University School Weekly Update

Each year on honors night, we award the Military Recognition to graduating seniors who has, or has had, a parent(s) that served in one of the US Armed Forces.

The Military Recognition is designed to recognize the sacrifices graduating seniors who are military dependents have made when one or both of their parents have been away serving in uniform. The Youth Action Council paved the way to recognize these sacrifices. Since 2019, graduating seniors have had the option to wear a purple cord with their graduation regalia.

If your child is a dependent whose caregiver was serving away from home, please respond by April 1. If you have any questions or would like your student to receive this cord please contact Destiny McRee at mcreed@etsu.edu or 423-439-5925.

As a reminder, all faculty ELEOT observations for Cognia reaccreditation will need to be completed by the end of Q4. Completed ELEOT forms should be left in Dr. Campbell's mailbox.

Observer/Person Assigned to Observe List - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZuzrnCBWScj3vPLtyKqFEIApnnXDW0nxQtQ2C3ssNZg/edit?usp=sharing

ELEOT Form - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cGeBkUHtO_XLL4uj7cDnI4vwG6mRv6iB/view?usp=sharing

All juniors will take the ACT on Tuesday, April 1st. This is mandatory for all students in Tennessee. Testing will begin at 8:00 am and students should report directly to their testing location. Room assignments will be shared with students on the Canvas Counseling course for their grade level. Please contact Dr. Campbell (campbellhe@etsu.edu) if you have any questions.

ACT Proctor Assignments and Testing Room Locations - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SVYXalMHr0XIhzwT8B8SwSv5hoj2P0ko9u9i-T3pm0k/edit?usp=sharing

Many high school classes will be relocated on test day due to room sizes and ACT requirements. All high school teachers need to review the file linked above.

Schedule After Testing - Students will resume a normal class schedule after testing is finished.

Information on specific test dates for individual subjects and subparts may be found on the University School Testing webpage (https://www.etsu.edu/uschool/faculty/campbell/testing.php). The daily spreadsheet with TA/Proctor schedules will be shared soon.

Instructional Materials - all instructional items must be removed or covered if your room is being used for testing.

Mandatory Test Training Materials – additional information will be shared during the in-person training session on March 26th
- TCAP/EOC Security Training PPT - https://tinyurl.com/4euepp4k
- TCAP Calculator and Read Aloud Guidance - https://tinyurl.com/yvrxc7t3
- AP Training PPT - https://tinyurl.com/yw6e4vav
- College Board AP Proctor Training - TBA (released sometime in April - required for all HS faculty)

Training for GAs/IAs/Faculty Make Up - Friday, April 4th 8:00-9:00 in the Library
GAs/IAs/Subs who do not work at this time will be contacted directly.

Remote Learning Days - April 16th and 28th will be remote learning days for students in grades 7-12. Students in grades K-6 and any student scheduled to take an EOC test are required to attend school on campus from 8:00 - 3:00. Assignments and remote learning expectations will be communicated by your child’s teacher.

Parent request days will not be approved during state testing. Please do not schedule appointments or early dismissals on testing days. Students cannot be released from the testing room once testing has started.

You can encourage your child to do well on the tests and help them at home by doing

the following:

• Discuss the tests with your child to ease their worries and provide words of encouragement.

• Make sure your child goes to bed early and gets plenty of rest.

• Make sure your child eats a good breakfast.

• Arrive at school on time.

Prohibited Devices During Testing - Students are NOT PERMITTED to possess or access any electronic devices while in the testing room. If a student accesses any of these devices during testing, this will constitute a prohibited behavior and the student's test results in that content area may be invalidated and a score of 0 entered in PowerSchool. Additional disciplinary action may also be taken.

TestNavPractice - Available for grade 6-8 and EOC students who want to practice navigating in the testing platform. Go to: https://home.testnav.com/

AP Exams

Students enrolled in AP courses are required to take AP exams according to the schedule below. More information will be shared with families in late April.

Dear Parents,

We are truly grateful for your incredible support in helping bring Bloom 2025: Growing Our Future to life! Your contributions—whether donating items for classroom baskets, soliciting from local businesses, or generously giving your own items—are the heart of this important event.

