Community Pride
At Mount Vernon, we believe that a strong, engaged community starts with our families. There are numerous ways for parents to get involved and make a lasting impact. Parents, grandparents, and extended family can learn alongside students as active and engaged members of our community, invest their time and talents by serving in various capacities, join committees within our parent network, and participate in our exciting school signature events.
Together, the Mount Vernon community creates a nurturing and dynamic environment that enriches the educational experience for all. Explore the opportunities below and discover how you can be a vital part of the Mount Vernon community!
At the moment when someone can say to themselves, "I’m a Mustang," they already have a sense of belonging. A feeling of pride. An appreciation for school spirit.
They are a part of the community. The Mount Vernon community.
LEARN
Parents, grandparents, and extended family LEARN alongside students as active engaged members of the community. Through Mount Vernon’s Parent University, the School offers unique insights and opportunities for lifelong learning with an annual Speaker Series, Divisional Connections, Learning Walks, and special events.
During our annual Speaker Series, industry experts provide enterprise on topics tied to the Mount Vernon student experience. The School draws from a deep bench of in-house learning designers to national speakers providing insights and best practices.
Divisional Connections offer more specific insights into student learning and life in the Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.
Mount Vernon faculty have been conducting learning walks and instructional rounds, to transform school culture from a closed-door, master-teacher mindset to an open-door, collaborator mindset, for many years. Recognizing the value, the invitation is extended to parents to accompany teachers on these learning walks. With quiet, independent observations, parents enter the classroom, fade into the background or look over a student’s shoulder to better understand learning. By participating in the classroom as an observer, or a questioner, MV parents gain a strong understanding of the learning that is taking place through student comments, conversations, and actions. All parents are invited to see learning in action.
These events bring our community together through fellowship, advance the mission of the School, and drive impact.
Learn MoreSERVE
Parents, grandparents, and extended family SERVE when investing time, and/or talents in any capacity at the School.
MVXperts, a network of industry experts within the Mount Vernon parent community, connect their skills, services, and businesses to support educational outcomes at the school. They provide our students with real-world learning experiences, both in the classroom and in authentic off-site settings.
Reach Out for More InformationThe Mount Vernon Parent Network works to promote a strong sense of community by encouraging Mount Vernon families to Learn, Serve and Give. Parents are provided the opportunity to support each other, as well as faculty and staff, in an informed, and welcoming environment. Success is grounded in a shared mission, a supportive community, and strong parent participation.
MVPN Volunteer FormGiving of your time makes our community stronger. There are so many ways to offer a helping hand from volunteering at an Admissions event, volunteering in the Made in MV Spirit store, to one of the hundreds of annual Arts or Athletics events.
Parent Network
The Mount Vernon Parent Network (MVPN) works to promote a strong sense of community by encouraging Mount Vernon families to Learn, Serve, and Give. We provide our community the opportunity to support each other, as well as faculty and staff in an informed, and welcoming environment. Our success is grounded in a shared mission, supportive community and strong parent participation. All parents, grandparents, persons standing in place of parents, and parents of alumni are members of the MVPN. Membership is covered by tuition.
MVPN COMMITTEES
The Mustang Athletic Club supports all MV sports and athletic activities at the School in conjunction with the Athletics Department. They assist during home games throughout the School year and at various athletic events, including banquets and the MVees (Mount Vernon’s version of the ESPYs).
The MVAA supports MV Arts programming and activities at the School in conjunction with the Maker, Art, and Design Department. Arts Alliance members commit to volunteering at arts performances and events throughout the school year.
The MVPN Inclusion Network partners with the Office of Community Impact and other MVPN committees to provide perspective and support in an effort to increase representation and access for Mount Vernon families.
Everyone has a journey – and a story to tell. The Mount Vernon community of parents, grandparents, and alumni is uniquely positioned to provide authentic real-world input and feedback to our students by sharing their experiences and expertise. Sign up to engage with students as an MVXpert or to share your network.
Inquire to be an MVXpert
This Committee helps plan and manage school-wide events, fundraisers, and special activities, including Rock the Block, Grandparents Day, Mustang Rally, Volunteer Appreciation, Homecoming events, Auctions, and Galas.
MV Grandparents Committee provides grandparents with an opportunity to support the school’s mission, to help build a stronger community that is inclusive of our grandparents and caregivers, and to impact and engage in our students’ learning experience.
