Two MVHS students volunteer at SkillsUSA Regional Competition
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Two MVHS students volunteer at SkillsUSA Regional Competition
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 Valinda are also in the SkillsUSA Club at MVHS.
They assisted with the certified nursing assistant portion of the competition, which tested some of the skills that they have been learning about in class. They acted as patients for the range of motion exercises and observed the handwashing competition. Through this, they learned about common mistakes made in the competition, which can help them prepare for the Prometric exam to become certified nursing assistants.
Anna Valinda and Yanick say they plan to volunteer at White Plains Hospital in the nursing unit or emergency room for their next volunteer experience.
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March is National Social Worker Month! Thank you to all the social workers who support, uplift and advocate for our students. The Mount Vernon City School District appreciates you!
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Eighth graders across the Mount Vernon City School District got a glimpse into their options for high school on Wednesday evening during the High School Showcase. This annual event allows families to further understand what each of the three high schools have to offer. These include Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon STEAM Academy and Denzel Washington School of the Arts.
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In honor of Black History Month in February, in this week's Jewel Box we are recognizing our incredible scholars who go above and beyond to achieve excellence in every way – academically, socially and even culturally. Our students are dedicated to their success and growing as individuals each and every day. #MtVernonShines
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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.
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The My Brother’s Keeper program helps to open doors for students, and Student Trustee Leonard Oduro, a senior at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, recently had the opportunity to attend a legislative conference in Albany through the program. At the conference — held by the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators — he met with influential leaders and participated in meaningful discussions on student leadership and community impact.
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In this week’s Jewel Box, we are highlighting our prekindergarten program, with registration open now! Pre-K is a vital time for a student’s growth, and we urge all parents to register their child now. Learning the basics of reading, writing and speaking in pre-K lays a solid foundation that our students can carry with them through their entire educational journey. Pre-K 4 Early Registration and the Pre-K 3 lottery will be open until June 19, 2026. Visit our registration page for more information. You can also view Mount Vernon’s Jewel Box on our Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube! #MtVernonShines
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The Mount Vernon City School District is thrilled to announce our participation in Read Across America Week!
Throughout the week, our schools will come alive with engaging, joyful, and meaningful literacy experiences designed to celebrate the power of reading. Students across the district will participate in themed activities, special events, and creative classroom experiences that inspire a lifelong love of books.