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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

School News

We’re popping into Spring Break with a Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser!

We’re popping into Spring Break with a Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser! 🎉

Our fundraiser runs from March 9th – March 13th, and we’re earning 50% of every sale of Double Good’s award-winning popcorn — that’s HUGE! Every purchase helps support our goals, so be sure to share with family and friends.
Visit our fundraising page to learn how to get started:
👉 https://popup.doublegood.com/event/89d1c21a-166e-11f1-b13d-037ac5d03c4c
Let’s make this fundraiser a POPPING success! 🍿

Nuestra recaudación de fondos se realizará del 9 al 13 de marzo y ganaremos el 50 % de cada venta de las galardonadas palomitas de maíz de Double Good. ¡Es una ganga! Cada compra contribuye a nuestros objetivos, así que no olvides compartirla con tus familiares y amigos.
Visita nuestra página de recaudación de fondos para saber cómo empezar:
👉 https://popup.doublegood.com/event/89d1c21a-166e-11f1-b13d-037ac5d03c4c
¡Hagamos de esta recaudación de fondos un éxito rotundo! 🍿
MSE Family — We Need Your Support!

MSE Family — We Need Your Support!

For 15 years, Memphis School of Excellence has proudly served the Hickory Hill community. What began as a 6–9 campus has grown into a PreK–8 school, allowing us to support our scholars earlier and walk alongside them longer.

Every 10 years, charter schools are required to reapply for renewal. This is a normal part of the process. We are not in jeopardy of closing — we simply must demonstrate that we are honoring our commitment to provide a safe, structured, STEM-focused environment where students thrive academically and grow in character.

Anytime you visit the campus over the next two weeks — we are asking families to sign a support form indicating that you would like to see MSE remain open for another 10 years.

Your voice matters.
Your support matters.
Your partnership matters.

If MSE has made a difference in your child’s life, we ask that you please take a moment to sign.

It is truly an honor to serve as your principal. Thank you for trusting us with your children and for continuing to SOAR with us.
🦅 #EaglePride #MSEStrong #SOAR
School Career Day Flyer

Middle School College and Career Day

Middle School Career Day is coming up on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and we are looking for professionals to inspire and guide our students. Share your career journey, offer advice, or run interactive demos!

Interested in Participating Contact Mrs. Jennings
( [email protected] )
Saturday Tutoring MSEM

📚✨ Saturday Tutoring at MSEM ✨📚

We are excited to continue offering Saturday Tutoring to support student growth and achievement!
🗓 Date: This Saturday
⏰ Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
(Please arrive by 7:50 a.m.)
👕 Dress Code:
Students do not have to wear uniforms; however, they must be appropriately dressed (school-appropriate clothing).
🥐🍎 A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Saturday Tutoring is an important opportunity to stay on track and continue progressing toward academic goals.
We look forward to seeing our students ready to learn and grow! 🦅💙❤️
Let’s continue to Show Up, Own It, Achieve, and Rise — the MSEM way!
Dismissal Update

📢 Important Dismissal Update – Please Read Carefully

Last week presented some unexpected challenges with early dismissal on Thursday and Friday. While it was not ideal, I am truly grateful for your patience, flexibility, and partnership. Challenges often bring lessons, and we are committed to using those lessons to improve our systems for safety and efficiency.

As a result, we are making a small but important change to dismissal procedures:

🚗 Car Rider Line:
We ask that all students be picked up through the designated car rider line no later than 3:30 PM.

🏫 After 3:30 PM:
Students who are not picked up by 3:30 PM in the car rider line will be relocated to the Elementary Cafeteria for pickup.

🚫 Front of Building Pickup:
Beginning today, students will no longer be picked up at the front of the building. All late pickups must report to the Elementary Cafeteria.
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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

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