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oUR Vision

Our District envisions a rigorous and diverse educational learning experience for all scholars; creating contributors to a global culture of collaboration through innovation, and engagement grounded in recognition and appreciation for all people.

2023-24 Athletics

The Mount Vernon City School District is happy to announce an array of sports programs that will be offered in the fall.

All students who will be in grades 7 through 12 in September of 2023 please pay attention to this notice from our Athletic Department.

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National Caribbean American Month

Every June, National Caribbean American Heritage Month recognizes and celebrates the significant contributions of Caribbean people to the United States, and it shares in the community’s rich history and diversity.

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Gift Card Drive to support families affected by fire

The Mount Vernon City School District is holding a gift card drive to support families affected by the fire on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Help make a difference in our community by assisting these families who lost everything. Please assist by donating a gift card of any amount.

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MVCSD updates security protocols and equipment

Safety Protocols Update
Dear Mount Vernon Community: 
April 11, 2023 is a day that we will not ignore. What our students and staff at Hamilton School experienced that day was very unfortunate and scary. We are implementing changes to ensure this does not happen again. Safety plans at each school are being reviewed and implemented. 

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Advocacy FOr Our Schools

Click below for more information on how the district is fighting to obtain $11.7 million in taxes it is owed from the City of Mount Vernon.

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School District News

Mount Vernon High School prints inaugural No Place for Hate poetry collection

Mount Vernon High School, along with all other schools in the Mount Vernon City School District, was certified as a No Place for Hate (NPFH) school in May. Throughout the year, they have participated in several NPFH activities. Their most recent activity, identity poetry, resulted in a 47-page poetry book featuring poems from students throughout the school.

Pennington Art Show

Pennington School held its Evening of the Arts show on Thursday, June 1, 2023.  The art show was designed as a sculpture garden gallery walk.  Students in first through sixth grade had artwork on display and invited their parents to visit and view their artwork.

Group of five girls hugging.

Edward Williams students in kindergarten through third grade participated in annual Field Day activities. Classes took turns engaging in classic soccer and frisbee games, catching and throwing, parachute fun and batting a ball on Friday, June 2, 2023.  
 

Edward Williams Step up Program photographs

Edward Williams School boys participated in the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau’s (MVYB) Step-Up Showcase at the Mount Vernon Library on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. They have been participating in the MVYB Step-Up Program throughout the year taking pictures for the “Increase the Peace” campaign. Eighth grade student Jordan Jackson won first prize and his work will be displayed in schools across the country. 

5 students standing with books at Williams School Book fair

Edward Williams School hosted the Scholastic Book from Monday, May 22 to Friday, May 26th, 2023. Scholars and their parents were able to purchase a wide variety of books and reading materials.

Students at art show standing in front of replica Starry Night

Hamilton School held an art show on Friday, June 2, 2023. Students from all grades designed art for the show, and their pieces were displayed for all to see. Parents visited to see the scholars’ work and achievements. 

Students in front of Jacob Burns Film Center

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, a group of Mount Vernon High School students visited Jacob Burns Film Center to visit the Classroom to Screening Center and watch "Landfill Harmonic." They were accompanied by Department Administrator of Humanities Eric Brand; Lisa Dellaporte, English teacher; Alexandra Sherlock, English teacher; and Janelle Manson, English as a New Language (ENL) teacher.

Senior Rayanu Adam wearing a Cornell sweatshirt.

Rayanu Adam, senior at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, received the Gates Scholarship which is a last-dollar scholarship that will cover the entire four years of college, including tuition, books, room and board. This prestigious scholarship is only presented to 300 students per year. Rayanu will be attending Cornell University in the Fall of 2023 and plans to major in electrical engineering and minor in robotics.

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Laila Issa, MV STEAM Academy valedictorian 2022

I can confidently say that the STEAM school has prepared me for the level of rigor I may encounter in college courses while exposing me to a diverse group of peers and professionals.

Laila Issa, MV STEAM Academy Valedictorian 2022

Frank Fabian, Benjamin Turner Middle School 

I feel that there are a lot more teachers and grownups willing to support you here – not just in learning but also in your emotions and making sure you are feeling alright. 

Frank Fabian, Benjamin Turner Middle School 

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

Yanelfry Fabian, Mount Vernon High School

I like how there are always a lot of activities to celebrate our excellence.

Yanelfry Fabian, Mount Vernon High School
 

Natalia Hillmeddo, Parker School 

My school is special because of my friends, and the principal is always here for me and us and we learn awesome things.

Natalia Hillmeddo, Parker School

Deanna Cummings, MV STEAM Academy

I would say that STEAM is a very encouraging environment. The counselors are almost always there to help you with issues you may be dealing with inside as well as outside of school. The teachers also try to encourage us when we aren't keeping up to date. But they are still understanding and caring.

Deanna Cummings, MV STEAM Academy

Montay Campbell, Mount Vernon High School

There are many experiences, fun activities and clubs that can bring out the creativity within each of us. There are opportunities for college credit. There are so many diverse talented people here.

Montay Campbell, Mount Vernon High School
 

Owen Bravo, Columbus

I like to do math the best at my school because it is amazing and fun. I like using the cubes and other math things to help me figure out problems.

Owen Bravo, Columbus

Deshawn Wallen ’22, MV STEAM Academy

Hard work pays off. In the end, no matter how you look at it the more effort you put in the more you get out of it. The teachers really help me put my best foot forward, which allows me to try harder.

Deshawn Wallen ’22, MV STEAM Academy

Britaney Sinclair, Mount Vernon High School

School is a melting pot of cultures, so you learn and have different perspectives.

Britaney Sinclair, Mount Vernon High School

Alistair Bell, Traphagen School 

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

Alistair Bell, Traphagen School

Maria Garcia, Mandela/Zollicoffer School

What I like best about this school is we have fun bake sales and have very fun events like Spirit Week.

Maria Garcia, Mandela/Zollicoffer School

Jemerlyn Ste. Marthe, Holmes School 

Something that makes my school special is the school’s principal. She works very hard to put together the best school possible. She is a true Holmes School Hero. And, our whole school appreciates her very much.

Jemerlyn Ste. Marthe, Holmes School

Mahnyia Marks, Benjamin Turner Middle School

School allows me to get involved in activities that I wouldn't normally do.

Mahnyia Marks, 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

Clayon Smith, Columbus

Columbus is special because we have the Columbus CARES Bear as our mascot. I love when he shows up to assemblies and we can sing our Columbus CARES song and he dances to it.

Clayon Smith, Columbus
 

Lesley Iyamu, Mount Vernon High School

As an IB scholar, we have a great community of future leaders and a lot of amazing support from our peers and teachers.

Lesley Iyamu, Mount Vernon High School

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

Skyler Mack, Holmes School 

My school is special because we get to take high school classes early to get credit.

Skyler Mack, Holmes 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

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