School News

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.

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! 💕

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!

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! 🦅✨

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.

Good Afternoon Parents and Families,
Class will resume as normal tomorrow, Monday, February 9th. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to campus.

At Memphis School of Excellence, student safety is a top priority. Students will participate in a required safety training in alignment with state guidelines.

Please see the attached letter for additional information. Thank you for your continued partnership.

(Re-Enrollment is open now through January 30th.)
We’re excited to welcome new families to the Memphis School of Excellence community. If you’re looking for a school where students are challenged, supported, and genuinely seen, this is the perfect time to apply.

Our 2026–2027 new student application window is officially open, and it only takes a few minutes to complete your form. Seats fill quickly — especially in high-demand grades — so we encourage families to submit early.

✨ Strong academics
✨ STEM-focused learning
✨ Caring teachers
✨ Safe, structured, and supportive community

Apply today: https://sememphis.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=2821002

We can’t wait to help your child grow, lead, and shine at MSE. 🦅

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Due to ongoing hazardous weather conditions, all MSE schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, for the safety and well-being of our students, families, and staff. Y-Care and all MSE activities and events scheduled are canceled. We will continue to monitor conditions closely and provide updates as needed.