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Arts in Action Day 2026: A Celebration of Creativity, Connection, and Purpose

The arts are more than a discipline; they are a catalyst for connection, expression, and impact. That belief came to life in a powerful way during last Friday’s Arts in Action Day, a thoughtfully designed, Lower School experience that immersed students in the transformative power of the arts, and has become an annual springtime tradition….

Student Interns Powering Campus Collaboration

September 17, 2025 (September 18, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

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

September 10, 2025 (September 10, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

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

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

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What happens when you turn a school day into a canvas?

Last Friday, our Lower School stepped into Arts in Action Day, a full-day experience designed to move beyond performance and into process. From rhythm and movement to design, storytelling, and hands-on creation, students explored what it means to see themselves as artists.

Through time with visiting artists and immersive sessions, creativity became a way to connect, express, and make meaning.

Read more about a day that brought the arts to life at the Campus Stories link in our bio.

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