We’re excited to announce that a preview of auction items will soon be available on the website at BLOOM 2025. Be sure to check it out to see the wonderful treasures we’ve gathered together to celebrate our school and support our students.

If you still have items to contribute, please drop them off at the office this week or reach out to Amber Bumgarner at usfoundation.fundraising@gmail.com to arrange a pick-up.

Thank you for making Bloom 2025 a blooming success—your generosity is truly helping us grow our future!

Warm regards,

University School Foundation Auction Team

Get ready to bid on one of the most cherished items in our online auction—the keepsake classroom pottery! Each class collaborated to create a unique masterpiece featuring your children's thumbprints, some designed around teacher-favorite themes such as Harry Potter or The Wild Robot.

These keepsakes aren't just plates; they're lasting memories as unique as your child's fingerprint. Each one tells a story and makes a treasured addition to your home, reminding you of these special moments for years to come. It's no wonder these plates are among the most sought-after items in the auction every year!

Don't miss your chance to own a piece of this wonderful tradition. Get ready to place your bid and take home a keepsake that will always hold a special place in your heart.

Traditional music and art will be celebrated and provided by ETSU bluegrass/old-time bands, Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM), University School students, and Storyteller, Sam Smith. Food/art vendors will be available for purchase. Community is welcome! $3 suggested admission.

If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please sign up here or see Kim Greenland (Rm 225): https://signup.com/go/vfMZSUD

If you would like to make a (tax exempt) donation to JAM's annual fundraiser, please go here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=44GXXY7URPGJA

Please help us spread the word!

Congratulations to Graham Mefford for his recent win during the ETSU iBucs Competition!

Additional information about the competition can be found by clicking on this link: https://www.etsu.edu/ibucs/

Congratulations to 8th graders River Smith, Dylan Bumgarner, Anneliese Crider and Branwen Westover for being selected as finalists for the National Civics Bee Contest. Hundreds of local students entered and only 50 were chosen as finalists. This was a project that asked students to identify a specific concern in the local community and then come up with a solution. Students researched their problem, brainstormed possible solutions and wrote an essay that detailed their plan. All 8th grade students worked on the project in Mrs. Ledbetter and Ms. Darnell's classes.

An additional congratulations to Anneliese who was selected as the city-wide winner for her essay and her interview portion of the competition. She won $600 and now moves on to represent our city at the state level.

Way to go Bucs!

Key Club raised money for the Washington County Animal Shelter by selling Valentine's Day Candy Grams.

President Veanyeli Lopez Garcia and Editor Eleanor Ledford delivered a check to Cindy Casey Robinson at the Shelter on 3/14 and took the opportunity to visit with some animals available for adoption.

Thank you to all who contributed to this most worthy organization.

March/April Club & Activities:

31 - Students Return from Spring Break

31 - D&D Club @ 3:15 PM in Mrs. Doran's Classroom

1 - University School Parent Foundation Meeting (8:15 AM - school library)

1 - Girls on the Run (3:00-4:30 PM)

2 - Math Help Club (3:00-4:15 PM)

3 - Girls on the Run (3:00-4:30 PM)

7 - D&D Club @ 3:15 PM in Mrs. Doran's Classroom

8 - Girls on the Run (3:00-4:30 PM)

8 - Key Club Meeting

9 - Math Help Club (3:00-4:15 PM)

10 - Girls on the Run (3:00-4:30 PM)

12 - Pickin' in the School Yard

14 - D&D Club @ 3:15 PM in Mrs. Doran's Classroom

15 - Girls on the Run (3:00-4:30 PM)

16 - Math Help Club (3:00-4:15 PM)

17 - Girls on the Run (3:00-4:30 PM)

Athletics - March/April:

High School Track:

5 - Tri-Cities Track Classic, Johnson City, TN
8 - Science Hill High School Meet, Johnson City, TN
15 - Big 11 Conference, Kingsport, TN
25 - Trojan Timing Classic — 45th annual, Johnson City, TN
29 - Twin Lakes Conference, Rogersville, TN

High School Baseball:

