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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.
Campus will be closed tomorrow, but learning doesn’t stop! ❄⛄ We’ll have a remote learning day instead. Parents, please check your email for detailed information and a guide to help you navigate the day. Stay safe and warm!
🌏💡 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! 🌟💫
🏀 This week, Middle School brought the heat in our annual Hoops for the Holidays game—where competition met community spirit! 💥 From marketing and concessions to production and operations, the MS Business of Sports & Entertainment class took charge, turning real-world concepts into an unforgettable event. 👏
🎨✨ The Christmas Arts Showcase was a joyful celebration of creativity and talent across all grades! From stunning artwork in the Personal Geographies gallery to festive dances, seasonal songs, a strings showcase, and holiday classics by the band—our community was filled with holiday cheer. 🎭🎶 Upper School Theatre even brought the laughs with improv! Bravo to everyone who made the season shine. 🌟❤️ #ArtsShowcase #HolidayMagic #CreativeCommunity
Meet PK5’s newest (and spikiest) classmate! 🐉✨ Thanks to a grant from @petsintheclassroom, students welcomed a bearded dragon—and they’re obsessed!
One student observed, “It doesn’t breathe fire or have a beard—it has spikes!” 🦎🔥 Grade 3’s reptile expert Henry even joined in to answer questions about chewing, shedding, and sensing.
This scaly friend is sparking curiosity and bringing learning to life! 🦎💡 #HandsOnLearning #PetsInTheClassroom #PreschoolAdventures
🌟 Personal Geographies: Where Innovation Meets Purpose 🌍
In the Upper School, Catherine Altamirano’s MDE Foundations class takes the personal geographies theme to the next level—blending innovation, design, and real-world storytelling to turn students into creators with purpose. ✨
Read more at the link in our bio!
✨ On the fifth day of giving… ✨
Abir, Class of 2038, is just beginning his Journey of Purpose—and thanks to the MVFund, every day is filled with new adventures. Whether it’s exploring, creating, competing, or learning, your support makes experiences like his possible.
💛 Thank you to everyone who has joined us in supporting the MVFund this week. Together, we’re shaping brighter futures for every Mustang!
🌟 There’s still time to give—help us keep the journey going! Link in bio!
#MVFund #JourneyOfPurpose #5DaysofGiving #ThankYou
✨ On the fourth day of giving… ✨
The MVFund makes growing up as a Mustang unforgettable! Programs like Mustangs in Training let our youngest athletes explore sports early, connect with Varsity players, and dream big about their athletic journeys. 🏆
💛 A huge thank you to Assistant Athletic Director Rita Williams, who leads our MIT program, our incredible coaching staff, and the sports medicine team for supporting and inspiring Mustangs at every level!
Your gift to the MVFund fuels these opportunities, helping student-athletes discover their paths and make a difference on and off the field. 🌟 Give today and keep the journey going!
#MVFund #JourneyOfPurpose #5DaysofGiving #MountVernonMustangs
✨ On the third day of giving… ✨
The MVFund makes real-world learning come alive! From designing mini-golf courses to tackling real challenges, our students develop creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that last a lifetime.
💛 Huge appreciation for our amazing Grade 7 team — David Song, Head of Grade, and our dedicated Math, Science, Humanities, Maker, and Arts teachers — who make inquiry-based learning exciting and impactful every day!
The MVFund supports these transformative experiences by empowering our teachers and providing resources for hands-on projects from Preschool to Grade 12.
🌟 Give to the MVFund today to help us keep building a future full of possibilities!
#MVFund #JourneyOfPurpose #5DaysofGiving #RealWorldLearning
✨ On the second day of giving… ✨
Thanks to the MVFund, creativity takes center stage at Mount Vernon! Guest artists like @risingredlotus inspire our students to explore new perspectives and discover their creative voices, enriching their Journey of Purpose.
💛 A special shoutout to our incredible teachers — George Greene, Shay Jones, Mariana Depetris, Lynn Luster, Susan Edwards, Rik Van Welie, Catherine Altamirano, and Nikolai Ibañez — who nurture our students’ artistic journeys every day.
Help us keep moments like these alive! 🌟 Give to the MVFund today to ensure inspiration and innovation remain at the heart of learning. Link in bio to give!
#MVFund #JourneyOfPurpose #5DaysofGiving #MVStudios #GuestArtists
✨ On the first day of giving… ✨
Welcome to Mount Vernon’s Five Days of Giving! 🎁 Each day, we’ll highlight how the MVFund impacts our students’ Journey of Purpose.
Thanks to the MVFund, expeditions off campus make learning come to life! From exploring hydro turbines at the Morgan Falls Dam to hands-on problem-solving, these real-world experiences ignite curiosity and deepen learning. 🌊⚙️
💛 Special thanks to our amazing Grade 4 team — Ms. Perlis, Ms. McGregor, Ms. Whetstone, Learning Coach Alix Jayne, Eileen Fennelly, and Molly Hudson, Director of Lower School — for leading the way!
The MVFund makes expeditions like these possible from Preschool to Grade 12. 🌟 Give today and help spark more moments of discovery. Link in bio!
#MVFund #JourneyOfPurpose #5DaysofGiving #ProjectBasedLearning
Grateful for the moments, the memories, and the people who make our community so special. 🧡🍂 Happy Thanksgiving to our Mount Vernon family! May your day be filled with love, laughter, and plenty of pie. 🥧
PK4 got into the Thanksgiving spirit by making homemade apple cider! 🥤🍏 They cranked, peeled, and measured each apple, making fun predictions about which peel would be the longest and what changes they`d see after drying them overnight. 🍂 The science of fall flavors is in the air! 🍎✨
Alumni spotlight! 🌟 Avery Maxwell ’19 returned to campus to share her journey with our junior capstone class, exploring the impact of social capital and the connections that have shaped her path. It was extra special with her brother Henry in the class to hear her story firsthand! #MVStories #LeadFromWhereYouAre
Kindness in action! 💙✨ This month, we’re celebrating a school-wide kindness initiative led by our Middle School counselors. Through service projects, creative expression, and meaningful connections, we’re building a culture of care and connection. 💌 Read more at the campus stories link in our bio!
Kindergartners had an unforgettable visit from the Chattahoochee Nature Center (@chattahoocheenaturecenter) as part of their plants and animals unit! They got up close with an opossum, hawk, and corn snake, diving into fascinating questions like, “What does an opossum feel like?” (Hint: rough fur for survival!) and “Why don’t the animals have names?” (Because they’re wild and free 🐍). This hands-on adventure sparked curiosity and a new love for nature! 🌎✨ #LowerSchoolLearning #NatureExplorers #WildlifeWednesday #HandsOnLearning #EnvironmentalScience
🎨 Future Designers in Action! 🖌️
Our Grades 6 & 7 Digital Arts students dove headfirst into the exciting world of graphic design! From branding to motion graphics, they explored careers that bring creativity to life.
As young entrepreneurs, they:
✨ Named their businesses
🎨 Designed logos
💻 Built website homepages
📇 Created business cards
With design principles and color psychology guiding their process, these future creatives showcased innovation, critical thinking, and an entrepreneurial spark. 🌟
#GraphicDesign #StudentCreativity #Entrepreneurship
