When a producer from Harpo Productions called Molly Hudson, Head of Lower School, to ask if she’d like to be a guest on Oprah Winfrey’s new podcast with Adam Grant, she didn’t believe it was real. It was. The episode,... Read More
Category: Upper School News
Designing Tomorrow: iD’s “Future of Cities”
For the fifth consecutive year, the Mount Vernon Innovation Diploma (iD) is launching its signature “Future of …” design series, and in 2025, students are exploring one of the most complex challenges of our time: the Future of Cities. The... Read More
Behind the Scenes: How Mount Vernon Teachers Design the Future of Learning
Ever wonder what happens on a Late Start Day? When Mount Vernon students arrive a little later on Late Start Days, something exciting is happening behind the scenes. While learners ease into their morning, our faculty and staff are already... Read More
Mount Vernon & Texas Tech Costa Rica – A Partnership to Global Impact
Last year, Mount Vernon shared its vision for three distinct Upper School pathways: Inquiry College Prep, Innovation featuring the Innovation Diploma program, and Impact, which includes the newly launched Global Impact Diploma (GiD). Rising Grade 9 students were invited to... Read More
Designing What’s Next: Council on Innovation 2025
On November 7, 2025, Mount Vernon School hosted its Council on Innovation (COI), a dynamic convergence of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and students collaborating to design what’s next. Guided by Chief Innovation Officer Jared Colley, the day invited participants to look... Read More
Leading with Empathy, Advocating for Others: Mount Vernon Students Champion Dyslexia Awareness
At Mount Vernon, the way we teach is designed to support every learner, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence through hands-on, inquiry-based experiences. This approach not only benefits all students but also naturally aligns with the strengths of dyslexic learners, who... Read More
Curiosity in Action: Inside Mount Vernon’s New Portfolio Mentorship Course
When you step into Mr. Ibanez’s new Upper School Portfolio Mentorship course, you don’t find students following a standard syllabus; you find them following their passions. The course, introduced for the first time this year, is part of Mount Vernon’s... Read More
Student Interns Powering Campus Collaboration
At Mount Vernon, learning is not confined to textbooks or classrooms—it is designed with purpose, for people. Our students are taught to ask questions, uncover needs, and create solutions that make experiences better. This is the heart of design thinking:... Read More
Future Surgeons in Training: Anatomy Students Go Hands-On with Robotic Surgery
When students in Mr. Hawkins’ Anatomy: Surgery & Salad class stepped into Intuitive Surgical earlier this month, they weren’t just on an expedition — they were stepping into the future of medicine. The course title itself gives context to their... Read More
Rapid Response, Real Relationships: A New Standard in School Security
At Mount Vernon School, safety is more than a protocol; it’s a culture built on relationships, trust, and foresight. In recent years, the School has developed a security model unlike any other in Sandy Springs, one that thrives on the... Read More