Middle School Blast Nov 14, 2025

Seventh Grade Pathways for Prevention

As part of The Seven Hills School’s counseling program and ongoing commitment to prevention and wellness, we have invited a health educator from Pathways for Prevention to work with our community from Nov. 17-20. 

Visit Pathways for Prevention’s website for more information about this important program.

Math Placement Meetings — Monday, Nov. 17

Andrew Neyer, the mathematics department chair, will hold two optional meetings (one in-person and one via Zoom) on Monday, Nov. 17, to provide information on the Seven Hills math program. The in-person meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. in the Sixth Grade Commons. The Zoom session will be at 7 p.m. You should have received an email detailing the upcoming meetings that includes the Zoom link. Both meetings will provide the same information. This is a good opportunity to learn about our math course offerings and the potential sequences of classes your student can take through the end of high school. The following topics will be discussed:

• Middle School math placement
• Seven Hills math department philosophy
• Graduation requirements for math
• Middle School and Upper School math course offerings
• Common math course sequences
• Opportunities for advancement

The main purpose of this meeting is to give families a better understanding of the Middle and Upper School math program as a whole.  

Please reach out to Andrew Neyer with any questions. We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 17!

Get Your Tickets to “Mean Girls” — Nov. 21 and 22

Tickets for the Upper theater department’s fall musical “Mean Girls” are now on sale. And they’re going fast! Simply go to Ticketleap to buy your advanced reserved seats. 

“Mean Girls” performances are Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. The show is recommended for ages 12+.

LEAD Together: Jonathan Haidt Webinar and Discussion — Dec. 3, Founders Hall

Please join us on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 8:45-10:45 a.m. for a webinar featuring social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt. We’ll watch the webinar together in Founders Hall and then break up into discussion groups. This webinar is meant for families in Lower, Middle, and Upper. Coffee and breakfast treats included. RSVP here. 

Upcoming Instrumental Concert

The Middle School Instrumental concert is quickly approaching. Our first performance is on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. This is a dress-up event, and the musicians should arrive around 1:30 p.m.  The concert should last about an hour and we will be ROCKING OUT at this performance. Dress and other details will be on Canvas. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mr. Rising.

iSpace Field Trip: Seventh Grade Two Day Field Trip — Wednesday, Dec. 17, and Thursday, Dec. 18

On Wednesday, Dec.17, half of the seventh grade class will be at iSpace, where students will be immersed into the role of scientist/astronauts. Students are put into various roles of living and working on a lunar research base where they must rely on their fellow crew members to ensure the mission’s success. Students may be tasked with operating a robotic arm, conducting experiments in a glove box, facilitating mission timeline activities, recording and transferring data, navigating, and much more! Students will need to pack a lunch for this day.

The other half of the class will be going to the Reds stadium, where the students will use their math skills to build a championship baseball team. Using budgets and statistics from Major League Baseball, they will compare players’ strengths, weaknesses, and salaries to assemble a nine-man team. We will also take a tour of the stadium. Along with the Reds, the students do a guided walking tour of Over-the-Rhine. A release form is needed. Students have two options for lunch this day: turn in $6 for pizza and drink, or they can pack a lunch. 

On Thursday, Dec. 18, the groups will switch. If they were at iSpace on Wednesday, they will go to the Reds and Over-the-Rhine tour, and vice versa for the other group.

All money for pizza lunch and OTR release forms go to the seventh grade team leader, Carri Haskins. If you have any questions about this field trip, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Carri Haskins.

Seven Hills Unplugged — Every Tuesday

Back by popular demand, Seven Hills Unplugged returns to the Hillsdale Campus this fall every Tuesday! Families from pre-kindergarten for 2-year-olds through eighth grade are welcome to enjoy some after-school open play and screen-free fun! The ECC playground space is available for ECC families to connect! See the flyer for details. Rain-out locations will be shared each week, as needed.

Second Semester LEAD Together Events

Save the dates for our second semester LEAD Together programming! Come to one or come to many and learn alongside other parents, faculty, and administration.

Save the Date for Books for Lunch!

Join us for the Seven Hills 39th Annual Books for Lunch on Feb. 6 at The Lightwell in Covington! Enjoy an engaging afternoon featuring New York Times bestselling author Ariel Lawhon as our keynote speaker. The cash bar opens at 11 a.m., followed by a delightful luncheon and Lawhon’s talk at 12 p.m. Don’t forget to snag your copy of “The Frozen River,” a Good Morning America book club pick, for a special signing after the event. Hurry, tickets are selling fast. Secure your ticket and book now. Sponsorship opportunities are available, please consider supporting this important event. Questions? Email us at booksforlunch@7hills.org.