Happenings (April 8, 2025)
Discover The Future of Hill-Murray!
Exciting changes are coming to Hill-Murray, and we want you to see them firsthand! Join us for special tours for grade-level families and get an exclusive look at the transformations to come. Reserve your spot today and learn how these changes will shape your child’s future.
Reserve your spot here!
Senior Slide Show
As the senior’s here begin to wrap up the year, we are to gathering photos for the Class of 2025’s Senior Slideshow. We would love it if parents who have any fun pictures of your Hill-Murray seniors from any time in their lives would send those in to seniorpics@hmstudents.org.
Upcoming Senior Events
Senior Dinner & Awards Night (May 19th)
Junior & Senior Prom 2025
Keep an eye out the week of April 14 for permission forms and ticket details. Tickets will be $60, and all the information you need will be shared then!
Pioneer Stage Supporter Meeting (April 14th)
Hill-Murray Theatre Presents: Six
Tickets are now on sale for Hill-Murray Theatre’s Spring Musical Six: The Teen Edition. Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. Suggested Audience age is 13+
Helping Students Navigate Extracurriculars and Academics Successfully
Balancing academics with extracurricular activities can be challenging and even overwhelming for many students. At Hill-Murray, we encourage students to be well-rounded individuals who actively engage in our community. Hill-Murray has so many wonderful activities, clubs and sports to get involved in and meet friends to make this community truly their own. With that involvement, however, comes the important task of managing time and priorities.
While it’s natural for parents to want to step in when their teen feels stressed, it’s through navigating these challenges and understanding that it is very normal to feel stress around challenging times, that students develop lifelong skills. Communication, time management, prioritization, grit, and the ability to find joy and balance are all essential tools for future success and aspects of our Portrait of a Graduate.
By supporting, not solving, parents can empower their teens to become confident, independent, and capable young adults.
Click here to view a graphic that outlines key skills that help students thrive academically while continuing to pursue their passions. Click on each icon to explore a deeper look into the tools and strategies that support student growth and success.
Home Stretch Supports
As the end of the school year quickly approaches, we want to take a moment to remind you of ways to support your student(s) with their work completion, time management, etc. One great way is to designate time looking at the weekly summary for classes, which is sent via email on Friday afternoons from Google Classroom.
Parents/Guardians were invited to Google Classrooms to receive this weekly email by your students’ teachers at the beginning of the semester. This invite was sent to emails that are in Infinite Campus. You need to accept this invite to gain access. If you are not receiving these emails, you can reach out to any of your student’s teachers to be re-invited.
If questions arise as you and your student review the weekly summary, reaching out to the teacher is the best next step as they can provide answers to questions, ideas on prioritization, and any clarification that may be needed. We encourage your child to be the one reaching out to teachers and know that working together on this can be a great step toward self-advocacy.
We hope the final weeks of the school year go well and are here to support as needed! Please do not hesitate to reach out to teachers and counselors with any questions/concerns.
Hill-Murray Uniform Return Policy
Click here for an updated explanation of our uniform return policy. Please reach out to Colleen Monahan with questions.
Spring Art Show
Hill-Murray and St. Paul’s Monastery are proud to partner up to display student artwork for the Spring Art Show! The show opens on Monday, April 14th, and runs until Saturday May 31st.
Art Gallery Hours are:
Mon-Sat, 9:00am-4:30pm
Sun, 1:00pm-4:30pm
Please meet the talented student artists in our Artist’s Reception and Art Awards Ceremony on Wednesday April 30th from 6:00-7:30pm.
You’re Invited to Grandparents Day!
We are thrilled to welcome grandparents and special guests to Grandparents Day on Friday, May 2, from 7:30–9:30 AM! This special morning is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the important role they play in our lives.
Please extend the invitation to your grandparents or a special adult to join us for a memorable time together. Kindly RSVP here by April 23. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
7:30 AM Check-in begins at the Hill-Murray Fieldhouse (Parking in West lot)
8:00 AM Prayer service and brief program
8:30 AM Enjoy refreshments, tour the school, and visit photo station
9:30 AM Departure
World Language Star Students
Click here to view the March World Language Star Students!
School Entry Locations Beginning April 7
We’re thrilled to announce that construction on the new Student Union will begin on April 7th! As a result, starting that day, students will need to enter the school through either the Field House or the Main Entrance.
Please be aware that conditions around the construction zone will continue to change throughout the project, which is expected to be completed by November 2025. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we work to enhance our campus!
Summer 2026 Trip to Venice, Florence, and Rome
Hill-Murray students are invited to Italy in the Summer of 2026 (June 11th-June 18th)! This is a educational travel experience where we are introducing our students to the world beyond the classroom. We will be exploring the sites and canals of Venice, seeing the art and architecture of Florence, while ending in the historical city of Rome and the Heart of the Catholic Church, Vatican City! This trip includes Round- Trip Flights, a Tour Manager, 3-star hotels in the city centers, transportation and entrance in to all the museums and basilicas. The trip will be available to ALL students who will be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year during the 2025-2026 school year. There is a maximum of 25 student participants.
If you are interested in this amazing experience of exploring Italy, please attend the Student and Parent Informational Meeting on Monday, April 14th at 7:00pm in the Staff Lounge of Hill-Murray. If you are unable to attend this meeting, and are still interested in information please connect with Ms. Fandrich or Mr. Misenor!
Rebecca Fandrich (Theology)
Nicholas Misenor (Social Studies)
PSAT Testing for Juniors in the Fall of 2025
Hill-Murray will be offering the computer based PSAT/NMSQT to junior students next school year on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 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 intend for your student to take the PSAT, please email Amy Cosgrove by June 6, 2025 so exams can be ordered. If we do not hear from you, we will assume your student will not take the PSAT. In addition, you must notify us at the time you commit to taking the PSAT test if your child has an Academic Achievement Plan and will be requesting testing accommodations. Counselors will submit all testing accommodation requests, and the College Board will determine accommodation eligibility and approval. Please inform us of any requests in your response to this email.
If you have any questions about the PSAT, please call or email your student’s counselor.
Mr. Charlie Cicalello (A-C)
Ms. Amy Cosgrove (D-J)
Mrs. Jenny Vinck (K-Q)
Mr. Aaron Goulet (R-Z)
Ms. Carrie Egan College Counseling
Summer Programs at Hill-Murray (June 12th-26th)
Looking for enriching, fun summer activities for kids in grades 1-12?
We encourage you to consider summer programs offered at Hill-Murray June 12th – 26th through the CSGA Summer Enrichment Academy.
Click here to view and register for programming.
Pioneer Premier Auction 
Don’t forget to purchase your tickets to a fun filled Las Vegas themed night at the Cosmopolitan right here in the Hill-Murray field house on April 26th! Deadline to buy a raffle ticket is approaching, please purchase tickets by April 11th. Find more information by following @hm_auction or click here!
Spring Dance Clinic (June 1st)
Save the Date, Pioneers! HMDT is hosting a Spring Dance Clinic on Sunday, June 1st from 9:00 am to noon! Everyone is welcome! Registration info & guest choreographers will be announced soon! Join us for some fun combos in Jazz, Pom, & Technique. Please email Coach Deuth (sdeuth@hill-murray.org) with any questions.
Girls Soccer Camp
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Continuous Enrollment Letter
Please click here for more information.
Summer Programs For Grades 1 Through 12
We encourage you to consider summer programs offered at Hill-Murray June 12th – 26th through the CSGA Summer Enrichment Academy.
Click here for more information and to apply.
Bussing for 2025- 2026 School Year (June 1 Deadline)
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Carpooling for 2025-2026 School Year (June 1 Deadline)
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