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Category: Lower School News

Mount Vernon Earns Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus K-12 Recognition

September 18, 2024 (September 18, 2024) by Ryan Reece

Amid ongoing tree removal along Mount Vernon Highway, we’re proud to share a positive environmental story from our own campus. Mount Vernon has been honored with the prestigious Tree Campus K-12 recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation, making us the... Read More

Impact Summits: Three Intentional Moments Along A Learner’s Journey of Purpose

September 11, 2024 by Ryan Reece

At Mount Vernon, the learning journey is defined by impactful experiences that shape not only a learner’s academic life but also their identity and sense of purpose. The Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 11 Impact Summits are three moments... Read More

Creating Connections: How the Lower School Buddy Program is Building Belonging and Leadership

August 28, 2024 by Ryan Reece

At Mount Vernon, we believe in fostering an inclusive community where every student feels they belong. This year, Lower School launched the new Buddy Program, designed to support new Mustangs as they transition into our school community while also creating... Read More

Student Agency: Transforming Mount Vernon through Sustainability

April 24, 2024 (June 3, 2024) by Mount Vernon

In the heart of Mount Vernon, a quiet revolution is brewing, and Beau Reinking, Sustainability Prefect, his committee, and his fellow Mustangs in the Tree Club on Lower Campus, are at the forefront. With a passion for environmental stewardship and... Read More

Polygon Palooza: Celebrating Geometry in Lower School

April 17, 2024 (June 16, 2024) by Mount Vernon

Last Thursday, the Lower School was abuzz with excitement as students from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade came together for a day of learning, costumes, competitions, special guests, and fun! Polygon Palooza was a celebration of the depth of geometry learning... Read More

Shedding a Blue Light on Cross Campus Impact

February 28, 2024 (June 3, 2024) by Mount Vernon

What are the real impacts of blue light and digital screen usage on our eyes? This was the question that drove Dante Romagnoli’s iProject journey. A member of the class of 2026, Dante was curious to unravel the effects of... Read More

The Great Egg Drop of 2024

January 17, 2024 (May 28, 2024) by Mount Vernon

This year’s cardboard challenge in the Lower School emerged as an exploration of engineering concepts. Starting with questions, students in Kindergarten through fifth grade were asked: “How might we reduce the number of eggs broken in a carton? Can we... Read More

Kindergarten Explores the Concept of Community

November 15, 2023 (June 22, 2024) by Mount Vernon

Over the past 10 weeks, Kindergarten students embarked on their first inquiry-based learning (IBL) unit, a fascinating journey to explore the concept of community. The project, led by Kindergarten teachers Brandi Tuggle and Heather Freaney, not only delved into the... Read More

Celebrating Spanish Heritage: A Multidisciplinary Approach

October 11, 2023 (May 31, 2024) by Mount Vernon

Spanish Heritage Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the rich and diverse cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Mount Vernon’s celebration honoring Spanish heritage has evolved into a multi-faceted and collaborative effort spanning grade levels and disciplines.... Read More

The Magic Tree House Book Club – A Student Designed Class

September 13, 2023 (June 22, 2024) by Mount Vernon

Last March, outside of the Lower School Maker space, the seeds of innovation were sown when Madelyn S. and Blake R. shared their vision with Molly Hudson, Director of Lower School. Their idea was simple yet powerful, to create a... Read More

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