This committee works directly with the Heads of the Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School to plan events and strategic engagement opportunities that contribute to the “Mustang Magic” that goes hand in hand with our supportive and inclusive community. In addition, we create opportunities and cultural experiences for Mustangs across all divisions to develop meaningful relationships through connection and annual traditions, including the Alpha Omega Parade, student volunteer opportunities, and peer mentorship.
The Admissions and New Family Ambassadors serve as an extension of the Admissions team. Engagement opportunities include connecting with prospective families during admissions events, assisting with outreach, submitting online reviews, and shepherding new families during their first year at Mount Vernon.
MV Serves is a parent-led committee dedicated to cultivating a culture of helping others in love without expecting something in return, by teaching our students how to lead with a servant’s heart in our local community. Throughout the school year, MV Serves implements three week-long service opportunities for the entire campus and MV community. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)
The MV Appreciation Committee provides care and appreciation for our families, staff, and faculty through the organization of school-wide faculty appreciation days, in partnership with non-profit organizations and community groups and businesses.
The MV Prayers committee strives to exemplify the school’s foundational bedrock of the fruit of the Spirit by lifting up our families, staff, faculty, and the greater community through prayer and caring actions. They meet monthly to offer support, prayer, and care for the MV Community. Finally, they work closely with the Lower and Upper Campus chapel leaders.
Made in MV spreads spirit throughout the community. Volunteer options include working in the Made in MV store in the Upper Campus building, volunteering at the uniform resale, and pop-up shops at campus events.
The Men of Mount Vernon (MMV) is a community of engaged fathers, grandfathers, and male faculty who actively support Mount Vernon’s initiatives and their children’s education through networking, volunteering, and meaningful contributions to the school community.
The MV TechWise committee aims to educate and empower families raising kids in the digital age. This committee believes that we are better together when we can learn from each other and promote healthy digital habits within the community.
Annual Fund Champions are parent volunteers who help every family understand the importance of the Annual Fund and drive participation through strategic personal outreach between August and December.
Learn More about Giving at MV
Inquiry in action in PK5 💛
During The Mitten in Spanish, Mrs. Paola co-created a word wall with students as new animal vocabulary emerged naturally from the story, honoring student voice and authentic language learning. A simple shift from crayons to colorful scarves added movement, imagination, and sparked incredible conversation. Engagement was high, curiosity was leading, and the language we heard was amazing.
From Mount Vernon to Boulder and beyond.
Class of 2023 alumnus Phillip Adams recently returned to campus to share the first issue of Subset, his new Boulder-based print magazine spotlighting the local creative community. Designed and creatively directed entirely by Phillip—including a custom typeface—the debut issue features 170+ pages of work from photographers, artists, architects, and designers.
We love seeing alumni turn curiosity into craft and ideas into impact. 👏
Follow @subset.mag to explore the work and the creative voices behind it.
Due to worsening winter weather conditions, we have made the difficult decision to postpone tonight’s Upper School dance. We know this is disappointing news, and this decision was not made lightly.
Our top priority is the safety of our students, families, and faculty, and we are committed to rescheduling the dance when conditions are safer for all drivers. More details about the new date will be shared as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
Campus is open today for activities.
We understand that conditions may not be clear for those traveling to campus. Please use your best judgment. Grace will be extended.
Stay safe and warm, Mustangs 💙❄️
When student learning helps shape professional learning ✨
Earlier this month, Mount Vernon’s 8th grade Installation Art students took on a real-world design challenge: creating custom photobooth props for the Toddle User Group Conference hosted on campus. Inspired by Mount Vernon’s geometric wireframe brand elements, students designed and built transparent 2D and 3D forms using foamcore, tape, and spray paint—thoughtfully preparing pieces that would later be experienced by visiting educators.
During the conference, educators and school leaders gathered for two days of workshops, conversations, and collaborative design, exploring new ways to strengthen instructional practice, elevate student voice, and build future-ready learning environments.
For students, the project offered an authentic opportunity to design for a real audience, connect creativity to purpose, and see their work live beyond the classroom. For educators, it was a tangible example of inquiry-driven, purpose-filled learning in action.
Grateful for our partnership with @toddleapp and for the students and educators who helped bring this experience to life.
Provocations, predictions, and powerful conversations 📚
Grade 11–12 students in Dr. Griffin’s Nobel Prize in Literature course kicked off The Cave by José Saramago with a Provocation Station Rotation, using big ideas to spark discussion, make inferences, and test early interpretations before even turning the first page.
Designed by learners, for learners.
The new Frontier is Mount Vernon’s most ambitious reimagining of outdoor learning yet — an expanded space for Preschool and Lower School students that reflects years of research, student-driven design, and collaboration. Opening Fall 2026!
