Middle School Weekly Update

Week of April 29 – May 3

Monday, April 29

• 5:30 – 7:00 pm Cheerleading Tryouts (Rising Grades 9-12)
  LC Gym
• 7:30 – 8:30 pm – UC Family Book Talk (Virtual)
  RSVP | Join Margaret Gunter, Director of Grade 9 Counseling and Academic Support, and other Upper Campus families to discuss Lisa Damour’s book “The Emotional Lives of Teenagers”

Tuesday, April 30

• Cheerleading Tryouts (Rising Grades 9-12)
  LC Gym
• 5:30 – 7:00 pm – 1972 Patron Appreciation Party
  Dunwoody Country Club
  Join Head of School Kristy Lundstrom and the Community Giving and Impact team for an evening of cocktails, food, and celebration as we recognize the School’s most loyal supporters of The MV Fund, the 1972 Society Patrons.

Wednesday, May 1

• MS Conference Day – No School for Students
• 8:30 – 9:30 am – UC Family Book Talk
  RSVP | US Lobby
• 3:45 – 5:45 pm – Flag Football Tryouts (Rising Grades 9 – 12)
  Ron Hill Field
• 5:30 – 7:00 pm – Cheerleading Tryouts (Rising Grades 9 – 12)
  LC Gym
• Summer Course Registration Deadline
  Current Grade 8/Rising Grade 9 Students have the opportunity to take a .5 credit online Health Course, which is an MV graduation requirement. This course is designed to enhance the awareness and knowledge of healthy lifestyle choices.
  Register Here
  June 1 – July 31, 2024 / Cost: $500.00 / Digital Asynchronous (go at your own pace)

Thursday, May 2

• 3:45 – 5:45 pm – Flag Football Tryouts (Rising Grades 9 – 12)
  Ron Hill Field

Friday, May 3

• 8:00 – 9:30 am – MVPN Appreciation Breakfast
  US Café Patio
• 3:45 – 5:45 pm – Flag Football Tryouts (Rising Grades 9 – 12)
  Ron Hill Field
• 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Grades 6 and 7 Spring Social
  MS Building

Coming Up at the Vern

Monday, May 6

• 8:00 – 8:50 am Rise Up to Grade 8 Parent Meeting
  MS Overlook
• 9:00 – 9:50 am Rise Up to Grade 7 Parent Meeting
  MS Overlook
• 10:00 – 11:00 am Rise Up to Grade 6 Parent Meeting
  MS Overlook
• 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Spring Football (Rising Grades 7-8)
  Ron Hill Field
• 3:40 – 5:45 pm – Softball Tryouts (Rising Grades 9 – 12)
  Softball Field
• 3:30 – 6:00 pm – Dance Team Tryouts (Rising Grades 9 – 12)
  US Dance Studio
• 5:30 – 7:30 pm – MS Cheer Tryouts (Rising Grades 5-8)
  LC Gym

Tuesday, May 7

• 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Volleyball Tryouts (Rising Grades 9 – 12)
  UC Gym
• 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Spring Football (Rising Grades 7-8)
  Ron Hill Field
• 3:40 – 5:45 pm – Softball Tryouts (Rising Grades 9 – 12)
  Softball Field
• 5:30 – 7:30 pm – MS Cheer Tryouts (Rising Grades 5-8)
  LC Gym

Wednesday, May 8

• 8:30 – 9:30 am – UC MPVN Parent Connection
  UC Lightbox
• 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Volleyball Tryouts (Rising Grades 9 – 12)
  UC Gym
• 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Spring Football (Rising Grades 7-8)
  Ron Hill Field
• 3:40 – 5:45 pm – Softball Tryouts (Rising Grades 9 – 12)
  Softball Field
• 3:30 – 6:00 pm – Dance Team Tryouts (Rising Grades 9 – 12)
  US Dance Studio
• 5:30 – 7:30 pm – MS Cheer Tryouts (Rising Grades 5-8)
  LC Gym

Thursday, May 9

• 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Volleyball Tryouts (Rising Grades 9 – 12)
  UC Gym
• 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Spring Football (Rising Grades 7-8)
  Ron Hill Field

Friday, May 10

• 8:30 am – 12:00 pm – School Store Inventory Reduction Sale
  Huge discounts on apparel, hats, accessories, and more
• 3:30 – 5:30 pm – Volleyball Tryouts (Rising Grades 9 – 12)
  UC Gym
• 7:00 – 9:00 pm – Grade 8 Spring Dance
  US Cafe

Monday, May 13

• 8:00 – 9:00 am- MVTechWise Parent Group Meeting: Donuts and Debrief
  Fellowship Hall
• 8:00 – 9:00 am – MV Global Affinity Group
• 4:30 – 6:30 pm – MS Softball Tryouts (Rising Grades 6-8)
  Softball Field
• 6:30 pm – Athletic MVEES (Grade 8 student-athletes and their families are invited to attend)
  UC Gym
  The MVEES highlight the best Mount Vernon Athletics sports stories throughout the year in one amazing night of recognition, celebration, and camaraderie. Join the School to award those with outstanding sports performances, best plays, male and female athletes of the year, and best team performance of the year, just to name a few.

Tuesday, May 14

• 3:30 – 5:30 pm – MS Volleyball Tryouts (Rising Grades 6 – 8)
  UC Gym
• 4:30 – 6:30 pm – MS Softball Tryouts (Rising Grades 6-8)
  Softball Field

Wednesday, May 15

• 8:15 – 9:45 am – Middle School Awards and Grade 8 Bridge Ceremony
  UC Gym
• 3:30 – 5:30 pm – MS Volleyball Tryouts (Rising Grades 6 – 8)
  UC Gym

Thursday, May 16

• 3:30 – 5:30 pm – MS Volleyball Tryouts (Rising Grades 6 – 8)
  UC Gym

Friday, May 17

• 3:30 – 5:30 pm – MS Volleyball Tryouts (Rising Grades 6 – 8)
  UC Gym

Friday, May 24

• Last Day of School – Early Dismissal