Hill-Murray SchoolThe Catholic Benedictine Prep School, Grades 6-12

Known. Respected. Loved

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Our students say that they’ve found their Place here. Whether

they’re rehearsing their lines with classmates on the Hill-Murray

stage, sharing lunch with friends in the cafeteria, or ministering

with fellow students on a service project off campus, Hill-Murray

students are connected, joined together by a sense of Place.

They belong here. This is their home away from home. This is

their safe haven. This is their Place.

We invite you to find your Place here at Hill-Murray.

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academics

We prepare students to succeed in college. Our coursework is rigorous and the bar is set high. Our students work hard. But, they get the support they need to achieve their academic goals. Students are placed in course levels depending on their strengths and learning styles. Honors courses in math, science, English, social studies, world languages, music and religion are available. They have the option to earn college credit through Advanced Placement courses in Calculus I and II, English, Music Theory, Statistics & Probability and U.S. History.

Our graduates go on to some of the finest colleges and universities in the country.

Mark Santrach ’09 was the 2014 Valedictorian for the University of Notre Dame. He said Hill-Murray not only prepared him for college but propelled him to the highest level of achievement.

“I came to Notre Dame with 25 college credits and was able to test out of classes, which allowed me to move right into course that interested me and were part of my major,’’ said Mark. “I was familiar with a college-level workload and already understood what it took to get my work done. Hill-Murray prepared me to succeed at Notre Dame.’’

“Hill-Murray prepared me to succeed at Notre Dame.’’ Mark Santrach

2014 ValedictorianUniversity Notre Dame

"The ultimate satisfaction for our coaching staff is witnessing the process of a team finding its own personality, its own bond, its own place.

Success can’t happen without it."

Bill SchafhauserGirls’ Hockey Coach

2014 State Champions

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athletics

Hill-Murray athletes repeatedly come home with honors from conference, section and state appearances and championships. But, it is character for which Hill-Murray athletes are widely respected.

Whether it’s in a game, on the sidelines, in the classroom or out in the world, our student athletes are held to the highest standards. They’re taught that team comes before individual. They’re taught to win with grace and to lose with dignity. They’re taught to shake hands with their opponent when the game is over – whether they've won or lost.

The discipline they learn at Hill-Murray helps prepare them for the next step. Academic requirements ensure that our athletes are well-rounded and learn to live a life that is balanced.

Being a Pioneer means putting your best effort forward in everything you do.

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arts

We invite you to explore Hill-Murray’s arts community. We believe that it won’t be long before you find YOUR Place in one or more of our arts activities. Our theatre, choirs and bands are great activities in which to discover your talents and make new friends.

The Hill-Murray Theatre has won numerous awards for its dramatic and musical productions and is directed by an Ivey-Award-winning actor, who is also a professional choreographer and director. Our talented and dedicated choir and band directors have led their students to claim some of the highest individual and ensemble awards.

Consider getting involved in Hill-Murray arts. You will be a part of a community that is creative, giving and inspiring. You’ll have lots of fun doing it, too.

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student life"I was nervous at first about going to Hill-Murray. I always loved theatre so decided to give it a try here. It was the best decision. I have met so many awesome people. I knew right way that this is where I belonged, that it was MY Place. I have grown as a person and as a leader. I found my confidence on the Hill-Murray stage, but now it’s a part of me wherever I go."

-Ella

Here are just a few Pioneer activities in which you can find

your Place:

RoboticsChoir

LacrosseAlpine Skiing

Student CouncilTheatre

Swimming & DivingBand

TennisMath Team

HockeyAcademic Decathlon

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Our academic rigor is balanced by the learning support services

provided through The Nicholas Center. Here, students receive

individualized assessment and are provided with a plan that meets

their learning needs and works with their learning styles.

Learning specialists in The Nicholas Center customize learning

programs for those students who need additional support in reading,

math, writing, as well as organizational and study skills.

Students get help in studying for tests, taking notes, setting

priorities and managing their time. As their self-esteem grows, they

learn to advocate for themselves and take responsibility for their

own learning. The program is set as a series of building blocks that

eventually result in strong, confident young people with the tools

they need to succeed in college and beyond.

“School is kind of a struggle but the teachers

in The Nicholas Center help me stay on task.

When I get all of my work turned in, I feel relieved and then I can focus on other things like football

and friends.’’ Ray, ’19

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faith & service

We invite students of all faiths to explore, develop and deepen their relationship with God. Navigating through our world can be confusing and frightening, especially for a young person. We can help you find your Place here. We can help you get grounded and set yourself on a path that leads to a life of serving and honoring God in all you do.

