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Nondiscrimination Policy
MUS admits students without regard to race, color, creed, or national or ethnic origin and seeks students with the potential for college studies. We offer need-based financial aid to qualified students.
Mission, Creed, Honor System
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Mission Statement and Philosophy
Mission
Memphis University School is a college-preparatory school dedicated to academic excellence, cultivation of service and leadership, and the development of well-rounded young men of strong moral character, consistent with the school’s Christian tradition.
Philosophy
Memphis University School is committed to high standards of honor and integrity, academic performance, service, leadership, and athletics, and to the transmission of Judeo-Christian values.
An MUS education is characterized by a rigorous curriculum, a lively exchange of ideas, supportive teaching, and adherence to an honor code. Its objective is to instruct students in the skills and subject matter of the humanities and sciences, to engender successful habits and techniques of learning, and to instill the foremost principles of personal responsibility, morality, and gentlemanly conduct.
A dynamic extracurricular program devoted to excellence promotes leadership and service and encourages development of physical fitness and a rich variety of talents and interests. Non-denominational and non-sectarian, MUS seeks to foster a respectful appreciation of the spiritual nature of people and honors the sincere expression of widely differing faiths. MUS aspires to be a community of mutual respect and concern regardless of individual differences. -
Community Creed
Written by members of the Class of 2001, the Community Creed was approved by the Student Council and adopted as a statement of the ideals and virtues that have governed student behavior and attitudes since the inception of the school.
Community Creed
As students of Memphis University School, we share a duty to preserve our tradition of general excellence by upholding the principles that define and unify our community.
Truth and Honor:
An MUS student tells the truth, does his own work, honors his commitments, and respects the property of others and of the school.
Scholarship:
An MUS student actively seeks knowledge and understanding, and he encourages that pursuit among his classmates.
Service:An MUS student contributes his time and abilities to the welfare of his school and of the greater community.
Respect:An MUS student is courteous and kind and appreciates everyone in his community.
Humility:An MUS student may be confident but never arrogant or boastful.
Involvement:An MUS student develops leadership, cooperation, communication, self-discipline, and friendships in activities outside the classroom.
Accountability:An MUS student takes responsibility for his actions and accepts their consequences. -
Honor System and Council
Honor and integrity characterize a school worthy of respect. From its earliest days, Memphis University School has developed these virtues through the Honor System. An integral part of the life of the students, the Honor System aids the school in its mission of developing a boy’s character and enriching his spiritual life. Learn more about the Honor System, Oath of Honor, and Honor Council under Student Leadership HERE. -
School Hymn
Dear MUS, How kind the fate
that brought us to these halls
To learn thy ways,
To walk in truth and honor all our days.
We pray that we shall always honor Thee.
Let us all unite to sing
To Alma Mater, Friend, and Leader,
University.
- John Murry Springfield
School Policies
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Emergencies, Weather Closings
WEATHER CLOSINGSRead More
During adverse weather conditions, administrators monitor the situation and decide when the school will close or follow abbreviated hours. The decision is posted on the school’s website and social media as soon as it is made, so please do not call or message school officials or administrative offices.
The school also calls, emails, and texts families during school emergencies and closings. These emergency notifications are called Owls Alerts. For us to contact you, we need accurate contact information and your permission to text you.
If you need to update your contact information, go to the Profile Update page of our website. You must also text "YES" to 87569 to allow us to text you.
The school responds to severe weather and other emergencies with a practiced procedure of securing students as quickly and as safely as possible in the most secure environment that the facilities offer.
In any real emergency, students are not to leave campus without permission from the administration. Buildings are safer than vehicles during these events, and the driving lanes on campus must be as free as possible for emergency vehicles or for the orderly dismissal from school once conditions improve according to the National Weather Service. -
School Handbook
The MUS U Book is a comprehensive annual handbook of policies and contact information. It is provided to current MUS families, and may not be used for solicitation or commercial purpose. For confidentiality reasons only policies are provided here. -
Social Media/School Identity Policy
This document briefly outlines school policy about social media, use of school identity, and publishing guidelines. Contact the Communications Office with any questions.
