Upper School Blast May 15, 2026

AP Exam Schedule

Friday, May 15

12 p.m. – Computer Science A

Upper School Exams

Upper School exam days are May 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.

May Term

May Term runs May 20-22 and 26-27. Please remain on the lookout for communications from your child’s teachers, which could include information about waivers, lunch, clothing, or other items specific to your child’s course.

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.

For Current Juniors: College Essay and Application Workshop

Monday, June 1, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (includes lunch/pizza break)
Founders Hall

Join us for a full-day, hands-on workshop to jumpstart your college personal statement and Common Application before summer begins. This workshop is optional, but we strongly encourage all juniors to attend! You’ll leave with meaningful progress on several parts of your application and a clearer sense of your story, building on the essay brainstorming exercises we have been working on over the past two months.

What to expect:

• Hear directly from Owen Grover, Senior Associate Director at Boston College, a college admissions officer who reads applications from Seven Hills.
• Create outlines for college essays.
• Explore your identities and communities and learn how to shape a compelling application story.
• Begin filling out the Common App and learn what must be completed after August.
• Build and refine your Common App activities list.

RSVP: To plan for lunch, please email your college counselor if you plan to attend! (If you forget to respond, you’re still welcome to join!)

Screen Smart at Seven Hills — Grade-level Guides

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 on the following days for families who would like one-on-one guidance for setting parental controls:

• Monday, June 8
• Wednesday, June 10
• Thursday, June 18
• Friday, June 19

Each day includes both morning sessions (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) and afternoon sessions (1-4 p.m.).

When completing the form, please indicate which time slots you would most prefer, as well as any additional times that may also work for your schedule. All meetings will take place in the Upper School library.

Please fill out this form to sign up: Technology Office House Appointment Request Form

We will confirm your appointment within 7-10 business days.

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 27: Back to Black: Seniors who painted a parking spot will return it to its previous color. This is a time where students come together and help each other in the Upper School parking lot.
• 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!