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Category: Upper School News

Designing a Better World: The Class of 2025 Leads with Purpose

May 21, 2025 by sroyal

For the first time in Mount Vernon’s history, Commencement was truly a global event. On Saturday, May 17, as the Mount Vernon community gathered in Atlanta to celebrate the graduating Class of 2025, families and friends around the world were... Read More

How Student Agency Launched “The Big Questions”

May 14, 2025 (May 14, 2025) by sroyal

In the fall of 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic and a radically reimagined learning environment, a spark of curiosity ignited in an AP U.S. History class in the Upper School. Seated six feet apart in single desks,... Read More

From the Ground Up: Mount Vernon Students Design Furman’s First High School Summer Entrepreneurship Experience

May 7, 2025 (May 7, 2025) by sroyal

In a powerful alignment of purpose and possibility, Mount Vernon’s Innovation Diploma (iD) program has formed a strategic new partnership with Furman University’s Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This collaboration marks a milestone for both institutions—each committed to developing... Read More

Earth Day and Environmental Stewardship at Mount Vernon

April 23, 2025 (April 23, 2025) by sroyal

At Mount Vernon, Earth Day is more than a moment—it’s a meaningful opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate our planet through action, reflection, and learning. This year, our students, faculty, and staff joined in a variety of... Read More

Student Talent Takes the Spotlight in Mustang Rally’s Newest Feature

April 16, 2025 (April 16, 2025) by sroyal

When you arrive at Mustang Rally 2025, you’ll notice something new: the sounds of live music, the buzz of performances in full swing, and the energy of a true festival atmosphere. It’s all happening at The Rally Stage, a brand-new... Read More

Global Perspective through the Eyes of Students

April 9, 2025 (April 9, 2025) by sroyal

At Mount Vernon, learning goes far beyond the classroom. It’s designed to help students develop the knowledge, empathy, and global perspective they need to thrive in an increasingly connected world. In Georgia Bickel’s Modern Journalism class in Upper School, a... Read More

Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Career: The Power of Interim Externships

March 19, 2025 (March 19, 2025) by sroyal

At Mount Vernon, students don’t just prepare for the future — they step into it. Through our expansive network of industry leaders and real-world learning experiences, we provide students with opportunities that go beyond traditional academics. Our commitment to external... Read More

Intentional Design Behind the Interim Experience

February 26, 2025 (February 26, 2025) by sroyal

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... Read More

Exploring Faith and Fostering Understanding

February 12, 2025 (February 12, 2025) by sroyal

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... Read More

Student Leaders Building a Legacy of Impact

February 5, 2025 by sroyal

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... Read More

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