Where does knowledge meet maximum impact?
At Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is an independent school serving over 1250 students from Preschool through Grade 12. Mount Vernon School is a community where curiosity is cultivated, multiple perspectives are valued, and prototypes are built and iterated until mastery is achieved. Learning is amplified through real-world problem-solving, creating limitless possibilities for meaningful impact.
Mission
We are a school of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Grounded in Christian values, we prepare all students to be college ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders.
We are designing a better world...right now.
Approach
We design relevant, transformational curricular and learning competencies from Preschool through Upper School, explored through an inquiry-based approach and assessed on levels of proficiency.
Commitment
We commit to creating and sustaining a school culture where all members feel valued and safe, sharing their authentic selves to design a better world…together.
A PURPOSEFUL JOURNEY
The journey for all students to become college ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders begins in Preschool and continues through Grade 12. Along the journey, we build foundational literacies, skills, attributes, and meaningful relationships.
Mount Vernon Mantras
At Mount Vernon, our Mantras reflect the conditioning and fuel required for sustained growth, performance, and accountability over time. They are the behaviors that thrive in this culture. Remaining committed to utilizing these Mantras allows us to design an incredible future together.
History came alive for our Grade 4 students as they stepped into the shoes of Patriots and Loyalists in a spirited Road to Revolution debate! 🇺🇸💬 From researching key events to crafting persuasive arguments (with a little @hamiltonmusical flair 🎶), they brought the colonial era to life. With colonial-era treats, immersive activities, and passionate speeches, these young historians weren’t just learning—they were living history! 🏛️✨ Read more at the campus stories link in our bio! 🔗
🎥📰 Big news! Three Modern Journalism students—Daisy Whittington, Benjamin Easterlin, and Alec Fahlbusch—have been selected by PBS News Student Reporting Labs to develop their original stories on hidden histories. ✍️📺 Their pitches caught the attention of a national media organization, and now they’ll work with PBS producers to bring them to life! 🌎🎙️ Huge thanks to Ms. Bickel for creating real-world opportunities for her students.
🎶✨ Students took center stage—behind the scenes and beyond! 🎷🗽 Midnight in Manhattan was a 1950s-inspired jazz experience, fully designed and executed by our Entertainment Business, Law, and Marketing students. From branding and logistics to live music featuring Stevie Wonder & The Supremes, they made the magic happen. A true showcase of creativity, leadership, and show-stopping talent! 👏🎤 #StudentLed #JazzNight #MidnightInManhattan #MVArts
✉️📬 Special delivery from PK4! Our young learners took on the role of postal workers in the Post Office Project, a hands-on adventure that blended literacy, math, and social connection. From writing heartfelt letters to sorting mail by classroom zip codes, they strengthened their writing, number recognition, and problem-solving skills—all while spreading joy across Lower School! 💌📨
🌍✨ Interim 2025 Begins—Designed for Impact at Every Age!
More than just time away, Interim is a purposeful journey of real-world learning that begins in Grade 6 and expands through Upper School. From local deep dives to global expeditions, each experience is intentionally designed to build leadership, adaptability, and impact. Plus, our Lower Campus learners are joining in by exploring and following along! 🚀
Discover how Interim shapes Mount Vernon learners at every stage—read more at the `Campus Stories` link in our bio!
And follow along with the Interim trips with the hashtags and accounts below:
#MVInterim
#MVBelize25
#MVColombia25
#MVCanada25
#MVGalapagos25
#MV1Iceland25
#MV2Iceland25
#MVJapan25
#MVMorocco25
#MVPoland25
#MVSwitzaly25
#MVNatlParks25
@mvgalapagos25
@mvnatlparks_25
@mvswitzaly25
@icelandinterim2025
@canada_interim25
@colombia_interim_25
@mvinterimjapan
@mvmorocco25
@mvpoland25
@mvbelize2025
From the power of storytelling and spoken word to the soul-stirring sounds of spirituals, electric violin, and poetic expression, our Black History Month programming was a vibrant tribute to resilience, creativity, and excellence.
📖 Mama Koku’s storytelling inspired and empowered.
🎻 Joya Bravo electrified the room with her violin.
🎨 Ms. Anaya Walker shared the honored tradition of Henna.
