Community Pride
At Mount Vernon, we believe that a strong, engaged community starts with our families. There are numerous ways for parents to get involved and make a lasting impact. Parents, grandparents, and extended family can learn alongside students as active and engaged members of our community, invest their time and talents by serving in various capacities, join committees within our parent network, and participate in our exciting school signature events.
Together, the Mount Vernon community creates a nurturing and dynamic environment that enriches the educational experience for all. Explore the opportunities below and discover how you can be a vital part of the Mount Vernon community!
At the moment when someone can say to themselves, "I’m a Mustang," they already have a sense of belonging. A feeling of pride. An appreciation for school spirit.
They are a part of the community. The Mount Vernon community.
LEARN
Parents, grandparents, and extended family LEARN alongside students as active engaged members of the community. Through Mount Vernon’s Parent University, the School offers unique insights and opportunities for lifelong learning with an annual Speaker Series, Divisional Connections, Learning Walks, and special events.
During our annual Speaker Series, industry experts provide enterprise on topics tied to the Mount Vernon student experience. The School draws from a deep bench of in-house learning designers to national speakers providing insights and best practices.
Divisional Connections offer more specific insights into student learning and life in the Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.
Mount Vernon faculty have been conducting learning walks and instructional rounds, to transform school culture from a closed-door, master-teacher mindset to an open-door, collaborator mindset, for many years. Recognizing the value, the invitation is extended to parents to accompany teachers on these learning walks. With quiet, independent observations, parents enter the classroom, fade into the background or look over a student’s shoulder to better understand learning. By participating in the classroom as an observer, or a questioner, MV parents gain a strong understanding of the learning that is taking place through student comments, conversations, and actions. All parents are invited to see learning in action.
These events bring our community together through fellowship, advance the mission of the School, and drive impact.
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Parents, grandparents, and extended family SERVE when investing time, and/or talents in any capacity at the School.
MVXperts, a network of industry experts within the Mount Vernon parent community, connect their skills, services, and businesses to support educational outcomes at the school. They provide our students with real-world learning experiences, both in the classroom and in authentic off-site settings.
Reach Out for More InformationThe Mount Vernon Parent Network works to promote a strong sense of community by encouraging Mount Vernon families to Learn, Serve and Give. Parents are provided the opportunity to support each other, as well as faculty and staff, in an informed, and welcoming environment. Success is grounded in a shared mission, a supportive community, and strong parent participation.
MVPN Volunteer FormGiving of your time makes our community stronger. There are so many ways to offer a helping hand from volunteering at an Admissions event, volunteering in the Made in MV Spirit store, to one of the hundreds of annual Arts or Athletics events.
Parent Network
The Mount Vernon Parent Network (MVPN) works to promote a strong sense of community by encouraging Mount Vernon families to Learn, Serve, and Give. We provide our community the opportunity to support each other, as well as faculty and staff in an informed, and welcoming environment. Our success is grounded in a shared mission, supportive community and strong parent participation. All parents, grandparents, persons standing in place of parents, and parents of alumni are members of the MVPN. Membership is covered by tuition.
MVPN COMMITTEES
The Mustang Athletic Club supports all MV sports and athletic activities at the School in conjunction with the Athletics Department. They assist during home games throughout the School year and at various athletic events, including banquets and the MVees (Mount Vernon’s version of the ESPYs).
The MVAA supports MV Arts programming and activities at the School in conjunction with the Maker, Art, and Design Department. Arts Alliance members commit to volunteering at arts performances and events throughout the school year.
The MVPN Inclusion Network partners with the Office of Community Impact and other MVPN committees to provide perspective and support in an effort to increase representation and access for Mount Vernon families.
Everyone has a journey – and a story to tell. The Mount Vernon community of parents, grandparents, and alumni is uniquely positioned to provide authentic real-world input and feedback to our students by sharing their experiences and expertise. Sign up to engage with students as an MVXpert or to share your network.
Inquire to be an MVXpert
This Committee helps plan and manage school-wide events, fundraisers, and special activities, including Rock the Block, Grandparents Day, Mustang Rally, Volunteer Appreciation, Homecoming events, Auctions, and Galas.
MV Grandparents Committee provides grandparents with an opportunity to support the school’s mission, to help build a stronger community that is inclusive of our grandparents and caregivers, and to impact and engage in our students’ learning experience.
This committee works directly with the Heads of the Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School to plan events and strategic engagement opportunities that contribute to the “Mustang Magic” that goes hand in hand with our supportive and inclusive community. In addition, we create opportunities and cultural experiences for Mustangs across all divisions to develop meaningful relationships through connection and annual traditions, including the Alpha Omega Parade, student volunteer opportunities, and peer mentorship.
