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
Africa Week at AMP Camp was packed with rhythm, creativity, history, and hands-on exploration.
Campers created African-inspired masks, painted with natural spices, made drums and shakers, wrote their names in Egyptian hieroglyphics, designed pharaoh collars, built sugar cube pyramids, and even prototyped apps to solve everyday challenges.
The week also brought unforgettable experiences with @djoli_kelen, who led campers in a djembe drumming workshop, along with expeditions to @zooatl, @theapexmuseum, and @worldofcocacola. From ancient history and cultural traditions to music, animals, and design thinking, campers explored Africa through art, movement, storytelling, and discovery.
#AMPCampatMV #AMPCamp #AtlantaSummerCamp
This Fourth of July, as our nation marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we reflect on the American experiment — bold, imperfect, evolving, and still being shaped by each generation.
At Mount Vernon, we believe the future is something we help design together. May this milestone invite us to look back with honesty, look around with gratitude, and look ahead with purpose as we continue the work of building a better world.
AMP Camp explored the wonders of Asia through hands-on creativity, culture, movement, and fun.
Campers made Chinese paper lanterns, origami boats, cherry blossom trees, paper sushi, Asian-inspired scarves, and mini volcanoes. They learned greetings in Korean and Chinese, explored the Great Wall of China and Silk Road, played games from across Asia, and enjoyed recreation time with Soccer Shots, Coach Powell, and friends.
From campus activities to expeditions at the @centerforpuppetryarts and @tablaatlanta, our campers created, connected, discovered, and made so many joyful summer memories together.
#AMPCampatMV #AMPCamp #AtlantaSummerCamp
The dog days of summer have officially arrived. ☀️🐾
In honor of the summer solstice, we’re sharing a few four-legged friends from our Mount Vernon faculty and staff families.
Swipe through for a little summer joy and some very good dogs 💙
To the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who show up, step in, and support in big and small ways — thank you.
The impact of your presence, guidance, and encouragement is felt every day.
Happy Father’s Day to all our Mount Vernon dads and families 💙
Today, we celebrate a day of freedom.
Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is not only declared; it must be delivered, protected, and experienced. As a learning community, we pause to remember the history of this day and ask: What does freedom require? Whose stories have shaped our country? How do we carry history forward with honesty, courage, and care?
We honor the resilience, joy, and contributions of Black Americans and continue the work to recommit a more just and human-centered future.
This Memorial Day, we honor those who served by empowering students to serve with purpose.
As part of a new service learning pilot, Grade 3 students chose to give up their recess to partner with residents at MV Village. After learning about the significance of Memorial Day and residents’ love of poppies, students stepped in to design and lead a holiday-themed arts and crafts experience from the ground up.
From creating puzzles, poppies, and flags to supporting residents one-on-one, students led with empathy, creativity, and heart.
Most inspiring of all? They’re already imagining what comes next — hoping to build an ongoing partnership and continue serving their neighbors with their whole hearts.
#MemorialDay #ServiceLearning #JourneyOfPurpose #MountVernonSchool
That’s a wrap on the 2025–2026 school year 🎉 Happy last day of school, Mustangs!
What a year it has been. From celebrations and performances to competitions, showcases, expeditions, and everyday moments of joy and growth, this community made it unforgettable.
Wishing all of our students, families, faculty, and staff a fun, restful, and well-deserved summer. See you in August 💙
The Lower School Activities Hall has been completely transformed by our Grade 5 students into an immersive celebration of creativity, collaboration, and student agency. 🎨✨
From wearable art and oversized installations to filmmaking, sound design, set creation, and storytelling, students led every part of this one-of-a-kind fashion and design experience. Working in fashion houses and production teams, they brought bold ideas to life while navigating collaboration, problem-solving, and creative risk-taking together.
More than an art installation, this project became a powerful glimpse into what students can accomplish when given trust, independence, and the space to create with purpose.
Read more at the Campus Stories link in our bio!
There’s a unique energy on campus this time of year. As we head into the final week of school, the days are filled with moments of joy, celebration, reflection, and plenty of excitement for what’s still to come.
From Field Day and Arts Showcases to MVees, Baccalaureate rehearsals, and the Senior Salute Parade, these traditions bring our community together in such meaningful ways.
They remind us that Mount Vernon is more than a place students attend. It’s a community built through shared experiences, lasting connections, and the everyday moments that students, families, and faculty create together.
One more week to celebrate all that this year has been. 💙
To the moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who show up with love, encouragement, and care every single day — thank you.
Happy Mother’s Day to all our Mount Vernon moms and families.
A Limited Window to Leave Your Mark
The opportunity to be part of this story in a lasting, visible way is limited. With just 135 bricks remaining and reservations open through May 31, this final chapter of the campaign is quickly taking shape. Each brick will become part of a shared space where students gather, families connect, and milestones are celebrated.
Secure your brick at the link in our bio!
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.
Our Lower School celebrated Earth Day with curiosity, care, and action, from hearing from our Tree Club founding members to getting their hands in the soil planting seedlings to take home. A special thank you to @smurfitwestrockcompany for partnering with us in this meaningful experience.
Because when students connect to the world around them, lasting impact begins.
#EarthDay #StudentImpact #LearningByDoing #MountVernonSchool
College Decision Day 🎉
Today, we celebrate the Class of 2026 and the journeys that have led them to this moment. From early questions to final decisions, each path reflects courage, growth, and a whole lot of heart.
We are so proud of every senior for the way you’ve shown up, leaned in, and shaped what comes next.
And a huge thank you to our incredible College Counseling team for guiding, supporting, and championing our students every step of the way.
Here’s to the next chapter. 💙
#CollegeDecisionDay #OnceAMustangAlwaysAMustang
This week, the Upper School community came together to honor the dedication, growth, and achievements of our students. From book awards and prefect honors to cords, plaques, and pins, the ceremony celebrated excellence across every grade level.
Congratulations to our Valedictorian, Cameron Bogdanchik, our Salutatorian, Christian Foster, and our Class Speaker, Maya Chopra, along with every student recognized. Each moment on stage reflected the effort, character, and commitment that define this community. We are so proud of you and excited to see what comes next.
Built together, nearly complete.
After years of vision and momentum, Let’s Do This is approaching the finish line. The final phase will bring spaces to life where students gather, compete, and celebrate every day.
And for those who’ve been part of the journey, there’s something special about knowing you can leave a piece of your story here, too.
Secure your brick today: https://ldtmvbricks.maxgiving.bid/tickets
AND THAT’S A WRAP ON RALLY 2026 ✌️ We had the best day with you yesterday! A huge thank you to our community, faculty and staff, volunteers, and sponsors! It was a great day to be a Mustang 🩵
