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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 depth, empathy, and authentic problem-solving. This year, that evolution came to life through a new…

Lower Campus Curriculum Mornings

September 2, 2025 by Mount Vernon School

Designing Strong Foundations Through Content, Context, and Care Last week, Mount Vernon welcomed families into the heart of our Lower Campus classrooms for Curriculum Mornings, an opportunity to experience what makes learning here so innovative, engaging, and deeply personal. Each... Read More

Rapid Response, Real Relationships: A New Standard in School Security

August 26, 2025 (September 2, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

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

Belonging First: The Foundation of Learning at Mount Vernon

August 20, 2025 (August 20, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

At Mount Vernon, innovation begins with people at the center. Every design choice, from curriculum to community spaces, is rooted in empathy. Our goal is to create a culture of belonging where students feel valued, seen, and empowered. When belonging... Read More

Designing a Better World: The Class of 2025 Leads with Purpose

May 21, 2025 by Mount Vernon School

For the first time in Mount Vernon’s history, Commencement was truly a global event. On Saturday, May 17, as the Mount Vernon community gathered in Atlanta to celebrate the graduating Class of 2025, families and friends around the world were... Read More

How Student Agency Launched “The Big Questions”

May 14, 2025 (May 14, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

In the fall of 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic and a radically reimagined learning environment, a spark of curiosity ignited in an AP U.S. History class in the Upper School. Seated six feet apart in single desks,... Read More

From the Ground Up: Mount Vernon Students Design Furman’s First High School Summer Entrepreneurship Experience

May 7, 2025 (May 7, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

In a powerful alignment of purpose and possibility, Mount Vernon’s Innovation Diploma (iD) program has formed a strategic new partnership with Furman University’s Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This collaboration marks a milestone for both institutions—each committed to developing... Read More

Earth Day and Environmental Stewardship at Mount Vernon

April 23, 2025 (April 23, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

At Mount Vernon, Earth Day is more than a moment—it’s a meaningful opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate our planet through action, reflection, and learning. This year, our students, faculty, and staff joined in a variety of... Read More

Student Talent Takes the Spotlight in Mustang Rally’s Newest Feature

April 16, 2025 (April 16, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

When you arrive at Mustang Rally 2025, you’ll notice something new: the sounds of live music, the buzz of performances in full swing, and the energy of a true festival atmosphere. It’s all happening at The Rally Stage, a brand-new... Read More

Global Perspective through the Eyes of Students

April 9, 2025 (April 9, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

At Mount Vernon, learning goes far beyond the classroom. It’s designed to help students develop the knowledge, empathy, and global perspective they need to thrive in an increasingly connected world. In Georgia Bickel’s Modern Journalism class in Upper School, a... Read More

Mustang News Network: Student-Led, Purpose-Driven, and Poised for Expansion

April 1, 2025 (April 1, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

In just two years, Mustang News Network (MNN) has grown from an ambitious idea into a thriving, student-led broadcast team that embodies Mount Vernon’s commitment to voice, choice, innovation, and authentic learning experiences. In an age where media literacy, digital... Read More

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The Lower School stage came alive as Kindergarten through Grade 5 students stepped boldly into the spotlight for this year’s Variety Show. ✨

From vocal performances and instrumental music to solo and group dances, gymnastics, magic, and comedy, each act reflected confidence, creativity, and courage. More than a show, it was a celebration of bravery, self-expression, and the pure joy of performing together. 💙

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