Read more at the Campus Stories link in our bio!
#MountVernonSchool
#PlayIsLearning
#OutdoorLearning
Due to the winter storm and icy conditions in our area, Mount Vernon School will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, to prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff.
While the campus will be closed, classes for Grades PK3-12 will transition to remote learning.
All extracurricular activities tomorrow will be cancelled.
We understand that the storm may cause power outages or connectivity issues for some families; flexibility and grace will be extended as we navigate these conditions together.
Stay safe, Mustangs!
We heard 2026 is the new 2016. Let’s take a look back 👀
Students didn’t just go on a trip. They designed it.
Last week, Mount Vernon’s Innovation Diploma Leadership Team took learning on the road with a student-led immersion in San Francisco. From the Stanford d.school to Google, SFMOMA, and the Exploratorium, students explored how design thinking, storytelling, and physical space shape innovation and culture.
Even more powerful was what came next. Big questions, bold ideas, and new ways of imagining how learning spaces at Mount Vernon can make curiosity, inquiry, and impact visible every day.
When students lead, learning goes further.
Learn more at the Campus Stories link in our bio!
#StudentLedLearning
#DesignThinking
#ExperientialLearning
#InnovationInEducation
Today, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King was an extraordinary example of the power of self-leadership. Each of us has the ability to lead through self-leadership that is fueled by empathy, and lands with grace.
At Mount Vernon, we work each day to deepen capacity in attributes that help Mustangs to lead from where they are - taking action to uplift community.
On this day, we reflect on how our words and actions have the power to design a more just, and hopeful world.
How do historians decide what really happened?
Foundations of Historical Thinking I students tackled this question through a school-wide simulation, collecting eyewitness accounts, examining bias, and placing events within their broader context. By corroborating sources and questioning perspectives, students learned that history isn’t just memorizing facts—it’s analyzing evidence and making informed judgments.
We are proud to share that Mount Vernon has been named a @realleadersinc 2026 Top Impact Company, ranked #63 out of 125 organizations nationwide.
This recognition places Mount Vernon alongside purpose-driven organizations such as @patagonia, @allbirds, and @warbyparker, all recognized for leading with purpose, values, and impact.
We aim to design a better world, together, by being a place where learning is driven by curiosity, purpose, and real-world relevance. Being named among the top impact organizations affirms our commitment to developing students who think deeply about what is meaningful to self and consequential to others, to be bold and engaged citizen leaders, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
We are grateful to Real Leaders® for this honor and to our faculty, staff, students, families, and partners who make this work possible.
Middle School Maker, Design, and Engineering is intentionally designed for every learner. From cardboard prototypes to complex systems, students use making as a way to think, question, and communicate ideas.
Curiosity leads. Confidence follows.
Read more at the Campus Stories link in our bio!
#MiddleSchoolMDE #InquiryBasedLearning #StudentCentered #AtlantaMiddleSchool
Leadership that makes an impact.
Congratulations to Oliver Membrillo ’27, recognized by @roughdraftatl in its annual 20 Under 20 list honoring students who give back in meaningful ways. Oliver, a 2026 honoree, alongside runner-up Jalen Hagans ’27, exemplifies leadership, service, and impact far beyond our campus. We’re proud to celebrate the difference they’re making in our community.
#20Under20 #StudentLeadership #ServiceInAction #BeyondTheCampus #MustangPride
Where imagination meets design.
Middle School Graphic Design students stepped into the role of creative directors, designing original, Disney-inspired theme parks from the ground up. From logos and park maps to rides, dining concepts, interior spaces, and custom merchandise, students built fully realized park brands. The project came to life in print, too—using DTF vinyl and in-house heat presses to produce physical merch. Big ideas, bold creativity, and design thinking in action.
#GraphicDesign #MiddleSchoolCreatives #DesignThinking #StudentMade #CreativeProcess #PrintDesign #ImagineCreateDesign
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.
#BalloonsOverBroadway #Grade3Learning #LiteracyInAction #DesignThinking #StudentVoice #InquiryBasedLearning #CreativeConfidence
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.
Inquiry in action. Impact by design.
#EarthsForces #InquiryInAction #DesignThinking #FutureReady #AtlantaMiddleSchool #ImpactReady
‼️🎙 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!
#OprahWinfrey #AdamGrant #HiddenPotential #OprahPodcast #MountVernonSchool #UnlockPotential #CharacterDevelopment
Onward into the new year. ✨
With purpose, possibility, and optimism ahead.
Happy New Year, Mustangs!