3/31 - Home vs North Greene (Location TBD) -JV After

1- North Greene @ North Greene 5:00 (JV After)
3 - Sullivan East @ Sullivan East 5:00 (JV After)
4 - Johnson County @ NE Comm CU 5:00 (Varsity After)
7 - Cloudland @ Cloudland 5:00
8- Unaka @ NE Comm CU 5:00 (JV After)
10-12 - Buddy Hawk Classic Greeneville Area
14 - North Greene TBD 5:00 (JV After)
15 - Hampton @ Hampton 5:00 (JV After)
17-18 - Tribe Classic @ Kingsport
19 - Johnson County @ Johnson County 12:00 (Varsity After)
21 - West Ridge @ West Ridge 5:30 (JV After)
22 - Morristown East @ Morristown East 5:30 (JV After)
25 - Virginia High @ VA High 6:00
28 - FCA Flames @ Mary Hughes MS (JV After)
29 - FCA Flames @ NE Comm CU (JV After)

High School Tennis:

1 - Chuckey-Doak Conference Home
3 - Dobyns Bennet Non-Conference Home
10 - West Ridge Non-Conference Home
11 - Providence Non-Conference Home (SENIOR NIGHT)
14 - West Green Conference Away
15 - Johnson County Conference Home
16 - Science Hill Non-Conference Away
21 - North Green Conference Away
23 - Unicoi Conference Away
24 - South Green Conference Home

High School Boys' Soccer:

1 - Away 6:00 PM Tennessee High
3 - Away Pigeon Forge District game
8 - Home 6:30pm Cumberland Gap District game
15 - Home 6:30pm Cosby District game
17 - Home 6:30pm Gatlinburg-Pittman District game
22 - Away 6:00pm Chuckey-Doak District game
24 - Home 6:30pm David Crockett

High School Softball:

3/31 - HS Softball HOME vs. Mitchell, NC (Winged Deer - Huff 2)

1 - North Greene Home 5:00 (JV after)
3 - Cloudland Home 4:30
4 - Chuckey Doak Away 5:00 (JV after)
7 - South Greene Home 5:00 (JV after)
8 - Cloudland Away (At Hampton) 4:30
10 - I.A.M. Home 5:00 (JV after)
11 - Avery County Home 5:00 (JV after)
14 - West Greene Home 5:00 (JV after)
15 - North Greene Away 5:00 (JV after)
17 - Unaka Away 5:00 (JV after)
21 - Happy Valley Away 5:00
22 - Hancock County Home 5:30
25 - Hampton Home 4:30 (JV after)

28 - Chuckey Doak Home 5:00 (JV after)
29 - West Greene Away 5:00 (JV after)

Middle School Boys' Soccer:

3/31 - MS Soccer HOME vs. Unicoi (CPA Fields)

2 - Rogersville Home 5:30pm
7 - Unicoi Home 5:30pm
8 - Tennessee Middle Away 5:30pm
14 - Providence Away 5:30pm
16 - Chuckey-Doak Away 5:30pm
21 - Providence Home 5:30pm
23 - Indian Trail Away 5:30pm

Middle School Baseball:

3/31 - MS Baseball HOME vs Happy Valley (Winged Deer - Huff 1)

1 - Away @Providence 5:30
4 - Home vs Johnson County 5:30
7 - Away @Hampton 5:30
8 - Home vs Unaka 5:00
11 - Away @Johnson County 5:30
14 - Home vs Providence 5:00
15 - Away @Lamar 7:00
17 - Away @Happy Valley 5:00
22 - 28 -Conference Tournament TBA

Middle School Softball:

3/31 - MS Softball @ Hampton Elementary

1 - Unaka Elementary* 5:30pm (H) Winged Deer Park (Huff 5)
3 - Johnson County Middle School* 5:00pm (H) Winged Deer Park (Huff 5)
8 - Providence Academy* 5:00pm (A) Providence
10 - Cloudland Middle School* 5:30pm (H) Winged Deer Park (Huff 5)
14 - Johnson County Middle School* 5:00pm (A) Johnson County
15 - Lamar School 5:00pm (A) Lamar School
17 - Happy Valley Middle School* TBA (H) Winged Deer Park (Huff 5)
22 - Lamar School 5:00pm (H) Winged Deer Park (Huff 5)
24 - Hampton Elementary* 5:00pm (H) Winged Deer Park (Huff 5)