Lotspeich Blast Sep 18, 2026

Announcement Labels:

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

ES/LS: Final Day of Spirit Week — TODAY

Today is the final day for your student(s) to get involved in Spirit Week! Today is a spirit day, so students can show their school pride by wearing Seven Hills colors.

ES/LS: Homecoming — TODAY & Saturday, Sept. 19

Homecoming is a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate our Seven Hills community, and we want to make sure even our youngest Stingers can join in the fun! The grill out will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, and starting at 5:30 p.m., all pre-k and kindergarten students from both campuses will have access to the Early School playground until 7 p.m., giving our youngest Stingers a safe and fun way to be part of the Homecoming festivities.

For the full lineup of events, check out the flyer below.

ES/LS: Parent Teacher Conferences — Sign-ups Close on Monday, Sept. 21

We are excited to welcome families into the Lower School next Thursday and Friday for conferences. If you haven’t had the opportunity to sign up to speak to your child’s teachers, please visit the Veracross Parent Portal and sign up today. Sign-ups will close on Monday, Sept. 21, to allow the teachers to prepare for parent meetings. Please note that the Early School, Doherty, and Lotspeich do not have school on Thursday or Friday during conferences.

As you prepare for parent teacher conferences, we look forward to welcoming you to campus for this dedicated time to connect with your child’s teacher and discuss their progress, goals, and growth. To help create a focused and comfortable setting for these conversations, we encourage families to make childcare arrangements whenever possible. We understand that coordinating schedules can be challenging and appreciate your efforts to plan ahead. Please note that supervision will not be available during conferences, with the exception of students who are pre-registered for Stinger Staycation. Thank you for partnering with us to make these conversations meaningful and productive.

ES/LS: The Lower School Book Fair Is Now Open!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Bookshelf in Madeira and the Lower School libraries are teaming up to bring the Book Fair back to our school. Here are all the important details:

• Online Orders: To place an online order or see what’s available, browse the Lower School Book Fair website.
• Dates: September 17-27
• For Students: During their library class, students will have the opportunity to preview the books available at the Book Fair right in the Lotspeich and Doherty libraries.
• For Families: For added convenience, we’ll also have book browsing available during conferences on Sept. 24 & 25.
• Delivery: Most books ordered from the Book Fair will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom by early November.
• Questions? If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Lotspeich Librarian Lori Suffield or Doherty Librarian Jo Schnirring.

ES/LS: After the Bell

ATB Drop In

We are currently full for pre-kindergarten for 2-year-olds and pre-kindergarten at the Early School and Doherty.

Fall Enrichment Programs

If you registered for the Annual After The Bell (ATB) Plan, please use the code Annual26-27 at checkout to receive your 50% discount.

Stinger Staycation (Formerly Known as Holiday Care)

Doherty and Lotspeich will join together at Lotspeich.

Registration is now open for:

• Oct. 12 & 13

View the 2026-27 Stinger Staycation dates.

Both Fall Enrichment and Stinger Staycation links can be found in your Veracross Parent Portal. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to access them.

Reach out to Jill Romerill if you have any questions.

ES/LS: Welcoming a New Counseling Intern to Seven Hills

This school year, the Seven Hills Counseling Department is working with the University of Cincinnati to host a graduate student intern. Taye Ogundipe will be working with Angie Bielecki, the Seven Hills counseling department chair, as well as his supervisor at UC to complete his internship for his Master’s of School Counseling program.

“Mr. Taye” will be gaining direct student hours through observation, student counseling opportunities, and teaching opportunities at all divisions while at Seven Hills.

We are excited to use this opportunity to enhance our counseling program and provide mentorship opportunities through partnerships with our local universities.

ES: Updates to Early School Lunches

One of our primary objectives this year is to enhance the culinary program for students, faculty, and staff. As we wrap up the fourth week of school, the culinary team continues to demonstrate exceptional dedication and change. We are transitioning away from pre-prepared foods to making meals in-house. Additionally, we are now only offering fresh fruit, instead of pre-packaged fruit.

LS: Updates to Campus Dining

One of our primary objectives this year is to enhance the culinary program for students, faculty, and staff. As we wrap up the fourth week of school, the culinary team continues to demonstrate exceptional dedication and change.

Food and Beverage Changes:

• In Founders Hall, we are now offering two plate lunch options, which include a Build Your Own (BYO) Bar.
• The salad bar has been improved with a wider selection of nutritious, house-made choices.
• We are transitioning away from pre-packaged grab-and-go options; please look forward to healthier alternatives. Additionally, we are working toward only offering fresh fruit, instead of pre-packaged fruit.
• As we sell our current stock of beverages, we will eventually provide only white milk, chocolate milk, and water.
• We will also be offering more healthy choices for snacks, such as fruit cups, hummus, crackers, and baked chips.

ES/LS: Priority Admission Deadlines

• Pre-kindergarten-Grade 5: Nov. 15
• Grades 6-12: Dec. 1

Because we have limited space in several grades and our application pool is quite competitive, we recommend completing the application process as early as possible. Sibling admission applications are given priority status within the applicant pool as long as we receive the admission application by Nov. 15 for pre-kindergarten-grade 5 and Dec. 1 for grades 6-12.

To submit an admission application for another child, please log in to your Veracross Parent Portal. Using the column icon at the top of the page, select “Admission,” then “Manage Candidate Applications.” You will then be able to select the box with a plus (+) sign, “Add a New Candidate/Applicant.” The application fee is waived for current families using the waiver code ABC.

Re-enrollment for the 2027-28 School Year for Currently Enrolled Students

Families of currently enrolled Seven Hills students do not need to submit an admission application for their children. You will receive detailed re–enrollment information in January.

LS: Attendance Reminders

Since we have had a couple of weeks under our belt, here are some reminders for families regarding attendance/transportation.

• Every day starts with a morning meeting. In pre-k and kindergarten, the day starts at 8:30 a.m. In grades 1-5, the day starts at 8:15 a.m. Any child who arrives after these times will be marked tardy.
• If your child is absent, please let us know through the Veracross Parent Portal by 9 a.m.
• If your child has a dismissal change or needs an early dismissal, please let us know through the Veracross Parent Portal by 2 p.m.
• If your child has an early dismissal, please be sure that 2:30 p.m. is the latest time. This helps the teachers and office transition and have enough time for the end-of-the-day procedures.

LS: Car Line Reminders

We have new faculty and staff who are learning cars and names, so please remember to have your white car line sign with your child’s name on your dashboard or visor during pick-up. We also remind you to stay off cell phones when car lines are running and children are present.