Masses, prayer services and spiritual retreats allow students to explore, contemplate and celebrate their faith. Our Campus Ministry team, along with members of our Peer Ministry, is always ready to guide and support.

Our faith in centered on treating others as Jesus would. In that spirit, we have spread our arms wide. We help the homeless, care for the elderly and provide resources to the poor and vulnerable. We work with inner-city school children and visit hospital patients. We raise money to aid those who are physically and mentally disabled. And, because we are stewards of God’s earth, we are part of programs that protect and preserve the environment.

At Hill-Murray, students are required to participate in community service experiences. In doing so, serving others becomes a part of who they are; it becomes a life-long habit.

Our students are accepted into some of the finest colleges and universities all over the country.

Here's a snapshot of where some of our Pioneers ended up after graduation!

PIONEERING the Future!

A Hill-Murray education is an incredibly valuable investment that reaps rewards long after your student graduates.

Not only do Hill-Murray graduates leave here with a deeper understanding of self, God and community, they have the skills needed to succeed in a challenging world. Once a Pioneer, they are connected to generations of graduates bonded together by faith, family and friendship.

With service at our core, Hill-Murray has created generations of alumni who are making a difference. In our neighborhood, across the state, throughout the country and around the world, our graduates can be found feeding the hungry, building shelter for the homeless and caring for the poor and vulnerable.

Academically, our graduates have an advantage. Alums come back and tell us that the knowledge they gained in critical thinking and writing – especially -- have set them apart from their college peers and allowed them to advance more quickly to achieve their academic goals. Alums regularly tell of how they were able to forego college prerequisites and jump right into their major areas of study. Fewer college courses mean fewer college dollars.

Financial rewards of a Hill-Murray education also come in the form of college scholarships. In 2014, our graduates were offered more than $8 million in scholarships. Colleges and universities have spoken: Hill-Murray graduates are wanted! And, post-secondary institutions are willing to pay to get our students to join their ranks.

As members of the Hill-Murray community, graduates go out into the world rooted to a community grounded in the same values. This community wraps its arms around its members and takes Pioneer Pride in stepping up and showing its support. Once a Pioneer, Always a Pioneer.

* 2014-2015 tuition includes a non-refundable $500 debt reduction fee. There are no application fees. Tuition and monthly installment figures for the 2015-2016 school year will be available in January 2015.

Fall Open House……...Monday, October 27, 2014

Winter Open House.....Monday, January 12, 2015

Due date for:...............Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Admission applications (www.hill-murray.org)

Tuition assistance application

Scholarship application

Registration………..Thursday, February 26, 2015 Saturday, February 28, 2015

Important Info

Other CostsUniformsStudents are expected to be in full uniform each day. Uniforms are available at Donald’s Department Store or Dennis Uniforms: visit hill-murray.org for more info. LunchesFamilies may choose to purchase lunches at an additional cost. Activity FeesStudents participating in athletics and most other cocurricular activities are required to pay a participation fee based on the sport or activity. Technology FeeHigh school students are charged $125 per semester as part of our HMConnected program.

Every effort is made to make the Hill-Murray experience affordable. Our Business Office staff wants to work with you and encourages you to speak to them, in person, during the scholarship/tuition assistance application process.

Return onInvestmentTransportation

Bus transportation is available for students residing in District 622. Contract bussing services are applied for each year and routes offered if there is sufficient interest by families. Parents will be advised of bus routes and fees in spring 2015. Although the bus company controls these routes, Hill-Murray makes every effort to coordinate and facilitate bus service. Current year routes may be obtained by contacting Terri Beran in the Business Office at (651) 748-2409 or at tberan@hill-murray.org.

Many Hill-Murray families also carpool. Please go to www.hill-murray.org and click on Transportation to learn how to set up and match rideshare details; or you may call Terri Beran for additional carpool information.

grade 6$6,500

grade 7$8,500

grade 8$10,500

grades 9-12

$12,630

2014-2015, Tuition*

Beginning in the 2014-15 school year, each Hill-Murray high school student (grades 9-12) receives an 11” Macbook Air, charging cable, and laptop carrying case, available to them 24/7 as part of our new HMConnected program.

Your student will have access to new state-of-the-art online resources designed to maximize participation, engagement, and help them become familiar with the ever-advancing world of digital learning they’ll encounter after Hill-Murray. The fee for this progam is $125 per semester.

Visit www.hill-murray.org for more information or contact:

Kelly TronstadAdmissions Coordinator651-748-2420ktronstad@hill-murray.org

Kaitlin SalscheiderAdmissions Associate651-748-2406ksalscheider@hill-murray.org

Mary JohnstonBusiness Office651-748-2439mjohnston@hill-murray.org

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