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.
✨ Big questions, big learning! ✨
Our PK2 students were full of curiosity about babies, so their teachers created an immersive learning experience to help them explore! 🍼👶
💡 "What do babies need?" Students set up a Baby Store where they shopped for diapers, blankets, clothes, toys, and baby food—learning firsthand how to care for a little one. With play money in hand, they lined up at the register to make their purchases!
🥄 Baby Food Taste Test! Ever wondered what baby food actually tastes like? Our little learners got to sample different flavors and compare their reactions to what babies might think!
💗 Special Visitors! The class welcomed several infants, toddlers, and their moms for a hands-on Q&A. They observed different developmental stages, learning how babies begin to sit up, reach for toys, and express their wants in new ways.
🔎 Exploring Ultrasounds! Students discovered how ultrasound machines measure babies, capture images inside a mother’s belly, and listen for heartbeats. They even learned that ultrasounds help examine puppies, elephant calves, and other animals! Inspired by this, they built their own ultrasound machine using a ball, a paper towel roll, duct tape, and yarn—then connected it to a computer for their own "scans!"
By following their natural curiosity, these young learners built empathy, developed real-world connections, and had so much fun along the way! 💕
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🎬 What happens when students take the lead in storytelling, broadcasting, and innovation? You get MNN—a student-driven news network that’s shaping future communicators! 📰✨
Recognized by @saisnews in its March newsletter, MNN is more than a show—it’s a launchpad for real-world skills and purpose-driven learning. And the best part? The journey is just beginning!
Read more at the campus stories link in our bio!
🧵✨ Stitched with Purpose! ✨🧵
Our first grade quilters just wrapped up a journey of creativity, perseverance, and a whole lot of stitching! 🪡 From designing and measuring to cutting and piecing, they crafted their own quilted masterpieces—some even transformed into vibrant pillows and tote bags!
Along the way, they sharpened their fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and patience, proving that great things come one stitch at a time. 🧶💛
Check out their one-of-a-kind creations!
🌸✨ A burst of color, culture, and celebration! ✨🌸
Preschool through Grade 5 students shared what Holi means to them — family traditions, vibrant attire, and delicious festival foods. 🎨🥭💃 Georgia Tech dancers brought energy with a performance from Punjab! After learning, students embraced the Festival of Colors, tossing gulal and spreading joy. 🌈🎉
To top it off? Tikka Masala and mango smoothies for lunch! 🍛🥭
#HoliCelebration #FestivalOfColors
🏈 Grade 8 Sports & Entertainment students scored big with a virtual session featuring Super Bowl champ @mrfujita & GT’s @j.t.byrne! They shared their journeys through college and pro sports, offering wisdom on purpose, resilience, and growth. A powerful reminder of the value of learning from real-world experiences! 💡🔥
Learning at Mount Vernon goes beyond the classroom—it`s about discovering purpose and making an impact! 🌎✨ Our Impact Summits in Grades 5, 8, and 11 empower students to showcase their learning, leadership, and agency in powerful ways.
The Grade 5 Impact Summit is the first step in this journey, helping young learners see how their ideas, choices, and passions can shape the world. Through real-world problem-solving and service-oriented initiatives, they begin to see themselves as change-makers. 💡🙌
Want to see our fifth graders in action? Click the "Campus Stories" link in our bio!
Kindergarten explorers on the move! 🌿✨ Our young scientists took a trip to Pike’s Nursery to discover the wonders of grassland ecosystems. With the help of a nursery expert, they explored plants that thrive in this environment and even picked out two to bring back to the classroom! Now, they’ll observe their growth and watering needs, deepening their understanding of how plants adapt and survive. Hands-on learning at its best! 🌾🌱💚
Weekend countdown: T-minus 3…2…1! 🚀 Grade 8 students wrapped up the week by launching stomp rockets and using real data to model quadratic functions. 📈✨
With each new season, we find fresh purpose—this spring, it’s all about joy, connection, and adventure! 🌿🌞🌸 Happy first day of Spring, Mustangs!
From classroom to career! 🎓💼 Mount Vernon’s Internship Program helps students discover their passions, develop skills, and connect with industry leaders.See how they made the most of these opportunities over Interim at the `Campus Stories` link in our bio!
From our youngest Mustangs to our world-traveling explorers, everyone had a front-row seat to real-world learning this week! ✨ Now, as Interim comes to a close, it’s time to slow down, reflect, and refresh. Spring Break, here we come! ☀️💙
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🎨✨ Symmetry + creativity = pure magic! Our PK3 artists recently dove into a hands-on process art activity, exploring symmetry in the most colorful way! 🌈 With a squeeze of paint and a simple fold, they spread the colors with their hands, eagerly opening their papers to reveal stunning, one-of-a-kind prints. The excitement? Off the charts! 🔥 This playful experience sparked curiosity, creativity, and a whole lot of joy as they discovered patterns, balance, and the beauty of artistic surprises!
🦉🔎 Grade 7 went full detective mode in science class—dissecting owl pellets to uncover the secrets of the food web! From tiny rodent bones to bird skulls, they pieced together real-world ecosystems and explored how predators shape their environments. With Ms. Panjwani leading the way, they also dove into the impact of invasive species like the barred owl and sea lamprey. Science just got a whole lot wilder! 🌿🦴
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:
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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. 💛❤️💚
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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! 🌍✨
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