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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Building a Culture of Service: Lower School Students Make a Difference
In the Lower School hallways of kindergarten through fifth grade, something remarkable is happening. Young students are discovering that even the smallest hands can make the biggest difference in their […]
Restoring, Reconnecting, and Growing Together: Launching Our CARES Framework at Seven Hills
Over the past several months, our Middle School community at Seven Hills has taken meaningful steps toward strengthening the culture we want our students to experience every day — rooted […]
Nurturing the Whole Child: Seven Hills’ Portrait of a Learner in Action in our Lower Schools
In the bustling hallways and vibrant classrooms of both Lotspeich and Doherty, something transformative is taking shape. Our teachers are bringing to life our new “Portrait of a Learner” that […]
Leaving the Comfort Zone
Recently, a group of Seven Hills teachers and parents gathered to watch a recorded presentation by Dr. Lisa Damour. Lisa is a psychologist, author, parent, educator (and Ohio resident), who […]
Engaging the Heart and Mind at Seven Hills
What do you remember when you think of your favorite school teacher? I would guess that what comes to mind first is not the academic material that particular teacher covered. […]
Seven Hills’ New Strategic Plan: Heart, Mind, and Community
At the start of every school year, and particularly at the start of this 2025-26 school year, which I believe will be largely defined by our new Strategic Plan, I […]
The Importance of Letting Children Go Through the Process in the Pursuit of Excellence
The Seven Hills value we are focusing on this year is the pursuit of excellence. For children, this pursuit is not about reaching perfection but about learning how to grow. […]
Bee Present 2.0
In my almost 30 years of teaching, I’ve rarely seen such a rapid positive uptick in student culture as I witnessed last year with the launch of “Bee Present.” At […]
Strengthening the Bridge Between Home and School
At The Seven Hills Middle School, we wholeheartedly recognize that raising and educating our children is a journey best traveled together. This partnership between parents and schools is not just […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]