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School Holiday: Jan. 20
MUS will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.Read More -
Willmott Examines Rehnquist Legacy
George Willmott ’26 didn’t originally plan to write a book about former Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, he explained during a chapel talk about his biographical work The Intellectual Maturation and Ideological Legacy of William Rehnquist (Archway Publishing, May 2024).Read More -
College Financial-Planning Event: January 28
The next College Money Method program, “Understanding How Colleges Assess Your Ability to Pay and Aid Eligibility,” is Tuesday, January 28, 6 p.m.Read More -
Memphis Day Highlights Music
For our third Memphis Day, we celebrated Memphis music heritage and explored the impact that our hip-hop, blues, rock, and soul sounds have had on the world.Read More
A morning panel, moderated by Instructor in Music Matt Tutor ’91, featured heavy hitters on the Memphis music scene, including Memphis-born rapper Al Kapone (Alphonzo Bailey), Memphis-born producer, performer, and innovator IMAKEMADBEATS (James Dukes), and two-time Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter, arranger, and artist Kurt “KC” Clayton. The panelists then participated in a Memphis recording industry panel facilitated by Music Director Chris Piecuch. -
Cawein Uplifts Memphis Musicians
Elizabeth Cawein, the founder of Music Export Memphis, says the “magic is in the middle” for the local music industry. She spoke in Hyde Chapel about focusing on the “music middle class” – 60% of local musicians who would like to remain in the area and support themselves through music. Music Export Memphis creates opportunities for and subsidizes working musicians, allowing them to tour, build audiences outside the city, and sustain their careers while remaining rooted in the Mid-South.Read More -
Wish Bowl: Jan. 18
CSO will host our annual Wish Bowl fundraising event Saturday, January 18, 1-3 p.m., at Billy Hardwick's All Star Lanes. MUS students, faculty, families, and friends can create teams of 5 players for two hours of fun, philanthropy, and a free lunch.Read More -
We're Preparing for Summer 2025
MUS offers a variety of Summer Programs designed to help current and future Owls build skills, explore educational and creative topics, and have a great time. As we fill in our roster of summer camps and classes, we wanted to keep you up to date. Details and registration information will be communicated when they are available.Read More -
Bell Ringers Needed: Dec. 21
CSO volunteers will be ringing bells throughout the day at the Mendenhall Kroger (540 South Mendenhall Road) for the Salvation Army on Saturday, December 21.Read More -
Help at Food Distribution: Dec. 23
CSO volunteers will host a Mid-South Food Bank distribution on Monday, December 23, 8:30-11 a.m., in the Lower School parking lot.Read More -
Math Modeling Team Advances
The Actuarial Foundation announced the semifinalists in the 2024-25 Modeling the Future Challenge (MTFC), including the MUS team. Alan Cheng ’25 (captain), Joephen Chen ’25, Rushil Komeravelli '25, Michael Liu ’25, and Albert Ding ’26 have qualified to progress to the next round of the challenge.Read More -
Basketball Homecoming Dance: Feb. 1
The Basketball Homecoming Dance is Saturday, February 1, from 8-10 p.m. in the Campus Center Dining Hall. The theme will be Winter Wonderland.Read More -
Sophomores: Take Advantage of Free Practice ACT
Read MoreThe College Counseling Office is partnering with Compass Education Group to offer a free practice ACT for sophomores Saturday, February 1. Testing will begin at 8 a.m. in the Campus Center. -
Technology Award Named for Mr. Simi
The Tennessee Educational Technology Association (TETA) has named its prestigious Teacher of the Year Award the John Simi Teacher of the Year Award in recognition of his “unparalleled contributions to education and technology integration across Tennessee.”Read More -
Spring Auditions: Dec. 11-12
Spring theater auditions will be held Wednesday, December 11, and Thursday, December 12, from 4-6 p.m. in Hyde Chapel. Auditions will cover both upcoming spring productions: the winter student showcase, Live at the Hyde, and the spring production, Henry IV, Part 1.Read More -
Winter Concerts Spread Joy
Read MoreOur Winter Concerts are the perfect way to ring in the holiday season!
Administrative Team:
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