Mount Vernon Visual & Performing Arts Student Cast in Netflix Film with Award-Winning Director

Judah Taylor, an eighth-grade musical theater major at the Mount Vernon Performing & Visual Arts Magnet School, recently auditioned and was cast in the Netflix Original four-part series, “The Central Park Five.” In this role, Taylor had the opportunity to work with award-winning director Ava DuVernay, best known for her directorial work on the Oscar-winning historical drama “Selma”, the Oscar-nominated criminal justice documentary “13th” and, most recently, Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time.”

New York Giants Football Players Lead Powerful Discussion with Mount Vernon Athletes About Domestic Violence, Respect

Members of the Mount Vernon High School varsity and junior varsity football teams recently sat down with New York Giants football running back Johnathan Stewart and linebacker Alec Ogletree to discuss the topic of domestic violence. The educational session, led by My Sisters’ Keeper Director of Community Education and Prevention Brintha Jeyalingam, was held at Traphagen School on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

District to Host CPR Certification Training

The Mount Vernon City School District will host CPR certification training on Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School, located at 100 California Road, Mount Vernon, N.Y. By becoming CPR Certified, you could be the difference between life or death. To reserve your spot, please call (845) 499-2066 or email adejesus@justinspire.com.

District Complies with 2018 Property Tax Cap, Residents to Receive Property Relief Credit Checks

The Mount Vernon City School District recently announced that area residents may be eligible to receive property tax credits. The credit is a result of the District’s successful compliance with the 2018 New York State property tax cap.

Cecil H. Parker Elementary Welcomes Male Role Models at ‘Dads Bring Your Child to School’ Breakfast

Cecil H. Parker School’s ‘Dads Bring Your Child to School’ breakfast welcomed male caregivers that provide the familial support and vital connections necessary to the overall achievement of Cecil H. Parker School students in Pre-K through grade 7.