Upper School Blast Jan 30, 2026
Key Dates
Wednesday, Feb. 4 — Parent Community Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 13 — No School. Faculty Records Day
Monday, Feb. 16 — No School. Presidents Day
Wednesday, Feb. 18 — Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Photos of the Week
The 36 Lifers among the Class of 2026, who spent their entire education at Seven Hills, were honored at the annual Lifers Lunch.
What to Know Now
Upcoming Senior Nights
- Squash vs. Cincinnati Squash Academy
Friday, Jan. 30, 4 p.m. at the Seven Hills Squash Courts - Bowling vs. Clark Montessori
Friday, Jan. 30, 4 p.m. at Madison Bowl - Girls Basketball vs. St. Bernard
Monday, Feb. 2, 5:30 p.m. at Kalnow Gym - Boys Basketball/Cheerleading vs. St. Bernard
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m. at Kalnow Gym
Summer Program Important Dates
- Feb. 3 — Brochure will be emailed
- Feb. 10 — Registration will open at 9 a.m. Use code: prioritysevenhills2026
Get Tickets for the Upper Theater Departments Winter Play — The Laramie Project, Feb. 6 and 7
Join the Upper theater department for the winter play, “The Laramie Project” by Moises Kaufman on Feb. 6 and 7 in Schiff 102, the theater classroom. Seating is extremely limited and advanced tickets can be purchased via TicketLeap.
There is also a free preview performance on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. The production runs approximately two hours plus an intermission and is rated 14+ due to language and content. Join us for this challenging and beautiful documentary style play.
Coffee With A College Counselor — Tuesday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m., Zoom
Parents and guardians from all grade levels are invited to join members of the college counseling team for a casual conversation about looking ahead to summer on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. via Zoom. After our short opening remarks, the floor is yours to ask questions and discuss current topics in college admissions in an informal setting. A link to the Zoom meeting is available on all College Counseling Canvas groups. The meeting will be recorded for those unable to attend, and the recording will be posted to Canvas.
Parent Community News
February Programing Alert: Course Selection and Department Overviews
RSVP today for the Beyond the Syllabus program led by Rick Tate and the Seven Hills Team. This highly attended session has been updated since last year to include department overviews and insights. The team will delve into the course selection process and the academic offerings at the school. They will also be on hand to answer questions and connect. There are multiple sessions to accommodate all schedules. The program will not be recorded.
Please note in the Evite comments which session you plan to attend: Feb. 18 morning, in person (Hillsdale Commons), Feb. 18 evening, via Zoom, or Feb. 19 evening, in person (Young Family Library).
If you have any questions, please reach out: us.pa@7hills.org
Hopefully You Had A Lovely Snow Day! (and the groundhog doesn’t see their shadow)
Announcements
Global Ed Day Volunteer Presenters Needed … Middle School Needs Your Help!
On Friday, March 6, Middle School will celebrate our 17th Annual Global Education Day and we could use your help! As part of our morning activities, students will attend small group sessions. We are looking for members of the Seven Hills community (and beyond) to conduct these sessions. Students will attend three 40-minute sessions during the morning, between 10 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
In the past, sessions have included topics such as travel, cuisine, or other elements of culture from around the world, conducting business in a global world, technological advances and their impact on the world, science and conservation, etc. The ideas are limitless! Facilities could be available to prepare foods. The number of students in a session can be limited if necessary due to space or recommendations from the presenter.
If you are interested in being a presenter or know someone who you think would be a good fit for this day, please contact Jennifer Licata by no later than Friday, Feb. 13.
Spring Music Showcase — March 8
The Upper School Music Department is excited to present its first Spring Music Showcase, open to all Upper School musicians. The event will be held on Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. in The Schiff Center. Musicians of all backgrounds are encouraged to participate — no matter your level of experience.
Students who are interested in performing must arrange a time to audition with Mr. Rising or Mrs. Kuhlman during the week of Feb. 17-20. Music should be polished and ready to go. Schedule your audition today!
LEAD Together Sessions for Second Semester
Please join other parents, faculty members and administrators to discuss topics around parenting. These are great opportunities to learn together. Please note that we are offering free childcare for the ISACS webinars with experts on Feb. 26 and April 22. Please register now!
Senior Diplomas — Name Preference
Senior parents, please know your students have received an email regarding the name they would like printed on their diploma. It is very important that students put their information into the 2026 Seniors Diploma Name document by March 1. A calligrapher does each diploma by hand and needs time to complete them all. Please note that if your student does NOT enter their desired name by the deadline, their first and last name in the system will be used. Please contact the Upper Office with questions.
Join Students for a Special Ramadan Iftar — March 4
Our Upper School Muslim Student Association has expressed a heartfelt desire to share a meal with their school community during Ramadan, and we are honored to provide a space for that gathering. On March 4 from 6-8 p.m., Muslim families are invited to come together from across the school community to connect and share in the traditions and spirit of Ramadan. This is an opportunity for students and families to see and support one another, voice their experiences, and feel a sense of belonging. If you would like to attend or support, RSVP now.