Designing for Global Impact in Grade 8

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National Recognition of Middle School Impact Design Program

Ryan Welch was selected to speak at the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) conference in February to share his insights on Impact Design Lab, the innovative Mount Vernon signature Middle School program he co-creates and co-teaches with Kevin Day, and Dr. Todd Wass. The Grade 8 program focuses on developing students’ people-centered problem-solving skills…

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Holi Celebration Brings Cultural Learning to Lower Campus

Lower Campus celebrated the beginning of Spring with an interactive Holi learning experience last Thursday. Through several special guest and student-led experiences, the celebrations aimed to build an understanding of the cultural significance of the Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Facilitated by Lower Campus Head…

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The Inaugural Week of Impact: How Might We Be Engaged Citizen Leaders?

The Week of Impact kicks off this Saturday, and we’re excited for the opportunity to learn, serve, and give together! From March 25 to April 1, Mount Vernon is coming together to positively impact our community through volunteer outings, fellowship events, and charitable opportunities. We caught up with Kristy Lundstrom, Head of School to get…

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Empowering Students Through Women’s History Month

National organizations including The Library of Congress, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, and the Smithsonian Institution are commemorating and encouraging the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Throughout the month of March, Mount Vernon has developed unique learning opportunities for students…

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Projects that have turned into Passions: Six Inspiring Student Stories

From our littlest learners to our graduating seniors, students across both campuses are emboldened to pursue their passions and explore their interests, all while being nurtured, supported, and guided by their teachers, parents, and peers. When student passion is combined with a nurturing community the possibilities for students to grow and thrive are limitless. Walk…

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Three Unique 2023 Interim Internships

During Interim week 2023, students in the Upper School are participating in a variety of intentionally curated learning experiences. Some students have gone on global expeditions, some are exploring Atlanta’s famous landmarks and participating in activities with CORE (Collection of Relational Experiences), and others are immersing themselves in potential future professions by participating in internships….

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How Interim Laid the Foundation for a Global Career for this MV Alumna

Maggie Mixon, Mount Vernon Class of 2017, credits the School’s Interim program for greatly influencing her career goals and life aspirations. Throughout her four years in the Upper School, she participated in Interim travel opportunities gaining valuable experiences, influencing her career path and ultimately planting the seed for where she currently calls home: Paris, France….

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AI in AP World History: Exploring Rome’s Legacy Through Technology

What would the world be like if the Roman Empire never fell? While exploring multiple AI resources such as Neural.love and Openart.ai, Amy Mueller’s AP World History students input that prompt along with a few others to generate the images below. With these images in hand, students fed the same prompts into ChatGPT, a text…

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Middle School Class Trips: A 2023 Interim Preview

Launched in 2010, Interim Term is a signature Mount Vernon program offering Upper School learners opportunities to explore personal interests, integrate disciplines, and gain global perspectives. Each year, the week before Spring Break while the Upper School students travel near and far on small group trips and participate in local Internships, our Middle School students…

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