Skip To Main Content

Home

The image shows a young person wearing a t-shirt with text, standing in front of a background with a geometric pattern and a banner celebrating Black History Month.
The image shows a young woman with a green hoodie standing in front of a background featuring a pattern of triangles in various colors, along with text about Olivia Jasmine and Black History Month.
The image shows a woman with dark hair and a warm expression, along with text introducing her as Analiyah Suarez, a scholar of Latin descent who was inspired by the rich cultural legacy of African-American leaders. The background features a colorful geometric pattern and text announcing Black History Month.
The image features a smiling individual in the foreground, with a decorative border and text describing the Richardson Africain Traphagen School and Black History Month in the background.
The image shows a young child in the foreground, with a school name and logo in the background, along with a banner celebrating Black History Month.
The image features a young African American student named Makai Antoine, along with text celebrating Black History Month and information about the Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School.
The image shows a young student named Luke Whitehead, who is a well-rounded and positive third-grade student at Lincoln School. The background features a colorful pattern of triangles in various shades of green, orange, and red, as well as a banner celebrating Black History Month.
The image shows a young person with a warm smile, standing in front of a colorful geometric pattern background. The text identifies the person as Amier Tapper and mentions their school, Hamilton School, as well as the Mount Vernon City School District's celebration of Black History Month.
The image features a young woman with dark hair against a colorful geometric background, along with text highlighting her achievements and involvement in the Denzel Washington School of the Arts.
The image shows a portrait of a smiling individual against a background of colorful geometric patterns, along with text identifying the individual as Raven Moore and the school they are associated with.
The image shows a young man's face in the foreground, with text and graphics related to Black History Month and the Benjamin Turner Academy in the background.
The image features a portrait of a smiling individual with glasses, along with text highlighting their name, Destiny Adair, and their affiliation with Mount Vernon High School. The background of the image is decorated with a colorful geometric pattern.
The image shows a young man wearing glasses and a school uniform standing in front of a wall with a colorful geometric pattern. The wall also displays text about Black History Month and the student's name and school affiliation.
The image shows a smiling young student with a colorful patterned background, along with text introducing the student as McKenzie Massey from Pennington School and celebrating Black History Month.
The image shows a smiling young girl wearing glasses and a colorful shirt, with a school logo and text describing her as resilient and focused. The background features a banner celebrating Black History Month.
The image shows a person wearing glasses and a black shirt standing in front of a background with a colorful geometric pattern and text about the Isaac Jones Graham School and Black History Month.
The image shows a young person's portrait with a colorful geometric border, along with text introducing Deoinidas Roberts as a student at the Benjamin Turner Academy. Below the portrait is additional text about Black History Month.
The image features a smiling young person in the foreground, with a decorative border surrounding the text information about Malani Reed and the Edward Williams School. In the background, there is text indicating this is for Black History Month.
The image features a portrait of a woman with glasses, along with text describing her as Catherine Finlay, a student at the Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School. The background includes a patterned border with triangles in various colors.
The image shows a young woman with long dark hair standing in front of a colorful geometric pattern background. Below the image is text describing her as a student at the Denzel Washington School of the Arts.
The image shows a banner with information about Kiara Hamilton, a student at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, as well as a banner for Black History Month at the Mount Vernon City School District.
The image shows a student portrait of a young person with a serious expression, surrounded by a colorful geometric border and text describing the student's achievements and involvement in the school community.
The image shows a young person with short dark hair wearing a black hoodie, standing in front of a wall with a colorful geometric pattern and text about Black History Month and the Pennington School.
The image shows a young boy wearing a red shirt and standing in front of a wall with a colorful geometric pattern. The background includes text about Black History Month and the Pennington School.
The image shows a student named Khloe Bodley, who is described as a pleasant and respectful student at Pennington School. The background features a Black History Month banner for the Mount Vernon City School District.
The image shows a poster for the Mercedes Clarke Grimes School, featuring a person in a knight-like costume and a banner celebrating Black History Month.
