This year’s Interim program demonstrated what is possible when students connect across divisions, bringing Lower and Upper School learners into shared experiences that are both purposeful and deeply engaging. At the center of this work was Helen Hudgens, Lower School Floating Faculty member and Mount Vernon alumna (Class of 2016), who, in partnership with Molly…
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In every gym, on every field, and across every stage of life, athletics shape leaders. This Women’s History Month, as the Mount Vernon community rallies toward the finish line of the Let’s Do This Capital Campaign, we pause to celebrate the women who have defined what it means to compete with purpose. From Olympians and…
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The intentional integration of technology begins long before students receive their first personal devices. In the Lower School, digital learning is carefully sequenced to align with developmental readiness, blending hands-on, tactile learning with thoughtful digital exposure. “Since COVID, we’ve been very intentional with how students use screens in the classroom,” says Katie Cain, Head of…
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Third graders and kindergarteners teamed to spread some cheer to the Class of 2025 alumni, creating care packages filled with letters, treats, and thoughtful keepsakes. “G3 students wrote personal letters and notes of encouragement to the Class of 2025 alumni,” said Stuart Haddow, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni, who coordinated the project. “The students…
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How Middle School French Connects Language, Inquiry, and Global Learning In Mount Vernon’s Middle School, world language learning is designed to do more than build vocabulary, it cultivates curiosity, cultural proficiency, and global perspective. Through an inquiry-driven French Food Unit, Grade 8 students explore how language, history, and culture intersect, reflecting Mount Vernon’s commitment to…
What happens when Interim is given more time, more intention, and real-world purpose? The concept of the “Traveling Classroom” is redefining what Interim can be, transforming it from a single week into a sustained, for-credit learning experience that blends academic depth, empathy, and authentic problem-solving. This year, that evolution came to life through a new…
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Our Future: Campus Plan Update on Monday evening. Here’s a recap of the momentum, planning, and community-centered vision shaping Mount Vernon’s next chapter. Leading From Where We Are Head of School Kristy Lundstrom opened the evening by naming a word that defines this moment at Mount…
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This season marked an important moment in the ongoing growth of the Mount Vernon Girls Basketball program, one shaped by intentional design, deep relationships, and a clear vision for what comes next. Across all three levels, Middle School White, Middle School Blue, and Varsity, the program is no longer operating as separate teams, but as…
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At Mount Vernon, learning begins long before students enter a classroom. The Frontier, the school’s intentionally designed natural play environment, is a cornerstone of the Lower Campus experience. Designed to invite children to wonder, wander, and grow, the Frontier supports development physically, cognitively, and emotionally. Now, after years of research, student-driven design, and expert collaboration,…
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Earlier this month, members of Mount Vernon’s Innovation Diploma Leadership Team traveled west for a three-day, student-designed immersion in design thinking, storytelling, and experiential learning. The San Francisco trip, conceived, pitched, and largely executed by students, marked a milestone for the program and offered powerful inspiration for what innovation can look like when learners lead….
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