Unit III Spelling Bee

Amid an ominous thunderstorm on Tuesday, Nov. 18, Unit III students faced the challenges of the first round of the Doherty Spelling Bee.  Facing off with their classmates and judged […]

Unit III Spelling Bee

Amid an ominous thunderstorm on Tuesday, Nov. 18, Unit III students faced the challenges of the first round of the Doherty Spelling Bee.  Facing off with their classmates and judged […]

Second Graders Learn about Governance

To begin their lesson on civics and government, Doherty second graders learn about the foundations of community life, good citizenship, and rights and responsibilities. Teacher Sherri Linville creates a real-world […]

Second Graders Learn about Governance

To begin their lesson on civics and government, Doherty second graders learn about the foundations of community life, good citizenship, and rights and responsibilities. Teacher Sherri Linville creates a real-world […]

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Poetry Presentation in Unit I

Students in Amy Kulhavik’s Unit I class impressed their parents with a poetry presentation. Working in pairs and small groups, the students memorized poems by Robert Frost, Charles Dickens, and […]

Poetry Presentation in Unit I

Students in Amy Kulhavik’s Unit I class impressed their parents with a poetry presentation. Working in pairs and small groups, the students memorized poems by Robert Frost, Charles Dickens, and […]

Facing Fears in PK2

During the Lower School Book Fair, Doherty’s youngest students learned that mascots aren’t so scary after all through a visit from beloved children’s book character Pete the Cat. The “Pete […]

Facing Fears in PK2

During the Lower School Book Fair, Doherty’s youngest students learned that mascots aren’t so scary after all through a visit from beloved children’s book character Pete the Cat. The “Pete […]

Balloons Over Doherty!

Doherty students had their own Thanksgiving Day balloon parade inspired by the book “Balloons Over Broadway” by Melissa Sweet. Unit II students decorated balloons and paraded them throughout the Doherty […]

Balloons Over Doherty!

Doherty students had their own Thanksgiving Day balloon parade inspired by the book “Balloons Over Broadway” by Melissa Sweet. Unit II students decorated balloons and paraded them throughout the Doherty […]

Fifth Grade, Unit III Travels to Shawnee Lookout

In mid-October, Doherty Unit III and Lotspeich fifth grade students ventured to Shawnee Lookout in North Bend, Ohio. 

Fifth Grade, Unit III Travels to Shawnee Lookout

In mid-October, Doherty Unit III and Lotspeich fifth grade students ventured to Shawnee Lookout in North Bend, Ohio. 

Families, Teachers Plant Nearly 200 Saplings from Doherty Acorns

On Nov. 1, Seven Hills families from all divisions came together to plant Doherty oak saplings in a temporary nursery on the Hillsdale Campus

Families, Teachers Plant Nearly 200 Saplings from Doherty Acorns

On Nov. 1, Seven Hills families from all divisions came together to plant Doherty oak saplings in a temporary nursery on the Hillsdale Campus

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.

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.

A Story Walk Through the Doherty Campus

Throughout October, Doherty students were able to enjoy “Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn” by Kenard Pak while surrounded by the changing nature along the pathway through campus thanks to the outdoor […]

A Story Walk Through the Doherty Campus

Throughout October, Doherty students were able to enjoy “Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn” by Kenard Pak while surrounded by the changing nature along the pathway through campus thanks to the outdoor […]

Unit II Fiction Narratives at Camp Share-A-Story

To celebrate the hard work the Doherty Unit II students put into writing, revising, and editing their fiction narratives, Julie Guminey’s room transformed into Camp Share-A-Story. Students took turns reading […]

Unit II Fiction Narratives at Camp Share-A-Story

To celebrate the hard work the Doherty Unit II students put into writing, revising, and editing their fiction narratives, Julie Guminey’s room transformed into Camp Share-A-Story. Students took turns reading […]

Doherty Introduces Community Corner

To celebrate Seven Hills’ value of “commitment to community,” Doherty introduced a new program this year called the Doherty Community Corner, for members of the community to tell their stories […]

Doherty Introduces Community Corner

To celebrate Seven Hills’ value of “commitment to community,” Doherty introduced a new program this year called the Doherty Community Corner, for members of the community to tell their stories […]

Homecoming 2025

The 2025 Homecoming weekend was packed with incredible moments of community, celebration, and friendly competition.

Homecoming 2025

The 2025 Homecoming weekend was packed with incredible moments of community, celebration, and friendly competition.

