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No Place
For HAte

Graham School has been designated as a No Place for Hate School. 

No Place for Hate an ADL Education Program

 

Mount Vernon City School District to host first No Place for Hate Day

The Mount Vernon City School District will hold its first No Place for Hate (NPFH) Day on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Families are encouraged to walk their children to school in a show of unity against hate, bullying, bias and acts of unkindness.  

The District is asking everyone to wear a white or maroon shirt on this day.  You can also place an order for a No Place for Hate T-Shirt by clicking here or scanning the QR code.  Please make sure to include the name of your school on the order form.

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Women's History Month Student Choreography Showcase

Denzel Washington School of the Arts will hold a Women’s History Month student choreography showcase on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the experimental theater. Adults can buy tickets at the door for $10 and students for $5. 

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Mount Vernon Police Department Citizen's Police Academy

Beginning Tuesday, February 13, 2024, the Mount Vernon Police Department is holding its Citizen's Police Academy every Tuesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The program ends on April 23. Anyone 18 and over can register for classes to learn about the police department. Participants meet with different departments, ride around the city, and learn CPR and first aid.  The program is free. 

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Pilot Parent Help Desk – On the Web, On the Phone and in Person

The Mount Vernon City School District has opened a Parent Technology Help Desk to provide support to parents and family members who need assistance with instructional technology devices. The help desk will hold support sessions every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Education Center.

To submit a tech support work order, please click on the following link: https://lhric.service-now.com/student  

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see The PRC

The Parent Resource Center is a place for parents, students and families to receive support. Click the link below for more information!  

Parent Resource Center

School News

Rojae Denton

Rojae Denton, a senior acting major at Denzel Washington School of the Arts, has excelled academically during his time at high school, which has been marked by his constant involvement in the school’s culture. Rojae is the 2024 class president and entered this school year with a 4.0 GPA.  

STEAM Academy Junior Night

Last month, the Mount Vernon STEAM Academy Counseling Department held Junior Night to share college and career information with junior students and their families. Representatives from the State University of New York Empire, College of Westchester, the United States Army and the United States Navy presented to parents on post-secondary options for students. The College of Westchester also provided a thorough financial aid workshop to parents. The evening concluded with a question-and-answer session with the parents.

students waving flags at multicultural presentation.

Students in the Mount Vernon City School District come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, with 30 different languages spoken as the primary language in households throughout the District. At the Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Director of English as a New Language (ENL) and World Languages Dr. Marguerita Circello highlighted the multicultural celebrations in the District’s schools.  

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Daniella Costa Dos Santos, MV STEAM Academy valedictorian 2023

I'm forever grateful to everyone who stood by my side and the memories made throughout my time at STEAM Academy. Memories are the stories we will share and look back on to reminisce about the good times.

Daniella Costa Dos Santos, MV STEAM Academy Valedictorian 2023

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

Daren Lu, Mount Vernon High School valedictorian 2023

It was because this school has so many opportunities for all of us. I was inducted into the International Baccalaureate Programme as a Diploma Candidate and I’ve got to say, I was a little nervous to take those classes. But I’ve got no regrets. Thank you, Mount Vernon High School, for the opportunities you have provided me and the rest of the students.

Daren Lu, Mount Vernon High School valedictorian 2023
 

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

Violet Cleary, Denzel Washington School of the Arts valedictorian 2023

To all of the faculty and staff at DWSA, I thank you for providing me with the education and discipline needed to survive in the adult world.

Violet Cleary, Denzel Washington School of the Arts valedictorian 2023

Tran Chau, MV STEAM Academy salutatorian 2023

To my lifelong friends I have made at STEAM, thank you for making high school memorable. I will never forget the memories we made, and I wouldn’t be who I am today without you guys.

Tran Chau, MV STEAM Academy salutatorian 2023

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

Lesley Iyamu, Mount Vernon High School salutatorian 2023

As the Class of 2023, we have witnessed both the best and the worst of times but in those moments of uncertainty, it was the educators who pointed us in the direction of success that helped us discover our purpose and find our voices. Our teachers, beloved by many, played an instrumental role in our growth.

Lesley Iyamu, Mount Vernon High School salutatorian 2023

Abigail Swift, Denzel Washington School of the Arts salutatorian 2023

High school is a small world, especially ours. We’ve made memories and lifelong friends, but now it is time to encounter new people and experience new things. The word is much bigger than you can imagine. Class of 2023, you are capable of much more than you think. Always strive for more. Congratulations Class of 2023!

Abigail Swift, Denzel Washington School of the Arts salutatorian 2023

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

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