Upper School Blast Sep 12, 2025
Key Dates
Wednesday, Sept. 17 — Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 19 — A1. Homecoming and All Family Cookout, 5-9 p.m. The Cookout ends at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20 — Homecoming Dance
Monday, Sept. 22 — B1. Upper School Picture Day
Tuesday, Sept. 23 — A2. Upper School Picture Day
Photos of the Week
Members of the sustainability council interview alumni speaker Jenna Harris ‘04 about her work with Denver Parks and Recreation.
What to Know Now
Homecoming Spirit Week
Show us your spirit the week of Sept. 15-19! Here are our themed days for Homecoming:
Homecoming — Sept. 19-20
Homecoming is Friday, Sept. 19, to Saturday, Sept. 20. Check out the full schedule of Homecoming events. We hope to see you to celebrate this joyous occasion! Go Stingers!
Homecoming Dance — Saturday, Sept. 20, 8-11 p.m.
The Homecoming dance is this Saturday night. We encourage all ninth through 12th grade students to attend. Details below:
- $10 cash ticket at the door.
- Enter through the Commons and the dance is located in Kalnow Gym.
- No heels allowed on the dance floor, so please bring non-heel shoes.
- Students need to arrive by 8:30 p.m. and cannot leave before 10:30 p.m.
- Breathalyzer test will be given at random.
Canvas Training Recap
Picture Day — Date Change
Please know that Upper picture day has been moved to Sept. 22 and 23. Please ensure your student is aware of this change and plans to be present and dressed accordingly on their date. Students will be going down to The Schiff Center during their math classes to take their photo. To avoid conflicts with those observing Rosh Hashanah, all group class photos will be taken on Monday, and any student observing the holiday may also have their picture taken on Monday. Additionally, we have an Oct. 15 retake day for those who miss due to illness or reasons out of their control.
Parent Community News
It’s Here! Party Time! — RSVP for the First-of-its-Kind Seven Hills Event
The ALL UPPER SCHOOL Parent and Faculty social will be held this Sunday, Sept. 14. Join the first unified parent and faculty social created based on the feedback from the Upper School parent community. Our school is better because you are part of the community. And the social will be better if you come! We look forward to seeing you there. For planning purposes, RSVP today.
Empowering Your Student, Evolving as a Parent: Fueling Futures with Renee Mattson, Ph.D. — Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Please join this interactive discussion regarding the empowerment of students and the evolution of the parental role, as well as the importance of a partnership with the school. RSVP to join. This program was chosen by the majority in the US parent survey.
Program Portfolio: Everything at Your Fingertips
Check out the Upper Community Resource.
Book Buzz: Books People are Talking About
Looking for a new favorite book. Check our Book Buzz. Email us with your recommendations so we can add them.
Senior Parents — Senior Lounge Snacks
The Senior Parent Committee is looking for two senior parent volunteers each month to supply snacks for the Senior Lounge on days when the seniors have extended lunch (first date is Sept. 19). This is an easy way to get involved in helping your Senior have a special year! Please sign up!
If you have any questions please ask Sonya Philips or Eisha Armstrong. Thank you!
Hello! Hi! How’s it Going?
The Upper PC would love to hear from you, especially if you are writing about good things. LOL. Seriously though, we are here to help! Warm regards, Carolyn, Katy, Karen, and Stephanie. Email us at us.pa@7hills.org
Announcements
Between the Pages Author Visit: Jen Wang — Friday, Sept. 26
We are excited to have young adult author and artist Jen Wang visit on Friday, Sept. 26! Seven Hills Middle and Upper School students will have a chance to hear Ms. Wang speak and have books signed. Books are available for purchase on the day of the event from local bookstore Downbound Books. Students are welcome to charge book purchases to their school account or pay via cash or card. We encourage you to have a conversation with your child ahead of the visit about which books are best for them and whether or not they will be purchasing any.
- “Stargazing” $11
- “The Prince and the Dressmaker” $15
- “In Real Life” $12
- “Ash’s Cabin” $15
- “Lumberjanes Bonus Tracks” $13
LEAD Together: Learning, Educating, and Discussing Together
Priority Admission Deadline for Seven Hills Siblings
- Nov. 15 for Pre-kindergarten for 2-year-olds-Grade 5
- Dec. 1 for Grades 6-12
Because we have limited space in several grades and our applicant pool is competitive, we recommend completing the admission process as early as possible. Admission applications for Seven Hills siblings are given priority status within the applicant pool as long as we receive the admission application by the above deadlines. Use the code ABC to waive the $50 application fee.
To submit an admission application for another child, please login to your Veracross account. Using the column icon at the top of the page, select “Admission,” then “Manage Candidate Applications.” You will then be able select the box with a plus (+) sign, “Add a New Candidate/Applicant.”