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📣 K–8 Class T‑Shirt Orders Are Open!

Class shirts help keep students easily identifiable during field trips and school events, and they’re just $8. Shirts are Gildan ultra‑cotton and true to size. A youth size chart is available at gildan.com/pages/size-chart.

📝 How to Order
Order online at: https://grade-level-shirts-2026.auctria.events or by paper form. Paper orders should include payment (cash or check to University School Foundation) in an envelope labeled with your child’s name, grade, and “Class T‑Shirt.” If ordering for multiple children, list all names and grades.

💛 Families may also sponsor a shirt for a student in need.
♻️ Gently used shirts from last year can be donated to the front office.

📅 Orders are due Friday, August 7.

Let’s get our students ready for a great year!

🚀 Calling All Out‑of‑This‑World Sponsors! 🌟
Our 2026 University School Fall Festival is preparing for liftoff, and we need families and businesses to help fuel our mission!

Each sponsorship tier comes with stellar perks and promotes your business to 300+ UH families — plus anyone who spots our cute kiddos wearing their festival shirts around town. 🌌👕✨

Your support is truly the gravity that keeps this event anchored. If you have the time, please ask a few friends, family members, or local businesses to join our crew and help launch an unforgettable night for our students. 💫

Click here for more information or to become a Sponsor today: https://2026OutOfThisWorld.ourschool.support

Take a 👀 parents of juniors and seniors

Calling all Tennessee high school juniors and seniors!

The United States Senate Youth Program is an incredible opportunity for student leaders to experience Washington, D.C., meet national leaders, and expand their understanding of public service. Two students from Tennessee will be selected to attend the 65th Annual Washington Week, March 6-13, 2027.

Applications are due September 24, 2026. Learn more and apply: tn.gov/education/students/opportunities-for-students

U School is hiring!

Interim 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher/Instructor

✨ Blast Off to Fall Fun! ✨
Mark your calendars — on October 23, 2026, University School is launching an out‑of‑this‑world Fall Festival that’s truly light‑years above the rest.

Get ready to suit up, Buccaneers. This year we’re charting a course for a galaxy filled with inflatables, trunk‑or‑treat, pumpkin decorating, costume contests, and cosmic surprises that are sure to send spirits into orbit.

Because this Fall Festival?
We’re going where no Buccaneer has gone before.

More details including how to become a Mission Partner to help fuel the fun.
Don’t let this event eclipse your calendar.

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🏫 Middle School Athletics: Tryouts & Sign‑Ups

⚽ MS Girls Soccer
• Now underway (as of July 13)
• Get involved: Email Coach Stinson [email protected]

⚾ MS Baseball
• Tryouts: July 28 & 30 @ Broyles Field
• Spring season
• Get involved: email Colin Glennon [email protected] or Josh Williams [email protected]

🏃 MS Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
• Starting soon
• Late summer/fall season
• Get involved: Email Coach Smith [email protected] / [email protected]

🎾 MS Tennis (Boys & Girls)
• Interest form via QR code (see comments)
• Get involved: email Coach Davidson [email protected]

🏀 MS Boys Basketball
• Tryouts coming soon
• Late fall/winter season
• Get involved: TBA

📅 Coming Later This Year
• 💃 MS Dance (winter)
• 📣 MS Cheer (winter)
• 🏀 MS Girls Basketball (winter)
• ⚽ MS Boys Soccer (spring)
• 🥎 MS Girls Softball (spring)

🤝 Co‑Op Sports
Students may join partner school teams:
• 🤼 Wrestling – Jonesborough MS
• ⛳ Golf – Unicoi County MS
• 🏈 Football – Daniel Boone Middle
• 🏐 Volleyball – Lamar

Parents handle transportation for all Co-op practices/games.
Co‑op contact: Coach Penley ([email protected])

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⚾️ MS Baseball – Tryouts July 28 & 30 at Broyles Field; spring season; If interested, complete form by scanning the QR Code ⬇️

How to get involved – scan QR code and/or email Colin Glennon ([email protected]) or Josh Williams ([email protected])

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July Lunch, welcome back Bucs!

