2024-25 School Year
May 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our Upper School Choir participated in Choirfest held at Austin Peay State University on April 30th!
The event was a remarkable gathering of talent, featuring combined choirs from APSU, Northwest High School, Rossview High School, and University Heights Academy. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Korre Foster and other esteemed members of the APSU Music Department, the students delivered an unforgettable performance that was celebrated by all in attendance.
Events like Choirfest offer our students an incredible opportunity to showcase their talents, collaborate with other budding musicians, and immerse themselves in the rich musical tradition of the region. We are incredibly proud of our choir's dedication and the hard work they put into preparing for this fantastic event.
Thank you to all the families and supporters who continue to encourage our students in their musical endeavors. We look forward to more brilliant performances in the future!
March 21, 2025
We live in a constantly changing digital world, and it's more important than ever that we all do our part to keep ourselves, our families, and our school safe from cybercriminals.
At UHA, cybersecurity is a top priority. That's why we've created a new podcast series to share practical tips and tricks for staying safe online. We'll be releasing new episodes regularly, making it easy for UHA families, staff, and students to learn and stay informed.
We hope you enjoy and benefit from the podcast!
> Check out the Cyber Deep Dive Podcast:
March 10, 2025
Congratulations to our Middle School and Upper School Robotics Teams for an amazing run at regionals this weekend. Five out of our six teams qualified for the STLP State Competition in Lexington in late April.
Middle School teams competed against 19 other teams and all three qualified for state. Middle School results:
Middle School Runner Up: Hillary Patel, Saanvi Shah, and Emma Spann (only all female team!)
Middle School 3rd: Jackson Woodham, Vedang Patel and Easton Causey
Middle School 5th: Talon Namie, Ryan Staley, Avin Poulose, and Will Nahlik
Upper School Results:
High School Runner Up: Jack Cavanah, Niyati Patel, Teerth Shah, Hugh Sisk
High School 3rd and Enthusiasm Award: Will Pyle, Alexa Love, Aashna Singh and Abby Radebaugh
High School 4th and Teamwork Award: Landon Cherry, Jackson Estes, Tatyana Baker and Collin Staley (not pictured)
Coach: Cindy Nahlik
March 4, 2025
Congratulations to our Upper School Academic Team for their overall 2nd Place finish at the Regional Academic Team Competition.
Regional Varsity Team Members: Luke Humphries, Jeevan Poulose, Katie Isaacs, Megan Long, Lexi Pollard, Jillian McCourt, Aashna Singh, Lennon Wyatt, Jude Finch, Teerth Shah, Prisha Shah
Coaches: Rhea Wyatt and Gracie Davis
Quick Recall - 2nd Place - Luke Humphries, Jeevan Poulouse, Katie Isaacs, Megan Long, Lennon Wyatt, Teerth Shah, and Prisha Shah
Math: 2nd Jeevan Poulose
Language Arts: 2nd Prisha Shah
Composition: 1st Lennon Wyatt
March 4, 2025
Congratulations to our Middle School Academic Team for their overall 1st Place finish at the Regional Academic Team Competition.
Team Members: Lucas Stine, Michael Flynn, Eli Durham, Gretchen Durham, Vedang Patel, Callen Bowe, Ryan Staley, Emma Flynn, Mason Oliver, Brody Mitchell, Ronan Croney Sallie, Abby Eastman, Hillary Patel, Jack Conrad, Avin Poulose
Sponsor: Andrea Flynn
Math: 5th Eli Durham, 2nd Ryan Staley, 1st Avin Poulose
Science: 1st Vedang Patel
Language Arts: 5th Abby Eastman
Arts & Humanities: 3rd Hillary Patel, 2nd Gretchen Durham
Composition: 2nd Abby Eastman
Quick Recall: Runner-up
March 4, 2025
Congratulations to our Lower School Academic Team for their overall 1st Place finish at the Regional Academic Team Competition.
Team Members: Avishi Shah, Maanya Patel, Shree Patel, Wyatt Nahlik, Carter West, and Luke Parrent
Coaches: Vicki Luckey and Lisa Allen
Quick Recall - 1st Place
Social Studies: 2nd Luke Parrent
Math: 2nd Avishi Shah
Language Arts: 1st Avishi Shah
Science: 1st Maanya Patel, 2nd Carter West
Arts and Humanities: 1st Maanya Patel
February 21, 2025
Congratulations to Jeevan Poulose – 2025 National Merit Finalist!
University Heights Academy proudly celebrates Jeevan Poulose for being named a 2025 National Merit Finalist! This prestigious recognition places Jeevan among the top high school students in the nation, a testament to his exceptional academic achievement, dedication, and hard work.
The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition that begins with over 1.3 million nationwide students who take the PSAT/NMSQT. Only about 16,000 students qualify as Semifinalists, and after a rigorous application process—including academic records, leadership roles, community involvement, and a personal essay—around 15,000 advance to Finalist status. This distinction opens the door to potential scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, colleges, and corporations nationwide.
Jeevan, we are incredibly proud of your hard work and all that you have accomplished. Your dedication to excellence exemplifies what it means to be a Blazer and we can't wait to see all that you achieve next!
Louisville, KY – February 7, 2025
Two talented UHA young vocalists, Arieanna Brody and Emery Jennings, recently made our community proud with an outstanding performance at the prestigious Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Junior Honor Choir in Louisville, Kentucky. The annual event brings together the most gifted student singers from across the state for a few days of musical excellence and collaboration.
The junior honor choir, part of the larger KMEA conference, is a highly selective program designed to challenge and inspire middle school singers. After months of preparation and rigorous auditions, Emery and Arieanna were among the select few chosen to participate.
During the event, students had the opportunity to work with nationally acclaimed choral directors and perform a diverse repertoire of music, from classical selections to contemporary choral works. Their culminating concert at the Kentucky Performing Arts Center left the audience captivated.
"It was an incredible experience," said Arieanna. "Singing with so many talented kids from across the state really pushed me to grow as a singer."
Emery echoed the sentiment, noting that one of the highlights was learning from the guest conductor. "The way the conductor helped us connect with the music was amazing. I'll never forget that experience."
The KMEA Junior Honor Choir not only fosters musical growth but also helps young performers build friendships and connections with peers who share their passion for singing.
Their UHA chorus director, Jill Bressler, praised their dedication and enthusiasm. "Emery and Arieanna worked so hard to prepare for this event, the 11 hours of rehearsals in two days were grueling but it resulted in an incredible performance. We are so proud of them."
The community is already looking forward to hearing more from these rising stars as they continue their musical journeys. Their experience at the KMEA Junior Honor Choir is sure to be a milestone in what promises to be a bright future for both singers.
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