From our littlest learners to our graduating seniors, students across both campuses are emboldened to pursue their passions and explore their interests, all while being nurtured, supported, and guided by their teachers, parents, and peers. When student passion is combined... Read More
Category: Upper School News
Three Unique 2023 Interim Internships
During Interim week 2023, students in the Upper School are participating in a variety of intentionally curated learning experiences. Some students have gone on global expeditions, some are exploring Atlanta’s famous landmarks and participating in activities with CORE (Collection of... Read More
How Interim Laid the Foundation for a Global Career for this MV Alumna
Maggie Mixon, Mount Vernon Class of 2017, credits the School’s Interim program for greatly influencing her career goals and life aspirations. Throughout her four years in the Upper School, she participated in Interim travel opportunities gaining valuable experiences, influencing her... Read More
AI in AP World History: Exploring Rome’s Legacy Through Technology
What would the world be like if the Roman Empire never fell? While exploring multiple AI resources such as Neural.love and Openart.ai, Amy Mueller’s AP World History students input that prompt along with a few others to generate the images... Read More
Q&A with DeShawn Jenkins, Director of Interim & Global Impact
In a few short weeks, the Upper Campus will experience one of the most significant annual learning experiences of the school year, Interim Term. This innovative program provides another opportunity for Upper School to have agency over their learning through... Read More
Black History Month at Mount Vernon
At Mount Vernon, this celebration of Black history will acknowledge the African diaspora. While the February celebration is often centered on thinking specifically about the Black experience in the United States, we want to acknowledge that this culture is global... Read More
Subdermal Warfare and Using VR in Anatomy
In Mr. Hawkins’ Anatomy: Subdermal Warfare class, students are starting with questions to explore how disease affects the systems of the human body. Using a QFT (Question Finding Technique) session to kick things off, students have been using Virtual Reality... Read More
Mastering the Art of Goal Setting
During daily Middle School community time, students have the opportunity to practice valuable skills, experience new cultures, and learn alongside their peers in a fun and encouraging environment. This month, in honor of the new year, students are focusing on... Read More
Eight Students Embark On Month-Long Foreign Exchange
Eight members of the Class of 2024 and 2025 embarked on a month-long foreign exchange program last Friday, January 13. Four students traveled to Spain and four to France. Taking full advantage of an opportunity to be truly engaged citizen... Read More
Student Entrepreneur Spotlights
At Mount Vernon, we believe children have big ideas, and when teachers really know their students’ curiosities and passions, incredible things can happen. Incredible things like starting businesses, creating non-profit organizations, and launching new products. Although there are countless stories... Read More