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97% Graduation Rate
100% College Acceptance Rate
100% ACT Participation Rate
1600+ Students Enrolled
Top 10 ACT Composite Score in MSCS

Our Mission

Each student is empowered to succeed in college and career by:

Mastering a rigorous, STEM-focused curriculum,
Experiencing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment,
Receiving individual academic, social, and emotional support,
Working alongside families and community partners.

Colors: Blue, Red, White | Mascot: Eagle | Motto: Soaring to Excellence

S: Service | O: Opportunity | A: Achievement | R: Responsibility

Wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness

🎀 Starting Tomorrow — Wednesday, October 8th! 🎀
💞 Wear pink, show your spirit, and support a great cause!
Students can pay $2.00 to dress out of uniform and wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Each Wednesday during the month of October, students can participate by dressing out of uniform in pink to help raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer!
Let’s Think Pink and show our school spirit! 💗

Hispanic Heritage Celebration FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10th, 1:15 PM FOR GRADES 6-8

Join us as we celebrate the rich culture and heritage of our Hispanic students and families! Enjoy a vibrant slideshow, student dance performance, hands-on crafts, and delicious concessions. Then, hit the dance floor and celebrate together! Don’t forget to bring cash for concessions!

Fall Portraits (Make-Up Day)

All students have another chance to prepay online for special savings and packages!
To Prepay Visit: https://bridgingthegapphotography.gotphoto.com/login
Access Code: SOAR

Happy Principals Month! We’re celebrating our wonderful Principal Relista Ward, whose passion, dedication, and student-first mindset make MSE Mendenhall such a special place to learn and grow.

We’re proud to honor Principal Relista Ward during Principals Month! She leads with passion, dedication, and a student-first mindset, creating a culture where both learning and leadership shine.

Middle School Tutoring Schedule

No tutoring on Wednesdays and Fridays. Saturday Tutoring Dates will be announced before Fall Break!

Tutoring is a privilege and an opportunity to get extra support, and it’s important that we use that time wisely. Disruptive behavior takes away from everyone’s learning and will not be tolerated.

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Principal's Message

Dear Memphis School of Excellence Mendenhall Families,

Welcome to another exciting year at Memphis School of Excellence Mendenhall! Whether you are new to our Eagle family or returning for another year, we are thrilled to have you with us on this journey of learning, growth, and success.

Our school-wide theme — Show Up. Own It. Achieve. Rise. — serves as our guiding vision each day:

Show Up ready to learn, engage, and give your best effort.

Own It by taking responsibility for your actions, choices, and growth.

Achieve your goals through hard work, persistence, and a belief in your potential.

Rise above challenges while inspiring and supporting others along the way.

At MSE Mendenhall, we believe in creating a safe, engaging, and rigorous learning environment where every student can thrive. Our dedicated staff works tirelessly to provide meaningful instruction, build strong relationships, and offer opportunities for students to explore their talents and passions.

We know that education is most powerful when it’s a partnership between school and home. Your support — through encouraging good attendance, promoting a love of learning, and staying engaged in school activities — plays an essential role in your child’s success. Together, we can help every Eagle soar to new heights.

I am honored to serve as your principal and look forward to a year filled with growth, achievement, and unforgettable moments. Let’s work together to make this a year where we Show Up, Own It, Achieve, and Rise — every single day.

With Eagle Pride,
Relista Ward
Principal
Memphis School of Excellence Mendenhall