University School Weekly Update

Congratulations to the University Class of 2026! Graduation is scheduled for 6:00 PM on May 22nd in the ETSU Martin Center. This is ticketed event. If any seniors have not picked up their reserved tickets, please see Dr. Shaw.

Additional notable events scheduled this week for our seniors besides senior picnic and graduation rehearsals, include:

• Senior Sunset on Sunday, May 17th @ 7:30 PM - ETSU CPA Fields
• Dollywood Trip on Monday, May 18th
• Holston Presbyterian Camp Trip on May 20th
• Senior Baccalaureate @ Munsey UMC
• Senior Walk on Friday, May 22nd following morning announcements (wear graduation regalia)
• Senior Class Picture following senior walk (wear graduation regalia)
• Graduation Friday, May 22nd @ 6:00 PM (ETSU Martin Center)
• Project Graduation CPA Friday, May 22nd from 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (must be registered)

Parents: Please pick up your child’s medications in the clinic by the last day of school! Any medication that is not picked up will be destroyed. This includes prescription and over the counter medications. Of course, medications may be picked up sooner provided you are certain they will not be needed during school hours or school trips.

Regular Clinic Hours: Daily 7:30 - 3:30 for full school days with my lunch break from 1:15-1:45 pm.

I have also attached the University School medication policy letter for your records and review

Medication Administration Letter from Nurse (3).pdf​

Remember, if your student is returning to the University School next year and they require a prescription medication at school, whether it is dispensed by the school nurse or if they carry their own inhaler, they must have a physician completed health plan on file and a new one must be completed for each new school year. Now is the time to make your summertime medical appointments for new prescriptions, health forms, physicals, etc., so please don’t delay.

Marco's Pizza & U School are teaming up on Tuesday, May 19th to make your life easier! Anytime on the 19th, order from Marco's Pizza, using the code: UNIVERSITY15 and University School will receive 15% of sales. All funds support our teachers and students.

Each year, the junior class helps the senior class celebrate graduation by assisting with Baccalaureate. This year, we are asking junior class students and parents to help provide dessert for the reception after the Baccalaureate service. Please use the link to sign up. Desserts can be dropped off at the University School Office on Thursday May 21 between 8am and 3pm. Please use the link to sign up and help make this a special time for our graduating class.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A48A5A829A5FC1-64023743-uhclass

If you have any questions, please contact Ginine Argueta: ginineargueta@yahoo.com

We are starting to fill in Foundation board and committee positions for next school year. Do you have an interest in helping by leading or joining a committee? There are roles big and small and we welcome everyone who would like to help! The Foundation is a great way to get involved at school. Reach out to Kathryn Comerford at usfoundation.president@gmail.com.

This year's middle school awards program is scheduled for Tuesday, May 18th. It will be held in the ETSU Culp Auditorium and begin at 6:00 PM.

Congratulations to the following Morning Mile Club Runners:

• 15 Mile Club - Lilly Parker (1) & Harrison Braswell (3)
• 20 Mile Club - Chyler Mullins (2) & Christian Brady (4)
• 35 Mile Club - Theo Carter (3) & James Adams (6)
• 50 Mile Club - Dominic Morrey (5)
• 55 Mile Club - Levon Hanson (5)
• 75 Mile Club - Lindell Hanson (6)

University School has a co-op agreement in place for Middle School Girls Volleyball with Lamar Elementary School. The tryouts originally scheduled for Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19 from 3:00–6:00 PM have been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

For those interested in trying out, please contact Coach Brittany Adkins at adkinsb@wcde.org for additional information, including updated tryout dates once they are determined.

HS Chromebook collection for grades 9–11 will take place on Tuesday, May 19. Students in grades 9–11 should bring both their devices and chargers for turn-in on that day. Teachers have the collection schedule and will escort students at their designated times.

Any missing items or damage not previously documented will be assessed and billed to the student to whom the device is assigned.

The HS Student Government Association will be hosting a spring activity period on Monday, May 18th for grades 9-11 from 10:00-11:00 AM.

We have several teams (track, tennis, and baseball) and individuals (track and tennis members) who have qualified for state. Congratulations to our tennis athletes who just returned from a Top 4 and Top 8 in state finish and Good Luck to our Track and Baseball teams who will compete this week in Knoxville and Murfreesboro - Great Job and Go Bucs!

