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Mount Vernon City School District appoints LaJuan White as assistant superintendent for pupil personnel services

Headshot of LaJuan White.
Mount Vernon City School District appoints LaJuan White as assistant superintendent for pupil personnel services

The Mount Vernon City School District is welcoming LaJuan White as assistant superintendent for pupil personnel services. Ms. White was approved by the Board of Education during a work session on Tuesday, and she will begin in her role on August 1.

Ms. White most recently served as a chief of schools for the Rochester City School District, supervising principals at over a dozen schools. She was previously a principal for the Syracuse City School District and the New York City Department of Education. 

Her aspirations as assistant superintendent for pupil personnel services are to ensure equitable access for all students, including English language learners and those with individualized education plans. Ms. White also hopes to engage actively with the community to serve Mount Vernon families.

“I’m honored and humbled, and I want to assure you of my commitment to all students in the Mount Vernon City School District,” said Ms. White. “My priority will always be to advocate for the wellbeing of our students, and I am eager to collaborate with the Board, staff, families and the community to continue to build a school district that truly serves the diverse needs of each and every one of our students.”

Prior to her administrative roles in education, Mrs. White served as a science teacher, igniting a passion for learning within her students. She also helped communities build new schools and provide additional educational resources to their students. She has received her bachelor of science degree from St. John’s University and has two masters from Baruch College and Wagner College respectively. 
 

MVCSD Code of Conduct Committee - Signup by February 13
MVCSD Code of Conduct Committee - Signup by February 13

The Mount Vernon City School District is establishing a Code of Conduct Committee to review, update, and strengthen the District’s Code of Conduct to ensure it is legally compliant, equitable, and supportive of a safe and positive learning environment for all students.

Interested individuals should complete the Volunteer Interest Form: Code of Conduct Committee Volunteer Interest Form – Fill out form by February 13.

Click here to view the full Code of Conduct Committee letter.

Presentation on District mission, vision and core values given at Board meeting
Presentation on District mission, vision and core values given at Board meeting

At the Mount Vernon City School District’s Board of Education meeting this Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland delivered a presentation discussing the District’s mission, vision, and core values, the process for updating them, and the importance of these guiding principles to the strategic planning process. Click here to view the full presentation or watch the livestream here. 

Second community forum held to discuss budget priorities for 2026-27 school year
Second community forum held to discuss budget priorities for 2026-27 school year

Dr. Demario Strickland, Superintendent of the Mount Vernon City School District held his second community forum on Monday, February 9 at Mount Vernon High School to connect with the community and discuss budget priorities for the upcoming school year. He answered questions and concerns about the topic while reviewing results from the budget survey distributed in December. 

To read about the presentation, click here. 

To read about feedback from the budget priority survey, click here.

Mount Vernon Knights Wrestling competes in Section 1 Championships
Mount Vernon Knights Wrestling competes in Section 1 Championships

The Mount Vernon Knights Varsity Wrestling Team went to the Section 1 Championships over the weekend, with 10 student-athletes competing. This is the first year the Mount Vernon City School District had a girls wrestling team, and three girls competed in the tournament. Two received All-Section honors – Heyli Marte and Avea Miller. For the boys team, Caiden Hylton earned fourth place in the competitive 215-lb weight class and received All-Section honors. 

Happy National School Counseling Week!
Happy National School Counseling Week!

Happy National School Counseling Week! Thank you to the amazing counselors in the Mount Vernon City School District who do so much to support our students and amplify their success.