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
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
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
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
Picture this: Just on the cusp of a brand-new school year, two extraordinary Mount Vernon educators, Amanda Exley Lower and Cari Barocas, embarked on a thrilling five-day journey of innovation. Their destination? The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. But... Read More
The echoes of Convocation last Friday still reverberate, a blend of musical performances, profound insights, and transformative ideas have left an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. This year’s convocation was not just an event; it was the start... Read More
Summer may have seemed tranquil driving by 510 and 471 Mount Vernon Hwy, but behind the scenes faculty and staff were hard at work. Let’s take a look at some of the exciting announcements and happenings that took place during... Read More
Designing a product for a specific client is an incredibly rich and multi-layered learning experience. In addition to leveraging skills like solution seeking, critical thinking, connecting, communicating and innovating, to ensure the clients needs are met, attributes like empathy, adaptability... Read More
How might we create and share a collection of recipes that display our many similarities and differences across Grade 4? Throughout the “Big Dinner” Inquiry-based learning (IBL) unit, students used reading, writing, and numeracy literacies, paired with critical thinking and... Read More
Lower Campus Chapel welcomed the national speaker and leader, Kyle Pease, founder of the Kyle Pease Foundation, a nonprofit that helps disabled athletes participate and succeed in sports. Kyle shared his triumphant story, including getting diagnosed with cerebral palsy at... Read More