If you would like to purchase a prize to donate for our hourly drawings during Project Graduation (May 22), please contact Holly Scheller by email, text, or phone. We have a list of specific prizes that will be useful to all seniors, no matter what path they choose after graduation. Most prizes range from $35–$100. We are also collecting $10 gift cards so everyone will go home with one. Let's make this a memorable event for Class of 2026!

Grace Meadows Farm - June 22-26 from 9am to 2pm Monday-Friday. Lunch & snacks provided. $200 for the week.

Grace Meadows Farm Camp is a week long camp where children will rotate through stations to learn, create, play, and have adventure. They will experience many aspects of a working farm with daily themes including Meet the Farm, From Seed to Sprout, Dairy Day, Farm to Fork, and Farm Olympics Game Day. This camp is interactive, play-based, and a great opportunity for kids to simply enjoy the outdoors.

Grace Meadows Farm Summer Kids Camp

STREAMWORKS - June 1-5 (M-F 9-4 p.m.) and June 15-19 (M-F 9-4 p.m.). Bring your own snacks and lunch. $150 per week.

An immersive STEM summer camp that will allow your child to explore robotics, coding, and hands-on tech projects. Kids will learn about the latest technologies in the field. Whether a beginner or an experienced coder, this camp is a perfect fit for you. This enriching and fun-filled experience is one to take advantage of!

Streamworks 2026 Summer Camp

The East Tennessee State University College of Nursing would like to invite any rising 6th-8th (as of fall 2026) graders to a week-long summer camp (June 1-5) to explore healthcare and nursing. Campers will participate in engaging, hands-on activities such as CPR instruction, basic first aid, interactive simulations, a low ropes course, a planetarium visit, and more. Lunch is provided daily, and spots are limited.

This is a free fishing event open to children ages 3-16. The event will take place in Kingsport, TN.

Welcome to Ren Camp! We're celebrating our 24th year! Here, your campers can dive into exciting, hands-on STEAM adventures each day, exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math in fun and meaningful ways.

What's New This Year?

• Two field trips per week (except during our two Kitchistry weeks)
• We're now offering a Drama Camp with an end of the week performance
• Bigger and better end-of-week parties
• Kitchistry now expanded into two full weeks for even more time in the kitchen
• Some new field trips that we've never been on!
• Meet real scientists, artists, and creators through special guest visits and live demos.

Ren Camp's mission is to foster a sense of belonging where teamwork and creativity thrive through engaging, hands-on experiences that empower campers to learn, connect, and grow.

Camp Themes:

• Week 1 - Mythical Creatures Academy- June 1- 5
• Week 2 - Robo World - June 8 - 12
• Week 3 - Kitchistry & Lights, Camera, Action - June 15 - 19
• Week 4 - Once Upon a Fairytale & Kitchistry - June 22 - 26
• Week 5 - Treasure Planet (Space Pirates) - July 6 - 10
• Week 6 - Survivor - July 13 - 17
• Week 7 - Rhythm Around the World - July 20 - 24
• Week 8 - Time Travelers - July 27 - 31

If you have any questions, please call: (423) 439 - 8084 or email: Browderkn@etsu.edu

Applied STEM foundation is a 3-week experiential program that covers various academic majors such as computing, digital media, engineering, and biology. The program is mainly for high school students interested in a STEM major but mature 8th graders are encouraged to attend. The program emphasizes exposure to technological concepts, idea development, and skills that support success within a STEM major using an experiential model. Students will also work with ROTC and complete fun challenges. The opportunity to earn college credit and scholarships may be available. Summer 2026 will have two tracks that students can select from.

• Track 1 -covers, Computing, Digital Media, Engineering, and other STEM concepts.

• Track 2 - covers Biology, Dental Hygiene, Radiologic Science, Environmental Health and Technology

Enrollment is now open.

Enrollment Link: https://www.etsu.edu/coe/summer-camp/applied-stem/

Cost: $75 which includes lunch

Dates: June 1-19 8:30 am – 3:30pm.

