Doherty Blast Jan 30, 2026
Key Dates
Saturday, Jan. 31 — NEW DATE! Winter Family Dance, 5-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 3 — “Think Tank” Meeting, 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 4 — Parent Community Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 5 — PC Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 6 — Books for Lunch
Friday, Feb. 13 — Records Day. No Classes
Friday, Feb. 13 — PC Winter Event at Urban Air
Monday, Feb. 16 — Presidents Day. No School
Wednesday, Feb. 18 — Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Photos of the Week
Pre-kindergartners made bird feeders to hang around the Doherty Campus to help feed the birds amid all the snow.
What to Know Now
Summer Program Important Dates
- Feb. 3 — Brochure will be emailed
- Feb. 10 — Registration will open at 9 a.m. Use code: prioritysevenhills2026
Lower School Conferences — March 5-6
Lower School conferences will be held on March 5-6. We look forward to the opportunity to connect with you and share more about your child’s progress.
In the coming weeks, you’ll receive additional information with details on how and when to sign up for conferences.
- Thursday, March 5
- Grades 1-5: Early dismissal at 11:30 a.m., conferences from 12:30-8 p.m.
- Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten: Regular school day, conferences from 4:30-8 p.m.
- Important: There will be no shuttle at 11:30 a.m. If you use a private transportation service, please plan accordingly.
- Friday, March 6
- No school for all Lower School students.
- Conferences from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Please note the following regarding Mrs. Bird’s availability:
- Lotspeich Campus: March 5
- Doherty Campus: March 6
When registering, we kindly ask families to double-check that they are selecting the correct campus.
Thank you for your partnership and support. We look forward to seeing you at conferences!
Parent Community News
Doherty Winter Family Dance
The Winter Family Dance is this weekend! Saturday, Jan. 31, 5-7 p.m. in the gym. Please pay and reserve your spot.
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. 5
The next PC meeting will take place on Thursday, Feb. 5, 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
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 these dates in March:
- Thursday, March 5, for Grades 1-5, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten have a regular school day and ATB)
- Friday, March 6
- March 23-27
- March 30
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.
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!
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.