Doherty Blast Nov 6, 2026

Announcement Labels:

ES – Pre-kindergarten families
LS – Kindergarten through fifth-grade families
ES/LS – Pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade families

ES/LS: Thanksgiving Food Drive — NOW-Nov. 20

The Thanksgiving Food Drive is accepting items now! We encourage families and students to bring in non-perishable, non-expired food items (no glass, please) to benefit the Freestore Foodbank, a local food pantry. There are boxes in Haile and Jones Halls to drop off your items.

LS: Unit III Ski Club — Permission Forms Due TODAY, Nov. 6

The Seven Hills Outdoor Program is offering Ski Club at Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, for Lotspeich fifth grade and Doherty Unit III. The program consists of four once-a-week passes, which include a one-hour ski lesson and time for free skiing.

Ski Club will be held on Thursdays in January on Jan. 7, 14, 21, and 28. Information and permission forms were sent home with your child last week. Permission forms need to be returned to your child’s Unit III or fifth grade teacher today.

LS: Anxiety: A Guide for Parents — Free Virtual Trainings Hosted by Terrace Metrics on Nov. 10, 17, and 24

We’re excited to share that Terrace Metrics is offering a free parent training focused on understanding and supporting children experiencing anxiety, designed specifically for parents and caregivers of students in grades 5-12.

Anxiety can significantly impact students’ emotional well-being, school experience, and daily lives. This training offers families an opportunity to gain helpful insights, practical strategies, and tools to better support their children.

Training details:

• Cost: Free
• Duration: Three sessions: Nov. 10, 17, and 24 from 8-9 p.m. EST
• Audience: Parents and caregivers of students in grades 5-12
• Topic: Understanding and supporting student anxiety

Join the Zoom here: tinyurl.com/terracemetricsanxiety

Have questions? Please reach out to Doherty Lower School counselor Angie Bielecki.

LS: Doherty Lotspeich Lower School: Final Beam Signing — Thursday, Nov. 12, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Hillsdale Campus Field House

As construction progresses on the new Doherty Lotspeich Lower School, we invite all Lower School parents to sign the final beam before it is installed in our new building. Your signature will become part of a lasting legacy in a building that will inspire generations of students to learn, grow, and thrive.

Our Lower School students will also have the opportunity to sign the beam as part of this event. Students will join with their teachers at staggered times.

Please join us and leave your mark on this exciting new chapter for Seven Hills! Questions? Call Margo Kirstein at 513.728.2437 or email development@7hills.org.

ES/LS: Screen Smart at Seven Hills 2.0 — Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5:30-7 p.m.

Join us in the Lotspeich library to learn more about growing healthy technology habits from the early years. At this event, you’ll hear from administrators, counselors, and Upper School students as we discuss how to set your family up for success. We’ll have stations where you can learn about the Family Media Plan, our recommendations for technology use, chat with Upper School students, and learn some tech tips and tricks. Light bites provided.

Free childcare and pizza offered for Early and Lower School students. Make sure to RSVP ASAP if you’re interested in childcare with our ATB providers.

LS: Pathways for Prevention — How to Continue the Conversation With Your Child

This week, we’ve had the privilege of having Pathways for Prevention on campus to work with our fifth, seventh, ninth, 11th, and 12th grade students. Glenn Hall, our presenter, covered topics including peer pressure, stress management, vaping, alcohol information, and addiction as a medical disease. Ask your child what they learned from our amazing speaker, “Mr. G,” about his story and how it has impacted them.

ES/LS: Thanksgiving Lunch — Monday, Nov. 23

Students, faculty, and staff at both campuses will enjoy a special Thanksgiving lunch on Monday, Nov. 23, before kicking off Thanksgiving Break the following day.

This special hot plate lunch will feature an assortment of typical Thanksgiving favorites, including turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, and more. Students can also look forward to a selection of desserts, including pumpkin, fruit, and pecan pies. This special meal is a wonderful opportunity to bring our Seven Hills community together and celebrate the season of gratitude.

ES/LS: Special Persons Day — Tuesday, Nov. 24

We have set aside Tuesday, Nov. 24, as a special day to celebrate the wonderful people who make our students’ lives brighter! Whether they are grandparents, family members, mentors, or other special people, we look forward to welcoming those who mean so much to our children.

Please note that Special Persons Day is a half-day event, with all students dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Students may leave with their special people following the celebration.

Information regarding Special Persons Day was previously sent home, and the deadline for returning the form has now passed.

If you have not yet returned your child’s form, an additional copy is available in the school office. Please stop by the office to complete the form at your convenience.

Please remember that an invitation will not be sent unless the completed form is returned.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us make this a memorable occasion for our students and their special guests!

ES/LS: Save the Date! Growing Together: Building Community in Nature — Saturday, Dec. 5

As our community takes root, join families on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9:15-11 a.m. to spend time in nature with activities led by faculty and upperclassmen. Activities include building bug hotels, a winter walk to the Lower School construction site, and other teacher-led activities.

Check out the flyer below for more information.

ES/LS: Lost and Found

Is your child missing a hoodie or a sweater? Check out the Doherty Lost and Found photo folder to see if you can locate your missing item.

Where to pick up?

• Early School, Kindergarten: Pick up in Haile Hall on the first floor.
• Lower School: Pick up in Jones Hall at the coat rack to the left of the entrance.

The Lost and Found will be updated monthly. Items that are labeled will be returned to your child’s homeroom. Please be sure to label your child’s belongings to help ensure that lost items can be returned to their rightful owner.

ES/LS: Remembering Todd Benzinger

Many of you may have heard the difficult news of the passing of Todd Benzinger, a longtime Seven Hills parent and coach. We’d like to share the beautiful memories and stories we’ve been hearing over the last few days with Todd’s family.

If you’re interested in writing a note or capturing a favorite story, please submit a response to this Google Form. We will then compile the submissions and send them to Todd’s wife and children. Thank you for the outpouring of love for our community.

ES/LS: After The Bell (ATB)

Enrichment

After the Bell has new enrichment programs beginning the week of Nov. 30 and running through Feb. 5.

Please note: we will have several no-class dates, which will be reflected in your confirmation after program selection. These programs all have two weeks off for Winter Break. We have programs like “Dance for Beginners” for pre-k and kindergarten and even “Artistic Expressions” for grades 1-5! Grades 1-5 can also switch between campuses for programs, so look out for our chess program as well.

Register for Enrichment

Stinger Staycation

There is NO Stinger Staycation or After the Bell for Special Persons Day on Nov. 24. Students should all be dismissed at 11:30 a.m.

We will offer Stinger Staycation on:

• Friday, Dec. 18 (half day, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) at the Early School, Doherty, and Lotspeich
• Monday, Dec. 21 (full day, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) at the Early School and Lotspeich
• Tuesday, Dec. 22. (full day, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) at the Early School and Lotspeich

We need 20 children registered to run the programs.

Register for December Stinger Staycation