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 stage for new spaces that will serve students for years to come. What comes next…
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How Middle School French Connects Language, Inquiry, and Global Learning In Mount Vernon’s Middle School, world language learning is designed to do more than build vocabulary, it cultivates curiosity, cultural proficiency, and global perspective. Through an inquiry-driven French Food Unit,... Read More
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
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
This season marked an important moment in the ongoing growth of the Mount Vernon Girls Basketball program, one shaped by intentional design, deep relationships, and a clear vision for what comes next. Across all three levels, Middle School White, Middle... Read More
At Mount Vernon, learning begins long before students enter a classroom. The Frontier, the school’s intentionally designed natural play environment, is a cornerstone of the Lower Campus experience. Designed to invite children to wonder, wander, and grow, the Frontier supports... Read More
Earlier this month, members of Mount Vernon’s Innovation Diploma Leadership Team traveled west for a three-day, student-designed immersion in design thinking, storytelling, and experiential learning. The San Francisco trip, conceived, pitched, and largely executed by students, marked a milestone for... Read More
At Mount Vernon, learning begins with questions. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Middle School Maker, Design, and Engineering (MDE) program, an intentionally designed, inquiry-driven experience that provides every student with access to meaningful, hands-on learning. “I think... Read More
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
Learning expands possibility when students step beyond the familiar and into environments that challenge them to think differently, ask bold questions, and apply knowledge in new ways. Recently, Grade 8 Algebra 1 students experienced that transformative shift during an immersive... Read More
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
This week, the Upper School community came together to honor the dedication, growth, and achievements of our students. From book awards and prefect honors to cords, plaques, and pins, the ceremony celebrated excellence across every grade level.
Congratulations to our Valedictorian, Cameron Bogdanchik, our Salutatorian, Christian Foster, and our Class Speaker, Maya Chopra, along with every student recognized. Each moment on stage reflected the effort, character, and commitment that define this community. We are so proud of you and excited to see what comes next.
