Doherty Blast May 8, 2026
Key Dates
Saturday, May 9 — Early School Ribbon-cutting Ceremony, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 9 — Science Spectacular, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13 — Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 — SNAAP Year-End Celebration, 3 p.m.
Friday, May 22 — Fifth Grade Breakfast, 8:45 a.m.
Friday, May 22 — Pre-kindergarten Olympic Day
Monday, May 25 — Memorial Day. No School
Tuesday, May 26 — K-5 Olympic Day and Fifth Grade vs. Faculty Kickball Game
Wednesday, May 27 — Last Day for Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten
Thursday, May 28 — Closing Program Grades 1-5
Friday, May 29 — Class of 2026 Graduation at Music Hall Ballroom, 6 p.m.
Photos of the Week
Doherty families enjoyed sunny skies, games, food, and fun at the Doherty Carnival.
What to Know Now
You’re invited! Early School Ribbon-cutting Ceremony — May 9
Join us tomorrow, May 9, at 9:30 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Taft Early School addition. There will be crafts, activities, refreshments, and tours of the new space! After the ceremony, join us at the first Science Spectacular, which starts at 10 a.m.
Science Spectacular — May 9
Please join us tomorrow, 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 event!
Activities include hands-on stations across multiple science disciplines, interactive demonstrations, a nature walk, and a 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.
Parent Community News
A Giant Carnival Tent-sized “THANK YOU!”
The Doherty Carnival didn’t just happen — it was built, piece by piece, with care, creativity, and a whole lot of heart. And at the center of it all was Aloah Duke. Aloah brought months of thoughtful planning and coordination to life, always with one clear goal: pure joy for the kids. We are incredibly grateful for everything Aloah gave to make this year’s carnival such a success. Her enthusiasm, creativity, and remarkable ability to get things done will be deeply missed next year – we hear the MS PC can’t wait to snap you up! Thank you, Aloah, for giving our kids such a joyful day and our community something special to celebrate.
Thank you to Natalie Martin for adding the magic to Aloah’s plans. The décor is always inspiring and is installed with so much care. Thank you for the mock-ups, hours of trial and error, and countless late nights. Thank you for wrangling a group of crafty volunteers and building community, one cut-up tablecloth at a time.
Thank you to all our teachers who are so graceful during the disruption. Thank you to Susan Coldiron for problem-solving, remembering all the things we forget, and repeating the contents of the Blast to our reluctant readers. Thank you to Tracy Murch for your partnership. You are the very best.
Thank you to all the parents! Over 50 of you gave your time and effort to this event. We really appreciate your support; Carnival is a big undertaking, but it’s the most fun!
Announcements
Screen Smart at Seven Hills — Grade-level Guides
Thank you to everyone who came to our Screen Smart sessions yesterday as part of our LEAD Together series.
Grade-level Guides
Check out our Screen Smart content hub to find grade-level guides with technology recommendations that are age-appropriate and adaptable for your family. Each grade-level page also includes a downloadable and printable PDF.
1:1 Sessions with Tony DePrato
Tony DePrato, Seven Hills’ new Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, is offering office hours in June for families who would like one-on-one guidance for setting parental controls. Stay tuned for more information.
Doherty Closing Program
The Closing Program for Grades 1-5 will be on Thursday, May 28, 8:45 a.m. in the courtyard (gym if raining). Students are asked to wear appropriate attire for a special occasion, no jeans or shorts. School ends at 11:30 a.m.; however, you are welcome to take your student home immediately following the program. The courtyard can get very hot, so be sure to bring plenty of water.
Holiday Care — May 28-June 5 (Held at Doherty)
The end of the school year is approaching, and we have child care covered from May 28-June 5. Details below:
- All dates hosted at the Doherty Campus
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Cost: $76/day
Please note that on May 28 for the closing at Doherty, students may join us for the half day!
Register via Veracross or click the green button in your parent portal that says End of the Year Holiday Care at Doherty. Spaces are limited!
Athletics
Youth Spirit Night — May 15
We’d love for everyone to join us for our upcoming Youth Spirit Night on Friday, May 15, as we cheer on the Varsity Baseball Team when they take on New Miami.
Event Details
Date: Friday, May 15
Arrival Time: 4:30 p.m.
Team Introductions/Announcements: 4:45 p.m. sharp
Varsity Game Start: 5 p.m.
What to Expect:
- Players of all youth teams will have the opportunity to run the bases as teams are announced.
- Food trucks and fun activities will be available throughout the game.
We hope to see you for a fun-filled evening supporting our Stingers!