USchool Speech and Debate Team Impresses in Competitions

NSU University School’s Speech and Debate team participated in two tournaments simultaneously. Our Public Forum competitors were at North Miami Senior High School, while our Policy competitors competed virtually at Westminster Academy. The team competed against more than 50 schools collectively. Results were impressive and included multiple top 5 finishes in various categories including Public Forum Debate, Informative Speaking, and Dramatic Performance.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 11/05/23

USchool Robotics Teams Score High in Competition

NSU University School Middle School Robotics teams delivered impressive results at the 2nd Annual Great Philosopher’s Get Together.

Notably, Team 63724B finished second place in skills, qualification matches, and in finals, and is now ranked #1 in the state for skills. Team 63724A finished seventh in qualification matches and third place in skills, and is now ranked #2 in the state for skills. Among the 29 teams competing, just four of them were middle school teams.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 10/22/23

University School Earns Spot on AP School Honor Roll

NSU University School has earned a place on the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll for the 2022-23 school year. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success. NSU University School is being further recognized with the AP Access Award, which honors schools that encourage underrepresented minority students to take AP courses.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 10/22/23

12 Upper School Students Earned Academic Honors

NSU University School is proud to congratulate the 12 Upper School students who earned prestigious academic honors from College Board’s National Recognition Programs including the National Hispanic and African American recognition awards.

College Board grants this recognition to high-achieving African American and Hispanic students who scored in the top 10% on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 within the program by state, earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP exams, and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students can include this academic honor in college and scholarship applications to help them connect with colleges and universities across the nation and stand out in the admissions process.

Congratulations Sharks, we are so proud of your academic achievements and demonstrating hard work in preparing for success in college and beyond. You have a bright future ahead of you!

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 10/08/23

University School Speech/Debate Team Off to Good Start

Our Speech and Debate team started off its 2023-24 season at the University of Kentucky Opener with four of our varsity debaters and earned top recognitions. We are proud of these Sharks for their success and hard work. Looking forward to a FINtastic season!

  • Eva Egozi ranked individually as the 4th best speaker at the tournament.
  • Lilian Anderson and Eva Egozi placed in the Top 8 teams for policy debate, earning their first bid to the Tournament of Champions for the season, and the first for policy debate in over a decade.
  • Ilan Arias and Sofia Teifeld received other notable achievements.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 09/24/23

$50,000 Goes Toward Student Enrichment Endowment Fund

NSU University School held the first University Family Organization (UFO) General Meeting of the school year. Attendees heard valuable information from our Head’s Office Associates, who shared details about the preparation for the upcoming accreditation visit with the Florida Council for Independent Schools (FCIS), as well as security and campus upgrades.

A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of a check from UFO President Kari Meran to William Kopas, Ed.D., Head of School, for $50,000 designated to the UFO Student Enrichment Endowment Fund. This fund provides supplemental support to NSU University School families in financial need to offset the cost of school-sponsored trips and events. All proceeds were raised through UFO sponsored events throughout the year. The establishment of this endowment further demonstrates the UFO’s commitment to NSU University School.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 09/24/23

University School Network Classes Off to a Great Start

What a FINtastic year ahead for USchool students interested in broadcast journalism and TV production. All of our studios have been revamped and students are utilizing new equipment to get coverage beyond the classroom. 

Students in all divisions are developing on-air presentation skills, including the fundamentals of shooting and editing videos to be live streamed on our daily morning shows. Students are also working with the different aspects of a TV studio, such as lighting, sound, and floor management.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 09/10/23

USchool Students’ Community Service Targets Caribbean

Upper School Students and New2U Ambassadors started off the year participating in an impactful community service event. Students filled about 2,000 backpacks with school supplies to be sent to vulnerable children through Food For The Poor.

Each backpack contained notebooks, folders, a pencil case, ruler, colored pencils, crayons, pencils and sharpeners, erasers, highlighters, and pens. The backpacks are being sent to schools in Jamaica, Haiti, and other islands of the Caribbean through Food for The Poor’s Angels of Hope program.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 09/10/23

USchool’s Middle School Yearbook Inducted Into Gallery

We are proud to announce that our 2022-23 Middle School yearbook was inducted into the Walsworth Yearbooks Gallery of Excellence, a prestigious honor reserved for the highest caliber yearbooks printed by the publishing company.

We commend the Middle School yearbook staff for achieving this remarkable distinction and producing a high-quality journalistic book that not only captured the essence of the past school year, but also taught students valuable life and career skills along the way. The team’s hard work and creativity certainly paid off!

In addition to earning a rank into the gallery, the yearbook will be showcased at workshops, on the Walsworth website, and at regional, state, and national conventions as an example of a book yearbook staff should aspire to produce.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 06/18/23

USchool Students Earn Top Recognitions in Physics Olympiad

Congratulations to the following Middle School students on their success as top performers in the Physics Olympiad, which had more than 1,200 participants from across the nation. As part of the competition, students were challenged with answering a set of questions and solving problems in the fields of mechanics, optics, electricity, and magnetism. Participation in this nationwide event provides positive momentum for students’ further study of physics, math, and other sciences.

  • 2nd place: Nina A.
  • 3rd place: Nolan A. and Hannah K.
  • 10th percentile: Samuel M.
  • Certificate of participation: Ryan G., Alexey K., Jake S., and Dylan Z.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 06/04/23

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