Youth Athletes Honored on Spirit Night

Flip through to see more excitement from Youth Spirit Night. Kindergarten through sixth grade student-athletes were honored at Fall Youth Spirit Night during Homecoming. After the Middle School boys soccer […]

Youth Athletes Honored on Spirit Night

Flip through to see more excitement from Youth Spirit Night. Kindergarten through sixth grade student-athletes were honored at Fall Youth Spirit Night during Homecoming. After the Middle School boys soccer […]

Bengals Math in Unit I

While maybe not as scientific as the ESPN analysts, Unit I students in Amy Kulhavik’s class are hard at work predicting the outcome of each Bengals game this year to […]

Bengals Math in Unit I

While maybe not as scientific as the ESPN analysts, Unit I students in Amy Kulhavik’s class are hard at work predicting the outcome of each Bengals game this year to […]

Unit II Visits Firehouse

Flip through to see more photos from the field trip. Unit II students went on a walking field trip to Cincinnati Fire Department Station 23, just down Madison Road from […]

Unit II Visits Firehouse

Flip through to see more photos from the field trip. Unit II students went on a walking field trip to Cincinnati Fire Department Station 23, just down Madison Road from […]

Genius Hour in Unit III

Every Friday, Unit III students in Allison Hills’ class work on becoming geniuses in a topic of their choosing. After their topic is approved, the students practice their research and […]

Genius Hour in Unit III

Every Friday, Unit III students in Allison Hills’ class work on becoming geniuses in a topic of their choosing. After their topic is approved, the students practice their research and […]

Building Community Across Campuses

Flip through to see more photos. In the spirit of coming together and building community, Doherty’s Unit II welcomed the third graders from Lotspeich to their classrooms and the Doherty […]

Building Community Across Campuses

Flip through to see more photos. In the spirit of coming together and building community, Doherty’s Unit II welcomed the third graders from Lotspeich to their classrooms and the Doherty […]

Doherty Pre-k Thinks Outside of the Box

Doherty pre-kindergarten students gathered around art teacher Kacey Watkins as she read “Not a Box” by Antoinette Portis to them.

Doherty Pre-k Thinks Outside of the Box

Doherty pre-kindergarten students gathered around art teacher Kacey Watkins as she read “Not a Box” by Antoinette Portis to them.

Kindergarten Explores the Cincinnati Nature Center

In early October, Doherty and Lotspeich kindergartners became outdoor adventurers during their field trip to the Cincinnati Nature Center’s Nature PlayScape.

Kindergarten Explores the Cincinnati Nature Center

In early October, Doherty and Lotspeich kindergartners became outdoor adventurers during their field trip to the Cincinnati Nature Center’s Nature PlayScape.

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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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Doherty Special Person’s Day

Doherty welcomed hundreds of visitors the day before Thanksgiving Break for their annual Special Persons' Day.

Doherty Special Person’s Day

Doherty welcomed hundreds of visitors the day before Thanksgiving Break for their annual Special Persons' Day.

Lower School Athletes Honored at Spirit Night

Stinger pride was buzzing high at Winter Spirit Night, honoring the Lower School winter athletes.

Lower School Athletes Honored at Spirit Night

Stinger pride was buzzing high at Winter Spirit Night, honoring the Lower School winter athletes.

Beekeepers Show Leadership at Doherty

Fifth graders have been learning about leadership in their guidance class with Doherty counselor Angie Bielecki.

Beekeepers Show Leadership at Doherty

Fifth graders have been learning about leadership in their guidance class with Doherty counselor Angie Bielecki.

Looking Ahead to a Future at Seven Hills

Fifth and eighth graders got a glimpse of their Seven Hills futures during the Middle and Upper School preview days.

Looking Ahead to a Future at Seven Hills

Fifth and eighth graders got a glimpse of their Seven Hills futures during the Middle and Upper School preview days.

Winter Concert Winter Concerts

Ending 2024 with Giving and Cheer

Seven Hills was in the festive spirit in the last weeks of 2024.

Ending 2024 with Giving and Cheer

Seven Hills was in the festive spirit in the last weeks of 2024.

The Wheels on Mr. Mike’s Bus

Director of Transportation Michael Sherpenberg, or Mr. Mike, and his yellow school bus visited the pre-kindergarten for 2-year-olds students at Doherty to give them a chance to explore the bus and teach them about bus safety.

The Wheels on Mr. Mike’s Bus

Director of Transportation Michael Sherpenberg, or Mr. Mike, and his yellow school bus visited the pre-kindergarten for 2-year-olds students at Doherty to give them a chance to explore the bus and teach them about bus safety.

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Homecoming 2024

Friendly competition, delicious food, and you can’t forget the fireworks. These staples of Homecoming can’t be missed each fall.

Homecoming 2024

Friendly competition, delicious food, and you can’t forget the fireworks. These staples of Homecoming can’t be missed each fall.

Athletes Honored at Fall Spirit Night

Stinger Pride was buzzing to capacity at our Fall Youth Sports Night.

Athletes Honored at Fall Spirit Night

Stinger Pride was buzzing to capacity at our Fall Youth Sports Night.

Lower School Hives Welcome New Members

On sunny September days, Lotspeich and Doherty students gathered to meet their new Hive members.

Lower School Hives Welcome New Members

On sunny September days, Lotspeich and Doherty students gathered to meet their new Hive members.