome! 

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We would like to wish Good Luck to our Vocal Music Students who are competing this evening in the 4AA Vocal Solo and Ensemble Contest at White Bear Lake. Break a leg. 

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

This is a message from GLOW. First of all, it’s Women’s History Month! 

This Women’s History Month, we honor the resilience, courage, and achievements of the women who came before us – and those shaping history today.

Take time this month to thank the women in your lives: mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and friends. For the women no longer with us, offer them a prayer of gratitude. 

We hope to see you during WIN A today. Sign up with Mrs. Schwartzbauer. 

Have a great day!

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Just a reminder that Fridays during Lent is a long-standing Catholic tradition of not eating any meat. It’s meant to call special attention to the season of Lent.  If you or your family does not follow this practice you are welcome to bring your own lunch tomorrow, but just know that you will not see meat items served by FLIK Fridays during Lent.  

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MS. MARIN

Great job to members of our DECA chapter at the state competition earlier this week! Students put forth tremendous effort and all represented our school well. 

A special shout out to students who achieved top placements at state in their events, qualifying them for the national / international DECA competition which will be in Orlando, FL at the end of April.

Congratulations to:

2nd place finishers – Ella Bergstrom, Abby Haldorson, Sebastian Jara-Bobe, Grace Turner

4th place finishers – Elly Rowan and Grace Turner

5th place finishers – Stella Livingston, Audrey Niese and Sedona Stumpf

Outstanding job on your tremendous accomplishments!

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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. 

Hey Hill-Murray as you know March is Women’s History Month. This month we want to highlight influential women submitted by you. There is a Google form attached that you can fill out to tell us about your favorite influential woman from history. Throughout the month we will do trivia on Fridays to win fun prizes and also be putting together a mural in honor of Women’s History Month. We will work on it every day throughout the month of March sign up with Mr. Dahl or Ms. Heid. Once again, Here is our first trivia question of the month: in what year did women compete in every sport at the Olympics for the first time?” 

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Attention Baseball Players,

The deadline to register for baseball is this Wednesday, March 5.  Please be sure to complete this required task as players will NOT be eligible to try out until it is completed.  If you have any questions about the online registration process, please contact Mr. Pohl in the Athletics Office.

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Attention Seniors Applying for the Anthony Garofalo Hill-Murray Scholarship,

This is a reminder that the deadline to have all materials submitted for a completed application is this Wednesday, March 5.  Please see Mr. Cicalello if you have any questions or concerns!

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The Craft Club is meeting this Thursday during WIN A. It is a “choose your adventure” day, where you can work on a craft of your own choice. Sign up with Ms. Bourget for WIN A Thursday. All are welcome! 

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MR. BRESCHI

This is a message for all sophomores and juniors:

We are looking for a few more motivated students to sign up for our summer service trip to West Virginia! If you love the outdoors, enjoy doing work with your hands, or have a passion for leadership and service, this trip is for you! 

See your email and the Service Google Classroom for more details, and you can find the trip coordinator, Mr. Breschi in TNC 154.

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

KAYLIN G

Hi Pioneers, this is senior peer minister Kaylin G and this is your ministry minute. A local organization that you can volunteer at is Open Cupboards food shelf in Oakdale. You can sign up to volunteer on their website and volunteer by yourself or with friends! This counts for a poor and vulnerable service credit. Remember that service is due on May 1st so make sure you get your experiences in! Have a great day Pioneers. 

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MS. MARIN

This is a reminder that there is NOT a late start this Wednesday, March 5. We will have a Mass schedule to celebrate Ash Wednesday as a community. 

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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 meeting this Thursday during WIN A. It is a “choose your adventure” day, where you can work on a craft of your own choice. Sign up with Ms. Bourget for WIN A Thursday. All are welcome! 

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Attention Baseball Players,

Player Apparel Orders have arrived and need to be picked up directly after school TODAY in the Guidance and Counseling Office.  

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The NHS tie blanket win will be rescheduled to March 20. That’s the Thursday after spring break. Keep an eye out for more information soon!

