Homecoming Week culminates with Jan. 20 basketball games
Support fellow Tigers by joining us for remaining Homecoming festivities.
Friday, January 20 - USN Spirit Day: Take your school spirit to the next level by putting on all your Columbia blue and garnet garb. - 2 p.m. Pep Rally in Sperling Gym (for students, faculty, and staff only) - 4:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Grace Christian Academy in Sperling Gym - 5 to 7 p.m. Habitat Spaghetti Supper in Sperling Cafeteria (families welcome) - 6 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Grace Christian Academy in Sperling Gym - 7:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Grace Christian Academy in Sperling Gym - 8 p.m. HS Ice Hockey vs. Tennessee Outlaws at Centennial Sportsplex
Homecoming shirts are available for preorder now through Friday, January 13. After completing the form, please keep an eye on your inbox for an email with the payment link following the January 13 order deadline.
Monday, January 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School
Tuesday, January 17
Pajama Day: Roll out of bed and head straight to class, no need for a wardrobe change. Footed pajamas, onesies, and all things comfy and cozy are encouraged.
Wednesday, January 18
Color Day: Dress in your monochromatic best, wear your favorite color, or wear as many colors as possible.
Thursday, January 19
Jersey Day: Rep your favorite team or show off the jersey for the sport you play.
Friday, January 20
USN Spirit Day: Take your school spirit to the next level by putting on all your Columbia blue and garnet garb.
2 p.m. Pep Rally in Sperling Gym (for students, faculty, and staff only)
4:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Grace Christian Academy in Sperling Gym
6 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Grace Christian Academy in Sperling Gym
7:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Grace Christian Academy in Sperling Gym
8 p.m. HS Ice Hockey vs. Tennessee Outlaws at Centennial Sportsplex
Lower School students attending Homecoming festivities after school hours must be accompanied by an adult and remain with that adult during dinner and games. The outdoor playground is closed during Homecoming basketball games. We encourage all students and families who attend the Homecoming basketball games to be mindful of our student-athletes and avoid going on the court during game play.
Saturday, January 21
7:30 to 10 p.m. High School Homecoming Dance in Durnan Auditorium: The theme is Met Gala. Tickets are $10 at the door. Students who help with setup will be admitted at no cost; contact Sam Lustig '23, Daniel Stark '23, or Kari Belle King '24 if you're interested.
There are a variety of USN Evening Classes available this fall to help you create special gifts for yourself and others. These one-night classes are open to the Nashville community and benefit University School of Nashville's need-based scholarship endowment.
Artclectic Patrons Party early-bird tickets are $125 each and can be purchased here through Thursday, October 1. The price increases to $150 per person on Friday, October 2. For more than 30 years, Artclectic has been one of Nashville's premier juried art shows, welcoming nationally recognized artists and visitors from across the city to USN's Sperling Gym turned art gallery. The weekend features exceptional artwork, artist demonstrations, student experiences, family activities, and special events that celebrate creativity, with proceeds benefiting USN.
USN Evening Classes, our one-night classes that benefit our need-based scholarship endowment, were recently featured on the City Cast Nashville podcast. Visit usneveningclasses.org to view the fall catalog.
Tiger golfers have officially qualified for the region tournament, and our other teams are not far behind. Volleyball sits near the top of the district, finishing up regular season play next week with Senior Night. Girls soccer continues to hold first place in the district after another 9-0 win, and our cross country runners are chasing after some school records. To round it all out, our mountain bike team traveled to Oakfield to continue to improve on their times for the season. There’s plenty more where that came from- so be sure to come out to the River Campus, Sperling Gym, or out on the road to cheer on our Tigers before their seasons end.
Middle School volleyball and tennis teams are nearing the final games of their seasons, with the competition heating up while the Tigers play to determine their HVAC rankings. Cross country was finally able to race at the River Campus despite the heat, and our mountain biking team traveled to Oakfield, Tennessee, for a high-temperature race weekend.
The MTB team returned to the the twisty trails of tranquil Oakfield, TN on Sept 13th to take part in the second race of the season, as part of the 5-race series hosted by the NICA/TICL League.
USN Mission: University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.