Literacy, empathy, and creativity—taking flight. Inspired by Balloons over Broadway, Grade 3 students brought stories to life through close reading, thoughtful listening, and design thinking. After conducting empathy interviews with faculty and staff, students designed one-of-a-kind parade balloons tailored to the interests and experiences of the adults they interviewed. A joyful example of how comprehension, curiosity, and student voice lead to meaningful, creative work.
Designing for the future 🌍🏗️ Grade 6 students put science, math, and humanities into action during their Earth’s Forces Showcase. From studying plate tectonics and Earth’s layers to applying surface area constraints, students designed single-family homes using limited materials—all while researching the culture of an assigned city.
The result? Thoughtful structures that honor cultural context and reduce earthquake risk for the future.
‼️🎙 Big news! Our Head of Lower School, Molly Hudson (@mvmolly_hudson), joins @oprah and @adamgrant on @oprahpodcast to discuss Hidden Potential.
At Mount Vernon School, we don’t just read the book; we bring its ideas to life. From our youngest learners asking big questions to Upper School students solving real-world challenges, potential is unlocked every day.
Watch and listen now and see how Mount Vernon inspires curiosity, courage, and creativity at the link in our bio!
Happy Kwanzaa to our Mount Vernon families! Kwanzaa honors culture, community, and the seven principles that call us toward unity, purpose, and shared growth. Wishing you a season of joy, reflection, celebration, and togetherness....
Merry Christmas to our Mount Vernon community! Christmas is a time to honor faith, hope, and love, and to reflect on the birth of Jesus and the joy of coming together in community. We wish you a season of peace, reflection, celebration, and gratitude with your loved ones....
Preschool Presents: The Nutcracker ✨ Our PK3, PK4, and PK5 artists brought holiday magic to life with their own original production of this beloved classic. Through song, dance, and instrumental performance, and surrounded by whimsical sets, handmade costumes, and imaginative props designed by our littlest learners, students created a winter wonderland that was nothing short of magical. 🎶🩰❄️
Check out the whole album at our `Photo Galleries` link in our bio!...
When algebra leaves the classroom, possibility expands. Grade 8 Algebra 1 students took math into the real world, exploring two of Georgia’s most iconic stadiums and seeing how algebra drives architecture, engineering, sustainability, and innovation. From behind-the-scenes access at @georgiatech`s Bobby Dodd Stadium to adaptive reuse at @georgiastateuniversity Center Parc Stadium, students discovered how math shapes spaces, cities, and the future.
This is learning that pushes students to think differently, ask bold questions, and imagine what they might build next.
Learn more about their experience at the `Campus Stories` link in our bio!
Happy Hanukkah to our Mount Vernon community. The Festival of Lights invites reflection on resilience, tradition, and the ways light brings people together. May this season be filled with warmth, connection, and moments of joy with family and friends....
Grade 7 designers are blooming in Installation Art! 🌿✨ Our students stepped into the role of fashion designers, crafting one-of-a-kind outfits inspired by the natural world. Through a botanical lens, they explored shape, texture, and color to bring their ideas to life — and the results are stunning. Catch their designs on display at the Christmas Arts Showcase on December 16!...
The Future of Cities starts here. For the fifth year running, Innovation Diploma is diving into its signature “Future of …” design series — this time exploring what tomorrow’s cities could become. From urban mobility and green energy to housing equity and community spaces, students are researching, prototyping, and building immersive environments that bring their ideas to life.
Their work will culminate in a full-scale showcase during the Christmas Arts Showcase, all imagined and constructed by iD learners.
Dive into the blog to see how students are designing what comes next. Campus Stories link in bio!
✨ Real-world learning right here in Atlanta. Grade 7 students spent the day exploring the theme of mobility through two hands-on experiences across our local community. At the Atlanta water treatment facility, they followed the path of recycled water and discovered why conservation matters. Then, at Riverside Park in Sandy Springs, they investigated stories of forced migration through an interactive scavenger hunt.
These moments helped students connect systems thinking, geography, and human impact in meaningful ways. 🌎💡
We are excited to celebrate Amy Van Wormer, Mount Vernon Middle School Math Teacher, who has been named @gisaschools Middle School Teacher of the Year!
Amy stands out not only for her unmatched depth of mathematical knowledge but also for the genuine care she brings to every student she teaches. Her thoughtful approach transforms complex concepts into meaningful learning experiences, empowering students to think boldly, take risks, and grow with confidence.
Congratulations, Amy! This well-deserved honor reflects the transformative impact you make each day and the purposeful, people-centered innovation you bring to our Middle School community.
Last week, Grade 10 Humanities students engaged with the traveling @dignitymuseum from @lovebeyondwalls, an Atlanta organization dedicated to sharing the lived experiences of people facing homelessness. Students rotated through interactive stations including the museum exhibit, a discussion on the importance of basic resources like a water bottle, and simulations showing how challenging everyday life becomes without government ID.
