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Impact Summits: Three Intentional Moments Along A Learner’s Journey of Purpose

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 within this journey, offering learners the opportunity to explore, reflect, and present their work in…

Set The Stage To Engage: Camp Read-A-Lot

May 25, 2022 (July 4, 2024) by sroyal

As summer approaches and reading lists are posted, teachers are reminding students of the magic of immersing themselves in a good book. Grade 3 teachers and students created “Camp Read-A-Lot”, a day dedicated to pushing desks aside, bringing pillows, stuffed... Read More

The Mount Vernon School Graduates The Largest Class In 50 Year History

May 25, 2022 (July 4, 2024) by sroyal

Mount Vernon Celebrates its 15th Commencement Ceremony and 15 years of 100% College Acceptance Atlanta, GA — (May 23, 2022) — The Mount Vernon School celebrated its 15th annual graduation ceremony this past weekend. The ceremony took place at 9:00... Read More

Lower School Spring Expeditions Spark Curiosities

May 18, 2022 (July 4, 2024) by sroyal

Lower School learners brought expeditionary learning to life this Spring. Expeditions allow learners to follow sparks of curiosity and ignite passions for learning. Sometimes we wonder and wander on an expedition. Sometimes expeditions spark interest as an entry event to... Read More

The World Peace Game: How Grade 8 Saved The World

May 18, 2022 (July 4, 2024) by sroyal

How might we prepare all students to be globally competitive and engaged citizen leaders? Over the last month, grade 8 students have had a unique opportunity to experience this piece of Mount Vernon’s mission. The World Peace Game, created and... Read More

Thematic Responses to Literature

May 11, 2022 (July 4, 2024) by sroyal

The Grade 8 Humanities team (Todd Wass, Emily Pastore, Dave Leflar) in partnership with Arts and IDEA took a deep dive into “An American Sunrise” by Joy Harjo, the current Poet Laureate of the United States. Through a recent partnership with 7 Stages... Read More

Year of Impact – May Update

May 11, 2022 (July 4, 2024) by sroyal

As we approach the final weeks of the School’s 50th year, we are reflecting on the impact we have made together as a community. Whether integrated into grade-level learning or independent service at local non-profit organizations, our MV community has... Read More

Spreading Kindness Worldwide

May 4, 2022 (July 4, 2024) by sroyal

In Lower School this year, kindness has been running rampant. From the grade 5 Kindness Crew, a Kindergarten student giving back to the School, and the entire division building empathy, to celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day and honoring each other’s unique identities, these students are showing... Read More

Rally 2022 Recap

May 4, 2022 (July 4, 2024) by sroyal

After a two year pause, Mustang Rally returned in a big way last Friday, April 29. Mount Vernon’s all-day, all-fun, all-school celebration of spirit and community was another major highlight in MV’s 50th year! It was a celebration full of... Read More

iD Do You Know the Whole Story?

April 27, 2022 (July 4, 2024) by sroyal

This story was contributed by Brad Droke, Director of Innovation Diploma and was featured in the Spring 2022 SAIS Newsletter. In the spring of 2014, Mount Vernon Ventures at The Mount Vernon School hosted an event called the Council on Innovation,... Read More

Arts in Action Day

April 27, 2022 (July 4, 2024) by sroyal

This story was contributed by Amanda Lower, Lower School Performing Arts Instructor, 2-5 On Friday, April 22 the Lower Campus was alive with Immersive Arts Experiences. During their regular connections block, the kindergarten through fifth grade students enjoyed an arts... Read More

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Most people recognize the iconic Alpha/Omega moment at Mustang Rally—when seniors walk hand in hand with Preschoolers through the parade of classes and race piggyback during field games. These are cherished traditions, but Alpha/Omega is so much more than these celebrated annual moments. With a new redesign, we’re fostering deeper connections year-round, as seniors build meaningful relationships with younger Mustangs. Curious to learn how we’ve amplified this experience? Read the full story through the Campus Stories link in our bio! #JourneyOfPurpose

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