Since our founding 130 years ago, the essential elements of an MUS education have remained constant: an engaging liberal arts curriculum, a serious attitude toward our work balanced with an ability to laugh at ourselves, allegiance to the Honor Code, opportunities for student service and leadership, athletic competitiveness, strong relationships with faculty, development of lifetime friendships, an emphasis on gentlemanly behavior, and individual accountability within an atmosphere of freedom.
At MUS we offer ...
At MUS we offer ...
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An Unsurpassed Education
Our engaging curriculum, supported by accomplished faculty, allows students to excel in advanced courses and on standardized tests.
MUS offers over 20 Advanced Placement courses in a variety of subjects. Historically, 93 percent of our students score a 3 or higher on Advanced Placement exams, which often translates to college credit prior to entering college.
During the last five years, our mid-range SAT I scores and ACT composite scores were approximately 30 percent above the national average. MUS seniors are accepted to some of the finest colleges in the nation. -
Faculty Who Care
Our experienced, talented faculty know how to educate young men. They dedicate themselves to the "development of well-rounded young men" as it says in our mission statement. Their efforts are reflected in student achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. They provide a liberal arts education that sharpens critical thinking skills, connects information across educational disciplines, and provides a more informed understanding of the world.
The faculty averages over 20 years of teaching experience. More than 70 percent of our faculty members hold a master's degree or doctorate. -
A Values-Based Environment
Our school motto, Veritas Honorque (Truth and Honor), says it best. Our student-run Honor System, student-run Civic Service Organization, and weekly guest speakers emphasize the altruistic principles upon which MUS was founded. -
A Tradition of Fellowship and Leadership
MUS provides a broad array of student activities in which everyone can find a niche. Our boys are encouraged to exercise individual gifts and develop leadership potential as they experience a sense of belonging within a fellowship of common purpose. And as students grow academically and socially, supporting one another in a respectful manner, they share accomplishments and forge friendships that last a lifetime. Please take a moment to read our Community Impact Report and see how integral the leadership of our school and alumni are to the Mid-South region.
Why a Boys' School?
Boys' schools focus on the unique psychological, academic, and emotional needs of adolescent boys, helping them to more quickly learn about themselves and the world around them. This leads to greater focus and personal growth as well as greater achievement in the classroom, on the playing fields, and in their communities.
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Focus on How Boys Learn Best
Boys and girls have different learning styles. For example, boys tend to be performance-oriented and less relational. They prefer the spatial and like to manipulate objects. At a school for boys, full attention can be given to how boys learn best. -
Expect Moral Leadership
In a school for boys, the students have more freedom to risk and achieve in areas society might suggest should be the exclusive province of one sex or the other. If we have community service, art, and music, boys must provide them. If we have moral leadership, boys must furnish it. If we want a caring, generous, tolerant, compassionate community, boys must build it. -
Encourage Camaraderie and Deep Friendships
In a school for boys, the easy exchange of ideas and the friendships made in the classroom, on the playing fields, or on the stage provide fertile ground for camaraderie and for instilling core values through such traditions as the Honor Code. -
Offer Freedom from Social Competition
Because we are a boys’ school, we can offer a rigorous education and an environment in which emotional energy is not directed toward posturing for the opposite sex. With fewer concerns about dress or hair or appearance come fewer rivalries and distractions. -
Introduce a Variety of Role Models
Our skilled and experienced male teachers and coaches provide strong role models for our boys in academics, athletics, the arts, character development, and service. Just as importantly, boys see men interacting in a collegial environment with female faculty members, providing a significant model of appropriate professional and social behavior.
Are you interested in learning more about an MUS education, financial aid, or taking a campus tour? Call us at (901) 260-1304 or click the "Let's Chat" button to have someone contact you.
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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 -
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 -
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
Read MoreSalutatorian Jeffrey Liu is a scholar distinguished by independent research, academic competition, and support of fellow students. -
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 -
Christenbury Speaks to Lower School
Stephen Christenbury ’19, who graduates with a degree in civil engineering from Mississippi State on May 12, spoke to Lower School boys about advice that has impacted his life.Read More -
Crowd Cheers Trigon Final
Read MoreStudents and faculty flocked to Thomas Amphitheater to watch as three Lower School contenders took to the arena for the trigon finals May 4. -
Class of 2025 Ambassadors Announced
Read MoreThe Ambassador Selection Committee – which includes Counseling Director Joe Abrahams ’96, Admissions Assistant Director Emily Bailey, Lower School Athletic Director Matt Bakke, and Admissions Director Buck Towner ’07 – announced the Class of 2025 Student Ambassadors during chapel May 1. -
Owls Place in WordSmith Olympics
Eleven students participated in the 2023 WordSmith Olympics February 26 at the University of Memphis, led by Instructor in English Eric Dalle. Among the awards, seventh grader Gus Williams won a Gold Medal, and junior Jerry Xiao a Silver Medal. The Owls also earned school second-place trophies for seventh and 11th grade.Read More -
Sports Camps: Feel the Need for Speed?
Led by Assistant Football and Track/Field Coach Stephond Allmond, our speed camps focus on the techniques and fitness required for accessing maximum strength, speed, explosive power, and the ability to “play fast.”Read More -
Register Now for Summer Fun!
We offer a ton of fun and enriching activities to keep you moving, growing, and enjoying your summer. Co-ed options are available in chess, How to Win With Money, and lacrosse. Camp U is a day camp experience for boys in rising Grades 3-7 featuring weekly themes, quests, outdoor survival science, and games. Summer Reading Mastery will help you knock out your Summer Reading Assignment in style. Click on the camp names to sign up and get your summer planned U-style! For more information, visit musowls.org/summer.Read More -
Students Elect Owen Honor Council President
The student body elected junior Bennett Owen to be the 2023-24 Honor Council president.Read More
The Honor Council, composed of representatives from each class and a president elected by the student body, is charged with the responsibility of seeing that the school’s Honor Code is upheld and that any violation is dealt with fairly and justly. -
Cummings Named Admissions Director
Read MoreJoe Cummings has been named Memphis University School’s new director of Admissions and Enrollment Management, effective August 1. -
MUS Hosts Latin Fall Festivus
The Hull Lower School was abuzz with activity November 19 as MUS hosted 11 other schools and nearly 200 students for the 2022 Latin Fall Festivus.Read More -
Eight Owls Honored at Model UN
Eight Owls earned awards at the 2022 YMCA Model UN Conference. Palmer Howie ’25 (representing Cambodia), Fletcher Taylor ’26 (Malawi), Amrik Chakravarty ’25 (Nepal), Alyaan Salman ’23 (Burkina Faso), Tyler Dang ’24 (West Africa), and Harrison Goetze ’24 (West Africa) were named Outstanding Delegates after presenting and debating potential solutions for world issues for the countries they represented.Read More -
Observing Veterans Day
MUS honors all veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!Read More
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