The image shows a portrait of a smiling young woman with glasses, along with text describing her as Laila Davis, a student at Pennington School. The background features a colorful geometric pattern and text indicating this is part of a Black History Month celebration for the Mount Vernon City School District.
The image shows a man standing in front of a colorful geometric pattern background, with text indicating it is for Black History Month at the Mount Vernon City School District.
The image shows a young student standing in front of a colorful geometric background, with text indicating it is for Allam Lebron Chavez Grimes School and Black History Month.
The image shows a young person with a serious expression against a background featuring a school logo, text about Black History Month, and a colorful geometric pattern.
The image features a school logo and information about Mason Ocasio, a Traphagen School, against a background of geometric patterns in various colors.
The image shows a young woman with curly hair wearing a red shirt with the text %22Tori Bailey Graham School%22 and standing in front of a wall with a colorful geometric pattern. The background also includes a banner for Black History Month.
The image shows a young person wearing a Champion sweatshirt standing in front of a wall with a colorful geometric pattern and text about Black History Month and the Isaiah Joseph Graham School.
The image shows a young person wearing a yellow shirt with the text %22Graham School%22 and standing in front of a wall with a colorful geometric pattern. The background includes a banner that reads %22BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2026%22 and %22MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT%22.
The image shows a portrait of a smiling individual along with text describing the Joseph Plazas Paulino Traphagen School and celebrating Black History Month.
The image features a portrait of a smiling individual along with text describing their achievements and association with the Traphagen School. The background of the image includes a decorative border with triangular patterns in various colors.
The image shows a portrait of a young woman with dreadlocks, along with text describing her as Rickalia Simpson and providing details about her involvement with the Traphagen School. The background features a patterned design of triangles in various colors.
The image features a young student's portrait along with a text description of her academic achievements, surrounded by a colorful geometric border. In the background, there is a banner celebrating Black History Month.
The image features a portrait of a woman with curly hair, along with text describing the %22Rebecca Turner Academy%22 and celebrating Black History Month. The background consists of a patterned design with triangles in various shades of green, orange, and red.
The image features a person with dark hair making a facial expression, surrounded by a decorative border with geometric shapes in various colors. Below the image is text describing an academic institution and celebrating Black History Month.
The image features a young student with braided hair in the foreground, along with text describing her as a scholar at the Rebecca Turner Academy. The background contains a pattern of colorful triangles and the text %22Black History Month 2026%22 and %22Mount Vernon City School District%22.
The image shows a young man in a red shirt with the text %22Ben Ondalayan Nelson Mandela/ Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School%22 and a decorative border with triangular patterns in various colors surrounding the text.
The image features a smiling young student with the text %22CyNiah Imbeah, Rebecca Turner Academy%22 and information about Black History Month. The background has a colorful geometric pattern.
The image features a smiling young student named Emmanuel Ofari, who is described as smart, kind, and always having something nice to say. The background includes a decorative border with triangular patterns in various colors, as well as text indicating this is part of Black History Month celebrations at the Mount Vernon City School District.
The image features a portrait of a person with glasses, along with text describing their role as a student at the Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School. The background includes a colorful geometric pattern and a banner celebrating Black History Month.
The image shows a young girl with a bright smile, surrounded by a colorful geometric pattern background. The text below identifies her as Kelsey-Ann Nelson, a 4th grader at Lincoln School, and mentions that she is a good citizen who is invested in improving her education.
The image shows a young student with dreadlocks wearing a red shirt, along with text describing the student and announcing Black History Month at the Mount Vernon City School District.
The image shows a smiling young woman with the text %22Athena Anderson%22 and %22Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School%22 below her portrait. The background features a colorful geometric pattern and the text %22BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONOR 2026%22 at the bottom.
The image features a young person's face in the foreground, with text and graphics related to Belle Lawrence Lincoln School and Black History Month in the background.
The image shows a smiling individual wearing glasses, surrounded by a decorative border with triangular patterns in various colors. Below the image is text providing information about Kamryn Smith and the Traphagen School.
