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February Superintendent's Celebration honors student excellence

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February Superintendent's Celebration honors student excellence

Exceptional students throughout the Mount Vernon City School District were honored yesterday afternoon for their hard work and determination for success during the Superintendent’s monthly awards celebration. February’s celebration, which was delayed due to snow days, highlighted Black excellence for Black History Month.

Lisa Autieri, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent warmly welcomed students and staff to start off the ceremony. She acknowledged the students that are being honored and highlighted how they are great role models to their peers. 

Alongside her was Superintendent of Schools Dr. Demario Strickland, who built upon the idea of student exemplification, commending students for their active involvement in their education. 

“One of the best things about being a superintendent is the ability to honor those individuals in our schools that are doing the right thing,” said Dr. Strickland. “I couldn’t be more happy with all of the students and the work they’re doing in school.”

He noted how many of the students who were honored are also a part of the Superintendent’s Advisory Council, which is a group of selected students who meet with the Superintendent monthly to discuss areas of improvement and goals for the year. 

Click here to view the photo gallery from the ceremony!

 

Snapshots from Pre-K event on April 11.
MVCSD Pre-K Saturday Academy

The Mount Vernon City School District's Pre-K Program hosted its Parent Academy on Saturday, April 11, 2026.  The event welcomed over 35 parents and students to engage in Math, SEL, Movement, and Reading lessons with our staff. The team used the Frog Street parent backpacks and lessons as a foundation for the learning. The teachers facilitated six different lessons that required parents to work with the Pre-K students. Breakfast was served, learning took place, and fun was had!

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Edith Kaplan Scholarship Dinner Dance honors Mount Vernon educators

Excellence in education was celebrated at the Edith Kaplan Scholarship Dinner Dance last Friday, as 17 people were honored for their impact in Mount Vernon schools. The event, hosted by the Mount Vernon PTA Council, has so far raised $21,000, which will go toward scholarships for the Class of 2026! The PTA Council is still raising money, and you can make a donation by clicking here.

Click here to view the photo gallery from the event here!

 

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

 

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Prekindergarten homework stars celebrated with movie viewing at Pelham Picture House

The Prekindergarten Department held its Homework Celebration on Saturday at the Pelham Picture House! The celebration recognized 50 out of the 112 students who completed 90% or more of their homework from October to February. A lottery for 50 spaces was held to select students for the celebration. Families were so excited to watch the Mario Movie in a private local theater, and the Prekindergarten Department can't wait to host their final celebration in June with a viewing of Toy Story 2!