Where does knowledge meet maximum impact?
At Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is an independent school serving over 1250 students from Preschool through Grade 12. Mount Vernon School is a community where curiosity is cultivated, multiple perspectives are valued, and prototypes are built and iterated until mastery is achieved. Learning is amplified through real-world problem-solving, creating limitless possibilities for meaningful impact.
Mission
We are a school of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Grounded in Christian values, we prepare all students to be college ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders.
We are designing a better world...right now.
Approach
We design relevant, transformational curricular and learning competencies from Preschool through Upper School, explored through an inquiry-based approach and assessed on levels of proficiency.
Commitment
We commit to creating and sustaining a school culture where all members feel valued and safe, sharing their authentic selves to design a better world…together.
A PURPOSEFUL JOURNEY
The journey for all students to become college ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders begins in Preschool and continues through Grade 12. Along the journey, we build foundational literacies, skills, attributes, and meaningful relationships.
Mount Vernon Mantras
At Mount Vernon, our Mantras reflect the conditioning and fuel required for sustained growth, performance, and accountability over time. They are the behaviors that thrive in this culture. Remaining committed to utilizing these Mantras allows us to design an incredible future together.
Comment ‘PROGRESS’ to learn how you can help amplify the voices of Beau and his classmates, ensuring they have every opportunity to grow and thrive. Beau’s journey is just one of many that highlight the transformative impact this initiative will have, paving the way for a brighter future for today’s Mustangs and generations to come.
Campus will be closed tomorrow, but learning doesn’t stop! ❄⛄ We’ll have a remote learning day instead. Parents, please check your email for detailed information and a guide to help you navigate the day. Stay safe and warm!
🌏💡 Future-ready engineers! Grade 6 tackled the challenge of designing earthquake-resistant housing for high-risk areas like Japan and Indonesia.
Blending science, math, and creativity, they built and showcased innovative models with safety in mind. 🙌✨ Big ideas, bold solutions!
#DesignForImpact
Comment `LIGHTS` to learn how you can help support this initiative, paving the way for a brighter future for today’s Mustangs and generations to come. ✨🐴
Before the holiday break, our third graders created fun, interactive games to teach Kindergarteners about animal classification! 🐾 From invertebrates vs. vertebrates to warm-blooded vs. cold-blooded, they adapted classics like Life, Guess Who, and Uno to make learning fun and accessible. We’re excited to see how their creativity and knowledge continue to grow in the new year! 🎉 #AnimalClassification #LearningThroughPlay #FutureLeaders
Comment ‘LIGHTS’ to learn how you can help amplify the voices of Livi and her classmates, ensuring they have every opportunity to grow and thrive. Livi’s journey is just one of many that highlight the transformative impact this initiative will have, paving the way for a brighter future for today’s Mustangs and generations to come.
🎉 Happy New Year from The Mount Vernon School! Here’s to a year filled with exciting opportunities and new momentum! 🐴💙
Even after the holidays, the spirit of giving lives on in our MV community! 🎁✨
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we surpassed our goal and filled the truck with toys for the Toys for Tots Drive, bringing joy to children in need. A big shoutout to the three Marines who joined us as special guests and reminded us of the power of coming together to support those facing hardship.
We’re so grateful to our dedicated MVServes volunteers and the Men of Mount Vernon for making this heartwarming effort possible.
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#MVServes #CommunitySpirit #GiveBack
🕯️❤️💛💚 Joyous Kwanzaa from The Mount Vernon School! On our journey of purpose, we celebrate unity, self-determination, and the strength of community. May your celebration be filled with meaning and joy. ✨
🕎✨ Happy Hanukkah from The Mount Vernon School! May your days be filled with light, love, and joy as we celebrate this season of miracles together. 💙
🎄✨ Merry Christmas from The Mount Vernon School! As we continue our journey of purpose, we reflect on the joy, hope, and love brought to the world through the birth of Christ. Wishing you a season filled with peace and blessings.
✨ The Innovation Diploma (iD) program’s “Future of” Design Series is back for its 4th year—and this time, we’re reimagining the future of entertainment! 🚀 From research to prototyping, students are diving into complex challenges and blending creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. It’s where design thinking meets real-world application, pushing boundaries and shaping the industries of tomorrow. 🌟 Read more at the campus stories link in our bio!
#InnovationInAction #FutureOfEntertainment #DesignThinking #CreativeMinds #TransdisciplinaryLearning
🎄✨ Holiday magic came alive as our preschoolers took the stage for their enchanting performance of The Nutcracker! From singing and dancing to playing instruments, their talents shone brightly. 🩰🎶
🌟 PK3: Nutcrackers & Mice 🐭
🍫 PK4: Hot Chocolate from the Land of Sweets ☕
❄️ PK5: Sparkling Snowflakes & Sugarplums 🍬
With costumes, puppets, and props, they delivered a show that was pure joy! Bravo to our little stars! 🌟💫
🏀 This week, Middle School brought the heat in our annual Hoops for the Holidays game—where competition met community spirit! 💥 From marketing and concessions to production and operations, the MS Business of Sports & Entertainment class took charge, turning real-world concepts into an unforgettable event. 👏
🎨✨ The Christmas Arts Showcase was a joyful celebration of creativity and talent across all grades! From stunning artwork in the Personal Geographies gallery to festive dances, seasonal songs, a strings showcase, and holiday classics by the band—our community was filled with holiday cheer. 🎭🎶 Upper School Theatre even brought the laughs with improv! Bravo to everyone who made the season shine. 🌟❤️ #ArtsShowcase #HolidayMagic #CreativeCommunity
Meet PK5’s newest (and spikiest) classmate! 🐉✨ Thanks to a grant from @petsintheclassroom, students welcomed a bearded dragon—and they’re obsessed!
One student observed, “It doesn’t breathe fire or have a beard—it has spikes!” 🦎🔥 Grade 3’s reptile expert Henry even joined in to answer questions about chewing, shedding, and sensing.
This scaly friend is sparking curiosity and bringing learning to life! 🦎💡 #HandsOnLearning #PetsInTheClassroom #PreschoolAdventures
🌟 Personal Geographies: Where Innovation Meets Purpose 🌍
In the Upper School, Catherine Altamirano’s MDE Foundations class takes the personal geographies theme to the next level—blending innovation, design, and real-world storytelling to turn students into creators with purpose. ✨
Read more at the link in our bio!
✨ On the fifth day of giving… ✨
Abir, Class of 2038, is just beginning his Journey of Purpose—and thanks to the MVFund, every day is filled with new adventures. Whether it’s exploring, creating, competing, or learning, your support makes experiences like his possible.
💛 Thank you to everyone who has joined us in supporting the MVFund this week. Together, we’re shaping brighter futures for every Mustang!
🌟 There’s still time to give—help us keep the journey going! Link in bio!
#MVFund #JourneyOfPurpose #5DaysofGiving #ThankYou
✨ On the fourth day of giving… ✨
The MVFund makes growing up as a Mustang unforgettable! Programs like Mustangs in Training let our youngest athletes explore sports early, connect with Varsity players, and dream big about their athletic journeys. 🏆
💛 A huge thank you to Assistant Athletic Director Rita Williams, who leads our MIT program, our incredible coaching staff, and the sports medicine team for supporting and inspiring Mustangs at every level!
Your gift to the MVFund fuels these opportunities, helping student-athletes discover their paths and make a difference on and off the field. 🌟 Give today and keep the journey going!
#MVFund #JourneyOfPurpose #5DaysofGiving #MountVernonMustangs