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Attention Seniors Applying for the Anthony Garofalo Hill-Murray Scholarship,

This is a reminder that the deadline to have all materials submitted for a completed application is this Wednesday, March 5.  Please see Mr. Cicalello if you have any questions or concerns

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Did you know that 3.5% of Louisanans speak French or French Creole at home and even more identify with their Cajun or Creole culture? This is why Mardi Gras is such a big deal down there. One way they celebrate the day is with a King Cake decorated with frosting and purple, green and gold sprinkles representing justice, faith and power respectively.

Join French Club to learn more about this tradition and try out some King Cake. Sign up with Monsieur Kolb during WIN A on Mardi gras, Tuesday, March 4. There’s only space for 20 so sign up quickly!

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From the Senior All Night Party Planning Committee:

Attention Seniors, The Butter Braid Fundraiser for the Senior All Night Party begins TODAY!!! Seniors you can access the link to get registered and start selling by referencing the letter sent to your email. The registration link is also on the hmseniorallnightparty2025 Instagram page in the bio section. Sell 10 Butter Braids and your name will go into a drawing for a TV! The money raised will be used to buy prizes and other giveaways! 

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This announcement is for students trying out for boys golf this Spring. There will be a parent meeting on Zoom tonight at 6:00pm. You can find the Zoom link in an email sent out by Mr. Goetzke. Please make sure to forward that email to your parents. If your parents cannot attend the meeting, they should reach out to Mr. Goetzke with any questions. 

Captains’ practices for Boys Golf are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday this week from 3:00-4:00pm at the Goodrich Golf Dome by Aldrich Arena. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Goetzke or golf captains, Jack Vennewitz and Isaiah Lee. 

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MS. MARIN

This is a reminder that there is NOT a late start this Wednesday, March 5. We will have a Mass schedule to celebrate Ash Wednesday as a community. 

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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. 

Peer Minister Lily P 

Dear God, 

Help us to be kind today, 

to speak with love, 

to listen with patience, 

and to lift others up. 

Let our hearts be open, 

our words be gentle, 

and our actions reflect Your goodness. 

May we choose kindness, 

even when it’s hard, 

and spread light wherever we go. 

Amen.

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STUDENT REFLECTION

Hello my name is Sydney M, and I am here this morning to tell you why I love Hill-Murray for middle school week! I love Hill Murray because I love the teachers and staff. They make my day a lot better and I love walking into their smiling faces everyday. I also like the sports and arts programs. I love my friends and how everyone at Hill-Murray is so kind and welcoming. I love how teachers ask about your day and say hi to you in the hallway. That is why I love Hill-Murray. Thank you for celebrating MS Week with us this week, and a big thank you to MS Student Council for planning the activities and Ms. Brennan and Ms. Thompson for helping with the pepfest today!

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This announcement is for students trying out for boys golf this Spring. There will be a parent meeting on Zoom next Monday, March 3rd at 6:00pm. Check your email for the link. If you and your parents cannot attend, please reach out to Mr. Goetzke. 

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There is Mass today during WIN A in the Chapel with Father John – it’s not too late to sign up, you can do that under Mr Benner or Father John

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Did you know that 3.5% of Louisanans speak French or French Creole at home and even more identify with their Cajun or Creole culture? This is why Mardi Gras is such a big deal down there. One way they celebrate the day is with a King Cake decorated with frosting and purple, green and gold sprinkles representing justice, faith and power respectively.

Join French Club to learn more about this tradition and try out some King Cake. Sign up with Monsieur Kolb during WIN A on Mardi gras, Tuesday, March 4. There’s only space for 20 so sign up quickly!

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If you attended the Father-Daughter Dance, your photos are now available for pickup in the Office of Student Life. Please stop by today to collect yours!

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Seniors…the Butter Braid Fundraiser to support the Senior All Night Party will begin on Monday, March 3rd. Check your email for all the details!!! Get ready to sell!!!

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Didn’t get tickets to the hockey game tonight? 

Never fear, there is another Hill-Murray event you can attend tonight with our friends, and IT’S FREE WITH YOUR STUDENTS ID!

