University School Weekly Update

AP exams begin on May 5th for any student enrolled in an AP course. Students enrolled in AP courses at University School are required to take AP exams at the scheduled date and time. Students are responsible for knowing their login credentials. Stored passwords will not work for the Bluebook testing app and students will not be able to access their phones/emails for password resets. Signs with room locations as well as what students will need on test day have been posted throughout the school and in Canvas.

AM Exams - Students need to arrive to University School by 7:45 and report to their testing location

PM Exams - Students will eat lunch at 11:00 and report to their testing location at 11:30. Afternoon exams will run until 3:30/4:00 for standard time rooms.

The senior parent committee is finalizing donations for our seniors, and we could use your help! We would like to make sure all seniors receive a gift at project graduation and you can help by purchasing from our senior registry on Amazon. It’s quick and easy, and we appreciate your help and support!

Class of 2025 - Amazon Gift List - https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3IMPZDTG3WMI6

The University School Foundation plays a vital role in ensuring our teachers and students have the resources they need to thrive. While school budgets cover the basics, there’s often a gap between what’s provided and what our school community truly needs. That’s where we come in!

We raise funds to enhance classrooms, supply materials, and support innovative programs—helping bridge that gap and giving our students and teachers the best possible resources. But we can’t do it alone!

We invite you to join the Foundation Board, where your ideas, time, and enthusiasm can make a meaningful difference. Whether you have fundraising experience or simply a heart for helping, we’d love to have you involved!

If you're interested or have questions, reach out to usfoundation.president@gmail.com—we’d love to connect with you!

Thank you for being part of this incredible school community. Together, we can make a lasting impact!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered or provided donations to make this year's teacher appreciation week a special one for our staff - Dolly's love and passion for all things NE TN was definitely felt throughout the week!

Dear Senior & Senior Families-

This email has lots of important information about graduation, Baccalaureate, and graduation tickets. There are 2 Google Forms linked within this email that must be completed once for each senior. Please read the information at the top of each Google Form and complete them by the due dates.

Graduation Tickets and Special Seating Requests Due May 10
https://forms.gle/2xNxxKnWCXgsRQ6g7

A senior week schedule will be available soon!

Dr. Shaw

Students in grades 5, 6, 7, 8 and 12 will turn in their Chromebooks and chargers on Wednesday, 5/14. (12th grade students who are scheduled for an AP exam on 5/15 or 5/16 will need to go to room 216 to turn in their Chromebooks after their last AP Exam.)

Students in grades 9-11 will turn in their Chromebooks and chargers on Monday 5/19.

Please be sure to bring Chromebooks AND chargers to school on those dates.

Remember to remove all personal covers and stickers prior to returning the devices. Also, any damages not previously documented during distribution will result in damage repair charges.

END OF THE YEAR MEDICATION PICK-UP:

All medications in the Nurse Clinic need to be picked up prior to or on the last day of school by a parent/guardian. The medications must be disposed of after this date. Parents may stop by anytime during the school day to collect any medications or supplies for their child.

2025-2026 HEALTH PLANS:

Any student with a previous or new health plan including any needed medication is required to renew their health plan with their PCP every year and submit to the school nurse. Those with previous plans will receive a new health plan form in the mail in May 2025. Please contact the school nurse to discuss your child's diagnosis and treatments or to request the required documents for school.

2025-26 IMMUNIZATIONS:

All 7th Graders are required to have a Tdap and two doses of Varicella vaccine documented on the Tennessee Immunization Certificate prior to the first day of school.

Any student who is not in compliance with the State of Tennessee immunization requirements will be excluded from school until these requirements are satisfied. Those without up-to-date immunizations will be excluded from school until submission of:

1. The official Tennessee Immunization Certificate with completed vaccinations, or
2. A scheduled vaccination appointment document, or
3. A valid temporary immunization certificate, or
4. A valid exemption documented on the Tennessee Immunization Certificate.
   

Mandatory school forms for all students returning for the 2025-26 school year have been updated and are ready to be completed.

