Middle School Blast May 22, 2026

Eighth Grade Class Photo — Deadline to Order is Today!

Middle School is coming to a close for our eighth graders, and we know you will want to commemorate your child’s final Middle School year. We will take a class photo on Friday, May 29, before the Closing Ceremony. If you would like a copy of that picture for yourself, order via Square. The deadline to order is today, May 22.

Walk-a-Thon

If your child participated in the Walk-a-Thon and has not turned in their pledge money, please have them bring it first thing Tuesday morning, May 26, so we can add it to our donations to The Caring Place and Leja Bulela. Checks should be made payable to Seven Hills.

Important Message from the Nurses Regarding Medication Return

The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and we wanted to remind you that your child’s emergency medications will be returned on the last day of school, Thursday, May 28, 2026. Unless other arrangements are made, medications will be placed in your student’s backpack to take home on May 28, 2026. If you would prefer to pick up your child’s emergency medications directly from the nurse rather than have them sent home in the backpack, please let the office know.

If your student has a prescription lunchtime medication, we do ask that a parent/guardian come to the nurse’s office to pick it up. If your student will not be at school on May 28, please call the nurses at 513.728.2364 to arrange for the medications to be sent home on your student’s last day of attendance.

Thank you, and have a wonderful summer!
– Nurse Joy and Nurse Ann

Final Seventh and Eighth Grade Dance — May 28

Let’s wrap up an amazing year together! Join us for the final dance on Thursday, May 28, from 7-9 p.m. in Founders Hall. The cost is $7 (cash only). This is a dress-up event, so come ready to look your best and celebrate in style! Dressy attire may include a button-down shirt, blouse, dress, skirt, or collared shirt, paired with dress pants (no jeans or shorts) and appropriate shoes. Students who are not dressed according to these guidelines could be asked to find appropriate attire before being admitted to the dance. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

We would greatly appreciate some parent chaperones to help with the seventh/eighth-grade dance. If interested, please contact Susan Schaefer (susanschaefer1@gmail.com) or Manisha Patel (manipatel1101@gmail.com).

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. We will serve 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.).

Summer iPad Announcement 2026

Beginning Thursday, May 28, at 1:30 p.m., current sixth- and seventh-grade student iPads will transition into “Summer Mode.” Current eighth-grade student iPads will be collected at the end of the school year as part of the transition to Upper School devices for ninth grade. All iPads should be returned with the school-issued accessories (case, pen, etc.). Read the full announcement for more details.

Lost and Found

Time is running out … Lost and Found items must be claimed by the final day of classes. All remaining items will be donated to a local charity.

Screen Smart at Seven Hills — Grade-level Guides

Grade-level Guides

Check out our Screen Smart content hub to find grade-level guides with technology recommendations that are age-appropriate and adaptable for your family. Each grade-level page also includes a downloadable and printable PDF.

1:1 Sessions with Tony DePrato

Tony DePrato, Seven Hills’ new Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, is offering office hours on the following days for families who would like one-on-one guidance for setting parental controls:

• Monday, June 8
• Wednesday, June 10
• Thursday, June 18
• Monday, June 22

Each day includes both morning sessions (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) and afternoon sessions (1-4 p.m.).

When completing the form, please indicate which time slots you would most prefer, as well as any additional times that may also work for your schedule. All meetings will take place in the Upper School library.

Please fill out this form to sign up: Technology Office House Appointment Request Form

We will confirm your appointment within 7-10 business days.

Have a wonderful summer!

See you on Aug. 25!