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Oct 7, 2024

Seven Hills Ranked #1 by Niche

Seven Hills is pleased to announce Niche has ranked Seven Hills #1 Best Private K-12 School, #1 Best Private High School, #1 Best College Prep Private High School, and #1… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Lotspeich Spring Concert Rings in Cheer

Third through fifth grade students filled Founders Hall with beautiful music from the spring concert they performed for their parents in early March. Students demonstrated the growing musical talents they’ve… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Magnanimous Curiosity

Students teach a poetry lesson. A presenter at a recent conference shared a question worth considering by everyone associated with schools, including parents, students, teachers, and all who work in… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Middle School Award Highlights

Over the past several weeks, numerous Middle School students have showcased their incredible skills in different competitions. Below are some of the recent awards and accomplishments our students earned through… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

U.S. Entrepreneurship Class Teaches Third Grade

In late February, students from Yael Newman’s and Sarah Gaunt’s classes were visited by Director of Instructional Technology Kristina O’Connor’s entrepreneurship class to discuss effective AI usage in preparation for… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

The Wisdom of Children and the Future of Lower School Education

As we prepare to unify our two Lower Schools into one community, it is essential that many constituents have the opportunity to provide input — including our students. Recently, the… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Global Education Day

Global Education Day is a beloved annual tradition among the Middle School students. The day has a unique schedule, enabling students to immerse themselves in succinct, globally minded, and specially… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 11, 2025

Unit III’s “The Rainbow Fish” is a Colorful Delight

Unit III’s musical production, “The Rainbow Fish,” will be performed for families in The Schiff Center on March 13. However, Doherty pre-kindergartners caught a sneak peek during a special performance… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Upper School Students Perform “12 Angry Jurors”

In early February, the Upper School’s Masterclass in Theater students performed “12 Angry Jurors” in the Schiff 102 theater classroom. The play, directed by junior Vivian Brown, is about a… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Middle School’s “Willy Wonka Jr.” Production is a Sweet Treat

In February, Middle School students brought “Willy Wonka Jr.” to life on stage at The Schiff Center, taking audiences on a delightful journey through a world of pure imagination. The… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Upper School Theater Teaches Pre-kindergarten Students

“Collaborating with Natalie Bird and her Lower School theatre students is absolutely one of the highlights of the year for our Upper School theatre students in the Masterclass in Theatre… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 11, 2025

Real Talk Program

The Real Talk Program was created by Middle School world language teacher Jacky Kalubi and Middle School science teacher Kristin Suer as a way to further build inclusivity and belonging… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Fill the Hills

A heartfelt thank you to the 272 incredible donors who supported Seven Hills during Fill the Hills, our day of giving! We set out with a target of 225 donations… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Seven Hills Celebrates Black History

Throughout Black History Month, Seven Hills students of all ages learned about the contributions of Black Americans, enjoyed to delicious food during the Soul Food Lunch, designed quilts, and learned… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Two Alumni Storytellers Return to Campus

Two Seven Hills alumni, who use journalism and photography to tell stories about sports and the natural world, returned to campus to share their expertise with Upper School students. Charlie… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Hands-on Learning in World Languages

With crepe flipping and Menina making, Upper School world language teachers are incorporating hands-on learning into their instruction. Students in Michele Laude’s French classes made crepes for La Chandeleur, a… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

AI and Emily Dickinson Come Together in Upper English

Upper School English teacher Mark Beyreis and Director of Instructional Technology Kristina O’Connor brought the unlikely pairing together for the AI Emily Dickinson Poetry exercise in Beyreis’ AP English and… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Students Share Challenge Experience Projects

Upper Schoolers lined the hallways and took over classrooms to share their Challenge Experiences with their classmates and teachers. For the self-determined and self-guided projects, the students translated poetry, studied… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Unit I Presents Poetry

Students in Amy Kulhavik and Joan Claybourn’s Unit I classes dazzled their parents with a poetry presentation. Working in pairs and small groups, the students memorized poems by Shel Silverstein,… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Doherty Day of Service

Doherty students make braided dog toys from T-shirts with art teacher Kacey Watkins. The Doherty Hives took part in a Doherty Day of Service. Doherty students partnered with Save the… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Swimming Competes at State Tournament

The Upper School swim teams had an excellent showing at the state tournament with 11 athletes competing. The girls team placed eighth overall and the boys placed ninth. Junior Colin… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 11, 2025

Middle and Upper Students Receive 200 Scholastic Writing Awards

Seven Hills students received more recognitions than any other school in the Scholastic Writing regional competition, which includes 50 public, private, and parochial schools from southern Ohio as well as… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 11, 2025

Seven Hills and Literary Culture

One of my favorite Seven Hills events is Books for Lunch, a remarkable opportunity for students, teachers, families, and friends to interact with renowned authors. During this year’s assembly with… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Mar 10, 2025

Teachers Defeat Students in Annual Stinger Day Basketball Game

Friendly competition and Stinger pride filled Kalnow Gym for Upper School’s Stinger Day and annual teacher vs. student basketball game. The junior class won the grade-level competition for the relay… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Jun 2, 2025

Athletic Highlights

School records were broken, coaches were honored, and achievements were reached. Check out highlights from the spring sports season…. (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Jun 2, 2025

Eighth Grade: A Time and A Place

I find myself in a slightly reminiscent mood these past few weeks, noting that our eighth graders are about to leave their Middle School home. While I am not in… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Jun 2, 2025

The Best at Getting Better

The last week of school is always a festive one, featuring special events, celebrations, and closing ceremonies. Our younger students are looking forward to summer vacation, while our graduates are… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Jun 2, 2025

Charting Our Course

Throughout this year, I’ve frequently been asked how my first year at Seven Hills has gone. I am quick to respond about the kindness of the community, the dedication and… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

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Jun 2, 2025

Inspiring Student Ownership and Agency in Classrooms

It’s rare in a career to be a part of designing a dream school from the ground up. Rarer still for students to be a part of the process. Over… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

Jun 2, 2025

Congrats to the Class of 2025!

Before the Class of 2025 was seen off at graduation, the entire Seven Hills community gathered on the upper field on May 16 to cheer off the Class of 2025!… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)

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