🎤 MV’s own Jalen Hagans delivered powerful spoken word.
🗣️ Dr. Chaundra Suddith and Ms. Elisse Hayes led meaningful conversations on history, culture, and inspiration in the arts.
And so much more—music, poetry, and performances that honored the past, celebrated the present, and inspired the future.
A huge thank you to the MV community for coming together to commemorate the gifts of knowledge and the deep legacy of contribution from the African Diaspora during Black History Month. 💛❤️💚
#BlackHistoryMonth
Interim is all about exploration, connection, and curiosity—and that starts right here at home! Our kindergartners got a front-row seat to the Upper School’s upcoming Colombia trip, sparking big questions about culture, language, and life abroad. The best part? The journey doesn’t end here! Our Upper Schoolers will bring back real artifacts to continue the conversation and inspire even more learning. 🔎✈
Just one example of how cross-divisional connections at Mount Vernon spark curiosity and deepen learning in meaningful ways! 🌍✨
#MountVernonSchool #InterimWeek #GlobalExplorers #CuriosityInAction #CrossDivisionalConnections #MVInterim
Grade 9 got an exclusive look into the world of zines at Georgia State’s special collections archive! 📰✨ But wait—what’s a zine? A zine (pronounced ‘zeen’) is a small, self-published booklet that blends storytelling, art, and design to share personal, cultural, or social messages. Students explored Atlanta’s zine culture, created their own pages, and are now back in graphic design class crafting zines on topics like the human experience, global food culture, and hip-hop. Stay tuned for their creative voices to take center stage! 🎨📖
⚽️⚾️🏃♂️ Mustangs in Training is back! Lower School athletes are learning soccer, baseball, and track and field with Varsity, JV, and Middle School players. From game-day hype to building skills and confidence, this is where Mustangs train, grow, and shine! 💙 #MustangsInTraining #GoMustangs
Learning at Mount Vernon goes beyond the classroom—it’s about bold conversations that bring us together! 💬✨ Middle School students took on a transformative Dialogue Series, building leadership, empathy, and connection. See how they’re shaping our community—link in bio named "Campus Stories"! 🔗 #LeadFromWhereYouAre
Love, joy, and community were on full display at this week’s Lower School Valentine’s Dance, and today, we’re celebrating all the special connections that make MV so incredible.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Mustangs! 💗
In a course called Believe It or Not, Upper School students are immersing themselves in the traditions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Through expeditions and site visits, discussions with faith leaders, and an Interfaith Chapel experience, they’re not just studying religion—they`re exploring meaning, connection, and diverse perspectives.
Read more about how this transformative course is shaping global-ready, empathetic leaders in our "Campus Stories" link in our bio!
Four outstanding members of the Class of 2025 just took a huge step toward their dreams! 🎉 Today, they signed their national letters of intent at Mount Vernon’s Winter Signing Day, and we couldn’t be more proud.
Join us in celebrating these incredible athletes:
🏀 Ethan Easterling – Maryville College (Basketball)
🥎 Reese Hickey – Samford University (Softball)
🏃♀️ Kennedy Reynolds – William & Mary (Track & Field)
🏐 Sophie Van Name – William & Mary (Volleyball)
Your journey is just beginning, and we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 🏆 #SigningDay #ForeverAMustang
✨ Learning comes to life in Connections classes! ✨ From block coding robots 🤖 and quilting with geometry 🧵 to exploring shadows outside ☀️, our Connections classes turn curiosity into hands-on discovery. Through art, movement, science, and language, students create, explore, and experience the joy of interdisciplinary learning every single day! 💡💫
🐍✨ Our preschoolers slithered into the Year of the Snake with joy, energy, and lots of red! 🧧🎊 From handmade lanterns to festive drums, our Lunar New Year parade was full of tradition, learning, and fun. 🏮🥢 Wishing everyone wisdom, growth, and good fortune in the year ahead! #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake
🚀 Mount Vernon students aren’t just waiting for opportunities—they’re creating them! From launching nonprofits to leading fundraising campaigns and using tech to solve real-world problems, they’re redefining what it means to be impact-ready leaders. Their work goes beyond school projects—it’s a legacy in the making. 💡💙 Read more at the campus stories link in our bio!
🎭😂 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!
