The USJ Alumni Association is an active organization with the mission of helping alumni and their parents keep close ties with their alma mater. USJ Alumni are always welcome back to campus. Keep us up to date on new contact information, weddings, babies and career news!
USJ’s extensive fine arts program begins in the Lower School with visual arts and music enrichment classes. Starting in Jr. Kindergarten, classes stage annual musical productions. The visual arts department challenges our students’ artistic talents and showcases them throughout our school and the community through art exhibits and competitions.
The athletic program at University School of Jackson is a member of TSSAA’s Division II, one of the strongest in the state of Tennessee. USJ’s Middle and Upper Schools currently field 37 teams in 13 different sports.
Founded in 1970, University School of Jackson is an independent school that creates a foundation for life-long learning. From the developmental curriculum in the infant and toddler program to the Advanced Placement courses in the Upper School, USJ focuses on the needs of the individual student, providing the environment and opportunity for each student to develop his or her potential in academics, athletics, fine arts, and leadership.
At USJ, we encourage students to achieve their passions and provide them with the tools they need for success.
University School of Jackson is a non-denominational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school dedicated to academic excellence and to the founding principles of faith, service, and scholarship. Our mission is to instill a passion in our students for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence, while committing themselves to personal integrity, mutual respect, and lifelong learning.
Our school relies on the generous support of donors in order to continue on a path of excellence. Whether large or small, these gifts have direct, positive impact on our school.
Blair McElroy (‘98) serves as the interim senior international of cer and director of the study abroad program at Ole Miss. This past year, Blair received a Fulbright award to South Korea to create
a stronger connection between the university and the country. This grant allowed her to attend a two-week International Education Administrators seminar in June.
“I am delighted and proud to have been selected as one of the eight grantees,” says Blair. “It was exciting to experience the Korean culture rsthand as part of a group of passionate individuals in the eld of international education.