The image features a colorful geometric pattern in the background, with the text %22Khadijatou Jaitehi Lincoln School%22 prominently displayed. In the foreground, there is a banner celebrating Black History Month 2026 for the Mount Vernon City School District.
The image shows a young person with braided hair, along with text describing their recognition for the Black Excellence award at the Hamilton School. The background features a colorful geometric pattern and text indicating this is part of the Black History Month celebration for the Mount Vernon City School District.
The image shows a person in the foreground, with a school name and information about Black History Month displayed in the background.
The image shows a person's face in the foreground, with text and graphics in the background providing information about Black History Month and the Hamilton School.
The image shows a portrait of a young student along with text describing the Hamilton School and celebrating Black History Month.
The image features a portrait of Raymonie Williams, a student at Denzel Washington School of the Arts, along with a banner celebrating Black History Month in the Mount Vernon City School District.
The image features a portrait of a young man with dreadlocks, along with text providing information about him and his school. The background includes a decorative border with triangular patterns in various colors.
The image shows a young man with a friendly expression, wearing a white shirt, standing in front of a colorful background with geometric patterns and text highlighting his achievements and role as a student at the Denzel Washington School of the Arts.
The image shows a young person with braided hair against a background of colorful geometric patterns and text announcing Black History Month at the Edward Williams School.
The image shows a person's head and shoulders, with a name and school information displayed below. The background features a colorful geometric pattern.
The image features a portrait of a young person with a confident expression, along with text describing their achievements and background. The background consists of a patterned design with triangular shapes in various colors.
The image shows a school sign for the Edward Williams School, with a person's face visible in the foreground and a background featuring a Black History Month banner.
The image features a portrait of Adama Diallo, a leader at the Benjamin Turner Academy, surrounded by a colorful geometric border. In the background, there is a banner announcing Black History Month for the Mount Vernon City School District.
The image shows a portrait of a person with dark hair, along with text that identifies them as Nia Buckley and states they were chosen for the Black Excellence Recognition at the Hamilton School. The background features a colorful geometric pattern and text indicating this is part of a Black History Month celebration for the Mount Vernon City School District.
The image features a young student named Savannah Donaldson, who is highlighted as a shining example of a well-rounded student at the Benjamin Turner Academy. The background displays a Black History Month banner for the Mount Vernon City School District.
The image shows a banner for Mount Vernon High School, featuring a portrait of a woman named Desirae Bailey-McCalla, along with text celebrating Black History Month.
The image features a school logo and information about a student named Joshua Jnpierre, along with a geometric border pattern and a banner for Black History Month.
The image features a portrait of a smiling woman against a backdrop of a colorful geometric pattern, along with text introducing Kennedy Davenport as a leader at Mount Vernon High School. Below, there is a banner celebrating Black History Month.
The image features a portrait of a young man with dark hair against a background of colorful geometric patterns, along with text identifying him as Timothy Jenkins from Mount Vernon High School and announcing Black History Month.
The image features a portrait of a young African American student named Dashon Brown, along with a brief biography highlighting his academic achievements and character. The background of the image is decorated with a colorful geometric pattern, and there is a banner at the bottom promoting Black History Month.
The image features a portrait of a person along with text describing their achievements and background, set against a patterned background with geometric shapes in various colors. Below the portrait is text announcing Black History Month.
The image shows a young person's portrait alongside information about Ashley Gomina, a student at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, and a banner celebrating Black History Month.
The image shows a young girl with dark hair, along with text describing her as a student at the Aziah Saint Kitts Benjamin Turner Academy. The background features a pattern of colorful triangles and the text %22Black History Month Honored 2026%22 at the bottom.
The image features a portrait of a person along with text identifying them as Miriam Mullings from Mount Vernon Steam Academy, set against a colorful geometric background. Below the portrait is text announcing Black History Month for the Mount Vernon City School District.
The image shows a man with a beard wearing glasses and a black shirt, along with text providing information about Leonard Oduro and his involvement with the Mount Vernon Steam Academy. The background features a colorful geometric pattern.
The image features a person with glasses and curly hair, along with text about Mount Vernon Steam Academy and Black History Month. The background consists of a patterned design with triangles in various colors.

