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.
It’s Decision Day! 🎉
Today is about more than an answer, it’s the beginning of a journey.
“You should come to Mount Vernon because…”
Our students shared what makes this place special: friendships, support, teachers who see you, and the chance to grow into who you’re meant to be.
To our newest Mustangs, we’re so glad you’re here.
Your journey of purpose starts now.
What does it really mean to learn a language?
Not from a textbook—but by living it.
From navigating daily conversations to building real relationships, Mount Vernon students spent five weeks fully immersed in life in France through the Global Exchange Program. What started with uncertainty turned into confidence, connection, and a whole new perspective on the world.
This is learning you can’t replicate in a classroom. 🇫🇷✨
Link in bio to read their story.
#GlobalExchange #StudentExperience #StudyAbroad #LanguageImmersion #ExperientialLearning #GlobalLearning #LearnByDoing #CulturalExchange
Hard work. Teamwork. Belonging.
For Liam O’Leary ’24, those lessons started at Mount Vernon and continue today as he competes in tennis at the collegiate level.
His story is a reminder of what’s possible when students have the opportunity to grow, compete, and be part of something bigger than themselves.
We are $1Maway from the finish line. Help us open the door for more students to compete and belong.
Link in bio to support Let’s Do This.
#LetsDoThisMV #StudentAthletes #Teamwork #Belonging #MountVernon
From the classroom to the Capitol.
Dr. Schewe’s AP Government students stepped inside Georgia’s Senate, connecting with state leaders and watching the legislative process unfold in real time.
The experience didn’t just bring learning to life, it sparked new questions about how government works, who it serves, and the decisions that shape our communities.
Color. Culture. Connection. 💛
Students across every division came together to celebrate Holi, the vibrant festival of color that honors renewal, joy, and community.
With a special visit from the Kruti Academy Dance Troupe, students explored traditional attire, dance elements, and the meaning behind Holi, brought to life through dynamic performances full of energy and storytelling.
The experience culminated in a joyful Gulal celebration, as students stepped into the tradition firsthand, celebrating together across campus.
✨ View the full photo gallery at the link in bio!
#MountVernonSchool #Holi #StudentExperience #GlobalLearning #Community #JoyfulLearning
4 weeks until Mustang Rally 🎉
Our biggest community celebration of the year is almost here—Friday, April 24! Think carnival rides, games, great food, and all the energy that makes this day so special.
Pro tip: grab your wristbands, tickets, and Family 4-Pack Meals early to skip the lines and make the most of your day.
Family Sponsorships are still available (and include all the fun), or level up to a Carnival Sponsor for a reserved tent space just for your crew.
Head to the link in bio to plan your day 🎡🎶
Let’s get ready to Rally 🙌
What does it mean to truly understand something?
In Grade 7 Science, it means being able to redesign it.
Through a transdisciplinary approach blending science, humanities, and design, students didn’t just learn about cells, they reimagined them. From circuses to iPhones, each analogy revealed a deeper level of thinking, connection, and creativity.
This is what happens when learning moves beyond memorization. Read more at the campus stories link in our bio!
#MiddleSchoolScience
#STEMEducation
#ScienceEducation
#LearningInAction
At just 10 years old, Abby Medford (Class of 2031) was already competing alongside older athletes—playing up, leading with confidence, and setting her sights on the @lpga_tour.
That kind of drive doesn’t happen by chance. It’s built through access, opportunity, and belief.
With $1M to go in the Let’s Do This Campaign, we have the chance to create even more pathways for students like Abby.
Let’s finish what we started. Link in bio to support Let’s Do This.
What happens when classrooms connect across campuses and across the world? 🌍
Interim 2026 brought Lower and Upper School students together through shared experiences, global travel, and meaningful collaboration. From designing countries in Kindergarten to exploring the Galápagos, learning became more connected, more visible, and more real.
Read more about how Interim is expanding what’s possible at the Campus Stories link in our bio.
#MountVernonSchool #MVInterim #StudentExperience #FutureReady #GlobalLearning
Her game. Her grit. Her impact.
This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the Mount Vernon women who have competed on world stages, led with purpose, and continue to shape what it means to be an athlete. From Olympians and professionals to coaches and mentors, their stories remind us that athletics are about so much more than the game.
As we near the finish line of the Let’s Do This campaign, these stories highlight why investing in athletics matters for the next generation of Mustangs.
Read more at the Campus Stories link in our bio and be part of what’s next.
