Upper School Blast Sep 19, 2025
Key Dates
Monday, Sept. 22 — B1. Upper School Picture Day
Tuesday, Sept. 23 — A2. Upper School Picture Day
Wednesday, Sept. 24 — B2.
Thursday, Sept. 25 — A3
Friday, Sept. 26 — B3. Between the Pages Author Visit
Monday, Sept. 29 — College Financial Aid Workshop, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 30 — Upper Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m.
Photos of the Week
Upper Schoolers discuss the present with an appreciation for the past and hope for a better future in the first meeting of Seven Hills Salon, inspired by the salons of the Enlightenment.
What to Know Now
Homecoming Starts Tonight!
Homecoming and the All Family Cookout is tonight, Friday, Sept. 19, starting at 5 p.m. Events continue throughout the night and on Saturday, Sept. 20. Check out the full schedule of Homecoming events. We hope to see you to celebrate this joyous occasion! Go Stingers!
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.
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
Parent Association News
This Year at a Glance
Please join us! For additional program details, please see our Upper School Parent Committee 2025-2026 resource guide.
AI is Here to Stay: Understanding the Seven Hills Perspective on the Responsible Use of AI — Oct. 15, 8:15-9:30 a.m.
Navigating the AI landscape is an everyday reality for our students. This interactive program will discuss how AI is being taught at Seven Hills, as well as review the AI policy for students, faculty, and staff. RSVP
Thank you, Seniors!
In case you missed it, the senior class made gratitude bouquets for the Parent and Faculty Social. What an amazing group! Learn more and check them out.
Book Buzz: Is one of your favorites on the list?
Find a book. Share a book. This is an easy way for us all to engage! Check it out.
Email us if you have a book you would like to share.
Announcements
College Cost and Financial Aid Workshop — Monday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Zoom
Just as students have applications, essays, and deadlines, the college financial aid and scholarship process comes with its own set of requirements. Join us Monday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. on Zoom to dive into topics such as sticker vs. net price and value, how colleges calculate financial aid, FAFSA, CSS/Profile, federal aid, institutional aid, loans, deadlines, etc. This presentation is geared towards families of seniors and juniors, but all are welcome. A Zoom link will be posted to all College Counseling Canvas pages. Slides and a meeting recording will be posted to Canvas Pages in the days following the meeting.
Save the Dates — Upcoming Dates by Grade Level
Ninth Grade
Fall Day of Service and Fun — Wednesday, Oct. 22
In advisory on Oct. 8, students will learn about the organizations they will serve and be given waivers to be signed by parents. Please sign and return waivers to your child’s adviser by Wednesday, Oct. 15. On Oct. 22, service in the morning will be followed by a pizza lunch (provided at no cost) and fun activities on campus in the afternoon. Following the day of service, students will get an Introduction to Upper’s Community Service graduation requirements, tracking application (MobileServe), and other resources.
Zoo Trip — Friday, Oct. 31
On the morning of Oct. 31, the ninth grade will attend a field trip to the zoo organized by their biology teachers. After lunch, students will be back on campus for Halloween activities. Stay tuned for more details!
Looking Ahead: Spring Day of Service Learning — Friday, March 6
Students will be off campus the whole day for a service-learning experience in collaboration with the Linden Grove School and the Ozanam Center. Please avoid scheduling appointments on this day as late drop offs and early pick ups will not be possible. Parent chaperones are needed on March 6 from 8:10 a.m.-3:05 p.m.. Please contact Karen Glum with questions or to sign up. Thank you!
10th Grade
PSAT Day — Wednesday, Oct. 22
Sophomores take the PSAT on Wednesday, Oct. 22. More information to follow.
Service Learning — Friday, Oct. 31 (followed by Halloween festivities)
Last spring the ninth grade participated in a Poverty Simulation Workshop at the Ozanam Center. To follow up on that work, the Poverty Liberation Collective will be on campus with the 10th grade on the morning of Oct. 31. The Poverty Liberation Collective consists of individuals who can speak about experiencing poverty from the “I” perspective. The morning will consist of a panel discussion followed by breakout sessions that explore poverty myths and realities, and the right of everyone to have both “bread and roses” (meet basic needs and experience joy).
11th Grade
PSAT Day — Wednesday, Oct. 22
Juniors take the PSAT on Wednesday, Oct. 22. More information to follow.
Holocaust Exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center — Friday, Oct. 31 (followed by Halloween festivities on campus)
The 11th grade will be off campus the morning of Friday, Oct. 31 to experience the exhibit “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.” at the Cincinnati Museum Center. Visit the museum’s website for more information about the exhibit.
12th Grade
Senior College Application Work Day — Wednesday, Oct. 22
Due to the PSAT, seniors are not required to report to school on Wednesday, Oct. 22, but we hope they will use this extra time to work on college applications. The Commons will be open during the school day and reserved for seniors who would like a quiet place to work. The college counselors will be available in the Commons to work with seniors throughout the day. We are excited to offer this time to seniors as they complete their applications before the Nov. 1 deadline!
College Counseling Application Support — Friday, Oct. 31 (followed by Halloween festivities)
All seniors are required to be in school and will spend the morning working with the college counselors on submitting fall college applications and making the transition to working on applications that are due in December and January. More information to come.
LEAD Together: Learning, Educating, and Discussing Together
Parents and caregivers, please join us for LEAD Together: Learning, Educating, And Discussing Together. Join us for one or all events to learn alongside other families and faculty members. These book talks, speaker series, and other sessions will be led by various faculty and staff groups and our Parent Community. Registration is now open. RSVP today! The LEAD Together flyer includes all events for our first semester. Stay tuned for our second semester flyer.
