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
Category: Upper School News
Global Perspective through the Eyes of Students
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
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
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
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
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
Hands-On Physics: Exploring Oscillators in Upper School Optics
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... Read More
Personalized Pathways: Redefining Upper School at Mount Vernon
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... Read More
Innovation Diploma Students Explore the Future of Entertainment
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... Read More
Leveraging Innovation: Mount Vernon’s eSports Program Prepares Students for the Future
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... Read More