MUS will be closed December 23-27 and January 1-3 for a holiday break. Administrative offices will be open Dec. 30-31, 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Memphis Day 2025 is Thursday, January 9. This year, we will celebrate our music heritage and explore the influence our hometown has on all things music.

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.

Exam week is approaching! Monday-Thursday, December 9-12, will be the last regular class days. Friday, December 13, is a half day with dismissal at 11:45 a.m.

See all the basketball, swimming, and wrestling action for the week of December 9-14. As always, check those team pages under Athletics for the most up-to-date information!

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.”

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.

Save the date! The Schaeffer Bookstore will be open Friday, December 13, 8 a.m. to noon, to help you complete your list of stocking stuffers and gifts!

Robert J. Hussey, Sr. Chair of Religion Clay Smythe ’85 opened the annual Thanksgiving chapel November 26, reading from the “1928 Book of Common Prayer.” Upper School Counselor Chima Onwuka offered The Collect. Luke Tijong ’26 read Deuteronomy 8:7-18; Joey Paul ’25, Psalm 65; and Instructor in Religion Elliott Dent, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15.

Congratulations to all Owl musicians who auditioned for the All-West Tennessee Orchestras. They performed difficult musical excerpts, scales, and were required to sightread in front of a judge who is a professional musician and/or teacher. The 13 selected students will play in the All-West Tennessee Honor Orchestra Clinic in February.

History Instructor Jonathan Large was the speaker at the Manhood Breakfast on November 22. Large, who is the advisor for the Civic Service Organization, spoke with Lower School Owls about what leadership in service looks like. He explained how one of the most valuable gifts students can give to those in need is their time.

The priority filing deadline for financial aid usually shares a similar deadline with the application deadline. Be sure to check the college website to see which forms are required and when they are due.

The scholarship of MUS Latin students – and their skill at chariot racing – was on full display at the 17th Annual Latin Fall Festivus on November 16 at White Station High School.

MUS is honored to offer three summer fellowships to support Owls in Classes of 2025-27 in summer enrichment programs. Application deadline is February 18.

Mr. Christopher Williamson ’06 spoke in chapel about his experience in the U.S. Marine Corps as part of our Veterans Week Chapel Series, organized by the Alumni Veteran Committee. Williamson said that his four years at MUS prepared him well for his military service and for his career as the COO and wealth advisor for Red Door Wealth Management.