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Growing Together: Doherty Oaks Take Root on the Hillsdale Campus
A few weekends ago, Seven Hills parents, students, teachers, and friends gathered on the Hillsdale Campus for Growing Together, an event in which we planted 150 oak saplings that had… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
30 Seniors Inducted into the Seven Hills Scholars Society
In November, 30 members of the Class of 2026 were inducted into the Seven Hills Scholars Society. The Seven Hills Scholars Society is closely tied to the Seven Hills values… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Partnerships
Like many of you, I have fond memories of going to Lower School drop-in days, talent shows, costume parades, virtual museums, and beginning music concerts, mingling with other excited parents… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Seeing Every Student by Building Welcoming, Safe Spaces at Seven Hills
At Seven Hills, we believe that school should be more than a place to learn; it should be a place to belong. Our classrooms are not simply academic environments; they… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Wellness in African American Studies
Students in Amaris White’s African American studies class are exploring how wellness is central to the creation of Black culture. The students welcomed a local wellness expert, who provided a… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Experiential Learning in Action
Upper School students in the entrepreneurship and philanthropy classes are working with a local business to tackle real-world challenges. Leesa Ceron’s entrepreneurship class is working with nonprofit Clovernook Center for… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Upper Schoolers Share Challenge Experiences
To show the eighth graders all the possibilities they can have at the Upper School, four students shared how they approached the Challenge Experience requirement of the Experiential Learning program…. (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
MVC Fall Sports Awards Honors Stingers
After many stellar individual and team performances this fall sports season, numerous Stingers received honors from the Miami Valley Conference. Boys Golf Junior Matia Kastner was the MVC Player of… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
The Power of Unstructured Play: Why Free Time Matters for Our Children
In today’s busy world, childhood often looks like a carefully orchestrated schedule. Between school days, after-school activities, and the demands of daily life, children rarely have time to simply be… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Upper’s Masterclass in Theater Presents “The Laramie Project”
The Upper School’s Masterclass in Theater students will perform “The Laramie Project” in Schiff 102 this upcoming weekend. Under the direction of its three student co-directors, juniors Javier Beatty and Rory… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Doherty Unit I Practices Rhythm
Doherty music teacher Jon Newlie led Unit I students through the “Haunted Egg Shaker” song, which strengthened students’ sense of rhythm. The song is about a haunted egg shaker that… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Stingers Win Winter MVC Awards
Boys Basketball Coach of Year: Willie Hill Player of the Year: Logan Washington First Team: Logan Washington Second Team: Clayton Bust and Greg Richardson Honorable Mention: Lemuel Zyyon and Lamari… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Four Middle School Students Head to International Thespian Festival
Seventh graders Henry Fraser and Lauralyn Tate and eighth graders Lara Jacobs and Avra Little earned Superior ratings for their performances during the Ohio Jr. Thespian Festival hosted by Seven… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Inclusion Means Learning and Listening: Why Civil Discourse and Parent Partnership Matter More Than Ever
Recently, I shared a letter outlining our commitment to building an inclusive community — one where every student feels seen, safe, and successful. Inclusion is not simply about policies or… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Seven Hills Breaks Ground on New Lower School
Seven Hills broke ground on the new Doherty Lotspeich Lower School at a ceremony on April 2. The new school will serve as the unified Lower School division starting in… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Lower Schoolers Get Sneak Peek at New Building
The Doherty and Lotspeich kindergarten through fifth grade students graced the red carpet and were given the Hollywood treatment as they got an exclusive look at the new Doherty Lotspeich… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Cultural Connections: Doherty Airlines Flew Pre-K to Scotland
Doherty Airlines flight took off with the pre-kindergartners to Cultural Connections’ destination: Scotland. With the help of numerous Doherty teachers and Seven Hills faculty and staff, the students learned about… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Cultural Connections: Students Learned Highland Dancing
As part of Cultural Connections Week, students learned about Scottish dancing, music, and bagpipes. Doherty welcomed the Cincinnati Highland Dancers, who explained the history and steps of Highland dancing before… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Cultural Connections: Unit II Researched All Aspects of Scotland
Unit II students researched the landmarks, culture, or sports of Scotland. One group learned that Scotland is the birthplace of golf and created their own clubs and golfballs. Other groups… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Happy Holi from Doherty!
Doherty students came together to celebrate Holi, the Hindu “Festival of Colors” and “Festival of Love.” Holi is a vibrant two-day spring festival that celebrates the triumph of good over… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Upper Schoolers Take Part in Real World Experiences
The Upper School had its first Experiential Learning Day with each grade level taking part in a series of activities focused on learning by doing and gaining understanding through real-world… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Students Learn about HBCUs from Panel
The Upper School’s Black Student Union (BSU) hosted a lunch and learn panel for parents and family members of Seven Hills students to share their experiences at Historically Black Colleges… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Science Olympiad Heads to State
After a stellar showing at the Southwest Regional Tournament in early March, the Science Olympiad team placed third and will compete in the state tournament on April 18. The Ohio… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Upper Schoolers Welcomed Spring Break with a Stinger Day
Friendly competition filled the Upper School on the day before Spring Break for a Stinger Day, organized by 7Up and student government. During lunch, students tested their knowledge versus a… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Spanish Students Create Their Own “Menina”
Students in Teresa Bardon’s advanced topics in Spanish class held an art exhibit for their own “Menina” artwork. After exploring the work of Diego Velázquez and his iconic masterpiece, “Las… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Stingers Swim and Run at State
The co-ed swim team and two members of the indoor track team qualified and competed at their state tournaments. For swimming, junior Danny Beyerbach took second in the 200 freestyle… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
How Project-based Learning Looks in Lower School
Walk into our Lower School classrooms at Seven Hills, and you will most likely find students actively imagining, designing, creating, and devising solutions to student-identified (and sometimes teacher-proposed) challenges. Whether… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Reflecting on Two Weeks at Columbia Teachers College
This winter, I had the great privilege of spending two weeks at Columbia University Teachers College as part of the Klingenstein Heads Fellowship. This long-standing, fully funded program brings together… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Real Talk
The last Real Talk of the school year, “Rainbow Voices” focused on gender identity and sexuality and how individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community experience and express this aspect of themselves…. (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)
Cincinnati Museum Center Visits Pre-Kindergarten
In early April, a CMC staff member came to Erica Lyons’ and Abbey Johnson’s classes to provide hands-on lessons around the water cycle and weather for students. First, students learned… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 1 in categories, 1 in tags, 1 in other taxonomies, 1 in comments. Score: 39.91)