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Varsity Girls Soccer completes historic season and competes in Sectionals, eight players receive All-League honors

Mount Vernon Girls soccer team
Varsity Girls Soccer completes historic season and competes in Sectionals, eight players receive All-League honors

Congratulations to the Mount Vernon Varsity Girls Soccer team on a historic 2025 season! Under the leadership of Coaches Jay Concepcion and Eldon Morales Jr., the Knights earned 8 victories—7 more than last season and the most wins the program has seen in nearly two decades. For the first time in 19 years, Mount Vernon qualified for the Triple-A Sectionals Tournament, showcasing the incredible growth and dedication of the team.

Although the Knights fell to Scarsdale in the opening round, the season was nothing short of remarkable. Anchored by standout goalkeeper/defender Blanquita Valladares and a disciplined back line that recorded 4 shutouts, and powered by star striker Brianna Alves, who netted an impressive 19 goals, the team demonstrated heart, grit, and unity every step of the way. Eight players earned All-League honors—Brianna Alves, Janiel Anderson, Madyson Powell, Emily Ramos, Kimberly Ramos, Priscilla Santillan, Blanca Valladares, and Hawa Massaquoi—an achievement voted on by coaches across the league and a true reflection of Mount Vernon’s resurgence as a competitive force. A season to remember by a phenomenal group of young ladies.

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Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - Week of a Young Child

In the Jewel Box this week, we are highlighting the importance of early childhood education for Week of the Young Child. Prekindergarten is a vital stage in a student’s academic journey, and you can sign up to start your child on that journey in our schools. Pre-K 4 Early Registration and Pre-K 3 lottery will be open until June 19, 2026. You can also view Mount Vernon’s Jewel Box on our Facebook, Instagram or YouTube! #MtVernonShines

 

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Prekindergarten homework stars celebrated with movie viewing at Pelham Picture House

The Prekindergarten Department held its Homework Celebration on Saturday at the Pelham Picture House! The celebration recognized 50 out of the 112 students who completed 90% or more of their homework from October to February. A lottery for 50 spaces was held to select students for the celebration. Families were so excited to watch the Mario Movie in a private local theater, and the Prekindergarten Department can't wait to host their final celebration in June with a viewing of Toy Story 2!

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Talk, Sing, Point: Mount Vernon Basics Workshop returns April 25

Families with young children are invited to learn, connect and have fun at the Mount Vernon City School District’s upcoming Mount Vernon Basics Workshop. The district will host its second in-person “Talk, Sing and Point Workshop” on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Mount Vernon High School, 100 California Road.