Fresh off the excitement of Homecoming Week, Lower School students and families can keep the school-spirited fun going by attending Lower School Spirit Night on Friday, January 27. Plan to make an evening of it. There will be plenty of options for everyone and lots of basketball.
By Amy Woodson, Head of Lower School
Lower School will have another opportunity to celebrate and show our spirit Friday, January 27 for LS Spirit Night. Students and their families will enjoy free snacks from the concession stand, face painting, sign making, and other spirited activities while showing our support for our older schoolmates.
There are basketball games in Sperling and Cheek Gyms beginning around 4:30 p.m. for Middle and High School girls and boys basketball teams. Between the JV boys game at 4:30 p.m. and the HS girls game beginning at 6 p.m., Lower School students may choose to participate in relays and challenges on the court in Sperling Gym. It's going to be a spirit fest.
Peabody Demonstration School's first African-American graduate passed away September 3, 2025. Cassandra Teague Walker '67 returned to her alma mater many times to share her experiences with young students and is featured on the 21st Avenue garage mural.
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Thank you to the many families, faculty, and staff who have donated their pre-loved books, games, and puzzles for resale. USNA continues to accept donations. Fall Book Frenzy takes place Thursday, September 25 through Saturday, September 27 in Cheek Gym. This annual used book sale benefits the Hassenfeld Library.
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.