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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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Did U Get the Weather Closing Notification?
Urgent notifications and weather closings are sent to families via an opt-in texting system. If you get text messages from 79041 already, you do not need to do anything.Read More -
Frisby Retiring After Successful Career
Coach Cliff Frisby, Memphis University School golf head coach, has announced his retirement after 16 years at the school.Read More -
Sophomore Parents, NEW DATE: Feb. 25
Read MoreAs the college counselors begin to meet with the Class of 2027, we invite their parents to join us Tuesday, February 25, for coffee and conversation. -
Support MUS Robotics Tourney: Feb. 22
MUS is hosting the second annual MUS VRS Winter Tournament on Saturday, February 22. Thirty-six teams will compete to qualify for state. Check in for competitors opens at 7:30 a.m. in the Campus Center near No. 1 on our campus map.Read More -
Cheer Tryouts Information Meeting: Feb. 26
Cheer coaches will host an information meeting Wednesday, February 26, 4:30 p.m., in the Campus Center Dining Hall. This meeting will include details about upcoming mandatory clinics, so don’t miss it!Read More -
Wingman Wednesday Moved: Feb. 26
This month's Wingman Wednesday has been moved to Wednesday, February 26, 2:15-3:15 p.m. We will be attending the Buzzards All-Star Game.Read More -
Owls Named to MBJ’s Next Gen
The Memphis Business Journal named juniors Ari Thiyagarajaa and Ethan Zhao to their 2025 Next Gen list.Read More -
Substance Abuse: A Cautionary Tale
David Magee spoke in chapel about a subject he knows all too well: the pain and destruction caused by substance abuse and mental health issues but also the joy of recovery. An accidental overdose killed his older son and nearly took his second son. His daughter struggled with an eating disorder, and Magee battled alcohol and prescription drug addiction.Read More -
Senior Parents, FAFSA Priority Date: March 3
Parents of seniors, if your son applied to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, you must file the FAFSA by Friday, March 3, 2025, UT's priority filing date, to determine eligibility for aid and scholarships.Read More -
Drug, Alcohol Parent Workshop: March 5
MUS and Hutchison parents are invited to a parent workshop with Mr. David Magee, Wednesday, March 5, 5:30 p.m., in the Wiener Theatre of Hutchison School.Read More -
Racial Depictions in Media Explored
Sophomore Carson Alexander spoke in chapel about whitewashing, blackwashing, and the representation of race in the media. He described whitewashing as an alteration of a character’s skin color from black/brown to white. As an example, he cited the decision in the movie Bullet Train to cast white actors instead of the Asian characters from the novel.Read More -
Owls Earn Scholastic Writing Honors
Ten Owls received honors for their writing in the regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Ike Emmert ’27 earned one Gold Key, one Silver Key, and two Honorable Mentions for his work across three categories.Read More -
Robotics Owls Triumph
Read MoreThe Owl robotics team (99331M) were tournament champions and earned the Sportsmanship Award at the 2025 Brighton High VEX High Stakes Robotics Tournament February 1 -- despite missing three of five members. -
Dr. Robert J. Marks Metcalf Speaker
Director of the Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Discovery Institute Robert J. Marks II will be the featured guest at the 26th annual Robert M. Metcalf Symposium at Memphis University School on February 27 and 28.Read More -
Chapel Program Highlights Memphis 13
Read MoreSenior Counselor Candy Harris went back to her roots as a history teacher and gave the Hyde Chapel audience a lesson on the Memphis 13 – the first African American students to integrate Memphis schools, in October 1961. -
Johnson Tells History of Statue of Liberty
Jeremiah Johnson ’25 kicked off the Black History Month speaker series with a retrospective look at the Statue of Liberty.Read More -
Juniors and Seniors: Strengths Assessment
We are excited to provide students with an opportunity to identify their strengths and learn how best to use them.Read More
Administrative Team:
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