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Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Career: The Power of Interim Externships

At Mount Vernon, students don’t just prepare for the future — they step into it. Through our expansive network of industry leaders and real-world learning experiences, we provide students with opportunities that go beyond traditional academics. Our commitment to external partnerships ensures that students are not only equipped with knowledge but also empowered with experience—making…

Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Career: The Power of Interim Externships

March 19, 2025 (March 19, 2025) by sroyal

Bringing American History to Life: The Grade 4 Patriot & Loyalist Debate

March 4, 2025 (March 4, 2025) by sroyal

At Mount Vernon, learning is not just about acquiring knowledge—it’s about experiencing it. When students actively engage in the learning process, they develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the subject matter. This was evident during last week’s Grade 4... Read More

Intentional Design Behind the Interim Experience

February 26, 2025 (February 26, 2025) by sroyal

Since its launch in 2010, the Interim Term has served as a cornerstone of experiential learning for Mount Vernon students in grades 6-12. More than just travel, Interim is a carefully designed continuum of experiences that build progressively, equipping students... Read More

How Dialogue Shapes Middle School

February 19, 2025 (February 19, 2025) by sroyal

At Mount Vernon, learning extends beyond the classroom—it thrives in meaningful conversations that strengthen our community. This year, Middle School students participated in a transformative Student Dialogue Series aimed at fostering self-leadership and integrity. Through seven structured discussions, students developed... Read More

Exploring Faith and Fostering Understanding

February 12, 2025 (February 12, 2025) by sroyal

At Mount Vernon, we believe that expanding our knowledge and understanding of the world is essential to fostering a culture of empathy, curiosity, and global readiness. This belief is at the heart of the Upper School’s World Religions course, Believe... Read More

Student Leaders Building a Legacy of Impact

February 5, 2025 by sroyal

At Mount Vernon, leadership is about action, responsibility, and inspiring others. Our students are not waiting for the future to make an impact; they are stepping up today to create meaningful change. To be impact-ready means having the agency and... Read More

A Day in the Life of Lower School: Inquiry, Innovation, and Impact

January 29, 2025 (January 29, 2025) by sroyal

At Mount Vernon, Lower School, students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 embody inquiry, innovation, and impact with every step of their journey. From the moment they start their day, their natural curiosity is sparked, their creativity flourishes and their knowledge... Read More

Hands-On Physics: Exploring Oscillators in Upper School Optics

January 22, 2025 by sroyal

What exactly is an oscillator? For most of us, that might sound like a question best left to those who are “sciencey.” But for students in Melvin Feng’s Upper School Optics class, it’s a challenge they’ve tackled head-on through hands-on... Read More

Personalized Pathways: Redefining Upper School at Mount Vernon

January 15, 2025 (January 15, 2025) by sroyal

At Mount Vernon, we’re driven by a bold vision: to empower students to thrive as innovators, leaders, and change-makers so they may design a better world. The launch of Pathways in the Upper School next fall is a powerful step... Read More

Innovation Diploma Students Explore the Future of Entertainment

December 18, 2024 (December 18, 2024) by sroyal

Innovation Diploma (iD) challenges students to think like innovators and be problem-solvers. A core element of the program is the “Future of” Design Series, now in its fourth year, which invites students to explore and reimagine the future of major... Read More

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Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Career: The Power of Interim Externships

Bringing American History to Life: The Grade 4 Patriot & Loyalist Debate

Intentional Design Behind the Interim Experience

How Dialogue Shapes Middle School

Exploring Faith and Fostering Understanding

Student Leaders Building a Legacy of Impact

A Day in the Life of Lower School: Inquiry, Innovation, and Impact

Hands-On Physics: Exploring Oscillators in Upper School Optics

Personalized Pathways: Redefining Upper School at Mount Vernon

Innovation Diploma Students Explore the Future of Entertainment

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