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USchool Middle School presents, “The Sound of Music,” Apr. 27-29
Posted on Friday, April 20th, 2012

This month the halls of University School of Nova Southeastern University’s Middle School are alive with music as students prepare to perform an all-time family favorite: The Sound of Music.  Relive the classic tale based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers.

7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27
7:30 [...]

University School of NSU Chess Team Defends State Title & Triples Victory
Posted on Friday, April 6th, 2012

University School of NSU students recently brought home not one, but three Florida Scholastic Chess Championship trophies.
For nearly three decades, University School’s chess teams, comprised of students from kindergarten through high school, have earned statewide and national recognition. This year’s showing at the Florida Scholastic Chess Championship served only to further enhance the program’s reputation.
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World Language Students Shine at Two State Conferences
Posted on Friday, April 6th, 2012

University School of NSU students recently competed in two state conferences, with impressive results.
First, a full team of 16 students represented University School at the State Spanish Conference (Conferencia). All 16 participated in Impromptu – speaking Spanish for two minutes on a randomly-drawn topic. Six students (max allowed) participated in Declamation – reciting a Spanish [...]

Speech & Debate Team Captures Second State Championship Title
Posted on Friday, April 6th, 2012

University School of NSU’s Speech & Debate Team captured the Overall State Championship title for the second year in a row, sweeping three of four team categories.
In addition to winning the state team titles for Debate, Rhetoric and Overall, seven students were named state champions: Jonathan Stettin and Grant Ebenger won first in Public Forum [...]

University School Actress Wins Carbonell Scholarship Award
Posted on Friday, April 6th, 2012

University School of NSU senior and accomplished actress Rachel Brooks took to the stage once again, this time to accept a Student Carbonell Award and Scholarship. The award and $1,000 scholarship is presented to graduating seniors who demonstrate talent and commitment to theatre, academic achievement, and who will pursue a degree in theatre or journalism.
Brooks [...]

“A Musical in Bloom – The Plant,” Mar. 17-18
Posted on Monday, March 12th, 2012

The Performing Arts Department of University School in collaboration with Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts presents, “The Plant, A Musical in Bloom” this weekend. See flyer for details…

University School of NSU Hosts Campus Visit Day for Students Entering Pre-K Through 8th Grade
Posted on Monday, March 5th, 2012

University School of NSU will be hosting a Campus Visit Day for prospective students and their families.
For students entering Pre-K through 8th grade, the Lower and Middle Schools’ Campus Visit day will be held on Tuesday, Mar. 20 starting at 9 a.m.
Located on NSU’s campus, University School is a private college preparatory school that educates [...]

University School of NSU’s 21st Annual “Main Event” Raises $320,000 to Support Students
Posted on Monday, March 5th, 2012

For this year’s 21st Annual University School of NSU “Main Event” fundraiser, participants were invited to “Join the Family” by making a lasting educational contribution to their child’s future.
The family-themed event took place on Feb. 8 at Martorano’s at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and featured dinner, an open bar, silent and live [...]

Sweeping Number of University School Student Works Receive Scholastic Art Awards
Posted on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Middle and Upper School students at University School of NSU recently received regional high honors for more than 60 works of art, nearly half of which will advance to judging at the national level.
The recognition reflects high skill levels across University School’s broad range of arts electives―from ceramics and glass, jewelry and sculpture to drawing, [...]

University School Students Earn Highest Award from National Forensic League
Posted on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

University School of NSU students Matt Linn and Daniel Rego, under the guidance of coach Steve Schappaugh, have earned the degree of Premier Distinction — the National Forensic League’s highest degree of student membership.
A degree of Premier Distinction reflects sustained excellence in classroom activities, competition rounds, and service projects. Students may earn points in six [...]

University School Students Deliver Powerful “Think B4 You Speak” Message of Acceptance at Special Assembly
Posted on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

University School of NSU student leaders favor freedom of speech and they want people to realize that what they say has impact. To emphasize the importance of thinking before speaking, the school recently held a special student-run awareness assembly to address negative terminology and stereotypes that scar countless children.
“As a journalist, I am all for [...]

13 University School Student-Athletes Participate in National Signing Day
Posted on Monday, February 13th, 2012

University School of NSU proudly presented 13 student‐athletes representing four different sports for National Signing Day.
The February date signifies the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent for college football with a school that is a member of the NCAA, the main governing body for college sports [...]

University School’s Special Olympics Club Raises Funds & Coaches Athletes
Posted on Monday, February 13th, 2012

University School of NSU’s Special Olympics Club has been doing remarkably well this school year by raising more than $1,100 from their jeans day and bake-sale fundraisers. The proceeds will aid the athletes of Special Olympics Broward County.
Students in the club have also been coaching the 14-and-younger Nova Snakes basketball team, and have just started [...]

4th-Grade University School Student Wins National Singing Competition
Posted on Monday, February 13th, 2012

University School of NSU’s 4th-grade student Sivan Ben David was recently named the winner of the “Voice of an angel” competition, which drew more than 700 applicants from around the country.
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University School Students Celebrate Cultural & Ethnic Diversity During International Night
Posted on Monday, February 13th, 2012

The Upper School of the University School of NSU recently paid tribute to and celebrated their cultural, ethnic and racial diversity during their annual International Night.
The evening’s festivities included music, dance and drama presentations that reflected artistic expressions from all the different corners of the globe, a parade of nations with students presenting flags from [...]

University School Students Perform Musical “Sweet Charity”
Posted on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Tickets are on sale now for University School of NSU’s upcoming musical performance of “Sweet Charity,” the smash Broadway hit based on a Neil Simon play.
The Cy Coleman score includes such memorable individual numbers as “Big Spender,” “Rhythm of Life” and “If My Friends Could See Me Now.” The musical version follows dance hall hostess [...]

University School of NSU hosts Online Auction, Bidding closes Feb. 5
Posted on Monday, January 30th, 2012

Shop at University School’s Online Auction!
Bidding closes Feb. 5. Visit www.biddingforgood.com/uschool.
See flyer….

University School’s Fall Teams Recognized for High Cumulative GPA
Posted on Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

University School of NSU’s varsity volleyball is “head of the class” as six Fall teams were recently named academic champions by Florida High School Athletic Association. The other USchool teams to win special designation for highest cumulative GPA are boys’ and girls’ cross-country, boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving; and golf. Read more.

University School’s Suns’ Players and Coach Honored
Posted on Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

Sun Sentinel recently chose University School of NSU Suns football player Macgarrett Kings as Player of the Year, and Suns Head Coach Roger Harriott as Coach of the Year. Some additional players were named All-County “First Team” stars.
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University School Hosts Dynamic Authors Apr. 29
Posted on Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

University School of NSU invites the entire NSU community to attend the 2010 Literary Celebration on Apr. 29 featuring authors Sorrel King, Jilliane Hoffman and Brad Meltzer.
The event lasts from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure in Weston, and features brunch with open seating, complimentary valet parking, the authors, and a boutique [...]

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