Doherty Blast Apr 10, 2026
Key Dates
Friday, April 10-Saturday, April 11 — Reunion Weekend
Wednesday, April 15 — Units I-III Recitals, 9 a.m. Corporation Meeting, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 15 — Pre-Kindergarten Author Visit Amanda Driscoll
Wednesday, April 15 — Fall Sports Registration Opens
Monday, April 20 — Lower School Author Visit Kelly Starling Lyons for Grades K-5
Friday, April 24 — Pre-Kindergarten Mini Pig, 11 a.m.
Friday, May 1 — Senior Circle. All School Cookout
Friday, May 1 — Doherty Carnival, 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, May 9 — Early School Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 9 — Science Spectacular, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 — SNAAP Year-End Celebration, 3 p.m.
Photos of the Week
The fifth graders read the books they wrote in science class to the kindergartners.
What to Know Now
Units I-III Recital
If your Unit I–III student has registered for the recital, the event will be held in the cafeteria on April 15 at 9 a.m. Registration forms were previously sent home by Mr. Newlie and were due on March 11. If you have any questions or are still interested in having your child participate, please contact Mr. Newlie directly.
Parent Community News
Come One, Come All, For CAR•NI•VAL!
Mark your calendars — we are just one month away from the Doherty Carnival! Join us on May 1 from 5-8 p.m. to celebrate a fantastic school year with an evening of games, inflatables, food trucks, and more.
The Doherty Carnival is our largest event of the year and is made possible by the dedication of our parent volunteers. To help ensure a fun and successful event for all, we ask that one person from each family volunteer just 30 minutes to run a game or supervise an inflatable.
You may sign up using SignUpGenius to select a time slot that works best for you, and additional volunteer time is always appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Aloah Duke.
Carnival T-Shirts
Carnival T-shirt ordering is now open! Orders must be placed by April 10. We are excited to announce that this year’s winning design was created by fifth grade student Claire Martin.
To place your order, please use the Carnival T-shirt order form.
Carnival T-shirts are a cherished Doherty tradition. While not required, many students and staff enjoy wearing them on Carnival day to show their school spirit.
Announcements
You’re invited! Early School Ribbon-cutting Ceremony
Science Spectacular — May 9
Please join us on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. to celebrate science at Seven Hills. Middle and Upper School students will be leading booths for our Early and Lower School students to take part in science-related activities. Please join us for an hour or the whole session!
Activities include hands-on stations across multiple science disciplines, interactive demonstrations, a nature walk, and native species planting project in our creek bed. We’ll also have food to purchase with a variety of food trucks, including coffee, food, and Kona Ice.
Summer String Camps
If your child is interested in continuing or starting their musical string instrument journey, please check out recommendations for summer from Michaela Hibbard, our strings teacher.
CCM Camp
- Elementary Strings Camp (Grades K-5): June 1-5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ($350)
- Elementary Strings Camp (Grades K-5): July 20-24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ($350)
Immanuel School of Music
- Summer Strings Club (Approximately Grades 3-6): June 4-July 24, 5-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays in Northern Kentucky, Lakeside Park, about 20 minutes from Seven Hills
CCM Private Lessons
- Contact Dr. Joyce Chan.
Private Violin Lessons
- Near the Hillsdale Campus at the home of Maggie Niecamp.
CMA Silverton
- See more at CMA Website.
Immanuel School of Music (NKY) Private Lessons
Contact me, Michaela Hibbard!
Locks for Leonard Hair Fair
Hair donations collected from the Locks for Leonard Hair Fair will be donated to organizations that create wigs for children undergoing cancer treatment or suffering from autoimmune diseases. The hair fair is being organized by the Middle School but all Seven Hills students can participate. To donate your hair, follow these three steps:
- Get a haircut! Go to the stylist of your choice and tell them you want to donate your hair. Send before and after pics to Hannah Hanley.
- Bring your bagged ponytail to the Middle School office. Include your name on the bag and what grade you are in — we would love to give you a shoutout on our Seven Hills social media.
- Grow your hair out! You must donate at least eight inches.
We will accept hair donations through May 1.
Update on Director of Safety and Security Role at Seven Hills
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