May Parent Resource Center Events
View this month’s events and workshops at the Parent Resource Center here! Read more about the events below or click here to register.
Space is limited. To register, scan the QR code, click here, or print out the flyer and return the registration form to your school's parent liaison. All events will take place at the Parent Resource Center in Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, 350 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550, Room G5. If you have any questions, call (914) 358-2744 or email parentresourcecenter@mtvernoncsd.org.
May 5-12 Partners in Learning: A Spirit Week Celebrating Moms
● May 7: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Al's Influence on K-12 Education: Exploring Impact and Opportunities
Join us for an eye-opening presentation about the benefits and challenges of Artificial intelligence in K-12 schools.
● May 8: 10 to 11 a.m.
Paint & See
Join us for a relaxing morning of painting and tap into your creative side.
● May 9: 10 to 11 a.m.
Par-Tea for Moms: Infinite Campus and Schoology Tutorial
Join us for a tea party and discover how to navigate the District's parent portals. Learn to access report cards, track homework, view progress reports, and more.
● May 12: 10 to 11 a.m.
Zumba
Self-care starts with fun exercise. Try a Zumba fitness class at the PRC!
Remaining PRC May Events:
● May 15: 10 to 11 a.m.
Hidden in Plain Sight: What Parents Need to Know About Teen Vaping
As youth vaping increases, many parents don't realize how easily these devices are hidden in everyday items. Hidden in Plain Sight reveals how risky items are disguised to appear harmless, making them hard to detect.
● May 19: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Celebrating the Mother Figure in Your Life
Join us for a day of creativity and wellness! Paint flowerpots, plant flowers, and learn health and wellness tips.
● May 22: 9 to 11 a.m.
Parent Parties Workshop
The FAST PASS game helps parents explore ways to build positive relationships at school by highlighting the roles of school staff and how families can offer support. Join us for engaging questions and activities that encourage connection, collaboration, and deeper understanding.
● May 27: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Resume Writing and Job Search Essentials
Looking to jumpstart your job search but don't know where to begin? Discover how to work smarter with tips on resumes, job searching, interviews, and networking.
● May 27: 1:15 to 2 p.m.
Mental Health Awareness for Parents
Looking for a creative way to manage stress? Join the Parent Resource Center at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy for a FREE therapeutic clay workshop sponsored by Artsmobile.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Meeting of the Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Education Center, 165 North Columbus Ave., Mount Vernon, NY 10553.
Members of the public may view the meeting LIVE on our website:
https://www.mtvernoncsd.org/our-district/board-of-education/meeting-video-library
Denzel Washington School of the Arts will present their spring musical – A Night of Broadway, A Musical Revue – at 6:30 p.m. on May 16, 2025, in the Phylicia Rashad Auditorium. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $10 for senior citizens, and $5 for students with their school ID. Click here to buy tickets.
The Mount Vernon PTA Council is hosting a 2025-2026 school year budget presentation at Graham School at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. This will be followed by a school board candidates forum at 6 p.m. Click here to submit questions for school board candidates.
View this month’s events and workshops at the Parent Resource Center here! Read more about the events below or click here to register.
The Mount Vernon Knights Youth Football Clinic will be held at Mount Vernon High School from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, through Friday, May 22. Join the Knights for a three-day football clinic with special guests from the New York Giants, college football players, and more! Open to grades 3-8, click here to register.
View upcoming Visual & Performing Arts events here!
NOTICE OF THE DISTRICT-WIDE BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD/BUDGET VOTE ELECTION OF THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK AND THE MOUNT VERNON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Click "Read More" or view the MVCSD Calendar to view 2025 dates for grades 3-8 New York State Computer-Based Testing.