Doherty Blast Feb 27, 2026
Key Dates
Tuesday, March 3 — Fill the Hills Spirit Day
Wednesday, March 4— Parent Community Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
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.
Friday, March 6 — Lower School Conferences. No School
Sunday, March 8 — Daylight Saving Time Begins (move clocks ahead one hour)
Thursday, March 12 — Unit III Musical, 1 p.m., The Schiff Center
Friday, March 13 — Spring Break Begins at 3:15 p.m.
Monday-Friday, March 16-27 — Spring Break. No School
Monday, March 30 — Faculty Professional Development Day. No School
Tuesday, March 31 — School Resumes
Photos of the Week
Fourth graders in Robin Taylor-Fabe’s class welcomed engineer and parent Clarissa Belloni to help them learn about wind turbines and improve their wind turbine projects.
What to Know Now
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.
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. Report Cards will be available to parents on Tuesday, March 3.
- 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.
- 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!
Spring Upper School 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!
Unit III Musical — March 12
Unit III parents are invited to join us in The Schiff Center on Thursday, March 12, at 1 p.m. for a dazzling performance of “Winnie the Pooh KIDS.” An information packet with a dismissal form attached was sent home on Monday. Please remember to turn that in by Tuesday, March 10.
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.
Parent Community News
Neurodivergent Parent Community Kick-Off — March 7
Come meet other parents and share your hopes for how this group can provide help and support. Lunch will be provided. See the flyer for more details.
Volunteer for Carnival Planning
Carnival planning is underway! If you are interested in volunteering please contact Aloah Duke.
Announcements
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.
Holiday Care For Spring Break
We will be having Holiday Care during the second week of Spring Break, March 23-27, at Lotspeich. If you need child care, please contact Jill and Teeny.
Field House Parking Lot — Temporary Traffic Flow Changes
