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 with critical literacies, skills, and attributes that shape their academic and personal growth. Through purposeful…
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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 skills to navigate diverse perspectives, practice empathy, and contribute to a culture of connection—ensuring that…
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 It or Not, designed to engage students in an immersive exploration of different faith traditions….
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 autonomy to explore, discover, and act on what is meaningful to self and consequential to…
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 deepens through meaningful, real-world connections. Students not only master core literacies like reading, writing, and…
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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 experimentation and collaborative discovery. Oscillators are systems that move or fluctuate between two states in…
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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 forward in delivering our brand promise. Introduced to rising Grade 9 students and their families…
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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 industries. Following past explorations into retail, food, and air transportation, this year’s focus was entertainment….
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In order to meet the needs of this generation, we must remain agile to new ideas, embracing innovative approaches that redefine traditional educational models. Mount Vernon’s eSports program exemplifies this commitment, blending teamwork, strategy, and skill development to prepare students for success in life. Far beyond the stereotype of casual gaming, eSports athletes at Mount…
The Journey of Purpose—central to Mount Vernon’s 10-year strategic plan—encourages students to explore who they are and where they are headed. This vision is brought to life in Mount Vernon Studios, the School’s innovative Arts program, through the department’s annual theme of Personal Geographies, which invites students to navigate self-discovery through creativity. In Upper School,…
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