#MountVernonSchool #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSports #MVathletics #LetsDoThis
Grade 6 students dove into neuroscience by designing and building their own brain models, exploring how the brain supports learning, memory, and self-regulation. Through this hands-on project, they examined the structure and function of key brain regions and discovered how these systems work together to process information, store experiences, and guide behavior. By connecting these concepts to their own learning habits and emotional responses, students gained a deeper understanding of how the brain influences both academic growth and personal well-being. 🧠✨
Little hands, big creativity. 🧶
Last week, PK3 students explored creativity and collaboration through a hands-on 3D yarn sculpture. As they reached, pulled, and wove strands of yarn, they strengthened fine motor skills and spatial awareness while engaging their senses. What began as simple strands quickly became an interactive work of art shaped by curiosity, imagination, and joyful discovery together. ✨
At Mount Vernon, digital learning begins long before students receive their first personal devices.
In the Lower School, hands-on exploration leads the way while technology is introduced thoughtfully and with purpose. Along the way, students build digital wellness and digital citizenship skills that help them engage responsibly and develop healthy habits in a connected world.
Through partnerships with families and @barktechnologies Connected Communities, we are helping students navigate technology with confidence, empathy, and care.
Read more at the Campus Stories link in our bio.
#digitallearning #digitalcitizenship #onlinesafety #digitalwellness
Tres Gonzalez, Class of 2019, built the foundation for his baseball career at Mount Vernon, where the support of his teachers, coaches, and counselors helped him grow as both an athlete and a person. That foundation carried him to Georgia Tech, where he competed at the collegiate level, and today he continues his journey as part of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
His story reflects the power of a community that sees potential and invests in it. Through the Let’s Do This campaign, Mount Vernon is creating spaces that strengthen student-athlete development and expand opportunities for future Mustangs.
These facilities are in progress, but they won’t be able to be fully utilized until we reach our fundraising goal.
We are just over $1 million away. Watch Tres’s story and help us cross the finish line so the next generation of Mustangs can pursue their passions with the same support that helped launch his.
Spring Break for students.
Forward momentum for the field.
Progress on the Let’s Do This campaign continues, but these facilities won’t be completed or ready for use until we cross the finish line together.
We are just over $1M away.
Let’s do this.
Make your gift that the link in our bio.
Motown hits, student voices, and a whole lot of heart 🎶✨
Designed by our Upper School Entertainment Business and Marketing students in partnership with our IDEA team, this year’s Black History Month celebration brought every division to the stage. From Lower, Middle, and Upper School performances to powerful fireside chats with contemporary artists, the evening explored how Motown’s legacy still shapes today’s cultural landscape.
It was education, celebration, and community all in one unforgettable night.
#BlackHistoryMonth #StudentVoice #MotownLegacy #MountVernonMoments
What does French food have to do with the French Revolution, global markets, and cultural identity?
In Grade 8… everything. 🇫🇷✨
Through an inquiry-driven French Food Unit, students are exploring how language, history, and culture intersect. From gastronomy and gendered vocabulary to real-world café experiences, they’re discovering that learning a language is really about understanding the world.
At Mount Vernon, we start with questions and end with global perspective. 🌍
Read more at the Campus Stories link in our bio!
#MountVernonSchool #InquiryDriven #GlobalLearning #WorldLanguage #MiddleSchoolMoments
Haris Flynn, Class of 2026, began his running journey in Grade 8 at Mount Vernon. What started as a middle school pursuit quickly became a passion, one that has now led him to sign with the University of Pennsylvania to compete at the collegiate level.
His story began here. Because of the Let’s Do This campaign, the next generation of runners will begin with even greater opportunity.
The addition of a regulation-size six lane track, and an expanded trail system enabling Mount Vernon to host 5K events, both in progress, will transform training and competition for our student-athletes. These facilities will not be completed or ready for use until we reach our final goal.
We are just over $1M away. Watch Haris’s story and help us cross the finish line so future Mustangs can chase their goals on a track built for what’s possible. Link in bio to support Let’s Do This.
Second grade is thinking big… like Yellowstone big. 🌎✨
As they investigate landforms and geology, students are exploring why Yellowstone National Park is home to erupting geysers, bubbling paint pots, and steaming hot springs. By discovering that the park sits atop a volcano, they’re beginning to understand how geothermal forces shape the Earth in powerful and surprising ways.
Through observation, questioning, and hands-on exploration, these young geologists are uncovering how extraordinary landscapes are formed.
#MountVernonSchool
#InquiryInAction
#YoungGeologists
#HandsOnLearning
#FutureScientists
