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. 🥧
PK4 got into the Thanksgiving spirit by making homemade apple cider! 🥤🍏 They cranked, peeled, and measured each apple, making fun predictions about which peel would be the longest and what changes they`d see after drying them overnight. 🍂 The science of fall flavors is in the air! 🍎✨
Alumni spotlight! 🌟 Avery Maxwell ’19 returned to campus to share her journey with our junior capstone class, exploring the impact of social capital and the connections that have shaped her path. It was extra special with her brother Henry in the class to hear her story firsthand! #MVStories #LeadFromWhereYouAre
Kindness in action! 💙✨ This month, we’re celebrating a school-wide kindness initiative led by our Middle School counselors. Through service projects, creative expression, and meaningful connections, we’re building a culture of care and connection. 💌 Read more at the campus stories link in our bio!
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
🎨 Future Designers in Action! 🖌️
Our Grades 6 & 7 Digital Arts students dove headfirst into the exciting world of graphic design! From branding to motion graphics, they explored careers that bring creativity to life.
As young entrepreneurs, they:
✨ Named their businesses
🎨 Designed logos
💻 Built website homepages
📇 Created business cards
With design principles and color psychology guiding their process, these future creatives showcased innovation, critical thinking, and an entrepreneurial spark. 🌟
#GraphicDesign #StudentCreativity #Entrepreneurship
🎶 Hakuna Matata! Lower School students brought The Lion King to life on stage, showing courage, creativity, and incredible teamwork every step of the way! 🌞 From memorizing lines to nailing choreography, each student shined, proving that with dedication and heart, anything is possible. Bravo to our young performers for an unforgettable show! 🦁🌿👏 #LionKingLive #LowerSchoolStars
This past week, Mariya Lederer`s students took on a challenging triple integral problem with determination and teamwork! They collaborated, shared insights, and tackled the complexity head-on, showing real confidence and excitement. Proud of these mathletes for embracing the challenge together! #Mathletes #GrowthMindset
Meet the next generation of tech-savvy leaders! 🌟 Our Chapel tech team, including students like Wyatt and Sadler, is stepping up to take initiative, learn new skills, and support our Chapel services. 🎥💡 In a world where adaptability and tech skills are key, these young leaders are inspiring us all with their passion and drive. Ready to see innovation in action? Click the campus stories link in our bio! #FutureLeaders #ChapelTech #InnovationInAction
Kindness grows when we give and thrives when we lead from where we are. Together, we’re designing a future built on kindness! 🌎✨ #worldkindnessday
🎭✨ First in Atlanta! Mount Vernon is making history as the first high school to bring Hadestown: Teen Edition to the stage! Join us for an unforgettable three-day run from November 14–16 as we reimagine Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony Award-winning musical in the intimate setting of the Upper School Black Box Theatre.
Find a link to tickets and read more about the production, cast, and crew at the campus stories link in our bio!
☕ Happy National Cappuccino Day! ☕
Stop by Ground Floor and celebrate with a cozy cup! How do you like your cappuccino? 👇
Reflecting on all the fall fun! 🍂🎃 Last week, our PS - Grade 5 students fully embraced the Halloween spirit with costumes, outdoor games, and the annual Preschool Parade. From themed costumes to a lively pep rally, the energy was unforgettable. Huge thanks to our amazing parent volunteers for bringing Pumpkin Putt Putt, Cauldron Eye Toss, and Pumpkin Bowling to life, adding hands-on fun and friendly competition.
Hispanic Heritage Month recap! 🎉 From inspiring guest speakers to hands-on fun with Colombian coffee, Guatemalan kites, and homemade Arepas, Mount Vernon celebrated with heart and community! 🌎✨
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
Fore! 🎉 Grade 7 is hitting the ground running with an epic PBL journey into mobility in design! Over the next 8 months, they’ll use math, science, and storytelling to create a one-of-a-kind mini-golf experience for everyone at Mustang Rally 2025. 🏌️♂️⛳ Read more at the link in our bio!