The Admissions and New Family Ambassadors serve as an extension of the Admissions team. Engagement opportunities include connecting with prospective families during admissions events, assisting with outreach, submitting online reviews, and shepherding new families during their first year at Mount Vernon.
MV Serves is a parent-led committee dedicated to cultivating a culture of helping others in love without expecting something in return, by teaching our students how to lead with a servant’s heart in our local community. Throughout the school year, MV Serves implements three week-long service opportunities for the entire campus and MV community. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)
The MV Appreciation Committee provides care and appreciation for our families, staff, and faculty through the organization of school-wide faculty appreciation days, in partnership with non-profit organizations and community groups and businesses.
The MV Prayers committee strives to exemplify the school’s foundational bedrock of the fruit of the Spirit by lifting up our families, staff, faculty, and the greater community through prayer and caring actions. They meet monthly to offer support, prayer, and care for the MV Community. Finally, they work closely with the Lower and Upper Campus chapel leaders.
Made in MV spreads spirit throughout the community. Volunteer options include working in the Made in MV store in the Upper Campus building, volunteering at the uniform resale, and pop-up shops at campus events.
The Men of Mount Vernon (MMV) is a community of engaged fathers, grandfathers, and male faculty who actively support Mount Vernon’s initiatives and their children’s education through networking, volunteering, and meaningful contributions to the school community.
The MV TechWise committee aims to educate and empower families raising kids in the digital age. This committee believes that we are better together when we can learn from each other and promote healthy digital habits within the community.
Annual Fund Champions are parent volunteers who help every family understand the importance of the Annual Fund and drive participation through strategic personal outreach between August and December.
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From sketchbooks to spray paint. From ideas to installations. 💭🎨
Grade 5 artists are exploring the power of street art — studying graffiti’s roots, visiting the Krog Street Tunnel, and creating their own large-scale fence masterpieces. Big color, big ideas, and even bigger creativity.
Read more about G5`s Street Art Project at the Campus Stories link in our bio!
Grade 1 turned curiosity into discovery! 🧠💡
From the circulatory system to the nervous system, students became doctors, researchers, and designers—asking big questions like “How does my heart know when to beat faster?”
With visits from real medical experts and a hands-on Human Body Showcase, our young scientists explored how creativity, curiosity, and collaboration keep learning (and our bodies) alive and well. ❤️🫁💪 #LearningWithoutLimits #MountVernonSchool #InquiryInAction
👻 Halloween magic filled the air today!
Preschoolers paraded through Lower Campus, classrooms turned into parties, and spirit rallies brought the energy. A day full of laughter, costumes, and connection across campus.
Happy Halloween, Mustangs! 🎃
💙 October is Dyslexia Awareness Month — and Mount Vernon students are turning advocacy into action.
Through their work with the International Dyslexia Association Teen Board, our Upper School students are raising awareness for diverse learners across Georgia. From volunteering at the Dyslexia Dash to sharing their stories at the annual IDA Conference, they’re leading with empathy, curiosity, and courage.
Read more at the Campus Stories link in our bio!
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #StudentLeadership #LeadFromWhereYouAre
Algebra meets the bowling alley 🎳📊
Our G8 students took their learning off campus to collect real-world data—tracking ball weights, strikes, and scores to explore patterns and create regression models. Hands-on math at its best!
#MountVernonSchool #InquiryInAction #MathInTheRealWorld
When learning meets innovation, students meet possibility.
Through Anatomy: Surgery & Salad, Mount Vernon students observed robotic surgery in action at Intuitive Surgical—an experience made possible by the Annual Fund. ⭐️
Support the Annual Fund today!
🎭 Opening night is here! After weeks of rehearsing, designing, and building, our Upper School MV All Stars are ready to bring The Skin of Our Teeth to life.
This Pulitzer Prize-winning classic by Thornton Wilder runs tonight through Saturday at 6:30 PM in the US Black Box. Come see the creativity, talent, and hard work of our student cast and crew on full display.
🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio!
#MVAllStars #MountVernonArts #TheSkinOfOurTeeth #MountVernonSchool
Curiosity in action ✨
In the new Portfolio Mentorship course, Upper School students are designing their own learning paths—exploring everything from architecture and fashion to coding, music, and creative writing. With mentorship and creative freedom, they’re not just building portfolios; they’re shaping their futures.
🔗 Read how passion meets purpose at Mount Vernon: https://mountvernonschool.org/blog/portfolio-mentorship/
#StudentVoice #InquiryInAction #CuriosityDrivenLearning #FutureReady
Undefeated. Unstoppable. 🥎💙
The Middle School Blue Softball Team closed out their season perfectly—claiming the Metro 10 Championship title! Every game showed their grit, teamwork, and love for the game. Congratulations to our Mustangs and coaches on an incredible run!
