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The Mount Vernon School Receives National Recognition for Music Education Program

This story was also a press release distributed to local media outlets on 4.20.2022. The Mount Vernon School has been honored with the SupportMusic Merit Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The SupportMusic Merit Award recognizes individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and…

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Kindergarten Inquiry Sparks Campus-Wide Tree Exploration

Contributed by Lower School Science Instructor Eileen Fennelly. Starting with questions is just one of our Mount Vernon norms. “Where are these flowers from? Why does this tree have flowers, but the others on the Frontier do not? Does this tree have a name?” Kindergarten student Tucker had these questions and more as he spoke with…

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Learn. Serve. Give. A Community Development Update

With just six weeks left in the 2021-2022 school year, there is much to be celebrated as a community. From social moments and rites of passage to volunteer opportunities and learning connections, don’t miss a thing. LEARN Thursday, April 14, 8:30 – 9:30 amVirtual Parent University with Essential Partners/Part 2: Dialoguing Across DifferenceMeeting ID: 871…

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iD Freshman Serve Up the Gold Standard

Contributed by the Innovation Diploma Team A signature experience for students during their first year in Innovation Diploma is hosting a dinner. This experience allows learners to get a full lap through the Design Brief Framework while also experiencing the Gold Standard PBL (project-based learning). During the third mod, Upper School Innovation Diploma teachers Larisa…

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Celebrating World Health Day

Each year on April 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates World Health Day, a specific time to recognize, address, and practice physical, mental, and emotional well-being. At Mount Vernon, we know that this topic should not just be discussed or observed one day a year, but rather threaded through all that we do. Focusing…

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Mustang Collin Maher Records Personal Best in New Balance Indoor Track Nationals

“Collin has the it-factor,” shared Mount Vernon cross country and track coach Elizabeth Werdesheim. “That fearless grit paired with lots of raw talent makes him a joy to watch.”  Class of 2025 Collin Maher is a force to be reckoned with on the trail and track. During the fall cross country season, Collin often finished in…

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Relationship Building: Upper Campus Inclusion Network Student Social Recap

Contributed by Chief of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Action Stacey Lee On Wednesday, March 23, the School hosted an Upper Campus Inclusion Network event for our BIPOC Affinity Group. Both Middle and Upper School students joined together for morning fellowship and connection over donuts. Upper School students gave advice to the younger Mustangs about how…

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Building Bridges to Opportunity: Interim Internships

At the beginning of the School year, Dr. Jacobsen spoke to the Mount Vernon community at Convocation about bridges, specifically around how they are able to connect people and places. Through that, he encouraged us all to be connectors this year – to close gaps, to remove the space between one side and another, thus connecting people…

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MS Explores Near and Far During Interim Week

Each year, the week before Spring Break at Mount Vernon is called Interim Week. While the Upper School students travel near and far on small group trips and participate in local Internships, our Middle School students also participate in their own way, strengthening their relationships through grade level trips and activities. Each year, grade 7 travels…

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Interim Term 2022, The Highlights

Before Spring Break, Mount Vernon students were off on an adventure of a lifetime during Interim Term. Some traveled both domestically and abroad, while others explored their passions closer to home through CORE and internships.  So, what were some highlights of Interim 2022? Keep reading to find out!  Egypt: The Wonders of Ancient EgyptLike their trip…

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