Ask a Mount Vernon Grade 9 student what they’re passionate about, and you might not get a straight answer right away. That’s okay. In fact, that’s the point. The Inquiry Pathway gives students four years to turn personal curiosity into... Read More
Category: Upper School News
Mount Vernon Launches the 2026–27 School Year with a Milestone Moment
The Upper Campus gym was dark, and the screens on either side of the stage played a video in front of a crowd, which began with Emma Neal (Class of 2029) on the cross-country trail writing a note, then folding... Read More
While You Were Away: A Summer of Transformation at Mount Vernon
Every summer, Mount Vernon gets to work. But this summer? This one was different. From the upper campus athletic complex to the Lower School hallways, this has been a season of meaningful change, the kind you can see, feel, and... Read More
One Minute. Two Global Challenges. Two Student Voices Receiving National Recognition.
In Upper School AP Environmental Science, Lisa Lariscy is asking students to do something deceptively simple and incredibly complex: explain a global issue, its impact, and a sustainable solution… in just sixty seconds. “The challenge is fitting something incredibly complex... Read More
Celebrating the Journey of the Mount Vernon Class of 2026
As Commencement approaches, the Mount Vernon community has spent the past several weeks celebrating the accomplishments, relationships, and lasting impact of the Class of 2026. From the Senior Luncheon on April 22 to the Honors Ceremony on April 29, and... Read More
Building What Comes Next: Let’s Do This Approaches the Finish Line
After nearly three years of vision, generosity, and collective momentum, Mount Vernon’s Let’s Do This campaign is approaching its finish line. What began in October 2023 as a bold idea is now on the brink of becoming reality, setting the... Read More
More Than Travel: A Fully Immersive Exchange Experience
The Mount Vernon experience is intentionally designed around choice. Choices increase as students move through each division. In Upper School, students choose their pathway: Inquiry, Innovation, or Impact, each offering opportunities to explore passions, solve real-world problems, and design their... Read More
Interim 2026 Expanding Possibilities Across Campuses
This year’s Interim program demonstrated what is possible when students connect across divisions, bringing Lower and Upper School learners into shared experiences that are both purposeful and deeply engaging. At the center of this work was Helen Hudgens, Lower School... Read More
From Interim to Impact: Inside the Traveling Classroom Model
What happens when Interim is given more time, more intention, and real-world purpose? The concept of the “Traveling Classroom” is redefining what Interim can be, transforming it from a single week into a sustained, for-credit learning experience that blends academic... Read More
Our Future, Together: Highlights from the Campus Plan Update
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Our Future: Campus Plan Update on Monday evening. Here’s a recap of the momentum, planning, and community-centered vision shaping Mount Vernon’s next chapter. Leading From Where We Are Head of School... Read More