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Graphic for budget meeting on Monday, May 4 at Greater Centennial Zion Church.
Budget Presentation - Greater Centennial Zion Church on Monday, May 4

The Mount Vernon City School District’s draft proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4, at Great Centennial Zion Church, by Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland. Please attend to learn more about how the District plans to invest in its schools in the upcoming year, provide feedback, and ask questions about the budget. The presentation will also be livestreamed. 

The image shows a man in a suit and tie sitting at a laptop, presenting information about a school district's budget meeting scheduled for April 21, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Pennington School in Mount Vernon, New York.
Budget Presentation - Pennington School (6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tue., April 21)

The Mount Vernon City School District’s draft proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year will be presented from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, at Pennington School, by Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland. Please attend to learn more about how the District plans to invest in its schools in the upcoming year, provide feedback, and ask questions about the budget. The presentation will also be livestreamed. 

Mount Vernon's Jewel Box
Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - Week of a Young Child

In the Jewel Box this week, we are highlighting the importance of early childhood education for Week of the Young Child. Prekindergarten is a vital stage in a student’s academic journey, and you can sign up to start your child on that journey in our schools. Pre-K 4 Early Registration and Pre-K 3 lottery will be open until June 19, 2026. You can also view Mount Vernon’s Jewel Box on our Facebook, Instagram or YouTube! #MtVernonShines

 

Students on trip with teacher and principal.
Lincoln Strings Students Attend Special Concert in Bronxville

On Saturday, April 11, sixth-grade students from the Lincoln School Strings Program attended a very special concert, Happy 250th Birthday America, at The Reformed Church of Bronxville. The performance marked the finale of the Concordia Conservatory’s Hoch Chamber Music Series and featured an outstanding ensemble of professional musicians performing works by Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, and Bernard Herrmann.

Students preping meal with Sergeant.
CTE culinary students get a taste of military meals

Mount Vernon High School students in Culinary 3 got a taste of what military members eat while out on the battlefield on Tuesday morning with Marine Staff Sergeant Halmrast, who introduced students to meals ready to eat (MRE).