Doherty Blast Nov 7, 2025
Key Dates
Wednesday, Nov. 12 — Parent-Teacher Conferences, 12-8 p.m. No Classes
Thursday, Nov. 13 — Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. No Classes
Friday, Nov. 14 — Professional Development Day. No Classes
Wednesday, Nov. 19 — Board of Trustees Meeting, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 25 — Thanksgiving Break begins at 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 26-Friday, Nov. 28 — Thanksgiving Break. No School
Wednesday, Dec. 3 — Fifth Grade Middle School Preview Day. LEAD Together: Jonathan Haidt Webinar and Discussion, 8:45 a.m.
Photos of the Week
Students browse books at the Lower School Book Fair in the Doherty library.
What to Know Now
Parent-Teacher Conference Registration
The Parent-Teacher Conference sign-ups are live and available online through your Veracross Parent Portal until Monday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. If you have specific teachers, times and dates that you would like, we encourage you to register early.The conferences will be held Nov. 12 and 13 and all conferences will be in-person.
A few important notes:
- You are not required to meet with every teacher listed.
- Your schedule will automatically be saved upon selecting a time slot with the teacher.
- Natalie Bird, Lower School drama, splits her time between the two campuses; please note, that her Thursday times are only at Lotspeich, and her Friday times are only on the Doherty Campus.
As a reminder, there is no school for students on Nov. 12, 13, and 14.
The Lower School Book Fair is Open!
Book Fair Website: You can browse and order books online here. Be sure to select which campus (Doherty or Lotspeich) before placing your order online.
Dates: Nov. 5-16
Location: Lotspeich and Doherty libraries
How it works: During their library class, students are previewing the books available at the Book Fair in the Lotspeich and Doherty libraries. Book browsing is also available for adults during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Nov. 12-13.
Delivery: Most books ordered from the Book Fair will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom before Winter Break.
Questions? If you have any questions or need more information, please reach out to Lotspeich librarian Lori Suffield or Doherty librarian Jo Schnirring.
November Food Drive
The Seven Hills School will hold their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive this November. If you would like to contribute, we will have bins in the Haile and Jones Hall lobbies to drop donations. This year, we are collecting for La Soupe, and we are concentrating on collecting rice, pasta, dried beans, lentils, and tomato paste.
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.
Parent Community News
Calling All Dads — Happy Hour on Nov. 20
Join us for our monthly happy hour on Thursday, Nov. 20, at Madtree Parks and Rec (Summit Park) at 6 p.m.
This informal event is held each month at various breweries/taprooms around town as a chance to meet, network, and generally enjoy company with other Seven Hills dads. No RSVP needed, but certainly appreciated so we can be sure to hold enough space. If you feel inclined to RSVP, email Evan Polaski.
Garden Helpers
Thank you to our Garden Helpers: Wes Jerrell, Peter Lovaas, Lauren Burns, Stephanie Helmer, Natalie Martin, Samantha Gerdvisheh, and Lindsay Cassady who helped rebuild the Preschool Garden. Want to get your hands dirty? Small projects and maintenance may continue to pop-up. Contact Lauren Burns to help.
For more information about how to get involved with the PC, contact Lindsay Cassady.
Announcements
The Honeycomb! A Community Service Opportunity for all Lower School Students
The Honeycomb is a Lower School community service initiative where students come together to spread kindness, responsibility, and community — our Hive values — in action. Meeting twice a month after school, we learn how even the smallest acts can make the biggest ripples.
We have just TWO sessions left, Nov. 20 (NEW DATE!) and Dec. 4! Don’t miss out on these great opportunities to give back!
Register for ONE or ALL of our sessions!
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.