Academics
Library
The Joseph R. Hyde, Jr. Library Learning Center is a powerful resource for our students and faculty, offering a comfortable place for research, study, and collaboration. Research instruction begins with an introductory course to seventh graders, and librarians support faculty and students by regularly soliciting new materials and assisting in assignments and projects.
The library features open and classroom computer labs, individual and group study rooms, and traditional library research areas and seating. The Hyde Library’s collection includes 35,000 print books, as well as thousands of e-books, audiobooks, and videos. We currently subscribe to more than 50 college-level databases.
Parents, students, and faculty access library resources under the Library Resource Board in OwlHub, the school login area. Everyone can access our online catalog.
Harkins Archives
The Harkins Archives, available by appointment, hold school-related print publications, photographs, and memorabilia.
Associations
Library staff are members of the American Library Association (ALA), the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), the Association of Independent School Librarians (AISL), as well as Tenn-Share, a cooperative network of Tennessee libraries, and the Memphis Area Library Council (MALC).
Library staff are members of the American Library Association (ALA), the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), the Association of Independent School Librarians (AISL), as well as Tenn-Share, a cooperative network of Tennessee libraries, and the Memphis Area Library Council (MALC).
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Summer Math Packet Help Labs!
Summer Help Labs will be open selected Tuesdays (July 11, July 18, July 25, and August 1) from 9 a.m. – noon for students who need to ask questions about Summer Math Packets.Read More -
ACT Math Prep Class: June 5, July 10
Owls in rising grades 9-12 should check out this new ACT Math Prep Class, offered in June and July. Practice makes perfect, so get ready for the upcoming ACT with Mathematics Department Co-Chair Phillip Stalls! You will take a practice exam each day and review areas that proved challenging. Gain experience and prepare for success!Read More -
AP History Prep Class: June 19, 26
Rising sophomores and juniors should take advantage of the NEW AP History prep classes offered beginning June 19 or June 26! These one-week courses introduce the AP exam format and hone testing skills.Read More -
IMPORTANT: New Opt-In for Emergency, Other Notifications
MUS weather closings, emergency notifications, and athletic team messages are sent to families via our texting system – and the system is changing our number June 2.Read More
IMPORTANT: Text YES to the new number, 79041, to opt-in so you will begin getting MUS text notifications after the number change, and save 79041 in your contacts so it won’t be blocked. -
Summers Named to Hergenrader Chair
Headmaster Pete Sanders has named Dr. Kyle Summers as the Sally and Wil Hergenrader Chair of Excellence in Science. Summers has taught Biology and AP Biology since arriving at MUS in 2020 and serves as co-advisor for the school’s HOSA Club.Read More -
Taylor Receives Jean Barbee Hale Award
Ask anyone in the Athletics Department who is the most valuable member of the team, and they are likely to name this staff member: Athletics Administrative Assistant Beth Taylor. When Headmaster Pete Sanders announced that Taylor was the 2023 recipient of the Jean Barbee Hale Award for Outstanding Service, employees assembled for the Faculty Luncheon rose for a standing ovation.Read More -
Varsity, JV Baseball Tryouts
Varsity and JV baseball tryouts will be Wednesday-Thursday, May 31-June 1, 5-6:30 p.m., on D. Eugene Thorn Baseball Field.Read More -
Class of 2023 Videos, Photos
Baccalaureate and Commencement were wonderful celebrations! You can download the videos HERE.Read More
We have posted many Class of 2023 pictures in our Photo Gallery Look for Baccalaureate, Commencement, Graduation Awards, Headmaster Lunch/Grad Rehearsal, and Senior Picnic folders. You can download the photos free from there. -
Valedictorian Frederick Huang
Read MoreValedictorian Frederick Huang is an inquisitive scholar, an accomplished swimmer, a gifted musician, and a caring friend. His insatiable intellectual curiosity and tireless work ethic are hallmark traits. His focus on overall wellness – physical, mental, and social-emotional – including prioritizing sleep, sets an example for all. -
Order of the Owl, Latin Honors
Lower School students and families gathered in Dunavant Lecture Hall of Hull Lower School to celebrate the Order of the Owl and Latin Honor Society inductions May 12.Read More -
Salutatorian Jeffrey Liu
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2023 Commencement Awards
Faculty members presented awards to graduating seniors at the 2023 Commencement ceremony on May 15.Read More -
60 Owls Earn Spanish Honors
Sixty Spanish students garnered national recognition for their performance on the 2023 National Spanish Examinations. Owls earned a total of 10 Gold, 14 Silver, and 13 Bronze Medals, along with 23 honorable mentions. Patrick Burke ’25 achieved a perfect score on the Spanish II examination.Read More -
Springfield Society Inducts 10
Faculty and families celebrated 10 eighth-grade Springfield Society inductees during a banquet May 11. These scholars are in the top 10% of their class and demonstrate character consistent with the high standards of the school’s Honor Code and Community Creed.Read More -
Owls Win Hunters Challenge
On behalf of Tennessee Wildlife Federation, Hunters for the Hungry Program Director Matt Simcox presented the MUS chapter of the program the regional championship trophy.Read More -
Be a 2023-24 Peer Mentor!
The Counseling Department is accepting Upper School volunteers for next year’s Peer Mentoring program - become a Wingman! Help a newer, younger student learn about the U! You will get training before you are paired with an underclassman. This is a great leadership and service-hours opportunity, so contact Mrs. Candy Harris with questions or sign up today!Read More -
Johnson Talks Mental Health
Kristopher Johnson ’23 spoke about his mental health journey during chapel May 10. A member of the MUS Mental Health Club, the outgoing senior wanted to encourage students who may be struggling with mental and emotional issues.Read More -
Lower School Football Sign-Up
This is your invitation to join the 2023-24 Lower School football team. We will have separate teams for seventh and eighth grade players. Both will participate in a municipal and independent schools league. We are fortunate to have a very experienced group of alumni who coach our Lower School teams.Read More
Meet Our Team:
List of 3 members.
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