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Here is where Middle School families can find a variety of school resources such as forms, supply lists, athletic information,  the school calendar, and much more — all in one place! We post new information on a rolling basis, so check back often. Need additional help? Feel free to email the Middle School main office at middle.office@7hills.org.

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SCHOOL DAY HOURS

7:30-8:10 a.m. – Students may arrive to their grade level commons: sixth grade to Sixth Grade Commons, seventh grade to Seventh Grade Commons, eighth grade to Eighth Grade Commons

8:10 a.m. – Students to their first class

8:20 a.m. – Classes begin

3:15 p.m. – End of the school day

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL 

For students using private transportation or family vehicles, drop off and pick-up will take place by the Middle School steps between The Schiff Center and the Middle School. 

For students who arrive at and depart from school by bus, buses will drop off students in front of the Lotspeich building.  Buses will pick them up at the end of the day in front of the Schiff Center. 

For students taking the shuttle from Middle to Doherty at the end of the day, the Doherty shuttle will be in front of the Schiff Center.

When you come to campus for pick up, you must have a sign in your window with your last name clearly visible. You can make this on an 8.5×11 sheet of white paper with a thick black marker. To be clearly seen from a distance, keep the sign simple, preferably hanging from the passenger visor (Signs on dashboards are not visible). This will help us to keep the pick-up lines moving.

full calendar available IN AUGUST in veracross parent portal
Key Dates available on here

Families New to Middle School Orientation – Friday, Aug. 21, 8:30-10:00 a.m. (This event is for parents/students new to the Seven Hills Middle School and for our returning Doherty/Lotspeich families with students entering the 6th grade.)

First Day of School – Tuesday, Aug. 25

Show Your Spirit! Spirit Wear Day – Friday, Aug. 28

Parent Night – Tuesday, Sept. 1, 6:00 p.m.

6th & 7th Grade Retreats – Friday, Sept. 4

Parent Community Meeting – Friday, Sept. 4, 8:30 a.m.

Labor Day-No School – Monday, Sept. 7

Student Picture Days – Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 8-9

New Parents Coffee with Mr. J – Friday, Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m.

Spirit Week – Monday, Sept. 14-Friday, Sept. 18

Eighth Grade Adventure Treks Trip – Monday, Sept. 14-Thursday, Sept. 17

No School for Eighth Grade – Friday, Sept. 18

6th Grade Parent Coffee with Mr. J– Friday, Sept. 18, 8:30 a.m.

Seven Hills Homecoming & Youth Spirit Night – Friday, Sept. 18

Seven Hills Family Grill-Out – Friday, Sept. 18, 5:00-7:00 p.m. 

7th & 8th Grade Parent Coffee with Mr. J– Friday, Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m.

Grades 1-8 Winter Sports Registration Begins – Wednesday, Sept. 30

New Parents Cocktail Social– Wednesday, Sept. 30, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Middle/Upper Combined Choral Concert –.Thursday, Oct 1, 7:00 p.m.

Fall Break – Thursday-Friday, Oct. 8-9

Records Day-No School – Monday, Oct. 12

Faculty Professional Development Day-No School – Tuesday, Oct. 13

Student Picture Retake Day – Wednesday, Oct. 14

7th & 8th Grade Fall Dance – Friday, Oct. 16, 7:00 p.m.

Play – Friday, Oct. 23, 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24, 2:00 p.m.

Parent Teacher Conferences – No School – Monday, Oct. 26-Tuesday, Oct. 27 

  • Rising Sixth Grade Summer Reading: “Two Degrees” by Alan Grantz
  • Rising Seventh Grade Summer Reading: “The Outsiders” by S. E. Hinton
  • Rising Eighth Grade Summer Reading: “Scythe” by Neal Shusterman 

The School’s guidelines for student dress are not meant to be oppressive or to stifle individual expression. Instead, they are designed to ensure that students will dress appropriately for school. Just as parents’ work clothing may or may not be interchangeable with their “dress up” or recreational wardrobes, so students’ closets may contain items which are not appropriate for school. For example, students may not wear to school t-shirts that bear inappropriate or harassing slogans or that advertise drugs, cigarettes, or alcohol. When questions arise regarding appropriate dress, the faculty and administration will make the final decision as to what is proper/acceptable student attire. Other clothing questions, which arise each year as fashions change, will be answered in light of whether the clothing or accessories in question affect the School community and classroom environment.

Infractions of the dress code will be dealt with by the faculty and administration. If a student violates this policy, the student may be asked to wear appropriate clothing provided by the school over their own clothes or parents may be asked to bring appropriate clothing to school before the student will be admitted to class. Repeated violations may result in the student serving an afterschool detention or being sent home.

At Seven Hills, we believe athletics play a vital role in shaping well-rounded student-athletes who grow not only in skill but also in teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship.

Our athletics program follows a no-cut policy, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to participate, compete, and grow alongside their peers. We encourage all students to take advantage of our wide range of sports offerings, whether they are trying a new sport for the first time or continuing to develop their skills in a familiar one. Our goal is to foster a love for athletics while building a strong, supportive community.
 

If you have any questions, our Interim Athletic Director Brandon Williams can be reached at Brandon.Williams@7hills.org. Youth Athletic Programs (grades 1-6) are coordinated by Marty Gerhardt, Abbey Sir Louis, and Lindsey Steuer and can be reached at k6athletics@7hills.org.  

We can’t wait to see you on the field, court, pool, gym, or in the stands. Go Stingers!
 

Letter to New Middle School Families from Head of Middle School James Jessup

Letter to Rising 6th Grade Families from Head of Middle School James Jessup

Letter to Rising 7th/8th Grade Families from Head of Middle School James Jessup

Letter to Rising 9th Grade Families from Head of Middle School James Jessup

Welcome Letter from Matt Bolton

Welcome Letter from James Jessup

Parent Community Board Welcome Letter

MS Parent Community Welcome Letter

Back to School Letter from MS Counselor

​New Faces and New Places 2026-27

Medicine Collection Dates

Allergy Letter to Families

Lunch Letter to Families

Parent Platform & Parent Communications Guide

Canvas Set-up Instructions

MIDDLE SCHOOL Specific Information

MS Updated Key Dates

MS Picture Day Flyer

MS Parent FAQs

 

Eighth Grade Trip — 

Reach out to Ed English or Laura Clemens to coordinate special dietary or medical needs.

Information
Letter from Head of Middle School
Information Email Sent to Parents
Timeline
Packing List
 
Forms
Adventure Treks Participation Agreement
Adventure Treks Medical Form
NOC Universal Waiver