The Upper School music and recording program, led by Mark Gallegos, is doing more than just teaching students how to play instruments or record tracks—it’s fostering a dynamic culture of creativity, collaboration, and growth. With opportunities for both beginner and... Read More
Category: Upper School News
In-Person, Online, and Hybrid: What Learning Looks Like in Upper School
Education is no longer confined to the walls of a traditional classroom. In the Upper School, that reality is embraced through multiple learning pathways. Whether students opt for in-person classes, fully online coursework, or a hybrid approach, the goal remains... Read More
Igniting Creative Purpose: Brandon Sadler Empowers Mount Vernon’s Future Artists
At Mount Vernon, we’re always exploring innovative ways to inspire and engage our students, which is why the recent visit from acclaimed Atlanta artist Brandon Sadler was nothing short of transformative. As part of our Visiting Artists program, thoughtfully arranged... Read More
Mount Vernon Earns Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus K-12 Recognition
Amid ongoing tree removal along Mount Vernon Highway, we’re proud to share a positive environmental story from our own campus. Mount Vernon has been honored with the prestigious Tree Campus K-12 recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation, making us the... Read More
Impact Summits: Three Intentional Moments Along A Learner’s Journey of Purpose
At Mount Vernon, the learning journey is defined by impactful experiences that shape not only a learner’s academic life but also their identity and sense of purpose. The Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 11 Impact Summits are three moments... Read More
Welcoming Our 2024-2025 International Students: A Global Vision Realized
In 2020, Mount Vernon embarked on an ambitious partnership with The Dewey Schools (TDS) in Vietnam, driven by a forward-thinking vision: by the fall of 2024, students from Vietnam would be thriving alongside our Upper Campus students. This moment, years... Read More
Student Agency: Transforming Mount Vernon through Sustainability
In the heart of Mount Vernon, a quiet revolution is brewing, and Beau Reinking, Sustainability Prefect, his committee, and his fellow Mustangs in the Tree Club on Lower Campus, are at the forefront. With a passion for environmental stewardship and... Read More
Upper School Interim 2024 Recap
6 Continents visited 13 Countries visited 4 States visited 310 Student travelers 50 Faculty chaperones 61 Internships 90 CORE students Interim is a unique experience that propels our students into a world of learning beyond the traditional classroom walls. The... Read More
Help Me See What You See – World Religion Returns to MV
Mod 3 saw the return of a class that hadn’t been taught at Mount Vernon since before the pandemic. With a background steeped in pastoral care and education, Upper School science teacher Josh Amerson led the two sections of World... Read More
Shedding a Blue Light on Cross Campus Impact
What are the real impacts of blue light and digital screen usage on our eyes? This was the question that drove Dante Romagnoli’s iProject journey. A member of the class of 2026, Dante was curious to unravel the effects of... Read More