West Tennessee's College Preparatory School
University School of Jackson is West Tennessee's college preparatory school. It offers a challenging curriculum in a nurturing and safe environment. We educate students from PreKindergarten through the 12th Grade. From the child-centered environment in the Lower School to the college advanced placement courses in Upper School, USJ offers your child an education that will prepare him for college … and success in life. Learn more.
Students to Perform Original Play
Join us this weekend for "Wake Up." This is an original play written by three USJ students. Tickets will be available at the door and are available for purchase in advance at the upper school front office. All proceeds will benefit Aspell Recovery Center. Learn More
Mickey Marley Honored by State-wide Organization
Congratulations are in order for Mickey Marley, one of four of this year's inductees to the Tennessee Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. What a fantastic honor! Learn More
Homecoming 2016
Come out for one of the biggest weekends of the year and celebrate Homecoming 2016 with us on Friday, October 14!
Festivities begin at 1 p.m. as all USJ students line the campus to wave as the Upper School celebrates Homecoming 2016 with a campus-wide parade. All current families, parents, grandparents, and alumni are invited to attend. Learn More
USJ Unveils Five-Year Strategic Plan
On Tuesday, August 30, the USJ community gathered in the Blankenship Theater for the unveiling of the school’s new five-year strategic plan. Consultant Ian Symmonds and our Head of School Stuart Hirstein presented the details of the plan to those gathered there, providing insight into the future of USJ.
Download the strategic plan in its entirety here.
Alumni Parent Becomes USJ Board Chairman
John New Jr., USJ alum and parent, has taken over as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. John, who graduated from USJ in 1988, is a Financial Advisor with BancorpSouth, where he has worked for 11 years. Learn More
Great Year-End for the Dunn Family
When The Jackson Sun announced end-of- year honors, the Dunn family found themselves claiming not just one but two titles. Recent USJ graduate Addison Dunn was named Female Athlete of the Year, while her father, Coach Brian Dunn, earned the title of All-West Tennessee Softball Coach of the Year. Learn More
Boys' Tennis Brings Home State Title
This past spring, USJ’s boys’ tennis team brought home the state title, something that Coach Ted Measley had intended for the team all year long. Learn More
School Calendar
Upcoming Events
- Belmont University rep visit 9:35am - Monday, September 26
- Admin Team Meeting 10:30am - Monday, September 26
- Hiwassee College Rep Visit 12:30pm - Monday, September 26
- Middle School Girls Basketball Open Gym 3:15pm - Monday, September 26
- USJ Volleyball Match 5pm - Monday, September 26
- Monday night basketball with Coach Shutes 6pm - Monday, September 26
USJ Fall 2016 Magazine
Support Groups
Click one of the links below to learn more about how you can support our school.
Auxiliary Programs
