Middle School Blast May 8, 2026

Science Spectacular — May 9

Please join us tomorrow, May 9, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. to celebrate science at Seven Hills. Middle and Upper School students will be leading booths for our Early and Lower School students to take part in science-related activities. Please join us for an hour or the whole event! 

Activities include hands-on stations across multiple science disciplines, interactive demonstrations, a nature walk, and a native species planting project in our creek bed. We’ll also have food to purchase with a variety of food trucks, including coffee, food, and Kona Ice.

Walk-a-Thon Final Details

Walk-a-Thon pledge sheets with final lap counts are being sent home today with students. Students should spend the next week collecting the pledge money, which is due on Thursday, May 21. Since the 7th grade will be on the D.C. trip when the money is due, we suggest they turn in their money by Friday, May 15.

Middle Spring Choral Concert – May 14

Come join us for the Middle School Spring Choral Concert on Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome, and it’s going to be a fantastic night! Chorus students: report to the chorus room (wearing black on bottom, and white on top) at 6:50 for warm-ups.

Eighth Grade Exams

During exam week, May 18-21, eighth graders will be dismissed at 12 p.m. Please use the After Exam Sign Up to sign up your child for supervision after the exam if you will not be able to pick them up at 12 p.m. Please contact Judith Neidlein-Dial with questions.

Lost and Found

Time is running out … Lost and Found items must be claimed by the final day of classes. All remaining items will be donated to a local charity.

Screen Smart at Seven Hills — Grade-level Guides

Thank you to everyone who came to our Screen Smart sessions yesterday as part of our LEAD Together series.

Grade-level Guides

Check out our Screen Smart content hub to find grade-level guides with technology recommendations that are age-appropriate and adaptable for your family. Each grade-level page also includes a downloadable and printable PDF.

1:1 Sessions with Tony DePrato

Tony DePrato, Seven Hills’ new Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, is offering office hours on the following days for families who would like one-on-one guidance for setting parental controls:

• Monday, June 8
• Wednesday, June 10
• Thursday, June 18
• Friday, June 19

Each day includes both morning sessions (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) and afternoon sessions (1-4 p.m.).

When completing the form, please indicate which time slots you would most prefer, as well as any additional times that may also work for your schedule. All meetings will take place in the Upper School library.

Please fill out this form to sign up: Technology Office House Appointment Request Form

We will confirm your appointment within 7-10 business days.

Eighth Grade Class Photo

Middle School is coming to a close for our eighth graders, and we know you will want to commemorate your child’s final Middle School year. We will take a class photo on Friday, May 29, before the Closing Ceremony. If you would like a copy of that picture for yourself, order via Square. The deadline to order is May 22.

Final Seventh and Eighth Grade Dance — May 28

Let’s wrap up an amazing year together! Join us for the final dance on Thursday, May 28, from 7-9 p.m. in Founders Hall. The cost is $7 (cash only). This is a dress-up event, so come ready to look your best and celebrate in style! Dressy attire may include a button-down shirt, blouse, dress, skirt, or collared shirt, paired with dress pants (no jeans or shorts) and appropriate shoes. Students who are not dressed according to these guidelines could be asked to find appropriate attire before being admitted to the dance. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Eighth Grade Closing Ceremony — May 29

• Students will be allowed to have six guests attend this event.
• Students should be in The Schiff Center at 8:15 a.m. on Friday, May 29, for their class photograph.
• The Closing Ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. and usually lasts between 60 and 90 minutes.
• At the conclusion of the ceremony, we are having a reception for our eighth graders and their families in the lobby of The Schiff Center. We will serve food and drinks.

Dress Expectations for the Closing Ceremony:

Listed below are the specific dress suggestions for the Closing Ceremony that have served as a guideline for previous Middle School Closing Ceremonies:

• Dresses/Outfits that are mid-thigh in length and are white, off-white, or pastel in color (this can include subtle patterns, etc.), no spaghetti straps or strapless tops, appropriate shoes/sandals.
• Khaki pants, dark/blue blazer, or an appropriately colored/styled suit, white or off-white dress shirt, tie (or bow-tie!), dark dress socks, shoes (i.e., no sneakers, tennis shoes, sandals, etc.).