Lotspeich Blast Aug 21, 2026

Note for Pre-kindergarten/Kindergarten Families

This year, pre-kindergarten is in its own division, the Early School, and kindergarten is a part of the Lower School (kindergarten through grade 5).

Because many of our announcements are campus-based, you will continue to click on Lotspeich to find Early School information. Announcements are labeled as follows:

Announcement Labels:

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

LS: Lotspeich Office Administrative Assistants Team

We have a new administrative assistant in our office this year. Nyema Gray will be working with Kerryn Hinds and Anna Karol. Her desk will be the first thing you see when you come into the grades 1-5 building, or the voice you hear when you call the Lotspeich number. Nyema will be the point person for all things attendance and transportation, while Anna will be focusing on events and special projects. Anna and Nyema will be working closely to tackle all the excitement in the office. Feel free to email them separately or use the new joint email address that both of them will be monitoring. Feel free to stop by and say hello to the office team! Welcome, Nyema!

Anna Karol: 513.728.2389, anna.karol@7hills.org
Nyema Gray: 513.728.2360, nyema.gray@7hills.org
Lotspeich Office: 513.728.2360, lowerschooloffice@7hills.org

LS: Dismissal Plans — Due Friday, Aug. 21

Have you filled out your child’s dismissal form yet? Please fill out a dismissal form for each child in your family (kindergarten through grade 5) ASAP to allow us to enter all the schedules before the first day of school. Thank you for your help!

LS: Medication Drop-off

The school nurses will be collecting medications for students in first through 12th grade, such as daily medications given at lunch and emergency medications. The nurses will be on the sidewalk at a table under the columns in front of the Upper School entrance on:

• Today, Aug. 21, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
• Monday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Please Note:

• Medication must be in the original container from the pharmacy.
• All prescription medication forms must be uploaded to Magnus Health.
• No paper forms will be accepted.
• We would appreciate receiving all medications in advance of the first day of school.

ES: Medication Drop-off

Students in grades pre-kindergarten and kindergarten may bring their medications with them on Tuesday, Aug. 24, during their orientation times and give them to their teachers.

Please Note:

• Medication must be in the original container from the pharmacy.
• All prescription medication forms must be uploaded to Magnus Health.
• No paper forms will be accepted.
• We would appreciate receiving all medications in advance of the first day of school.

ES: Meet the Teacher — Monday, Aug. 24

You should have received the sign-up information by now. If you did not receive the email or have not yet signed up, please contact Susan Coldiron.

ES: Parent Association Meet-up — Monday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m.

All families are welcome to join us for a social event at the pavilion by the track. This is a wonderful opportunity to ease back into the school year and connect with familiar faces before the first bell rings.

ES/LS: New Year, New Gear — Spirit Day on Friday, Aug. 28

The first week of school is always buzzing with excitement — and this year, we’re adding more spirit to the mix! Next week, every student will receive a new piece of Seven Hills spirit wear as a gift from the school to kick off the 2026-27 year.

We hope they’ll wear their new Seven Hills shirt on Friday, Aug. 28, for our first Spirit Day of the year. Cool down and show your school spirit! Mr. Snowie will be at lunch with frosty snow cones for all the students.

ES: Parent Night — Thursday, Sept. 3

Please join us Thursday, Sept. 3 at 5:45 p.m. for Parent Night. This will be an introduction to your child’s day-to-day classroom activities, rules, and expectations.

ES/LS: After the Bell

We are excited to welcome both new and returning families to our After the Bell (ATB) program! As detailed in our welcome back email, all After the Bell registration options are available in your Parent Portal under Parent Links.

ATB Annual Plan

• Available for pre-kindergarten for 2-year-olds through fifth grade
• Limited availability for pre-kindergarten for 2-year-olds

ATB Daily Plan

• Available for pre-kindergarten for 2-year-olds through fifth grade
• Limited availability for pre-kindergarten for 2-year-olds
• Daily registration closes each Monday at 9 a.m.

Music Lessons

Piano and violin lessons are available for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

• Lessons are offered based on instructor availability.
• To inquire about lessons, please email Jill Romerill, and she will connect you with an instructor.

Enrichment Offerings

We offer four enrichment sessions throughout the school year. Fall I offerings will be announced soon!

Stinger Staycation Days

Formerly known as Holiday Care, Stinger Staycation provides care on select days when school is closed. Check out the 2026-2027 Stinger Staycation dates.

We look forward to a wonderful school year and to seeing you and your children in After the Bell!

— Jill and Christina

LS: Seven Hills String Ensemble

• Open to grades 3-5, no experience necessary
• Violin, viola, or cello
• Instruments not provided; we highly recommend Baroque Violin Shop (when ordering, ask for “Strictly Strings, Book 1”)
• Tuesday and Thursday, 7:35-8:05 a.m. (arrival 7:30-7:33 a.m.)
• Contact Michaela Hibbard with questions or to sign up
• When emailing, please provide the child’s name, grade, and Lotspeich or Doherty Campus
• Start date is to be determined, but it will be around the middle of September

ES: Picture Day — Wednesday, Sept. 2

Picture Day for pre-kindergarten is Wednesday, Sept. 2. Be sure your student brings their best smile! View the pre-kindergarten picture day flyer for more information.

LS: Picture Day — Tuesday, Sept. 1 & Wednesday, Sept. 2

Picture Day for grades 1-5 is Tuesday, Sept. 1. View the grades 1-5 picture day flyer for more information.

Picture Day for kindergarten is Wednesday, Sept. 2. View the kindergarten picture day flyer for more information.

Be sure your student brings their best smile!