Mount Vernon Youth Court students visit White Plains Federal Court
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Mount Vernon Youth Court students visit White Plains Federal Court
Students in the Mount Vernon Youth Court (MVYC) program spent the day in White Plains Federal Court on Thursday, January 23, 2025, through the Justice for All: Courts and the Community Initiative. They got to experience “A Day in Federal Court” and hear from law professionals throughout the entire day.
Mount Vernon Youth Court is a peer diversion program curated by Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Lackard and Assistant County Attorney Nick DeCicco from the Westchester County Attorney’s Office. MVYC teens hear cases of youths caught committing crimes and decide on sanctions for a restorative action plan, which can include treatment, counseling, mentoring, academic reporting, apology letters and community service.
Through Youth Court, students have a number of opportunities to get up-close to the legal profession and learn about the intricacies of the law. Students participate in a five-week training program with Assistant Country Attorney Nick DeCicco and the Mount Vernon Police Department. Kenyetta Hopkins, Pennington Assistant Principal and Youth Court coordinator, organizes the field trips and oversees the restorative action plans.
Youth Court students went on this field trip to get firsthand experience in a courtroom and learn about legal practices. They heard from a number of legal experts including judges, attorneys, a U.S. marshal, and an FBI agent. Students will take what they have learned and apply it as they continue to hear their own cases.
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On Thursday, February 13, the Mount Vernon City School District Parent Liaison Team hosted a parent and guardian workshop entitled Chronic Illness, Loss, and the Impact on Your Child. Their guest presenter was Ms. Jennifer Ricca, MS, CCLS, Children, Teens, and Family Manager for the Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT.
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Today, Friday, February 14, 2025, marks the two-year anniversary of Dr. K. Veronica Smith’s first day as Acting Superintendent. Join the Mount Vernon City School District in wishing her a happy anniversary! In these two years, the District has emphasized its commitment to its scholars. Through the Back to Basics, Forward to Mastery approach, where teachers are getting back to the fundamentals of teaching and learning, the District has seen great academic improvements, leading graduation rates and test scores to trend upward.
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View the leaderboard for the Career and Technical Education Stock Market Challenge being held in Career and Financial Management classes here!
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Bryce Marable is a Mount Vernon STEAM Academy senior who shows perseverance through hard work and dedication to his academics. Experiencing a significant change after transferring from outside of the District to STEAM, Bryce has demonstrated that his education and securing a bright future come before all.
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Acting Superintendent Dr. K. Veronica Smith celebrated her birthday (February 9) at The Education Center with staff and administrators of the Mount Vernon City School District. Staff dressed down for the day, enjoyed cake and wished Dr. Smith a happy birthday. Happy Birthday Dr. Smith!
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Yanick St. Cyr and Anna Valinda Mendy, Mount Vernon High School 12th-grade Nursing Assistant Program students, volunteered at the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) SkillsUSA Regional Competition on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Center for Career Services. Yanick and Anna are also in the SkillsUSA Club at MVHS.
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The Mount Vernon City School District’s superintendent search survey, conducted by Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), has been extended to Monday, February 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., to allow for further engagement with the community. HYA will present their leadership profile report at the Board of Education on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.