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Empowering Positivity: Grade 7 Students Create a Prayer & Positivity Wall

January 31, 2024 (May 27, 2024)

What happens when students have the agency to design a better world in Middle School? This question became a reality for a group of inspiring Grade 7 students who saw an opportunity to bring positivity to their school environment. In an impressive display of self-leadership, creativity, and grace, these students decided to transform the ordinary…

Mount Vernon School Welcomes Terrence Edwards as Head Football Coach

January 24, 2024 (May 27, 2024)

The momentum is building as we look to the future of our athletic program. In September the School announced plans for a 10 acre expansion with the Let’s Do This Campaign. Last week Coach T, celebrated his 100th Mount Vernon win leading our boys basketball program, and earlier this week an unprecedented 38 Middle School…

The Great Egg Drop of 2024

January 17, 2024 (May 28, 2024)

This year’s cardboard challenge in the Lower School emerged as an exploration of engineering concepts. Starting with questions, students in Kindergarten through fifth grade were asked: “How might we reduce the number of eggs broken in a carton? Can we design a better carton to protect our eggs?” Their mission was to craft break-free cartons….

Innovation Diploma (iD): Prepares for the “Future of…”

December 13, 2023 (May 27, 2024)

Mount Vernon Innovation Diploma (iD) program continues to elevate inquiry, innovation, and creativity with its “Future of” design series. Now in its third year, this unique initiative challenges students to envision and prototype the future of specific industries, sparking innovative ideas that may shape tomorrow’s landscapes. Having explored the Future of Retail in 2021 and…

Middle School Meets Sparkle House

December 6, 2023 (May 28, 2024)

For the past five years, The Mount Vernon School has been an active participant in the city of Sandy Springs’ Sparkle Village, a month-long display of miniature homes designed by local organizations. This unique project involves designing a house that not only captures the festive spirit of the holiday season but also reflects the distinctive…

Kindergarten Explores the Concept of Community

November 15, 2023 (June 22, 2024)

Over the past 10 weeks, Kindergarten students embarked on their first inquiry-based learning (IBL) unit, a fascinating journey to explore the concept of community. The project, led by Kindergarten teachers Brandi Tuggle and Heather Freaney, not only delved into the students’ immediate surroundings but also fostered essential skills and a deeper understanding of the world…

Council on Innovation 2023: Lead from Where You Are

November 8, 2023 (June 2, 2024)

Last week’s Council on Innovation (COI) event was an opportunity for our students, faculty, and esteemed industry leaders to come together, share ideas, and collaborate on critical issues related to the future of leadership. This year’s event welcomed executives representing Fortune 50 companies, including heavyweights like Coca-Cola and Mercedes Benz, as well as leading tech…

Building Grit and Creativity in Preschool’s New Tinker Lab

November 1, 2023 (May 31, 2024)

Mount Vernon is a leader of innovation in education. With a commitment to nurturing the skills and attributes of its students, the School continues to push boundaries to create unique learning experiences. One such initiative is the Tinker Lab, an exciting addition to the Lower Campus, specially designed for the School’s youngest learners. In a…

Empowering Leadership: Insights from the Junior Prefects Retreat 2023

October 25, 2023 (June 22, 2024)

Leadership is a dynamic concept, one that evolves and adapts to the changing needs of a community. It is especially crucial within school, where young leaders emerge and influence the growth and well-being of their peers. Last Friday, the Mount Vernon Junior Prefects gathered for a half-day Leadership retreat, a transformative experience that explored a…

Self-Care Fair 2023: Raising Awareness for Mental Health

October 18, 2023 (June 22, 2024)

World Mental Health Day takes place every year on October 10 to spotlight mental health around the world, raise awareness of mental health issues, and encourage efforts to support those experiencing mental health issues. This year Upper School marked this important day by introducing a Self-Care Fair. A collaborative effort, orchestrated by Margaret Gunter, Director…

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