This powerful experience deepened their ongoing inquiry into systems, equity, and human dignity. As students begin designing their storytelling of injustice projects—research-based, immersive exhibits that imagine a more just and inclusive world—the Dignity Museum offered an empathetic lens to ground their thinking.
By listening to real stories and grappling with the obstacles marginalized communities face, students gained meaningful insight that will shape the ideas they bring to their final showcase on December 16 alongside Innovation Diploma’s "Future Of" event....
Three Grade 4 Mustangs just became published authors! 📚✨ Nathan, Arthur, and Brooks wrote and released their original book, Terror on Cornwall Street — complete with characters, plot twists, and plenty of creativity. Their book is officially printed and available at this week’s Book Fair, so be sure to stop by and check out their work!
Global impact starts here. Mount Vernon’s Global Impact Diploma (@mvglobalimpact) just got even bigger with our new partnership with @texastechcr! From internships in San José to cross-cultural learning online, our students are stepping into real-world experiences that build empathy, confidence, and global fluency. You can read the full story with the link in bio.
Grade 2 artists connected history and creativity by learning how the ancient Chinese invented paper—then making their own! Through this hands-on exploration, students discovered how curiosity and innovation have shaped the world for thousands of years. 🌏✨
The Are You In? video series continues — this time, we’re heading to the field, the court, and the track. See how your support of the Annual Fund fuels connection, confidence, and purpose through Mustangs in Training (MIT) — Mount Vernon’s Lower School athletics initiative.
Discover how MIT provides our youngest students with the opportunity to explore a range of sports while fostering meaningful relationships with Middle and Upper School athletes and coaches. From Experience Days to team huddles, every moment is designed to spark joy, nurture a sense of belonging, and lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning and leadership, on and off the field.
Your generosity makes experiences like this possible, ensuring that every Mustang — from Kindergarten through Grade 12 — grows through preparation, practice, and performance.
Last week, Grade 3 mathematicians turned learning into play during their Fact Fluency Showcase! 🧮 Families, grandparents, and friends joined in the fun—rotating through student-led games that showed how true math fluency is about understanding, not just speed. From counting to mastery, these Mustangs are building confidence, flexibility, and strategy one fact at a time. 💪💙
Leaders from business, healthcare, sustainability, education, and more joined Mount Vernon students for this year’s Council on Innovation, collaborating to imagine what’s next.
Through futures thinking and scenario design, participants co-created visionary possibilities—each one shaped by student voices grounded in empathy, creativity, and purpose. Their curiosity challenged assumptions and sparked new ideas that expand what’s possible in education and beyond.
By connecting students with visionary leaders, Mount Vernon continues to empower learners not just to navigate the future, but to design it.
The Are You In? video series continues! College Counselor Ryan May shares how Mount Vernon’s personalized approach to college counseling helps every Mustang discover the right path forward — rooted in curiosity, care, and connection. From one-on-one conversations to college visits and career exploration, students are supported every step of the way as they prepare to thrive in college and beyond.
Your support helps make these meaningful experiences possible for every student. Support the Annual Fund at the link in our bio!...
This week our Preschoolers celebrated Frontier Day with a morning of play-based learning, creativity, and outdoor exploration. 🌿 From the Dinosaur Dig and leaf soup to pinecone painting and a handmade corn maze crafted by PK4, students discovered how using their hands, imaginations, and natural materials can spark deep, joyful learning. 💙
From sketchbooks to spray paint. From ideas to installations. 💭🎨 Grade 5 artists are exploring the power of street art — studying graffiti’s roots, visiting the Krog Street Tunnel, and creating their own large-scale fence masterpieces. Big color, big ideas, and even bigger creativity.
Read more about G5`s Street Art Project at the Campus Stories link in our bio!...
Grade 1 turned curiosity into discovery! 🧠💡 From the circulatory system to the nervous system, students became doctors, researchers, and designers—asking big questions like “How does my heart know when to beat faster?”
With visits from real medical experts and a hands-on Human Body Showcase, our young scientists explored how creativity, curiosity, and collaboration keep learning (and our bodies) alive and well. ❤️🫁💪 #LearningWithoutLimits #MountVernonSchool #InquiryInAction...
👻 Halloween magic filled the air today! Preschoolers paraded through Lower Campus, classrooms turned into parties, and spirit rallies brought the energy. A day full of laughter, costumes, and connection across campus.
💙 October is Dyslexia Awareness Month — and Mount Vernon students are turning advocacy into action.
Through their work with the International Dyslexia Association Teen Board, our Upper School students are raising awareness for diverse learners across Georgia. From volunteering at the Dyslexia Dash to sharing their stories at the annual IDA Conference, they’re leading with empathy, curiosity, and courage.
Algebra meets the bowling alley 🎳📊 Our G8 students took their learning off campus to collect real-world data—tracking ball weights, strikes, and scores to explore patterns and create regression models. Hands-on math at its best!
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