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Superintendent’s Advisory Council concludes for the year

Council posing for the camera.
Superintendent’s Advisory Council concludes for the year

The Elementary and Secondary Superintendent’s Advisory Council's met for their first combined meeting on Wednesday to discuss the results from the survey they worked on diligently this year and contribute to the School-Parent Compact for Achievement.

The mission of the Advisory Council is to gather students from various schools to get their input and concerns about curriculum, school leadership, social-emotional learning, instruction, and other topics. The group works year-long to create a survey to go out to students to address these issues. 

​​“The results from the student survey will be shared with District administration to ensure that students’ voices are a part of the decision-making process for the upcoming school year,” said Dr. Jamal Doggett, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Administration.

A School-Parent Compact for Achievement is an agreement that parents, students and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all our students reach or exceed grade-level standards.

To close out and celebrate this year’s Superintendent’s Advisory Council, students played games and exchanged phone numbers. These students from different schools have built relationships, and they want to maintain those relationships as they continue their education. 

“’I’m very proud to work with this group and give them the leadership experience that they deserve,” Dr. Doggett continued. “We are going to use their input to help us make better decisions, with student voices in mind.”
 

Pioneer League Kickoff game
Pioneer League Kickoff game

Yesterday marked the exciting opening game of Mount Vernon City School District's Pioneer League! Our team faced off against Mamaroneck’s Tigers in a thrilling soccer match.  Congratulations to all the players for their hard work and sportsmanship—what a fantastic start to the season!

Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - Fall Festival
Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - Fall Festival

Our Parent Resource Center located at Graham School is a one stop shop for families, providing them with the tools to exceed professionally and personally. The center, which opened during our Fall Festival last week, offers a variety of educational and engaging workshops to help the Mount Vernon community. We look forward to seeing you at the Parent Resource Center throughout the year, utilizing tools such as our computers to assist with job searches, resume building, and registering your children. #MtVernonShines. 

MVCSD hosts annual Fall Festival
MVCSD hosts annual Fall Festival

Families throughout Mount Vernon spent Saturday afternoon at Graham School, engaging in fun-filled activities together at the district-wide Fall Festival. Community members learned about resources throughout the city, such as the Mount Vernon City School District Parent Resource Center (PRC).

Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - STEAM
Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - STEAM

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics), plays an integral role in students’ habits of mind and skills such as collaboration, communication and critical thinking. These skills help students succeed in school and beyond. #MtVernonShines.

State of the District Address delivered to faculty and staff
State of the District Address delivered to faculty and staff

Mount Vernon City School District Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland addressed staff, teachers and administration during his State of the District yesterday, celebrating accomplishments and highlighting challenges during his first 125 days leading the District.