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🎭😂 Lights, laughter, and LOTS of punchlines! Last weekend, our Middle School students took the stage for a night of pure comedy gold in the style of SNL and Studio C! 🎤✨ With 19 student-written, directed, and designed sketches, the night was filled with energy, creativity, and nonstop laughs. Our cast & crew delivered a show to remember! 🎬👏
Sweet moments, warm cocoa, and a little friendly competition! 💙☕✨ Our Lower Campus Grandparents Hot Cocoa & Bingo event was a great time to connect, play, and enjoy a treat together. From sharing laughter to celebrating wins, we’re grateful for the generations who help us lead from where we are and grow and give every day.
🌍✈️ From Mount Vernon to the world! Phia and Chloe are taking their learning global through our international exchange program! 🇪🇸 Phia is fully embracing life at Europa International School in Sevilla—soaking in the culture, picking up the language, and adapting to the vibrant Spanish way of life. 🇫🇷 Meanwhile, Chloe is thriving at Lycée Hélène Boucher in Thionville, diving into new classes and exploring the city with her host family. These unforgettable experiences are shaping them into global citizens, ready to take on the world! 🌎✨
🔎✨ Step into Lower School at Mount Vernon, where curiosity leads the way! From Viking voyages to puppet-powered ecosystems, our young learners dive into hands-on projects that spark imagination and inspire big ideas. 🚀💡 See how we design experiences that empower students to take the lead in their own learning journey! 📚 Learn more at the campus stories link in our bio!
Eight seniors. 24 hours. Four original plays. 💡🎭 From writing scripts Friday night to final touches Saturday afternoon, these creative powerhouses tackled tech, casting, blocking, costumes, and more. By showtime, their teamwork and talent took center stage! 🎬 Director Clark Taylor summed it up best: “It’s always a giddy delight to see what these crazy, creative seniors devise and produce!” 👏✨
From farm to shelf! 🌾🛒 Our preschoolers are hard at work designing a grocery store — drawing plans, painting shelves, and organizing food brought from home. A Zoom tour of Trader Joe’s sparked ideas for aisles and signage, and with the "I See, I Think, I Wonder" routine, their store is coming to life! 🖌️🍎
What’s an oscillator? Students in Mr. Feng’s Upper School Optics class didn’t just ask—they explored! From springs to waves, they dove into oscillation, uncovering the mysteries of period, frequency, and energy transfer. This hands-on journey showcases how curiosity sparks purpose-driven learning at Mount Vernon. 🔗 Link in bio to learn more!
❄️ While campus was closed for the snow, our Lower School students got creative with their asynchronous learning—and their baking skills!
Director of Lower School, Mrs. Hudson, challenged students to put their own spin on her favorite base muffin recipe—and they delivered! From chocolate chips to fresh fruit, the creativity was chef’s kiss 👨🍳✨
Our MV community shines brightest when we come together. 💙 This journey has shown the remarkable strength, commitment, and unity that make us who we are. Thank you for rallying behind this effort and reminding us to be brave to try and try again. Together, we’re unstoppable! 💪✨
Join us TONIGHT at 5 PM at Sandy Springs City Hall wearing BLUE to show your support for lights on our field. Let’s light the way to a brighter future! 💡 This is our chance to give our kids the opportunity to play under the lights and maximize their time on the field. Together, we can make it happen! 💙
🌟 Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on his call to action: "What are you doing for others?"
Let’s embrace the spirit of service, compassion, and community by making a difference in the lives of those around us. 💙
The lights on our field illuminate more than just the game—they represent progress, opportunity, and the legacy we’re building for generations to come. This is our chance to create a brighter future for our kids and a tradition we can all be proud of.
Join us as we shine a light on the future at the city council vote on January 21 at 5 PM at Sandy Springs City Hall wearing BLUE!
Comment ‘VOTE YES’ to express your support to @rusty.paul.50, @melodykelleyphd, @jodyreichel, @mamular01, @andyrbauman, @jnptut, and Tibby DeJulio!
The lights on our field illuminate more than just the game—they represent progress, opportunity, and the legacy we’re building for generations to come. This is our chance to create a brighter future for our kids and a tradition we can all be proud of. Join us as we shine a light on the future at the city council vote on January 21 at 5 PM at @cityofsandysprings City Hall wearing BLUE!
🎉 Huge congratulations to our Mustangs, Maya Chopra `26 and Gabe Alterman `26, for being recognized in @roughdraftatl`s 20 Under 20! 🌟 This annual list celebrates students who give back to their communities in meaningful ways. Maya, a 2025 honoree, and Gabe, a runner-up, exemplify leadership and impact beyond our campus. 🏅💙 We’re so proud of them!