#GoMustangs #Metro10Champs #MountVernonAthletics
The Are You In? video series kicks off here! See how the Annual Fund fuels hands-on learning, empowering students to turn curiosity into discovery.
In this first story, Lower School science teacher Eileen Fennelly takes students into Atlanta’s parks, where curiosity becomes the catalyst for discovery. From spotting wildlife to engaging with Park Rangers, these experiences bring science to life. With each visit, students grow as scientists and problem-solvers while discovering how their questions can create real impact.
🎉 Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Middle School Junior Prefects!
Since launching in 2018, the Junior Prefect program has empowered Grade 7 and 8 students to grow as leaders—building confidence, representing their peers, and shaping a positive school culture. This year’s team kicked things off with a Leadership Retreat, where they set goals, established norms, and brainstormed how they’ll make an impact across the division. We can’t wait to see how their leadership helps Middle School continue to grow and thrive this year! 💙
#JuniorPrefects #StudentLeaders #LeadershipInAction #LeadFromWhereYouAre
Athletics at Mount Vernon isn’t just about competition—it’s about connection. Mustangs in Training gives our youngest learners the chance to play, grow, and learn alongside varsity athletes who model leadership from day one. 💪🐴
Read more at the Campus Stories link in our bio!
#studentathlete #schoolathletics #mentorship #growthmindset #playandlearn
Spanish 3 students took their learning beyond the classroom—from studying dance traditions across Spanish-speaking countries to designing fictional festival brochures that celebrated unique dance styles.
Their studies came alive at The Strand Theater, where a professional Flamenco troupe filled the stage with rhythm, color, and culture. ✨ The interactive performance, infused with Spanish vocabulary and audience participation, made the experience truly engaging and authentic.
#AuthenticLearning #BeyondTheClassroom #StudentCenteredLearning
🎉 It’s Are You In? Day!
Our incredible faculty and staff are already 99% IN and now it’s your turn, MV families. 💙🐴 Every gift to the Annual Fund powers what makes Mount Vernon extraordinary - our teachers, programs, and the experiences that shape every school day.
Let’s reach 100% together by December 31. Are you in?
✨ History meets design thinking ✨
Grade 4 explored how stained glass windows in the Middle Ages told stories when most people couldn’t read. Inspired by this tradition, students interviewed classmates and designed their own “windows” to reflect each partner’s interests, values, and personality.
Along the way, they practiced empathy, creativity, and storytelling—making powerful connections between history, art, and design.
#DesignThinking #StainedGlass #ProjectBasedLearning #StudentCentered #EmpathyInAction #Storytelling #CreativeLearning
Curiosity comes alive outside the classroom. 🌿 From dragonflies on the Chattahoochee to civic questions at Murphy Candler Park, Lower School students are growing as scientists, observers, and community connectors through year-long expeditions across Atlanta.
Learn more at the campus stories link in our bio!
#OutdoorLearning
#HandsOnLearning
#STEMEducation
🚀💡 Upper School Physics students are taking science to new heights! From fin design to weight distribution, they’re building and testing rockets, then using Logger Pro to track displacement and velocity in both X- and Y-axes. Hands-on experiments like these bring 1-D and 2-D kinematics (and soon, forces & energy!) to life — blending creativity with scientific inquiry and making learning dynamic and fun.
#RocketScience #HandsOnLearning #PhysicsInAction #STEM
How do eighth graders transform reflection into purpose? 🌱 At Mount Vernon, the Grade 8 Summit is more than a milestone — it’s a journey of identity, values, and community. Through iteration and reflection, students uncover clarity about who they are and who they’re becoming. 💙
Learn more at the Campus Stories link in our bio.
#StudentLeadership
#FutureReady
#MiddleSchoolMatters
#PurposeDriven
🍎🍯 L’Shana Tovah! As Rosh Hashanah comes to a close this evening, we’re grateful for the chance to learn and celebrate together.
From Millie G. and family sharing traditions (and the shofar!) in Lower Campus Chapel, to Middle School’s Jewish Student Affinity breakfast, our community embraced this season of renewal. ✨ Wishing all who observe a sweet new year!
⚡️ From chalk dust beams of light to sound waves that make sticky notes dance, our fourth graders are discovering energy in action! These hands-on experiments are just the beginning—they’ll soon see energy transfer on a whole new scale at Morgan Falls Dam. 🌊💡 #MVSchool #LearningByDoing #STEM #STEMEducation