Please log into your FinalForms (https://washingtoncounty-tn.finalforms.com/students) account and complete the forms at your convenience.

These forms must be completed before the start of the new school year.

Please contact Dr. Day (daya@etsu.edu) if you have any trouble accessing your account or if you have any questions.

Congratulations to our girls' track team for winning this year's sectional meet! In addition to the girls' win, 18 of the girls and boys on the team have punched their ticket to this year's state meet in Murfreesboro during TSSAA Spring Fling Championship Week - Good Luck, Bucs!

Way to go, Tennis Bucs! University High captured the TSSAA Region 1A Boys Tennis Championship last week. The team has continued to play exceptionally well throughout their post season journey. “The comradery with this team is unmatched,” pointed out Coach Chris Davidson. “Everyone trusts each other and are able to pick each other up in their time of need. They have had to fight and strive for everything they have achieved and they are not done fighting!" - Good luck, Bucs!

Congratulations to the following softball players for earning regular season and post-season awards:

Emma Kate Chandley and Reece Williams were selected for the regular season all-conference team. Emma Kate lead the Buccaneers in conference play with a .500 on base percentage. She also lead the way with the most runs scored, stolen bases, and hit by pitches. Reece Williams pitched almost every out for the Bucs in conference play while posting a .333 batting average in conference and .354 on the season. Reece lead the Buccaneers in doubles and only tallied one strikeout in 84 plate appearances.

Emma Linkous and Reece Williams were selected for the District 1 all-tournament team. Reece posted a 2.33 ERA in the tournament from the circle while also swinging a hot bat with timely hits. Emma Linkous lead the team RBIs while posting a triple and a home run in the tournament games.

Congratulations to these Lady Bucs on their hard-earned awards!

Congratulations to the University High Baseball Buccaneers on capturing this year's District & Regional Baseball Championships. The team will now host the Regional Tournament this week - Good Luck, Bucs!

Congratulations to University High Senior Baseball Athlete, Maddox Anderson, who committed to King University to continue his academic and athletic careers. Maddox will be joining the baseball team at King and was recently recognized at a ceremony to celebrate this tremendous accomplishment. Best of luck to Maddox as he moves on to college baseball!

Congratulations to University High Baseball Coach Christian Taylor, who recorded his 50th win as UH coach this past Friday night. Over the last two seasons, Coach Taylor and the Bucs are 50-19, including two regular season Conference Championships, two District Tournament Championships, a Region Tournament Championships (with another opportunity to come), and a TSSAA State Championship game appearance. Way to go Coach Taylor, assistants Jay Seehorn, Hunter Seehorn, and Garret Gleason, and all of the Buccaneer players! We are proud of you!

Tryouts and spring practices for the Fall 2025 UH Girls Soccer team will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, May 13th and 14th, at Winged Deer Turf Field E. Check-in begins at the field at 5pm, with tryouts being from 5:30-7pm.

Contact Coach Morgan Richards (Morgan.Richards@coxautoinc.com) for more information. All current paperwork required by TSSAA must be on filed with the school.

• High School Honors Program - May 12th @ 6:00 PM in Culp Center Auditorium

• Instrumental Band Concert - May 13th @ 7:00 PM in Culp Center Auditorium
• Middle School Awards Night - May 15th @ 6:00 PM in Culp Center Auditorium

Attention graduating class of 2026! Senior Pictures will take place July 18th, 2025.

May Club & Activities:

12: Spring Choral Concert joint rehearsal from 3:00-5:00 in room 010 at University School

12: High School Honors Program @ 6:00 PM in Culp Center Auditorium

13: Spring Choral Concert joint rehearsal from 4:00-5:30 in Bud Frank Theater

13: Spring Choral Concert performance @ 6:00-6:45 in Bud Frank Theater

13: Instrumental Band Concert @ 7:00 PM in Culp Center Auditorium

15: Middle School Awards Night @ 6:00 PM in Culp Center Auditorium

May Athletic Events:

12-17: Regional HS Championship Events (TBA)