A one-week Art & Museum Teen Camp for 7th graders and up, Mosaic Mountain: Materials of Collaboration, will be in session June 1-5. Campers will create multiple artworks to be exhibited in one of the Reece Museum's three galleries. Collaborating with local artist Amanda Renfrow and museum staff, campers will work together to create individual works of art through collaborative group projects exploring different media. Projects will include wheat paste collage, contact paper window collage, and a large-scale wind-chime mobile. The exhibition will open to the public at the end of the camp and remain on display through September 4. Students will be able to take their work home at the end of the exhibition.

For more information: 2026 Teen Art Camp - 262-9005A-9

GattonRx Summer Camp
The annual GattonRx Summer Camp will be held June 1-5. The overnight camp is open to high school juniors and seniors interested in learning more about the pharmacy profession. The event will include lots of hands-on activities; opportunities to learn directly from students, faculty and practicing pharmacists about the profession; campus tours; and fun with peers.

An online application for the camp is required. If accepted, the residential camp fee is $400 for a double-occupancy room and $500 for a single-occupancy room. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

Register at etsu.edu/pharmacycamp.

If you would like additional information, please contact Destiny McRee.
(423) 439-5925
mcreed@etsu.edu

The United States Military Academy at West Point is excited to offer your rising seniors (current juniors) the Summer Leaders Experience (SLE)—a rigorous five-day, overnight immersion led entirely by current West Point cadets.

SLE offers an authentic look at cadet life and challenges students academically, militarily, physically, and socially. Participants will experience:

Hands-on academic workshops:

• Choose from 17 sessions taught by West Point faculty.
• Physical and military training: Army PT workouts, obstacle courses (indoor and outdoor), the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA), and more.
• Leadership and character development: Team-building exercises, the Leader Reaction Course, ethics discussions, and cadet-led activities.

Students can choose between three SLE sessions:

• Session 1: May 30 – June 3

• Session 2: June 5 – June 9

• Session 3: June 11 – June 1

West Point provides scholarships to cover the $495 SLE fee and travel expenses for students with documented financial need.

Any junior interested in this opportunity should contact Destiny McRee as soon as possible.
(423) 439-5925
mcreed@etsu.edu

May Events for Ages 12-18:

• Teen Homework Cafe is held each Monday in May from 3-5 p.m in the Teen Space. Ages 12-18 can bring their homework to complete after school. Library staff is available to help find research materials and resources, and snacks are provided.

• Book Bedazzling for teens will be held on Wednesday, May 20 at 6 p.m. in the Teen Space. Get creative by bedazzling it with gems and sparkle! Have fun transforming a favorite book into a fire masterpiece to take home. Bedazzling supplies and books will be provided, but you can also bring your own. Register here.

• Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is open to anyone ages 12-18 who is interested in helping make the Teen Space a safe and exciting place. TAB will meet on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. to share ideas for the Teen Space, collection, programming, and vision for the future.

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

Club & Activities - MAY:

18 - Track and Baseball Team Send-off @ 8:05 AM

18 - HS SGA Activity Period (10:00-11:00 AM)

18 & 19 - 5th Grade @ Camp Explore

19 - MS Awards Day; Culp Auditorium (6:00 PM)

18 - Senior Class to Dollywood

20 - Senior Class to Holston Camp

20 - K- 4 Field Trip to Brights Zoo

21 - Senior Baccalaureate

22 - Senior Walk @ 8:05 AM

22 - Last Day of School (1/2 Day of School - Dismissal @ 11:30 AM)

22 - HS Graduation @ 6:00 PM (ETSU Martin Center)

Athletics - MAY:

High School Track:

19 - State Meet in Knoxville, TN - University of Tennessee

(Field Events and 3200 begin @ 8:00 AM; Running Events begin @ 4:00 PM)

High School Baseball:

19 - State Tournament vs Dresden @ Rockvale HS in Murfreesboro, TN (4:00 PM CST)

20 - TBD

Email: UNIVERSITYSCHOOL@etsu.edu
Website: www.etsu.edu/uschool/
Location: 68 Martha Culp Dr. Johnson City, TN, 37614
Phone: (423)439-4271
Facebook: facebook.com/uschool1911
Twitter: @USBucs