The arboretum at East Tennessee State University has amazing resources for students, families, and teachers. You are welcome to visit the ETSU campus and appreciate this free resource in Johnson City, Tennessee.
ETSU Arboretum The East Tennessee State University Arboretum has been established to promote the beauty and diversity of the campus landscape, and to inform the public of the scientific, aesthetic, and economic values of plants in our environment. It serves as a focal point for organizing and educating persons interested in improving the regional landscape and deepening their appreciation for the botanical richness of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. www.etsu.edu/arboretum
For the most up to date information about the ETSU Arboretum, visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ETSUArboretum/
Bucky's Food Pantry Seeks Donations of Winter Coats
Bucky’s Food Pantry is proud to be holding its Annual Winter Coat Drive for those who are in need within the ETSU community. Many thanks to the folks who have contributed coats, accessories and their time in the past. Know that your contributions have made a difference for members of our community. In addition to new or clean, gently used winter coats, the pantry is also accepting new winter hats, gloves, and scarves.
Donations of winter coats and accessories can be made directly to one of two locations of Bucky’s Food Pantry at the Culp Center (next to the Passport Office) or at Buc Ridge (next to Central Receiving), or at the ETSU Counseling Center (Culp Center, third floor) or University School (School Office, first floor). We anticipate other drop-off locations and will send those out soon. The collection will continue through Nov. 19. The coat giveaway will occur during the week of Nov. 15-19. For more information, please contact Chuck Patton at pattonc@etsu.edu or 439-5243, Kristi Smith at smitkl01@etsu.edu, or Amy Deel at buckysspecialist@etsu.edu.
The Chess and Gaming Clubs will meet at 3:00 p.m., in Room 214 (2nd floor Media Center Library), on the following dates:
November 17th, 23rd, and December 1st, 8th
If students bring their own devices, then the following must be signed and brought in with the device: Bring Your Own Device Agreement Signature
Students will be required to wear masks unless parents sign a mask waiver for the fall formal specifically. Please bring a signed note to the Fall Formal.
To be admitted at the fall formal, students need to do the following:
- Pre-register using this link: https://forms.gle/r6VtGDB2pAV6Rw1j6
- Purchase a ticket. Tickets can be purchased for $15 online: https://epay.goldlink.etsu.edu/C20071_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=115&SINGLESTORE=true#_ga=2.128827468.1102637795.1636379378-765560768.1614876268. Tickets can also be purchased with cash or checks (payable to University School) for $20 at the event check-in table.
- If bringing a guest who is not a student at University School, complete and return the Guest Permission Form to the school office by 11/18/21.
Guest Permission Forms are available in the office or below.
Inclement Weather & Emergency Closure Policy
As we prepare for the changing of the seasons, we ask that our families please review our inclement weather policy. Although we have a partnership with Washington County Schools, we do want to remind our families that we follow a different calendar and inclement weather and emergency closure policy, so please be sure to review the information below:
Inclement Weather & Emergency Closure Policy:
When there is inclement weather:
- University School will close if Johnson City Schools close for inclement weather.
- University School will also close for inclement weather if ETSU closes.
- University School will close if there is need due to an emergency at the school.
We will not make an announcement through the news media due to the fact that saying University School will be closed is confusing to ETSU students. Instead we ask that our students and parents/guardians be aware of the reasons for closure stated above and refer to the University School website and social media sites for updated announcements.
We are aware some students live in areas where the weather may be worse than it is in town. Therefore, if University School is open but road conditions between your home and the school are dangerous, we ask that you please do not put yourself at risk by attempting to drive to school. If this were to occur, please call the school office and inform us of your circumstances. On inclement weather days when Johnson City Schools are not regularly scheduled, announcements will be made through our normal email distribution, website, and social media outlets.
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