Every summer, Mount Vernon gets to work. But this summer? This one was different. From the upper campus athletic complex to the Lower School hallways, this has been a season of meaningful change, the kind you can see, feel, and be proud of when you walk through our doors this fall. Here’s a look at…
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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
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
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
Launched in 2010, Interim Term is a signature Mount Vernon program offering Upper School learners opportunities to explore personal interests, integrate disciplines, and gain global perspectives. Each year, the week before Spring Break while the Upper School students travel near... Read More
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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
It’s that magical time again on Lower Campus when the stars come out to shine. This Thursday, February 9 at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall, 50 students from Kindergarten through Grade 5 will take the stage in a total of... Read More
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
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
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
There’s always more below the surface. 👀
The things you love. The lore. The random obsessions. The stuff that makes you, you.
Grade 4 put theirs on paper with Identity Icebergs 🧊 What would be on yours?
