Middle School Blast Apr 17, 2026

LEAD Together: Happier Parenting — Wednesday, April 22

Seventh Grade Washington, D.C., Field Trip Upcoming Informational Zoom — April 23

This is a friendly reminder about our upcoming Zoom meeting scheduled for April 23 at 7 p.m. We’ll be discussing important information regarding the upcoming Washington, D.C., trip, so your attendance is greatly appreciated. Look for an email with the Zoom link and password on Monday, April 20, at 9 a.m.

Fall Sports Registration is Open

Eighth Grade Picture Request

Please submit a baby/toddler picture and a current picture of your eighth grader to Hannah Hanley. These will be compiled into a slideshow to view during the Eighth Grade Closing Ceremony on May 29. Pictures are due by May 1.

Locks for Leonard Hair Fair

Hair donations collected from the Locks for Leonard Hair Fair will be donated to organizations that create wigs for children undergoing cancer treatment or suffering from autoimmune diseases. The hair fair is being organized by the Middle School but all Seven Hills students can participate. To donate your hair, follow these three steps:

1. Get a haircut! Go to the stylist of your choice and tell them you want to donate your hair. Send before and after pics to Hannah Hanley.
2. Bring your bagged ponytail to the Middle School office. Include your name on the bag and what grade you are in — we would love to give you a shoutout on our Seven Hills social media.
3. Grow your hair out! You must donate at least eight inches.

We will accept hair donations through May 1.

Instrumental Concert Fast Approaching!

The Instrumental Concert is on Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m. More information will follow and details will be posted on Canvas. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Mr. Rising.

Traffic Study on the Hillsdale Campus

Please note, a traffic study is being conducted on the Hillsdale Campus for the next month looking into calming features on our crosswalks. Counters will be in the street as part of the study. Please drive with caution.

Upper School New Family Welcome Reception — April 24

All newly admitted Upper School students for the 2026-27 school year, including current Seven Hills eighth graders, and their families are invited to the Upper School’s New Family Welcome Reception on Friday, April 24, 6:45-7:30 p.m. in the Andress Art Gallery in the Upper School, at the Admissions entrance.

Science Spectacular — May 9

Please join us on Saturday, 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 session! 

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. 

Eighth Grade Exam Week

During exam week, May 19-22, eighth graders will be dismissed at 12 p.m.

They will be rehearsing the Closing Ceremony in the time between the end of the daily exam and the 12 p.m. dismissal. 

Remember that, while there is a final exam on the morning of Friday, April 24, this is not part of the shortened schedule. So Friday, April 24, will be a full day, 8:15 a.m.-3:15 pm. Please contact Judith Neidlein-Dial with questions.

Asia Day — Friday, May 22

Every year the sixth grade celebrates our geography study of Asia with a special day of presentations and hands-on activities. The day is Friday, May 22.  We ask for your help. If you have something special to share about Asian culture and would like to participate as a parent presenter (small group or full sixth grade) please contact Andy McGarvey.

We will begin scheduling immediately.

Here are some examples of past presentations:

• Japanese Tea
• Life in Korea
• A Taste of India
• Yoga
• Games of Asia
• How to play Cricket

These small group presentations are generally about an hour in length and will probably take place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (these times may change). Large group (all sixth grade) times are flexible. Thank you, this is a special day for our sixth graders!

Eighth Grade Closing Ceremony — May 29

Students will be allowed to have six guests attend this event. Students should be in The Schiff Center at 8:15 a.m. on Friday, May 29, for their class photograph.

The Closing Ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. and usually lasts between 60 and 90 minutes.  At the conclusion of the ceremony, we are having a reception for our eighth graders and their families in the lobby of The Schiff Center. In the past, we have served finger food and drinks.

Dress Expectations for the Closing Ceremony
Listed below are the specific dress suggestions for the Closing Ceremony that have served as a guideline for previous Middle School Closing Ceremonies: 

Dresses/Outfits that are mid-thigh in length and are white, off-white, or pastel in color (this can include subtle patterns, etc.), no spaghetti straps or strapless tops, appropriate shoes/sandals. 

Khaki pants, dark/blue blazer, or an appropriately colored/styled suit, white or off-white dress shirt, tie (or bow-tie!), dark dress socks, shoes (i.e., no sneakers, tennis shoes, sandals, etc.).