Upper School Blast Feb 27, 2026

Soul Food Lunch — Today, Feb. 27

Today, the Upper School Black Student Union is sponsoring a Soul Food Lunch in honor of Black History Month. Soul food has been a way for African Americans to celebrate their cultural heritage by expressing their pride in their identity through food. It also promotes community, culture, and is tied to the social and political lives of Black people. The food for this event will be donated by families in our Seven Hills community and catered. The cost of the lunch is $11 and can be paid for with the student lanyard, a credit card, or cash. It will be held in the cafeteria during normal lunch hours. With the food coming from multiple sources, if your student has food allergies, it is not recommended that they purchase this meal.

Experiential Learning Day Waivers and Information

Friday, March 6, is an Experiential Learning Day for the Upper School. On and off-campus activities are planned for each grade level to engage them in community-based active learning. Earlier this week, parents received emails with details specific to each grade level. Please read these carefully and attend to any waivers or requests for information ASAP. Contact Karen Glum with questions.

Save the Date and Wear Your Spirit Wear for Fill the Hills — Tuesday, March 3

Join us on Tuesday, March 3, as we celebrate Seven Hills with our annual Fill the Hills Day of Giving! Throughout the day, you’ll see Stinger Bees popping up on the Hillsdale and Doherty campuses, each one representing a gift to the 2025-26 Annual Fund. 

Fill the Hills is our biggest parent participation giving day of the year, and our goal is 226 donations in just one day. Every gift counts, no matter the size, and each donor will be recognized with a Stinger Bee proudly displayed on campus. Also, special this year, we have a challenge gift where every donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000.

To help us celebrate, we’re asking all students to wear Seven Hills spirit wear on March 3 and show their school pride.

Learn more and even make your gift early. Already given this year? Thank you! No need to give a second gift. Your generosity counts toward Fill the Hills, and your bee is on its way to campus.

Join Students for a Special Ramadan Iftar — March 4

Our Upper School Muslim Student Association has expressed a heartfelt desire to share a meal with their school community during Ramadan, and we are honored to provide a space for that gathering. On March 4 from 6-8 p.m., Muslim families are invited to come together from across the school community to connect and share in the traditions and spirit of Ramadan. This is an opportunity for students and families to see and support one another, voice their experiences, and feel a sense of belonging. If you would like to attend or support, RSVP now.

Free Practice PSAT for Ninth and 10th Graders — Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

The college counseling department is offering a free practice PSAT exam through Revolution Prep, one of the nation’s leading test prep organizations. Seven Hills ninth and 10th graders can take this full-length, proctored practice test from home at no cost. Afterward, Revolution Prep will provide a free, detailed score report with personalized feedback and preparation recommendations. While the PSAT is not used in college admission and scores are not sent to colleges, students may benefit from taking a practice exam to gain valuable test-taking experience in a supportive, low-pressure setting. Visit Revolution Prep’s website for information on how to register and to learn more. Additional dates for free full-length PSAT, ACT, and SAT practice tests can be found on Revolution Prep’s website.

Spring Musical Showcase — March 8

Come join us for an afternoon of music, featuring vocal and instrumental soloists from the Upper School, on Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. in The Schiff Center. All are welcome!

We’re Hiring: Director of Alumni Engagement

The Seven Hills School is seeking a director of alumni engagement to join the development team. The director of alumni engagement is responsible for developing and executing a strategic plan to deepen the connection between alumni and the school. The director will work to engage alumni through strategic events, regular communications, and meetings. The ideal candidate is connected to the Seven Hills School as an alum or parent. Please see the job posting, if you or someone you know is interested in the position.

LEAD Together with David Yeager Recap — Webinar Available until March 10

Thanks to everyone who came to the LEAD Together David Yeager webinar on Thursday evening. If you weren’t able to come, see below! 

If you’ve ever wondered how to push your child toward their potential without it feeling like pressure, or how to give feedback that actually lands, check out this webinar with David Yeager. Yeager is one of the country’s leading researchers on adolescent motivation. His work centers on a powerful idea: young people thrive when the adults in their lives hold high expectations and communicate genuine belief in their ability to meet them. There’s real science behind what makes it work … and real practices you can bring home.

Watch the webinar. It is available until March 10.

Field House Parking Lot — Temporary Traffic Flow Changes