NYSPHSAA Section 1 adds track and boys swimming to delayed winter sports

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Section 1 announced that boys and girls indoor track and boys swimming, considered low risk sports, were officially moved to the start of next year. The Section 1 decision effectively pushes back all winter sports to a January 4th, 2021 start. Early last week the NYSPHSAA delayed the start of high risk winter sports – wrestling, cheerleading and boys and girls basketball – to January 4th.

District Announces Dr. Jeanette Baubles as Director of Education (K-12)

The Mount Vernon City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jeanette Baubles as the district’s Director of Education (K-12). Dr. Baubles was the Regional Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Shore Regional High School District in West Long Branch, New Jersey, from 2014 to 2020.

Y’s Men Club of Westchester County donates coats to 138 homeless

The Y’s Men Club of Westchester County, led by Mount Vernon City School District’s Director of Business & Treasurer, Shaji Zacharia, officially delivered to Vernon Plaza Family Shelter and WestHelp Shelter 138 new coats for homeless students in a small gathering of Y’s Men Club members, officials from the shelters, school district Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton and Board President Darcy Miller. The event at the Vernon Plaza shelter was held on Wednesday, November 18th.

A few pre-K 4 program seats are still available

The Mount Vernon City School District Universal Pre-K program has only a few spots remaining in its pre-kindergarten 4 program this school year. The program offers either virtual or in-person learning. The program is led by the district, which also provides devices and supplies. It is also free, meaning there is no financial burden on parents and guardians. The full-day program provides students with more instruction time, which gives them a greater opportunity for success in school. Students must be 4 years old by December 1, 2020 (no exceptions) and be residents of Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon schools begin to reopen after nine-month closure

Nine months after the Mount Vernon City School District school buildings closed their doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the district’s younger students began arriving to see their teachers and friends. The district started its first phase of reopening on Monday, November 16th for families who have chosen in-person instruction for its pre-K to grade 3 students.

Prekindergarten Parent Meeting Session 3

Prekindergarten Parent Meeting Session 3: Tuesday November 10th PRE-K will begin in-person instruction NOV 16TH – do you have questions or concerns about returning to school? JOIN US Tuesday, November 10, 2020 5-6pm Mr. Michael Pelliccio, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds will be discussing the safety protocols and procedures for bringing PreK students back to the classroom. Learn about the integrated instruction of Distance and Face to Face students. Join Zoom Meeting https://mtvernoncsd-org.zoom.us/j/4409657990?pwd=cVV1OTdiUmJFckJLd01RWnBBWGhOZz09 Meeting ID: 3CniCZ Passcode: 440 965 7990

FREE CPR Training (non-staff) | December 5th

DID YOU KNOW ?? The American Heart Association estimates that between 100,000 to 200,000 lives of adults and children could be saved each year if CPR were performed early enough. Nearly 45 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims survived when bystander CPR was administered. Be one those heroes attending this life-saving course. RSVP Mandatory: LANDERSON1@mtvernoncsd.org

In Person Learning Student ID Picture Schedule