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.

✨ On the second day of giving… ✨

Thanks to the MVFund, creativity takes center stage at Mount Vernon! Guest artists like @risingredlotus inspire our students to explore new perspectives and discover their creative voices, enriching their Journey of Purpose.

💛 A special shoutout to our incredible teachers — George Greene, Shay Jones, Mariana Depetris, Lynn Luster, Susan Edwards, Rik Van Welie, Catherine Altamirano, and Nikolai Ibañez — who nurture our students’ artistic journeys every day.

Help us keep moments like these alive! 🌟 Give to the MVFund today to ensure inspiration and innovation remain at the heart of learning. Link in bio to give!

#MVFund #JourneyOfPurpose #5DaysofGiving #MVStudios #GuestArtists
✨ On the first day of giving… ✨
Welcome to Mount Vernon’s Five Days of Giving! 🎁 Each day, we’ll highlight how the MVFund impacts our students’ Journey of Purpose.

Thanks to the MVFund, expeditions off campus make learning come to life! From exploring hydro turbines at the Morgan Falls Dam to hands-on problem-solving, these real-world experiences ignite curiosity and deepen learning. 🌊⚙️

💛 Special thanks to our amazing Grade 4 team — Ms. Perlis, Ms. McGregor, Ms. Whetstone, Learning Coach Alix Jayne, Eileen Fennelly, and Molly Hudson, Director of Lower School — for leading the way!

The MVFund makes expeditions like these possible from Preschool to Grade 12. 🌟 Give today and help spark more moments of discovery. Link in bio!

#MVFund #JourneyOfPurpose #5DaysofGiving #ProjectBasedLearning
Grateful for the moments, the memories, and the people who make our community so special. 🧡🍂 Happy Thanksgiving to our Mount Vernon family! May your day be filled with love, laughter, and plenty of pie. 🥧
Kindergartners had an unforgettable visit from the Chattahoochee Nature Center (@chattahoocheenaturecenter) as part of their plants and animals unit! They got up close with an opossum, hawk, and corn snake, diving into fascinating questions like, “What does an opossum feel like?” (Hint: rough fur for survival!) and “Why don’t the animals have names?” (Because they’re wild and free 🐍). This hands-on adventure sparked curiosity and a new love for nature! 🌎✨ #LowerSchoolLearning #NatureExplorers #WildlifeWednesday #HandsOnLearning #EnvironmentalScience
☕ Happy National Cappuccino Day! ☕

Stop by Ground Floor and celebrate with a cozy cup! How do you like your cappuccino? 👇
Today, our Mount Vernon seniors and faculty proudly join millions in shaping our democracy. With early votes cast and pledges made, these civic-minded students lead by example, honoring their commitment to a brighter future. 🗳️ #MountVernonVotes
Grade 2 put their engineering skills to the test in Maker, building the tallest LEGO towers with rock-solid foundations! 💪 Each tap from their teacher was a test of strength—did their structures stand tall? 🏰✨ #FutureBuilders #STEMSkills #HandsOnLearning