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
Category: Upper School News
Welcoming Our 2024-2025 International Students: A Global Vision Realized
In 2020, Mount Vernon embarked on an ambitious partnership with The Dewey Schools (TDS) in Vietnam, driven by a forward-thinking vision: by the fall of 2024, students from Vietnam would be thriving alongside our Upper Campus students. This moment, years... Read More
Student Agency: Transforming Mount Vernon through Sustainability
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
Upper School Interim 2024 Recap
6 Continents visited 13 Countries visited 4 States visited 310 Student travelers 50 Faculty chaperones 61 Internships 90 CORE students Interim is a unique experience that propels our students into a world of learning beyond the traditional classroom walls. The... Read More
Help Me See What You See – World Religion Returns to MV
Mod 3 saw the return of a class that hadn’t been taught at Mount Vernon since before the pandemic. With a background steeped in pastoral care and education, Upper School science teacher Josh Amerson led the two sections of World... Read More
Shedding a Blue Light on Cross Campus Impact
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
Exploring Justice: Hands On at the Georgia Supreme Court
Dr. Schewe’s AP Government class took an expedition to the heart of justice as they attended oral arguments at the Georgia Supreme Court last week. This unique opportunity allowed students to witness legal proceedings firsthand and gain insight into the... Read More
Mount Vernon School Welcomes Terrence Edwards as Head Football Coach
The momentum is building as we look to the future of our athletic program. In September the School announced plans for a 10 acre expansion with the Let’s Do This Campaign. Last week Coach T, celebrated his 100th Mount Vernon... Read More
Innovation Diploma (iD): Prepares for the “Future of…”
Mount Vernon Innovation Diploma (iD) program continues to elevate inquiry, innovation, and creativity with its “Future of” design series. Now in its third year, this unique initiative challenges students to envision and prototype the future of specific industries, sparking innovative... Read More
Council on Innovation 2023: Lead from Where You Are
Last week’s Council on Innovation (COI) event was an opportunity for our students, faculty, and esteemed industry leaders to come together, share ideas, and collaborate on critical issues related to the future of leadership. This year’s event welcomed executives representing... Read More