The Billboard - What You Need to Know

oUR Vision

The Mount Vernon City School District, through a shared decision-making process, is committed to helping its scholars, parents, teachers, and administrators enhance their academic, social, economic, and technological skills to prepare individuals to function effectively in today's global society.

UPKRegistrationLottery20263 (PDF)
Pre-K 4 Early Registration and Pre-K 3 Lottery to open now!

Pre-K 4 early registration and the Pre-K 3 lottery application for the 2026-2027 school year are open now! Pre-K 4 Early Registration will be open from March 2 to June 19, 2026. The Pre-K 3 lottery will be open March 1 to June 19, 2026. 

The online registration page can be found here. To schedule an appointment, click here. For more information, call 914-665-5077.

Read More about Pre-K 4 Early Registration and Pre-K 3 Lottery to open now!
Mount Vernon City School District Summer Programs July 6 to July 30: Enrichment Camp (Grades K-6 and Grades 7-8) July 6 to August 14: Extended School Year (ESY) August 3 to August 13: Bridge Programs (Grade 9) July 6 to August 13: High School Credit Recovery & Regents Prep August 18 to August 19: New York State Regents Exams
Save the Date: MVCSD Summer Programs

Mount Vernon City School District Summer Programs:

  • July 6 to July 30: Enrichment Camp (Grades K-6 and Grades 7-8)
  • July 6 to August 14: Extended School Year (ESY)
  • August 3 to August 13: Bridge Programs (Grade 9)
  • July 6 to August 13: High School Credit Recovery & Regents Prep
  • August 18 to August 19: New York State Regents Exam 
Read More about Save the Date: MVCSD Summer Programs
Employment Opportunities Mount Vernon City School District
Job openings in Mount Vernon City School District

The Mount Vernon City School District is accepting applications from qualified candidates who want to join the mission of serving some 6,500 students across 13 schools in a variety of roles, including Special Education Teachers, Speech Pathologists and School Psychologists. 

Some positions may require specific licenses or certifications. For a list of job openings, click here. For more information, call (914) 358-2350 or reach us at HumanResources@mtvernoncsd.org.

Read More about Job openings in Mount Vernon City School District
Graphic for MetroCard for 2025 - 2026 school year
MetroCard Subsidized bus passes 2025 - 2026 school year

The bee-line system MetroCard subsidized bus passes are available for $145 per semester (regular cost: $290.) Cash or money order made payable to: MVCSD. To obtain a bus pass or for more information contact Daffodil Graham at 914.358.2888 or email dgraham@mtvernoncsd.org

Read More about MetroCard Subsidized bus passes 2025 - 2026 school year

See The PRC

Click below for more information and updates about the Parent Resource Center at Graham School, available to all parents and guardians in Mount Vernon.

Parent Resource Center

School District News

 

maroon facebook icon

 
maroon youtube logo

 
maroon instagram logo

 

 

View All News

Happy Social Worker Month
Happy National Social Worker Month!

March is National Social Worker Month! Thank you to all the social workers who support, uplift and advocate for our students. The Mount Vernon City School District appreciates you!