–Come and see our amazing Middle school students in their theatre production of  The Hobbit!

This weekend only:  Shows are tonight and Saturday both at 7pm. 

The show runs about an hour and a half and is a great way to hang with your friends and celebrate the end of Middle School Week. 

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Hey Hill-Murray as you know March is Women’s History Month. This month we want to highlight influential women submitted by you guys. There is a Google form attached that you can fill out to tell us about your favorite influential woman from history. Throughout the month we will do trivia on fridays to win fun prizes and also be putting together a mural in honor of Women’s History Month. We will work on it every day throughout the month of March sign up with Mr. Dahl or Ms. Heid. Here is our first trivia question of the month: in what year did women compete in every sport at the Olympics for the first time?” 

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

KAYLIN G

Hey upperclassmen, this is student council member Kaylin. Please check your email from Ella Bergstrom, which will be sent out today. You will be receiving a form for spring fling week ideas, and we would appreciate it if you took a few minutes to fill it out. Please fill it out as soon as possible. Thank you, pioneers, and have a great day. 

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NICHOLE B

Hi HOSA SLC competitors, 

We are so excited about State Leadership Conference! Just a reminder to sign up for Anatomage, a fun digital anatomy testing opportunity with low stakes, by TOMORROW March 1st if you want to participate! This is your FINAL opportunity to register! Groups of 2-4 are encouraged to participate, only ONE group member needs to fill out the form! Thank you!

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MS. MARIN

DECA members will be headed to the state competition this weekend in Minneapolis. This competition spans 3 days, and we wish our DECA members the best of luck!

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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. 

Get ready for a fun theatrical experience as our talented middle school performers bring this beloved Middle Earth classic “The Hobbit” to the stage! Please come and join us and support these amazing performers. Shows are this Friday and Saturday both at 7 pm!!!! Admission is free!!!!

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Did you know that 3.5% of Louisanans speak French or French Creole at home and even more identify with their Cajun or Creole culture? This is why Mardi Gras is such a big deal down there. One way they celebrate the day is with a King Cake decorated with frosting and purple, green and gold sprinkles representing justice, faith and power respectively.

Join French Club to learn more about this tradition and try out some King Cake. Sign up with Monsieur Kolb during WIN A on Mardi gras, Tuesday, March 4. There’s only space for 20 so sign up quickly!

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This announcement is for all DECA members who will be competing at the state competition this weekend. There is a mandatory meeting TODAY during WIN A in the auditorium. Please sign up for Mrs. Donnelly’s WIN.

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If you attended the Father-Daughter Dance, your photos are now available for pickup in the Office of Student Life. Please stop by today to collect yours!

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Girls Golf Parent Meeting – Sunday, March 2, 4:00 p.m.

We will hold our player/parent meeting on Sunday, March 2 at 4 p.m. in the cafeteria. If you are interested in playing golf this year and can’t attend please contact Mr. Mathre. 

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This message is from the Senior All Night Party Planning Committee:

Seniors…the Butter Braid Fundraiser to support the Senior All Night Party starts on Monday, March 3rd. Check your email for all the details!!!

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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

JACK V

Good morning pioneers, this is Jack Vennewitz. I’m one of the golf captains and we are having captains practice today after school from 3:00 to 4:00 at the Goodrich golf dome. Look forward to seeing you there. 

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CAMILLE & REESE

Just a reminder that the HM Service for Life club is visiting the monastery during WIN A and B. Meet in Campus Ministry and we will walk over together! 

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MS. MARIN

Our Boys Hockey team has advanced to the section final and will play Stillwater on Friday night at Aldrich Arena.  Mr. Pohl has sent everyone an email with the link to purchase tickets.  Tickets will go on sale at 1:00 pm and will sell out quickly.  Again, all students and staff have received an email from Mr. Pohl with the link to purchase tickets.  We recommend forwarding that email to your parents so they can try to buy tickets as well as the game will sell out quickly.  One more time, Mr. Pohl has sent everyone an email with the ticket link.  Tickets go on sale at 1:00 pm.  Go Pioneers!!

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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.