Upper School Blast May 8, 2026
Key Dates
Saturday, May 9 — Science Spectacular, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Monday, May 11-Friday, May 15 — AP Exams
Tuesday, May 12 — Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13 — Senior Countdown to Graduation Breakfast. College T-Shirt Photo for Seniors. Lotspeich/Doherty Visits
Wednesday, May 13 — Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 14 — Spring Exams: World Languages @ 8:30 a.m.
Friday, May 15 — Spring Exams: Science @ 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 16 — SNAAP Year-End Celebration, 3 p.m.
Monday, May 18 — Spring Exams: Math @ 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19 — Spring Exams: History @ 8:30 a.m.
May 20-27 — May Term (required attendance for grades 9-11)
Monday, May 25 — No School. Memorial Day
Thursday, May 28 —Last day of school for grades 9-12: Awards Ceremony, May Term showcase, graduation rehearsal, Upper School cookout, Afternoon field day
Friday, May 29 — Upper Graduation, 6 p.m. at Cincinnati Music Hall Ballroom
Friday, June 5 — Report cards released to students and families.
Parents of 12th grade students: see the Senior Experience document or the end-of-year letter for more details.
Photos of the Week
The Class of 2026 was celebrated by all four divisions during the Senior Circle on May 1.
What to Know Now
Science Spectacular — May 9
Please join us tomorrow Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. to celebrate science at Seven Hills. Middle and Upper School students will be leading booths for our Early and Lower School students to take part in science-related activities. Please join us for an hour or the whole event!
Activities include hands-on stations across multiple science disciplines, interactive demonstrations, a nature walk, and a native species planting project in our creek bed. We’ll also have food to purchase with a variety of food trucks, including coffee, food, and Kona Ice.
AP Exam Schedule
Monday, May 11
8 a.m. – Calculus AB & BC
Tuesday, May 12
8 a.m. – French
Wednesday, May 13
8 a.m. – English Language & Composition
12 p.m. – Physics C: Mechanics
Thursday, May 14
8 a.m. – Spanish Language
12 p.m. – Computer Science Principles and Physics C: E&M
Friday, May 15
12 p.m. – Computer Science A
Upper School Exams
Upper School exam days are May 14, 15, 18, 19. All exams begin at 8:30 a.m. Students are free to leave or stay on campus to study at the conclusion of the exam.
Upper Choral Concert
Come join us for the Upper School Spring Choral Concert on Tuesday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome, and it’s going to be a fantastic night!
Revolution Prep Scholarship Opportunity
Through our partnership with Revolution Prep, Seven Hills has received a one-time 24-hour tutoring scholarship certificate, valued at $2,760, to award to one student in our school community. This certificate is intended for a student who would benefit from additional academic support and for whom the cost of tutoring may be a barrier.
Families who feel this opportunity would be helpful for their student are invited to opt in by submitting this brief form by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15. The recipient will be selected by random drawing from those who submit the form.
Per the terms of the certificate, this opportunity may not be awarded to a Seven Hills faculty/staff family, as employees already receive a 50% discount through Revolution Prep. Employee families who would like more information about that discount are encouraged to contact a college counselor.
We are grateful to Revolution Prep for making this scholarship available to support a student in our community.
Parent Community News
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU! Sign-up Today! 2026-27 School Year Volunteers
Please sign-up via our Upper School Parent Volunteer Form to share your talents and insights with the students and the Upper School community. We realize time is precious and have unique offerings to fit nearly all levels of interest and availability. Don’t believe me? Click the link! What did we miss? Please write in your ideas. Any questions, please contact the Upper School PC at us.pa@7hills.org.
RSVP FORM CLOSING TODAY: 2026-27 SENIOR PARENT COMMITTEE: Sign-up Today!
RISING SENIOR PARENTS, if you are interested in being part of the planning committee that supports the student planned activities, please sign-up today: Senior Experience Parent Volunteer Form.
There are approximately 12 senior-specific events throughout the year. This committee will help coordinate logistics and then open up requests to the entire senior parent community. Included in the sign-up is an interest intake regarding the traditional Senior Ice Cream Social. Questions? Please reach out to Katy Fraser at cefraser11@gmail.com.
CLASS OF 2027: SUMMER SPLASH POOL PARTY: JUNE 2
RSVP for your student today for a party to kick-off senior year at the Cincinnati Sports Club on June 2 from 11-3 p.m. The cost is $30 per student which includes an entrance fee, Chipotle lunch, and lemonade. Any left over funds will be used to stock the senior lounge next school year.
Questions? Please reach out to Katy Fraser at cefraser11@gmail.com.
WALKING GROUP: Two More Walks This Year!
- May 11 and May 27: Details are shared via the WhatsApp Chat.
- What happens there? Parents walk and talk. Everyone is welcome. It is easy to pop in or out depending on your schedule. The conversations are always interesting and vary depending on what comes up that day. It is a wonderful way to start the day and meet some interesting people, while getting your steps in! We talk, we laugh, we walk! And sometimes if it is raining, we drink coffee!
Contact the Upper School PC
Announcements
Screen Smart at Seven Hills — Grade-level Guides
Thank you to everyone who came to our Screen Smart sessions yesterday as part of our LEAD Together series.
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 in June for families who would like one-on-one guidance for setting parental controls. Stay tuned for more information.
Free Practice ACT opportunity
Thirty-Six Education will host a free practice ACT at the Upper School on Saturday, June 6, at 9:30 a.m. Interested 10th and 11th-grade students can sign up for the test using this link: register for the practice ACT. This test will be administered using standard time constraints (i.e., no accommodations), with or without science, depending on individual student preference, and students will receive a detailed score report to guide further study. Space is limited; available seats will be assigned in order of students’ registrations. Please contact support@36education.com with any questions about this opportunity or your student’s registration.
Upcoming Senior Events
- MAY 13: Countdown to Graduation Breakfast: Hosted by the Alumni Association, this delicious breakfast welcomes the graduating class into the alumni association while celebrating their accomplishments.
- MAY 27: Senior Sunset: The seniors begin their year together watching the sunrise. This beautiful tradition symbolizes the close of their year together and the start of new moments with their friends and community at Seven Hills.
- MAY 28: Grad practice, Awards, and Field Day: A day where old traditions meet a new one. They will begin their day with the traditional grad practice and student-only awards. The afternoon will kick-off a new Seven Hills tradition of an all-upper school field day. The students have been active in coordinating this program, with sure to please activities. They will also enjoy a cookout lunch together.
- MAY 29: GRADUATION: Held at the iconic Cincinnati Music Hall, the graduating class will be formally honored for their impressive achievements during their Upper School years. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!