Mount Vernon STEAM Academy Entrance Exam Information
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Mount Vernon STEAM Academy Entrance Exam Information
All 2024-25 eighth-grade students will take the Mount Vernon STEAM Academy (MVSA) PreACT entrance exam on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- More information about the PreACT can be found here: PreACT At A Glance
- Free Study.com PreACT Practice Test: Click here to access.
| Grade 8 Students | Date / Time / Location |
|---|---|
| In-District & Amani Public Charter School | Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at individual schools (Benjamin Turner Academy, Cecil H. Parker School, Denzel Washington School of the Arts, Edward Williams School, Graham School, Grimes School, Hamilton School, Lincoln School, Mount Vernon Honor Academy, Mount Vernon Leadership Academy, Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School, Pennington School, Traphagen School) |
| Out-of-District, except for Amani Public Charter School |
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School (100 California Road, Mount Vernon, New York 10552) Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/FhwzpmWb38 
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For Out-of-District Students: Please complete the registration link or QR Code above by Friday, February 7, 2025. The testing schedule (Mount Vernon High School Testing Locations) for out-of-district students will be shared upon registration completion.
For any questions, please contact Dr. Satish Jagnandan (sjagnandan@mtvernoncsd.org) or Ms. Marybeth Rhodes (mrhodes@mtvernoncsd.org).
Click here to view the entrance exam information letter
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Click here to view the entrance exam information letter in French
Click here to view the entrance exam information letter in Arabic
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Mount Vernon City School District was highlighted for its outstanding achievements, particularly focusing on Benjamin Turner Academy and Pennington School at the Impact in Action Symposium on Tuesday Mach 11 and Wednesday, March 12. These schools have demonstrated significant progress through their meticulous iReady implementation plan.
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Acting Superintendent Dr. K. Veronica Smith presented the first 2025 State of the District Address via Zoom to Mount Vernon City School District faculty and staff on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Dr. Smith gave updates about the upcoming building reconfiguration, how it affects employees, and where the District stands in the process of closing schools.
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