Mount Vernon's Jewel Box
Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - Black History Month Awards Ceremony

In honor of Black History Month in February, in this week's Jewel Box we are recognizing our incredible scholars who go above and beyond to achieve excellence in every way – academically, socially and even culturally. Our students are dedicated to their success and growing as individuals each and every day. #MtVernonShines

A group of people, some wearing colorful clothing and accessories, are gathered in what appears to be a performance or rehearsal space, with musical instruments and decorations visible in the background.
STEAM Academy ceremony celebrates Black History Month with student performances

Music, poetry, dancing and acting were on display during Mount Vernon STEAM Academy’s Black History Month celebration last Friday. The ceremony, which the entire school was able to view throughout the day, featured student performances which included a skit highlighting the importance of cultural pride and dances from different cultures around the world. STEAM Academy also has a band for the first time ever – the Eighth Grade Percussion Ensemble – and they performed as well, led by music teacher Jalissa Faust! 

Click here to view the full photo gallery!

Snapshots from Edward Williams PBI ceremony, playing family feud.
Edward Williams hosts Family Feud themed PBIS assembly for Black History Month

On Friday, February 27, the Edward Williams School community came together for an engaging and joyful PBIS assembly in celebration of Black History Month. The event was thoughtfully planned and facilitated by Ms. LeFever, Mr. Casey, and the PBIS Committee, creating an experience that blended education, celebration, and fun.

A young person in a pink shirt is sitting on the floor of a gymnasium, with other people and equipment visible in the background.
RTA students get active for Read and Run Across America activity

Students at Rebecca Turner Academy combined literacy and movement as they read their way across the country through engaging passages and an exciting obstacle course experience. This activity highlighted literacy across content areas, integrating reading, physical education, art and geography in a meaningful and engaging way.

Three men in formal attire stand in front of a backdrop with the text "My Brother's Keeper" displayed.
Student Trustee Leonard Oduro participates in New York State Legislative Conference through My Brother's Keeper

The My Brother’s Keeper program helps to open doors for students, and Student Trustee Leonard Oduro, a senior at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, recently had the opportunity to attend a legislative conference in Albany through the program. At the conference — held by the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators — he met with influential leaders and participated in meaningful discussions on student leadership and community impact.  

 
 
Lunar New Year Presentation by Hector
Grimes School students complete research projects on Lunar New Year and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Grimes School sixth grade students have been diving deep into research, with projects recently completed for a Lunar New Year Learning Showcase and New York State’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. online showcase. For their Lunar New Year projects, sixth graders learned to use primary sources, databases, and how to paraphrase and cite sources. Students that successfully completed their projects and met the criteria on the rubric then presented to 2nd-4th graders and later participated in a catered Chinese lunch.

Mount Vernon's Jewel Box
Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - Pre-K 3 Lottery Registration and Pre-K 4 Early Registration Open Now

In this week’s Jewel Box, we are highlighting our prekindergarten program, with registration open now! Pre-K is a vital time for a student’s growth, and we urge all parents to register their child now. Learning the basics of reading, writing and speaking in pre-K lays a solid foundation that our students can carry with them through their entire educational journey.  Pre-K 4 Early Registration and the Pre-K 3 lottery will be open until June 19, 2026. Visit our registration page for more information. You can also view Mount Vernon’s Jewel Box on our Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube! #MtVernonShines

School District Calendar

View All Events

Exterior Image of MV City School District Office
Mark Jaikaran, STEAM senior, 2025

I love how STEAM is an interactive school. It's not like they just read stuff off the boards to you, they make you interact with your environment and peers. That's one of the best parts of the school.

Mark Jaikaran, Mount Vernon STEAM Academy senior, 2025

Prosper Ibeto, MVHS senior, 2025

I am so thankful to God and to the District for everything. Shout out to all the students out there. Keep believing in yourself because you never know what you can do until you do it.

Prosper Ibeto, Mount Vernon High School senior, 2025

Elizabeth deGrandpre, DWSA 2025 salutatorian

Thanks to all of my Denzel teachers, new and old. You have inspired me to want to become a teacher myself and share my love of math with students.

