Doherty Blast Mar 13, 2026
Key Dates
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
Wednesday, April 1 — Parent Community Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 2 — Doherty Lotspeich Lower School Groundbreaking Ceremony and Spirit Day for Grades K-12
Friday, April 10-Saturday, April 11 — Reunion Weekend
Photos of the Week
The Cincinnati Highland Dancers led a group of Doherty students through Scottish dance steps during their visit for Cultural Connections week.
What to Know Now
Red Carpet Premiere of Lower School Rendering Video
Doherty Lotspeich Lower School Groundbreaking and Spirit Day on April 2
On Thursday, April 2, all kindergarten through 12th grade students will attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the Doherty Lotspeich Lower School. To celebrate this exciting event, students should wear their Stinger spirit!
Spring Enrichment — Sneak Peak!
Our FINAL session of enrichment will begin April 6 and run through May 15! On both campuses, we have a variety of activities for all ages.
- SKATE Cincinnati at Doherty for Grades 1-5
- Crouching Tiger Karate on both campuses for Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten
- Board Games and Beyond with Mrs. PG for Grades 1-5!
- And many more!
Look out for an email about registration coming later this month! You don’t want to miss out!
Parent Association News
Second Early Childhood “Think Tank” Meeting — Friday, April 3, 8:45-10 a.m.
Please join us for the second meeting of the Early Childhood Community “Think Tank.” We will have coffee and discuss how to make the Early Childhood Parent Community a success in 2027! Feel free to drop in as your time allows.
What to Know:
- Where? New Briggs Conference Room (in the former Resale Shop building across from Upper)
- When? Tuesday, April 3, 8:45-10 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? You can also join virtually on Google Meet. Email Lauren Burns for meeting link.
- Questions? Contact Lauren Burns.
Volunteer for Carnival Planning
Carnival planning is underway! If you are interested in volunteering please contact Aloah Duke.
Announcements
Lower School Author Visit
You’re invited to order discounted, signed books from our two upcoming visiting authors — and they’ll be delivered right to your child’s classroom before the author’s visit! Book orders will close April 6.
- Pre-kindergarten — Amanda Driscoll on April 15. Order Amanda Driscoll books.
- Grades K–5 — Kelly Starling Lyons on April 20. Order Kelly Starling Lyons books.
How it works: The Bookshelf bookstore is hosting the sale and offering books at a discount. When ordering, select “I would like to pick up this order.” Books will be delivered directly to Seven Hills, and families will NOT need to pick up the books. When each author visits, they will sign and personalize your child’s book. Thank you for your continued support! Questions? Reach out to Mrs. Schnirring and Mrs. Suffield.