Middle School Blast Nov 7, 2025

Terrace Metrics Assessment for Seventh Grade

We will be administering the Terrace Metrics assessment starting next week with our seventh graders. Please make sure to read the email sent out on Nov. 3 to learn more about this assessment. Please contact Dayna Sargent if you have any questions. Thank you! 

Looking Ahead to Upper School for Parents — Nov. 10

On Monday, Nov. 10, from 7-7:45 p.m. there will be a Zoom for current eighth grade parents to learn more about the Upper School. Head of Upper School Rick Tate, Athletic Director Brandon Williams, Director of Experiential Learning Karen Glum, and Co-Director of College Counseling Julie DeRoma will each give a short presentation. You’ll also hear from some current Upper School students. The event will end with a question-and-answer session. Eighth grade parents should have received an email from Rick Tate on Oct. 28 with the Zoom link.

Upper School Preview Day — Nov. 11 and 12

The Upper School has a busy day planned for the eighth graders! Students will follow an Upper School class schedule, have a Dewey’s lunch in the Upper School Commons, check out Upper School clubs, engage in a Q&A activity with our Upper School Beekeepers, and much more!   

• Tuesday, Nov. 11: Eighth grade students with last names beginning with the letters A-L.
• Wednesday, Nov. 12: Eighth grade students with last names beginning with the letters M-Z.
• See below for what students will be doing the day they are NOT attending the preview.
• See the invitation from the Upper School

Questions? Contact Vicky Hausberger.

Eighth Grade Movie — When NOT previewing Upper School, Nov. 11 and 12

On the day students will not preview the Upper School, they will take a history test and continue the eighth grade’s year-long community-focused unit on housing access, food insecurities, and equity. As part of the latter, we plan to show the movie “The Public,” which was filmed in the main branch of the Cincinnati Public Library (pre-renovation). The movie is rated PG-13. Please read the plot summary from IMDb.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child watching this movie and/or the day, please contact Judith Neidlein-Dial.

Charges to Student Accounts from the IT Department

The IT department has a few items they need to charge throughout the school year as students need to replace items like lanyards, iPad pencils, and iPads. The IT department will keep a record of these charges and communicate them to the Business Office at the end of each month. Please be aware that you could see these charges on your incidental invoice. If you have any questions, please email studentbilling@7hills.org.

Head Lice Update

We want to inform families that cases of head lice have been identified across multiple grades and both school campuses. Head lice tend to be more common in the fall, and many schools across the Cincinnati area are experiencing cases at this time. While this can be frustrating, it’s a common issue among school-aged children and can happen to anyone. We encourage parents to take a few minutes to check their child’s hair and scalp and to treat promptly if any lice or nits are found. Please let the school nurses know if your child is affected so we can offer guidance and help limit further spread. Thank you for your care and partnership in keeping our school community healthy.

Seven Hills Unplugged — Every Tuesday

Back by popular demand, Seven Hills Unplugged returns to the Hillsdale Campus this fall every Tuesday! Families from pre-kindergarten for 2-year-olds through eighth grade are welcome to enjoy some after-school open play and screen-free fun! The ECC playground space is available for ECC families to connect! See the flyer for details. Rain-out locations will be shared each week, as needed.

Get Your Tickets to “Mean Girls” — Nov. 21 and 22

Tickets for the Upper theater department’s fall musical “Mean Girls” are now on sale. And they’re going fast! Simply go to Ticketleap to buy your advanced reserved seats.

“Mean Girls” performances are Friday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. The show is recommended for ages 12+.

LEAD Together: Jonathan Haidt Webinar and Discussion — Dec. 3, Founders Hall

Please join us on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 8:45-10:45 a.m. for a webinar featuring social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt. We’ll watch the webinar together in Founders Hall and then break up into discussion groups. This webinar is meant for families in Lower, Middle, and Upper. Coffee and breakfast treats included. RSVP here.

Upcoming Instrumental Concert

The Middle School Instrumental performance is quickly approaching. Our first performance is on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. This is a dress-up event, and the musicians should arrive around 1:30 p.m. The concert should last about an hour, and we will be ROCKING OUT at this performance. Dress and other details will be on Canvas. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mr. Rising.

Upcoming Toy Drive

The Middle School will be hosting a toy drive this December. More information coming soon!