Upper School Blast Dec 5, 2025

Season of Giving — Winter Drive

The SNAAP Committee (Seven Hills Network of African American Parents) will hold its first Season of Giving Winter Drive this December. Join us Dec. 1-17 as we support and collect for CAIN Food Pantry. If you would like to contribute, we will have bins in Upper and Lower School locations to drop off donations. This season we are focusing on collecting household supplies, toiletries, paper products, cleaning supplies and laundry detergent.

Upcoming Instrumental Concert

The Upper School Instrumental performance is quickly approaching! The first performance is on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. in The Schiff Center. If you have questions, please email Mr. Rising.

LEAD Together: Jonathan Haidt Webinar Information

Frederick Hauck Scholarship — Recommendation Deadline Dec. 17

Dr. Frederick A. Hauck, honored in 1979 as Cincinnati’s Greatest Living Citizen, was a world-renowned nuclear scientist and philanthropist. He served on the Atomic Energy Commission and worked closely with Albert Einstein. In addition, he was a businessman, explorer, historian, industrialist, metallurgist, nature lover and humanitarian.

Thanks to his generosity, The Seven Hills School has established the Frederick Hauck Scholarship to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding commitment and achievement in the fields of mathematics and/or science. The school awards Frederick Hauck Scholars currently in grades eight through 11 with a one-year prize scholarship to be applied toward tuition of the Seven Hills Upper School. 

A committee of faculty from the Seven Hills Upper and Middle Schools will evaluate applicants.  Qualifications that the committee will examine include interest and ability in science and mathematics and related activities. In addition to academic achievement, the selection committee considers activities outside of the classroom that demonstrate a special interest in science and/or mathematics.

Students in eighth through 11th grade who wish to apply must submit their applications via this online form. Only digital applications submitted via this form will be accepted. Applications are due by 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.  

In addition to the application, students must request recommendations from two math and/or science teachers. At least one of the teachers must currently teach the applicant. Requests for recommendations must be made no later than 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17.  

Winners of the Hauck Scholarship competition will be announced in February. 

Please contact Ms. Sarah Mullan, mathematics department, with any questions.

Final Weeks: Revolution Prep Tutoring and Test Prep Discount

In the spirit of the holiday season, the college counselors are excited to offer all Seven Hills families a gift card of up to $600 for personalized academic support from Revolution Prep.

Families may use this gift card for:

• Private tutoring in academic subjects or test preparation (SAT, ACT, PSAT)
• Executive function coaching to build organization, time management, and study skills
• Small-group SAT/ACT/PSAT prep courses (24 hours of instruction)

Claim your gift card up to $600. This special offer is available through Dec.19.

First Semester Final Exams

Remember that Semester 1 final exams will be administered during the week of Dec. 15-19.  Students are required to take the exams at the appointed time listed below. There is a makeup exam slot on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 6 a.m. for students with conflicts. Please contact Rick Tate if you need to attend that makeup session.

Monday, Dec. 15

• 8:30 a.m. – History
• 12:30 p.m. – Computer Science

Tuesday, Dec. 16

• 8:30 a.m. — Science
• 12:30 p.m. — Double Science

Wednesday, Dec. 17

• 8:30 a.m. — English
• 12:30 p.m. — Double Computer Science

Thursday, Dec. 18

• 8:30 a.m. — Math

Friday, Dec. 19

• 8:30 a.m. — World Language

In case of inclement weather, the exam will be moved to the afternoon slot on the next day.

Take Part in the Experiential Learning Fair — Jan. 21

Each winter, the Upper School hosts an Experiential Learning Fair to connect students with community opportunities, including service projects, part-time jobs, career exploration, experiential learning opportunities, and more. 

This year’s Experiential Learning Fair is on Wednesday, Jan. 21. We’d love for parents with opportunities to share to participate! Alternatively, if you know of an organization you think we should include, please let Karen Glum know.

Event Timeline:

• Set up begins: 10:40 a.m.
• Fair open to students: 11:05 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
• Peak attendance: 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
• Tear down: 12:15 p.m.

Please register early using this form so we can reserve a table for you. 

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.