Coronavirus Updates
Overview
University School of Nashville is tracking news about the spread of COVID-19 in Middle Tennessee. This webpage centralizes information and resources for the USN community. Check this page regularly for updates, links, and FAQs.
Health Team FAQs
Health Team FAQs
Face Masks Optional
Students, faculty, staff, and visitors may choose to wear a face covering or mask indoors. Click here to read the school's masking policy.
Questions?
Questions and concerns regarding USN’s COVID-19-related policies and procedures should be directed to USN’s Health Team via email or by calling 615-277-7380.
Timeline of Community Health Updates
List of 20 news stories.
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COVID-19 tracker for fall 2022
Given the consistently low-to-no activity in our classrooms and offices as well as changes with Health Team staff, USN concluded the COVID-19 tracker in December 2022.Read More -
CDC recommends updated boosters for ages 5+
Read MoreOur Medical Advisory Board and Health Team recommend faculty, staff, and students receive both the flu shot and COVID-19 booster this fall. Visit vaccines.gov for locations or contact your health care provider. -
Medical experts encourage COVID-19 booster, flu shot
Read MoreUSN's Medical Advisory Board and Health Team recommend faculty, staff, and students receive both the flu shot and COVID-19 booster this fall. Visit vaccines.gov for locations or contact your health care provider. -
Health professionals continue managing USN’s COVID mitigation, response
Health Team Director and Registered Nurse Jennifer Aaron shares an update on the school’s COVID-19 policies and wellness reminders.Read More -
COVID-19 case tracker for 2021-2022
This is the COVID-19 tracker for the 2021-2022 school year.Read More -
Returning to School: When to Wear Masks
The Health Team shared a post-Spring Break update with the USN community and sent this letter by email on Sunday, March 20.Read More -
USN moves to optional masking
Effective Friday, February 18, University School of Nashville students, faculty, and staff have the option of wearing masks indoors. This decision is informed by the school's Medical Advisory Board and Health Team as the school has reached a 92% vaccination rate among K-12 students and 97% for faculty and staff. Masks remain required for campus visitors. The Health Team also shares USN's masking policy and addresses some specific exceptions to the mask-optional approach when additional care may be required in this document.Read More
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We’re really almost there
Please read carefully for an update from Director Vince Durnan on what to expect next from USN's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s the long-anticipated message on USN shifting to mask optional across the campus.Read More -
COVID-19 tests available for order
USN’s Health Directors share recent coronavirus mitigating efforts from the federal government, a look at local numbers, and what they’re seeing inside the halls of 2000 Edgehill.Read More -
Student vaccination rates continue to rise
Eighth graders are first to reach 100% grade-level vaccination against COVID-19 as overall vaccination rates rise among students. Read more for a breakdown by grade.Read More -
School COVID-19 mitigation efforts shift amid omicron
Read MoreDirector Vince Durnan and Health Team Co-Directors Margee Brennan wrote letters to USN families and faculty during Winter Break regarding the CDC’s new guidance, the rise of COVID-19 cases, the omicron variant, and their impact on school mitigation efforts. Head of High School Quinton Walker and Head of Lower School Amy Woodson also shared protocol updates with their students, families, and faculty. Read their messages linked below. -
Submit vaccination status for students in grades K-6
The Health Team is compiling data on vaccination rates. Please help by submitting your student's vaccine card to Magnus Health.Read More -
USN strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccination
The vaccination rate of faculty & staff is now up to 95%, and families of students ages 5-12 are beginning to inoculate their children. Click here to view the recording of the Nov. 10 Town Hall with USN parent, pediatrician, and infectious diseases expert Ritu Banerjee, M.D., Ph.D., and click here to view the slides.Read More -
Health Team to hold COVID-19 vaccine town hall
Following the approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, USN's Health Team aims to provide helpful information. A virtual town hall will be held Wednesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. via the link here.Read More -
Health Team shares policy changes, holiday reminder
Learn about our Test To Stay protocol to decrease interruptions in learning and other updates on USN’s COVID-mitigation strategy. As we approach the holiday season, please be aware of how your family’s activities and travel plans can impact the USN community.Read More -
And Now for Something Completely Different
In his latest column, Director Vince Durnan asks readers to consider how the school might operate post-pandemic and with a new Director following his departure in 2022.Read More -
To our families with children under 12
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COVID-19 and physical activity
The Health Team shares valuable information for participating in athletic endeavors during the current state of the coronavirus pandemic. Updated policy requires that any student who experiences a COVID-19 infection must be medically cleared before returning to PE and school-related sports.Read More -
Is COVID-19 this generation's 9/11?
A discussion with USN eighth graders prompted Director Vince Durnan's latest column, a look back at the events and aftermath of 9/11 twenty years, and a global pandemic, later.Read More -
So Far, So ...
Penned from a tiny desk in Pittsburgh, Director Vince Durnan's review of the first two weeks of school calls for optimism and a continued commitment to public health.Read More
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