Parents
Our parents are part of what makes USL so special!
Welcome. We’re so happy you’re here.
Here, you will find information and resources most commonly requested by current parents.
Please let us know if there are additional resources you might need.
Parents of Rising 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, please read the Intermediate School Welcome Letter (posted August 8, 2024)
Important Links
Tuition Payment
School Uniforms
Visit USL’s **NEW** Uniform Store online to order your USL uniforms. A small percentage of your purchase directly benefits University School.
Uniforms can also be ordered at Land’s End. Students may also have items purchased elsewhere and embroidered locally at Concorde, LLC located at 1125 Bowman Road Suite 101, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
You may reach Concorde by phone at (843) 849-8414.
Events
Documents
Updated July 10, 2024
Volunteer Opportunities for Parents
Our parents, guardians, and families bring diverse talents and varying amounts of time to share with University School. We offer several ways for you to use your gifts to benefit our students and the USL community.
Parent Committees
Outreach Committee
Andrea Gramling, Chair / Christine Beddia, Staff Contact
Increase visibility about USL in the greater Charleston community to support enrollment goals. Activities include identifying cross-marketing and public speaking opportunities and boosting social media presence with reviews, testimonials, and targeted online sharing.
Family Connection Committee
Samantha LeBlanc, Chair / Christine Beddia, Staff Contact
Create meaningful connections among USL families to deepen their school community connection by coordinating and hosting fun, social gatherings throughout the year.
Staff and Teacher Appreciation Committee
Heidi Smart, Chair / Tasha Tirpak, Staff Contact
Coordinate and fund acts of kindness throughout the year – such as donated meals, snacks, beverages, and birthday gifts – to show faculty and staff they are appreciated for their hard work and commitment.
Annual Fund Committee
Brie Worden and Rob Davis, Co-Chairs / Christine Beddia, Staff Contact
Volunteer liaisons conduct outreach and coordinate communications to appeal to various USL communities (parents, grandparents, former families, alumni, and local businesses) to support USL’s raised income goal. Read more about the USL Annual Fund.
Oyster Roast & Auction Fundraiser Committee
Savannah Cochrane, Chair / Christine Beddia, Staff Contact
Parent volunteers help create, coordinate, and execute the February 22nd Annual Fundraising Event that features an online/ in-person auction, live entertainment catered non-seafood items and traditional Lowcountry oyster roast. Proceeds benefit USL’s Signature Programs.
Please reach out to Christine Beddia, Director of Development to volunteer or learn more about our Parent Committees.
Additional Volunteer Parent Opportunities
Parent Ambassadors at Oct. 20th Mt. Pleasant Children’s Festival
Tasha Tirpak, Staff Contact
Join us for a 1-hour shift at the USL booth during the Mt. Pleasant Children’s Festival on Sunday, October 20th. Parents (and students!) are needed to represent USL at our booth and help facilitate our kids’ game and prizes.
Community Service
Monica Doubal, Staff Contact
Support the bimonthly service to underserved communities by organizing donation drive, supplies, and attending occasional Saturday morning distribution.
LOTC Chaperones and Drivers
Jason Kreutner, Staff Contact
Attend one of USL’s experiential field trips, AKA Learning Outside the Classroom (LOTCs), by serving as a chaperone and/or a driver.
Note to Parents: Traditionally, LOTC trips have blended groups, meaning your child may not be in your car and/or you may not be in the same group. This allows you to experience the same learning adventure and get to know members of the USL community on your own. At the same time, sometimes moments like volunteering at school can be infrequent, and you’d prefer to be with your child. Please let us know your preferences so we can assign you “USL-style” or with your child.
Mentor Nights
Tasha Tirpack, Staff Support
Enhance a USL Mentor Night by providing donated refreshments to one scheduled Friday Mentor Night and arriving early to set up, serve food, and help break down.
Open Houses
Tasha Tirpak, Staff Support
Support USL’s recruitment efforts by attending and bringing light refreshments to a quarterly Open House. Meet with prospective families and represent USL as a Parent Ambassador.
Special Event Support
Various, Staff Support
Support USL events by arriving early or staying late to help with necessary setup for larger events such as Graduations, Dances, World Languages Day, etc.
Divisional Overnight Trip Chaperone
Jason Kreutner, Staff Support
Divisional trips are considered a capstone to year-round LOTCs requiring students to implement all that they learn, student and practice throughout the year. Sign up to learn more about what chaperoning entails including training, responsibilities, expense and expectations. Sign up form only indicates expressed interest.