The 8th grade is sending out a MASSIVE 🌭 THANK YOU to every donor and volunteer who made our Hot Dog Dinner Fundraiser a sizzling success! 🔥💙💛

Whether you grilled, served, donated, cleaned, or simply showed up hungry — YOU helped push our D.C. trip one step closer. Our students felt the love (and ate the hot dogs).

We couldn’t have done it without this awesome community. You’re the real MVPs. 🙌✨

Our teachers give so much to our students every single day — and now we have a chance to give right back. 💛📚

We’ve gathered the University School Amazon Wish Lists and Donors Choose projects so parents can support teachers with the items they need right now. Your gift goes directly to the classroom and provides exactly what they’ve asked for — no guessing, no middle steps.

If you’re a U School teacher and have a list or project we missed, please drop it in the comments so we can add it! 👇💙💛

Ms. Noell (Kindergarten)
Amazon Wish List
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/AQICAHild4Vpadjqcz7bdgUf6Qu6-OaRt7P_FJRNNbyMlg-OQwF2ogxOPeMUmO5qlBE1cTcxAAAAkTCBjgYJKoZIhvcNAQcGoIGAMH4CAQAweQYJKoZIhvcNAQcBMB4GCWCGSAFlAwQBLjARBAyEyw7KAd3QYq-6zEECARCATG4HwY36siniekiXcUWEZn2xOk4mI-eCKII_2SuF1l4kER8pdJ8EIpzNgxlmkeJG_vKLY7TB3J4FVgorqKEpIq29qOrMVui6hLuNf2U?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Lester (Library):
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3AGW46BKBR0YG?ref_=wl_fv_le
Donors Choose: https://www.donorschoose.org/classroom/mrslestersclassrocks

Ms. Lunsford (Career Awareness):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/URA0I6X9RHGU/ref=cm_go_nav_hz

Ms. India (Guidance):
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fhz%2Fwishlist%2Fls%2FGW6ATYRDQPHN%3Fref_%3Dwl_share%26content_source%3Dfb%26fb_content_id%3DQ9-wBQE1Hb8VT2wy3HQ7CeubdarT2mgrkIlCQernjVCQJhDIQIUCJ4UkP9GE6MCKpII%26channel_type%3Dfb%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcDIwcGt2Yk5UNEZzWFA4QnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7UavIh5 # # -353mpovlKhzEJarh97FoCSw0YQT5Hk-Q_aem_HKBIdVknoqzc2MqSO5lCMw&h=AUBw0X4gighM3gf17Dhc1TN58F2YPmYF5veex5W3SQqkmBWDDLpEp9JY1s_SKz1fiEdkMY7Lg3piE595ZuHsue1H4GUiSd4KZTa2LqM51nbup6IksZYJnD21PiC9cgPGeFneG0zhyEkCmMUe&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AUApAB3cTsbEX4sMrgqy3gRrAdyIS4Ro2vMbajkEUTlxIJ1PQ_EGqJRBCVBpmbWTRboMj_LFUEWetwyWTXnK_pQ3UGO2GAeqa2e4ZPyx_2Y7DJ-WaE1m4Wzs7QbrnDX9EY18oI5-DIBhPESSlYNtV9pYEVZTquq1gEtY6CLT296uRoIdSAA

Ms. Davis (5th):
Classroom: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RS386SYEZW2M?ref_=wl_share
Classroom Library: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/HK0MUPHTH88L?ref_=wl_share
Donors Choose: https://www.donorschoose.org/project/flexible-seating-focused-minds/10170781/

Ms. Bader (4th):
Donors Choose: https://www.donorschoose.org/classroom/10052077

Dr. Hughes (3rd):
Donors Choose: https://www.donorschoose.org/classroom/happyhughescrew

Ms. Doran (2nd):
Donors Choose: https://www.donorschoose.org/classroom/erin-doran
Amazon wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/38UNRLBLAS55J?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Pierce (1st):
Donors Choose: https://www.donorschoose.org/classroom/10069619

Ms. Holly (RTI/504)
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13H2NJTIRODJP?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Darnell (7&8)
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15NYYJN8GHN0N?ref_=wl_share

Mr. Stinson (7&8): https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2KA8E262ZWFQ5?ref_=wl_share

Mr. Naseri (7&8): https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/211Q5KVHVZAOZ?ref_=wl_share

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