Tiger Give Back Challenge is February 27
This annual day of giving encourages families, alumni, and friends of USN to participate in the Annual Fund, which accounts for 6% of our budget. With your help, we will unlock an additional $100,000.
By Justin Gung, Assistant Director of Annual Giving
The month of February is filled with special days: Groundhog Day, Lunar New Year, Super Bowl Sunday, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday, Presidents’ Day, Leap Day, and – most importantly of all – the Tiger Give Back Challenge.
Though not a federal holiday or global celebration (yet), the Tiger Give Back Challenge is one of the most important days of the year for University School of Nashville. It's a special day of "fun-raising" when all are asked to give to the school we love so much.
All gifts received on Tuesday, February 27, go to the Annual Fund. The Annual Fund is a crucial part of the yearly budget and provides Tigers with financial assistance, books, art supplies, athletic equipment, and more. No matter their size, all gifts are important; a gift of $5 or $5,000 makes a difference.
As we pass certain markers — 100 gifts, 200 gifts, 300 gifts — fun prizes are unlocked, such as a Faculty Push-up Contest for the students to watch or a Coffee Cart for our educators. Of course, all this fun is beside the pure joy of giving. Director Amani Reed, a former soccer player and coach, is being a particularly good sport. He’s a fan of Chelsea Football Club, a professional soccer team in England. But, if the school receives 700 gifts, he’ll wear the jersey of hated rival Liverpool Football Club to school. Now that’s commitment!
Tigers, consider the gauntlet thrown. On Tuesday, February 27, will you accept the Challenge?
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The month of February is filled with special days: Groundhog Day, Lunar New Year, Super Bowl Sunday, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday, Presidents’ Day, Leap Day, and – most importantly of all – the Tiger Give Back Challenge.
Though not a federal holiday or global celebration (yet), the Tiger Give Back Challenge is one of the most important days of the year for University School of Nashville. It's a special day of "fun-raising" when all are asked to give to the school we love so much.
All gifts received on Tuesday, February 27, go to the Annual Fund. The Annual Fund is a crucial part of the yearly budget and provides Tigers with financial assistance, books, art supplies, athletic equipment, and more. No matter their size, all gifts are important; a gift of $5 or $5,000 makes a difference.
As we pass certain markers — 100 gifts, 200 gifts, 300 gifts — fun prizes are unlocked, such as a Faculty Push-up Contest for the students to watch or a Coffee Cart for our educators. Of course, all this fun is beside the pure joy of giving. Director Amani Reed, a former soccer player and coach, is being a particularly good sport. He’s a fan of Chelsea Football Club, a professional soccer team in England. But, if the school receives 700 gifts, he’ll wear the jersey of hated rival Liverpool Football Club to school. Now that’s commitment!
Tigers, consider the gauntlet thrown. On Tuesday, February 27, will you accept the Challenge?
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Experienced educators join High School
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Lower School welcomes new faculty for 2026-2027
Please join us in welcoming to USN: LS Spanish Teacher Connor Mitchell, LS Music Teacher Marisa Frank, LS Learning Support Specialist MacKenzie Grant, Fourth Grade Teacher Alexis Novotny, Second Grade Teachers Cara Bishop and Lindsay Moates, First Grade Teachers Marisa Depke and Molly Roth '10, and Kindergarten Teacher Ellen Haber '00. Also, Naturalist Carrie Riley transitions to LS from the HS Science Department.Read More -
Middle School welcomes learning specialist
Learning Specialist Rachel Harley has over a decade in middle school education. Her office is located in room 1171 on the first floor of the Gordon Wing, in the former Middle School conference room.Read More
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2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
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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.