University School Weekly Update

University School Girls Soccer Earns Back-to-Back District 1A Championships

The University School Lady Buccaneers are DISTRICT CHAMPIONS once again! With an incredible display of teamwork, determination, and heart, the Lady Bucs have secured their second consecutive District 1A Championship! This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to the players' hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence throughout the season. Congratulations to our players and coaches on an outstanding achievement!

The Lady Bucs will look to keep the momentum going as they take on Oneida at Daniel Boone High School in the Region Semifinals on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m.

Great job Lady Bucs!

We’re entering the final countdown! Fall Festival online pre‑orders close October 20 at 11:59 PM.

• Wristbands, meals, and festival tickets will be sold at the gate, but t‑shirt sizes and Chick‑fil‑A meals are limited — please lock in your orders today.
• Alien Slime Time ticket sales end October 20. If your student wants to slime their favorite teacher, now’s the time to launch that vote.
• Slime Time winners will be announced the day before — keep an eye on your inbox to see if your student is the lucky cadet.

We also are in need of parent volunteers to help the festival run safely and smoothly. Particularly we need parent supervision for the inflatables from 6:30 to 8:15PM. Your support keeps this mission in orbit.

Pre‑Order Link: https://2026outofthisworld.ourschool.support/

Volunteer Sign‑Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AA8AE23ABFEC25-66422573-university

Festival Schedule:

Our students have created wonderful artwork, and you can now order keepsake items featuring their designs — plus products with the school’s Great Wave project. With 60+ items (many under $20), these make great gifts for family, and nearly 30% of every purchase supports our school.

Personalized order forms went home this week. Go to https://arttoremember.com/school/83F8B9 and enter the online order code shown on your student's order form, search for your student's artwork by name or upload additional artwork. Then, have fun shopping!

Order by October 21 for free shipping to school (items arrive around November 16 - in time for holiday gifting). You may also order anytime and ship directly to your home (shipping fees will apply).

Questions? Contact Kathryn Comerford at usfoundation.president@gmail.com

The University School Fall Spirit Wear Store is officially live, and this year’s designs are exclusive to this shop — once it closes, they’re gone. The store will remain open until Saturday, October 26th at midnight, so grab your gear now and get it in time for Christmas gifting.

Don’t sleep on it — these limited‑edition fall pieces are the perfect way to show your Buc pride all season long.

Shop the collection:

https://stores.inksoft.com/uhspirit26/shop/home

The Foundation is accepting donations of candy for our Fall Festival Trunk or Treat. Please drop off one large bag of individually wrapped candy to your child's teacher or the Front Office.

Our Fall Festival is truly powered by stars, and we are so grateful for the generous families and businesses who help make this cosmic celebration possible. Your support fuels every game, every inflatable, every treat, and every moment of fun our students will remember for light‑years to come.

Congratulations to the following Morning Mile Runners:

5 Mile Club: Sadie Bunger (K), Olivia Evanshen (1), Brynn Bunger (3), Chyler Mullins (3), & Daisy Bullis (5)

10 Mile Club: Coda Mullins (K), Isaac Jimenez (1), Carson Cole (1), Caleb Bray (1), Kendal Stinson (2), & Soren Attura-Peterson (5)

15 Mile Club: Elliot Covert (K), Everett Andrew (1), Izzie Lewis (1), & Nathaniel House (5)

30 Mile Club: Addie Bowling (5) & Samuel Pennington (5)

35 Mile Club: Annie Bowling (5)

40 Mile Club: Steven Kipfer (6)

8th Grade families interested in purchasing an advertisement/acknowledgement page, for your 8th grader, you may purchase one by clicking on the image below.

High School students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service for graduation. Seniors who complete 80 hours of community service will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony and will receive a cord to wear at graduation (if the documentation is received by 3/5/27). Documentation of community service should be turned in to the main office.

Please see the two attached documents:

• Community Service Document to document the hours completed.

• Community Service Guidance Documents: what counts and what doesn't count for community service.

Contact Dr. Day or Dr. Shaw if you have any questions about community service hours.

The time to apply for Tennessee Governor’s School 2027 is quickly approaching. The application window will open as we return from fall break. Current 10th and 11th grade students are eligible to attend one of the eleven programs during the summer break earning college credit for the unique experience. You MUST schedule an appointment with Mrs. McRee BEFORE filling out the application.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please contact Mrs. McRee as soon as possible.
mcreed@etsu.edu (423-439-5925 or 423-431-9252).

We need your school spirit and fun friends' pictures for the yearbook!

Send them to: yearbook@univschool.etsu.edu

TCAT has asked that we start creating student waiting lists several trimesters in advance for the more popular programs. We want to make certain that University School students have access to their program of choice. Several programs are already full for the Spring 2027 term. If you have any interest in attending TCAT as a dual enrollment student in the Spring 2027 or Fall 2027 terms, please contact Destiny McRee as soon as possible (mcreed@etsu.edu or (423) 439-5925).

Senior honor ads available now! Please click the link below for more information regarding senior ads for our yearbook.

October Events for School Age Kids (Ages 5-12)

• RPG for Beginners is Monday, October 19 at 6 p.m. in the Jones Meeting Center. Ages 8-12 get creative, collaborate, and problem solve in this one-shot role-playing game for beginners. Registration is required at jcpl.org/events.

• Book Lounge is Wednesday, October 21 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Children’s Library. Ages 8-12 discover new genres and titles, play games, and make friends in a fun, laid-back program. This is a drop in program with no registration required.

• Orchestra Lab is Tuesday, October 27 at 4 p.m. in the Library’s Jones Meeting Center. Ages 5-12 join Johnson City Symphony Orchestra members for a fun, interactive music program. Kids will explore a variety of instruments and with opportunities to see, hear, and play them. Registration is required at jcpl.org/events.

Visit jcpl.org/events to find more upcoming events.

October

20 - Math Mentoring Program

20 - HS Girls' Soccer Tournament @ Daniel Boone HS (6:30 PM)

21 - Chess Club

21 - Sign Language Club

22 - HS Girls' Soccer Tournament @ TBD

23 - Fall Festival (5:30 - 8:00 PM)

24 - HS Girls' Soccer Tournament @ TBD

Email: partinbk@etsu.edu
Website: https://www.usbucs.org
Location: 68 Martha Culp Dr. Johnson City, TN, 37614
Phone: (423)439-4271
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Twitter: @USBucs