Comment ‘VOTE YES’ to express your support to @rusty.paul.50, @melodykelleyphd, @jodyreichel, @mamular01, @andyrbauman, @jnptut, and Tibby DeJulio!
The lights on our field illuminate more than just the game—they represent progress, opportunity, and the legacy we’re building for generations to come. This is our chance to create a brighter future for our kids and a tradition we can all be proud of. Join us as we shine a light on the future at the city council vote on January 21 at 5 PM at @cityofsandysprings City Hall wearing BLUE!
At Mount Vernon, we’re driven by a bold vision: empowering students to thrive as innovators, leaders, and change-makers, shaping a better world. 🌍✨ Launching this fall, Pathways in the Upper School will transform how students learn, grow, and discover their purpose—grounded in our Impact Ready Project and a relentless commitment to student agency. 🚀
🔗 Link in bio under Campus Stories to learn more!
Comment `LIGHTS` to learn how you can help support this initiative, paving the way for a brighter future for today’s Mustangs and generations to come.
Comment ‘PROGRESS’ to learn how you can help amplify the voices of Will and his classmates, ensuring they have every opportunity to grow and thrive. Will’s journey is just one of many that highlight the transformative impact this initiative will have, paving the way for a brighter future for today’s Mustangs and generations to come.
Comment ‘PROGRESS’ to learn how you can help amplify the voices of Beau and his classmates, ensuring they have every opportunity to grow and thrive. Beau’s journey is just one of many that highlight the transformative impact this initiative will have, paving the way for a brighter future for today’s Mustangs and generations to come.
🌏💡 Future-ready engineers! Grade 6 tackled the challenge of designing earthquake-resistant housing for high-risk areas like Japan and Indonesia.
Blending science, math, and creativity, they built and showcased innovative models with safety in mind. 🙌✨ Big ideas, bold solutions!
#DesignForImpact
Comment `LIGHTS` to learn how you can help support this initiative, paving the way for a brighter future for today’s Mustangs and generations to come. ✨🐴
Before the holiday break, our third graders created fun, interactive games to teach Kindergarteners about animal classification! 🐾 From invertebrates vs. vertebrates to warm-blooded vs. cold-blooded, they adapted classics like Life, Guess Who, and Uno to make learning fun and accessible. We’re excited to see how their creativity and knowledge continue to grow in the new year! 🎉 #AnimalClassification #LearningThroughPlay #FutureLeaders
Comment ‘LIGHTS’ to learn how you can help amplify the voices of Livi and her classmates, ensuring they have every opportunity to grow and thrive. Livi’s journey is just one of many that highlight the transformative impact this initiative will have, paving the way for a brighter future for today’s Mustangs and generations to come.
🎉 Happy New Year from The Mount Vernon School! Here’s to a year filled with exciting opportunities and new momentum! 🐴💙
Even after the holidays, the spirit of giving lives on in our MV community! 🎁✨
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we surpassed our goal and filled the truck with toys for the Toys for Tots Drive, bringing joy to children in need. A big shoutout to the three Marines who joined us as special guests and reminded us of the power of coming together to support those facing hardship.
We’re so grateful to our dedicated MVServes volunteers and the Men of Mount Vernon for making this heartwarming effort possible.
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#MVServes #CommunitySpirit #GiveBack
🕯️❤️💛💚 Joyous Kwanzaa from The Mount Vernon School! On our journey of purpose, we celebrate unity, self-determination, and the strength of community. May your celebration be filled with meaning and joy. ✨
🕎✨ Happy Hanukkah from The Mount Vernon School! May your days be filled with light, love, and joy as we celebrate this season of miracles together. 💙
🎄✨ Merry Christmas from The Mount Vernon School! As we continue our journey of purpose, we reflect on the joy, hope, and love brought to the world through the birth of Christ. Wishing you a season filled with peace and blessings.
✨ The Innovation Diploma (iD) program’s “Future of” Design Series is back for its 4th year—and this time, we’re reimagining the future of entertainment! 🚀 From research to prototyping, students are diving into complex challenges and blending creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. It’s where design thinking meets real-world application, pushing boundaries and shaping the industries of tomorrow. 🌟 Read more at the campus stories link in our bio!
#InnovationInAction #FutureOfEntertainment #DesignThinking #CreativeMinds #TransdisciplinaryLearning
🎄✨ Holiday magic came alive as our preschoolers took the stage for their enchanting performance of The Nutcracker! From singing and dancing to playing instruments, their talents shone brightly. 🩰🎶
🌟 PK3: Nutcrackers & Mice 🐭
🍫 PK4: Hot Chocolate from the Land of Sweets ☕
❄️ PK5: Sparkling Snowflakes & Sugarplums 🍬
With costumes, puppets, and props, they delivered a show that was pure joy! Bravo to our little stars! 🌟💫