Elizabeth deGrandpre, Denzel Washington School of the Arts salutatorian, 2025

Charlotte Watson, Denzel Washington School of the Arts valedictorian, 2025

We've all heard the saying, ‘it takes a village,’ and well, we are the product of our village. All of this could not have been made possible without my village, I know that for a fact.

Charlotte Watson, Denzel Washington School of the Arts valedictorian, 2025

Alexia Angel​​​​​​​, Benjamin Turner Academy

I love being at BTA because I love my Teacher Assistant, Ms. Johnson and my ELA teacher, Ms. Odindo. They are hard on me and push me to do my best.

Alexia Angel, Benjamin Turner Academy

Morgan Bowen, Edward Williams School

My teacher Mrs. Creighton makes school fun. With all the teachers, principals and AP they do fun stuff.

Morgan Bowen, Edward Williams School

Raven "Madison" Arce-Harris, Cecil H. Parker School 

If you follow your dreams, they will come true.  When I first came to this school, it was hard.  Now I'm doing better with my work and making friends.

Raven "Madison" Arce-Harris, Cecil H. Parker School

Hillary Vallecillo, Lincoln School

I like Lincoln because all the teachers care about their students, not just about their classes but also about how the students feel. It is important for students to feel confident and happy in their own skin.

Hillary Vallecillo, Lincoln School

Alistair Bell, Traphagen School 

Everyone knows everyone. It’s like a family here at Traphagen.

Alistair Bell, Traphagen School

Amelia Toppin, Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School

l like NMHZ School because we do fun activities in my class. My teacher taught me cursive handwriting. I am learning multiplication and I like when we made an array of sunshine showing different arrays. I love my new teacher because she makes me understand what I am learning.

Amelia Toppin, Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School

Amanda Outen, Denzel Washington School of the Arts

DWSA has really helped me to reach my potential or at least helped me to see my true potential as an actor. I can use this experience to develop my public speaking skills so I can eventually use my voice to change the world.

Amanda Outen, Denzel Washington School of the Arts

Timari Jenkins, Benjamin Turner Academy

“We are learning to code the robot to play tug-of-war against another robot. My favorite part of this program so far is driving the robot.”  

Timari Jenkins, Benjamin Turner Middle School

Dylan Taylor, Graham School 

My school is special because the teachers slow down and help you if you need help.

Dylan Taylor, Graham School

Skylar Savariau, Parker School 

I do band lesson and I'm getting better at it. 

Skylar Savariau, Parker School

Emily Galindo, MV STEAM Academy

We are strongly encouraged by teachers and the staff to work hard and try our best with all the work we do.

Emily Galindo, MV STEAM Academy

Vera Wreh, Mount Vernon Honor Academy

My journey here at the Mount Vernon Honor Academy has been an amazing thrill for my education. Being able to be offered wonderful opportunities like participation in the National Junior Honor Society has really made me grateful. I am proud I have made it this far. Thank you MVHA!

Vera Wreh, Mount Vernon Honor Academy
 

Tristan Paul, Edward Williams School

I like that my school has a drumline. I have a chance to practice doing something that I LOVE!!

Tristan Paul, Edward Williams School

Eliana Dewar, Traphagen School 

I like the preps because I get to learn different things about art, music, PE, and media. In every activity, I learn more and more about music and art. I learn about abstract art, how to play the ukulele, how to play basketball, and poems.

Eliana Dewar, Traphagen School

Naomi Hooks, Mandela/Zollicoffer School 

What makes my school special is that some of the staff have great qualities to have the students look up to them.

Naomi Hooks, Mandela/Zollicoffer School

Kimberly Munguia, Lincoln School

Lincoln is a great school for learning and making friends. The teachers are amazing at their jobs and help give you so many opportunities to get ahead in life.

Kimberly Munguia, Lincoln School

Lily Cudjoe, Graham School 

My school provides us programs to help us, like African dance, the Boys Club, and My Sister’s place.

Lily Cudjoe, Graham School