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Lotspeich’s Project Math
In mid-May, a bustling plant marketplace was nestled between the track and Lotspeich. First graders ran registers, helped customers (friends, families, and teachers) decide on the perfect plant, answered questions,… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Arts Alive
On May 10, the Hillsdale Campus came alive with color, music, and imagination as students from first through 12th grade gathered for our fifth annual Arts Alive celebration. From captivating… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Caring for Community: Middle School Service
Part of engaging our students’ hearts and minds is enabling them with opportunities to care for their community in different ways. The annual Walk-a-thon allows students to raise funds 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)
Boys Tennis Reaches State Tournament, Has Big Wins at Sectionals
The boys varsity tennis team had another fantastic season. Junior Adi Nayak made it to the second round of the state tournament, after finishing second at the district tournament. Nayak… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
The Seven Hills Portrait of a Learner
One of our collective goals going into the 2024-25 school year was to reflect on and revise what we used to call the Portrait of a Graduate and are now… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Girls Lacrosse Has Strong Post-Season Run
The girls varsity lacrosse team had a stellar season, reaching the second round of the regional tournament after defeating Madeira 7-5. The Stingers finished second in the Miami Valley Conference… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Scuba Diver, Doctor Visit Doherty Students
Pre-kindergarten for 2-year-olds students in Julie Brackett’s class welcomed two guests to teach them about the ocean and what happens during a doctor’s appointment. As part of their study of… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Lower School Celebrates the End of Another Great Year
The end of the year was filled with activities for our Lower School students. The Doherty pre-kindergarteners kicked it off with the annual running of the Doherty Mini Pig. Cheered… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Forty-nine Students Inducted into Language Honor Societies
Forty-nine Upper School students were inducted into the French, Chinese, Latin, and Spanish honor societies in a series of ceremonies in April and May. “There is no more important class… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Upper School Academic Highlights
11 Students Named National Merit Finalists Eleven Upper School seniors were named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Congrats to Anna Kunkel, Ahalya Nambiar, Nick Patel, Evelyn Quint, Nicholas… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Upper Schoolers Honored at Awards Day
Upper School students were honored at the annual Awards Ceremony on May 16. Held in The Schiff Center, students of all grade levels were celebrated by their peers and 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)
Two Stingers Reach 1,000 Points
Seniors Terrance Yarbrough and Reagan Licata both reached 1,000 career points for the boys and girls basketball teams within days of each other. Yarbrough passed 1,000 points on Jan. 31… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Books for Lunch
On Feb. 7, Upper School students met the world-renowned author Colm Tóibín when he visited the Hillsdale Campus. Tóibín engaged students during his speech with tales of how he finds inspiration… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Windows and Mirrors: The Inclusivity of our Middle School Programming
I have long applauded the Middle School’s commitment to creating spaces for all students to find their own sense of belonging. We have numerous clubs, organizations, and activities that allow… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Athletic Highlights
The Stingers had many amazing performances as the winter sports seasons came to a close. Check out some recent highlights from our athletics program…. (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Boys Basketball Reaches District Finals
The boys varsity basketball team reached the finals of the district tournament after defeating Norwood 67-27 and Clermont Northeastern 67-57. The Stingers were district runners-up and tied for the Miami… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Lower School Hives Welcome New Members
On sunny September days, Lotspeich and Doherty students gathered to meet their new Hive members. The Hives are multiage buddy groups with students in kindergarten through fifth grade, each 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)
Doherty Unit I Learns About Claude Monet
Doherty Unit I students recently visited the Claude Monet Interactive Experience for an immersive look at some of Monet’s most renowned artwork. The 360-degree art exhibit features two-story projections, virtual… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Joy in Learning for All
Doherty and Lotspeich are institutions with rich histories, both shaped by the vision and determination of two remarkable women: Miss Mary Harlan Doherty and Mrs. Helen Gibbons Lotspeich. These trailblazing… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
The Legacy and Future of Seven Hills
As we look ahead to the unification of the Doherty and Lotspeich programs on the Hillsdale Campus, I find myself thinking about our school’s past, present, and future. Most of… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Cultivating Levity in Life
During the summer of my junior year in college, I was working as a front desk clerk at a fancy hotel on Nantucket Island, off the coast of Massachusetts. One… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Bee-ing Present in an Ever-evolving World
Over the past several years, education has been rapidly transformed by the internet, smartphones, and most recently, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) — for both better and worse. 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)
Lotspeich Second Graders Design Yayoi Kusama-Inspired Pumpkins
Second graders in Sarah Hyland’s class explored the work of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her signature use of polka dots and often called the “Princess of Polka Dots.”… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Middle School Students Begin Glass Painting
Seventh graders began their reverse glass painting in Elissa Donovan’s class by tracing their reverse images onto glass sheets and tracing outlines with Sharpie. Once their outlines were approved, students… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Homecoming 2024
Friendly competition, delicious food, and the showstopping fireworks. These staples of Homecoming can’t be missed each fall. Leading up to Homecoming Weekend, students showed off their pajamas, bright colors, 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)
Upper School Students Explore Ceramics
Upper School students are further developing their ceramics skills with the support and encouragement of art teacher Daniel Vance. They recently completed coil pots and have now begun working on… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Middle School Grade-level Retreats
At the start of the school year, sixth through eighth graders have the chance to bond with their classmates during grade-level retreats. The eighth grade retreat to North Carolina is… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Athletics Highlights
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Leah Johnson Welcomed as 2024 Between the Pages Author
The Middle School and Upper School welcomed Leah Johnson as the 2024 Between the Pages author. On Sept. 27, during two sessions at The Schiff Center, Johnson discussed her journey… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)
Bonnie Binkley Assembly
Lotspeich students were captivated by Playhouse in the Park’s performance of “Tomás and the Library Lady” at The Schiff Center during the annual Bonnie Binkley assembly. Adapted from Pat Mora’s… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 98.63)