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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

CLASS IS BACK IN SESSION - MONDAY FEBRUARY 9th, 2026

Dear MSE Parents,

All Memphis School of Excellence schools and district offices will reopen and resume normal operations on February 9th, 2026. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to campus.

Y-Care and all MSE activities and events will also resume as scheduled. Students should report to school and follow their teachers' instructions for coursework and classroom expectations.

Love MSE Pop-Up Photoshoot!

MSE Families,
Don’t miss out! Our Love MSE Pop-Up Photoshoot will take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Memphis School of Excellence – Mendenhall.

📌 IMPORTANT – Prepay Required:
To help picture day run smoothly, only students who are prepaid will have their pictures taken.

🗓️ Final day to prepay:
Tuesday, February 10

💲 Pricing:
$25 for one person
$20 for each additional person

💻 Prepay online:
👉 bridgingthegapphotography.gotphoto.com/login
Access Code: LOVE
💵 Cash App payment (recommended):

Please call or text our office for assistance. All inquiries receive a same-day response.
📞 Questions?
Call or text 901-352-1605.
Thank you for your continued support! 💕

🎉📚 Parent–Teacher Conference Night: Every Parent Counts 📚🎉

Parents & Families,
We’re excited to welcome you to our upcoming Parent–Teacher Conferences—a meaningful time to check in on your child’s progress, growth, and areas for improvement.
📅 Thursday, February 12th
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
These conversations help us work together to support your child academically, socially, and emotionally. Your presence truly makes a difference.

🏆 A Little Friendly Motivation! 🏆
Congratulations to 3rd Grade and 7th Grade, our Semester 1 champions for highest parent participation! 👏
Will they defend their titles, or will another grade step up this semester?

🍕 While the winning grade will earn a pizza party, the real win is ensuring every child has an advocate at the table—checking in, asking questions, and partnering for success.

We can’t wait to see you, let’s show up, team up, and help our students SOAR!

🖤💛 Black History Month Celebration Update (PreK–8) 💛🖤

February is the month we celebrate Black History and honor the beauty, excellence, and legacy of culture. These dress out days are for ALL PreK–8th grade students, and everyone is invited to participate.

We originally planned for students to dress out each Friday; however, due to winter weather and school closures, we will make a small adjustment.

✨ Make-Up Day:
📅 Monday – Students may celebrate the beauty of melanin by wearing shades of brown to make up for the missed Friday.

Students will then continue to celebrate Black History Month by participating in our scheduled dress-out days as outlined on the flyer:

📅 2/13 – Black Icons Day
📅 2/20 – All Black Excellence Day
📅 2/26 – Decades Parade
Students should dress according to their assigned decade

📅 2/27 – Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Day
Students may wear HBCU gear, college gear, or Greek colors representing who they aspire to be when they grow up.

A special thank you to our 5th grade team for their collaboration and leadership in planning this meaningful month of celebration. We look forward to honoring history, culture, and excellence together! 🦅✨

Weather communication

Memphis School of Excellence Families,

We are closely monitoring and participating in the latest National Weather Service briefings regarding the anticipated winter weather this weekend and on. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our highest priority, and we will continue to use the most current weather information available to guide any operational decisions. Memphis School of Excellence plans to provide another update on Sunday.

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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