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.
 
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.

Baccalaureate and Commencement were wonderful celebrations! You can download the videos HERE.

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.

It is hard to believe, but it is time for the Class of 2024 to schedule senior portraits. Parents, please call Holland Studio now to set up the appointment because sittings begin in June. 

We have arrived at the midpoint of Quarter 4.

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.

Bridge Builders COLLABORATE is a year-long leadership program for students in Grades 7-12. The 2023-24 application deadline is Friday, April 7.

Celebrate your student's birthday, graduation, or other accomplishments by dedicating a book to the Hyde Library! Dedicated books are displayed during the year and include a special book plate honoring your Owl’s birthday or achievement.

Spring meal plans are available to purchase. Go to the Dining Hall Resource Board for details and instructions for adding money to your son’s account.

MUS honors all veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

The Manhood Breakfast series for Lower School continued November 11 with Lacrosse Head Coach Joe Cummings and his wife, Mrs. Sarah Cummings, discussing the mysterious topic on every boy’s mind – girls.

We have a large number of students out with the flu and strep, especially in the Lower School. Students need to be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school.

Upper School Counselor Candy Harris presented "10 Things A Son Wants His Mom to Know" in October. If you were unable to attend the event, you can see the recording and download the handout from the Counseling Services Resource Board.

Service and leadership have been on full display this fall as 244 Upper School students have volunteered to serve their fellow Memphians through the Civic Service Organization. The highlight thus far was Service Week, September 12-17. See photos HERE.

The Counseling Department is excited to announce that MUS has launched a partnership with The Social Institute, a national leader in curriculum designed to equip students to navigate the complex intersection of well-being, social media, and technology. 
 
At a time when students spend many hours each day on digital devices, and cyberbullying and reputation-damaging posts run rampant, TSI provides students with the knowledge necessary to make positive, healthy, and high-character choices that fuel their health, happiness, and future success.

Parent Back-to-School Day is Wednesday, September 14. This MUS tradition offers parents an in-person time on campus to walk in their son's shoes and meet his teachers. It is an informative and well-attended event; you will not want to miss it!

We encourage all parents to sign the Safe Home Pledge. By signing this pledge, parents publicly promise that their sons’ gatherings will be supervised, alcohol-free, drug-free, and tobacco-free, and that they will welcome inquiries from other parents about parties or gatherings.

Join this virtual meeting Wednesday, September 7, 6:30 p.m., to ask questions and hear directly from college coaches about athletics and athletic recruiting.

Mr. Jim Bolster, Head Men’s Swimming Coach, Columbia University
Mr. Christian Murphy, Associate Head Coach Men’s Basketball, MIT
Mr. Tony David, Head Baseball Coach, Samford University
Mr. Felix Mann, Head Men’s Tennis Coach, Sewanee: The University of the South

School photos are ready for purchase. To see your son’s pictures and to order sets, please follow the instructions on this page.