Last week, Mount Vernon’s youngest learners unveiled something truly special: their original song, “Welcome to Our School“, during Chapel. The preschoolers not only performed their composition but were also deeply involved in its creation from start to finish. The process... Read More
Category: Preschool News
Exploring Extreme Weather: A Journey of Discovery in Preschool
As the leaves began to turn and the air turned cooler, students in PK4 found themselves captivated by the power and wonder of extreme weather. Beginning in September, when hurricane warnings buzzed just south of our region, the looming threat... Read More
Building Grit and Creativity in Preschool’s New Tinker Lab
Mount Vernon is a leader of innovation in education. With a commitment to nurturing the skills and attributes of its students, the School continues to push boundaries to create unique learning experiences. One such initiative is the Tinker Lab, an... Read More
Convocation 2023 – Guiding Mantras for the Years Ahead
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 Break 23: A Recap
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
Frontier Arts Day: Exploring Student Inquiry
Mount Vernon’s youngest learners had a special day filled with creativity, exploration, and fun during Frontier Arts Day. PK2 – PK5 students engaged in various arts-related activities outside on the Frontier, the School’s natural playground. Shay Jones, Director of Lower... Read More
How Might We Impact Our Community Through Service?
Mount Vernon families have a passion for service. Last week, The Mount Vernon community participated in The Fall Impact Service Drive. Our goal was to collect 4,000 individually packaged snack bags through a partnership with Atlanta Mission, an organization committed... Read More
This is Your Story
Convocation is one of the most anticipated events of the school year. This August, our Mount Vernon community came together to receive the charge for the year from our CEO, Head of School, and Head Prefect. This year, the School’s... Read More
New, Improved and Upgraded
Since school let out in May, Faculty and Staff have been preparing for the first day of the 2022-2023 school year. Committed to designing new and maintaining existing flexible spaces to increase our students’ capacity to spark wonder; to build,... Read More
Celebrating World Health Day
Each year on April 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates World Health Day, a specific time to recognize, address, and practice physical, mental, and emotional well-being. At Mount Vernon, we know that this topic should not just be discussed... Read More