Doherty Blast Jan 23, 2026

Key Dates
What to Know Now
Parent Association News
Announcements

Key Dates

Wednesday, Jan. 28 — Re-enrollment Contracts Expire
Saturday, Jan. 31 — NEW DATE! Winter Family Dance, 5-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 3 — “Think Tank” Meeting, 9 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 6 — PC Meeting, 8:30 a.m. Books for Lunch
Wednesday, Feb. 4 — Parent Community Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 13 — Records Day. No Classes
Friday, Feb. 13 — PC Winter Event at Urban Air
Monday, Feb. 16 — Presidents Day. No School

Photos of the Week

Students worked together in their Hives to make knotted blankets for the residents of St. Margaret's Hall as part of the Doherty Day of Service.
Seven Hills community members from all divisions volunteered at Matthew 25: Ministries and the Freestore Foodbank as part of the Middle School’s MLK Day On, Not Off.
Students read on pool floats in the Beach Room during the read-a-thon following the Doherty Day of Service.
The Schoolhouse Symphony played a concert for students in the cafeteria and taught students about instrument families and how vibrations make sound.
Students took a break from blanket making and reading in the Snack and Chat room during the Doherty Day of Service and read-a-thon.

What to Know Now

Enrichment

Starting Monday, Jan. 26:

Sewing for Grades 1-5, 4-5 p.m.
Crouching Tigers: Martial Arts for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, 3:30-4:15 p.m.

We still have a few spots available for:

Songs and Stories for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten on Tuesdays
Hip Hop Dance at Lotspeich for Grades 1-5 on Tuesdays
Crochet at Lotspeich for Grades 1-5 on Thursdays

The shuttle is available for transportation for Grades 1-5. The link for registration is in your Parent Portal!

Last Day to Purchase your Books for Lunch ticket is Jan. 28!

Join us for the Seven Hills 39th Annual Books for Lunch on Feb. 6 at The Lightwell in Covington! Enjoy an engaging afternoon featuring New York Times bestselling author Ariel Lawhon as our keynote speaker. The cash bar opens at 11 a.m., followed by a delightful luncheon and Lawhon’s talk at 12 p.m. Don’t forget to snag your copy of “The Frozen River,” a Good Morning America book club pick, for a special signing after the event. Hurry, tickets are selling fast. Secure your ticket and book now. Sponsorship opportunities are available, please consider supporting this important event. Questions? Email us at booksforlunch@7hills.org.

Parent Association News

Doherty Winter Family Dance — Postponed to Saturday, Jan. 31

Due to the forecasted winter storm expected Saturday evening, we have decided to postpone the Winter Family Dance to ensure the safety of our school community.

The event has been rescheduled for next Saturday, Jan. 31, from 5-7 p.m. We look forward to celebrating together then and appreciate your understanding.

Early Childhood Parent Community “Think Tank” Meeting

Please join us for the first meeting of the Early Childhood Parent Community “Think Tank.” We will discuss how to make the Early Childhood Parent Community a success in 2027!

Where? Doherty Campus, Jones Hall. Coffee will be provided.
When? Tuesday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m.
How much of a commitment is this? Attending one meeting does not require attendance at future meetings. Even if you can only come once, we would love to have you and hear your ideas.
Can’t make it? We will offer at least one more meeting date in the afternoon or evening this semester.
Question? Contact Lauren Burns.

PC Meeting — Feb. 6

The next PC meeting will take place on Friday, Feb. 6 at 8:30 a.m., location TBD. We’ll preview the Urban Air event and kick off our Carnival planning!

Urban Air Event — Feb. 13

Mark your calendars! Doherty families are taking over Urban Air on Feb. 13 from 10-12 p.m. We’ll have exclusive use of the entire facility. Purchase tickets and fill out the required waiver.

Announcements

Global Ed Day Volunteer Presenters Needed … Middle School Needs Your Help!

On Friday, March 6, Middle School will celebrate our 17th Annual Global Education Day and we could use your help! As part of our morning activities, students will attend small group sessions. We are looking for members of the Seven Hills community (and beyond) to conduct these sessions. Students will attend three 40-minute sessions during the morning, between 10 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

In the past, sessions have included topics such as travel, cuisine, or other elements of culture from around the world, conducting business in a global world, technological advances and their impact on the world, science and conservation, etc. The ideas are limitless! Facilities could be available to prepare foods. The number of students in a session can be limited if necessary due to space or recommendations from the presenter.

If you are interested in being a presenter or know someone who you think would be a good fit for this day, please contact Jennifer Licata by no later than Friday, Feb. 13.

Holiday Care

We will have Holiday Care on Friday, Feb. 13 from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the Hillsdale Campus. Please register via Veracross.
We will be offering care for one week of Spring Break, March 23-27. Registration will open in mid-February.

LEAD Together Sessions for Second Semester

Please join other parents, faculty members and administrators to discuss topics around parenting. These are great opportunities to learn together. Please note that we are offering free childcare for the ISACS webinars with experts on Feb. 26 and April 22. Please register now!

Want to Learn More About Discipline with the Brain in Mind?

Thanks to our partnership with ISACS (Independent Schools of Central States), we have access to a webinar with Tina Payne Bryson. Bryson is a pediatric psychotherapist and wrote “No Drama Discipline” and “The Whole Brain Child,” to name a few. Please view the webinar. This recording will remain available through June 30.