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iD Leadership Team Explores Design Thinking in San Francisco

Earlier this month, members of Mount Vernon’s Innovation Diploma Leadership Team traveled west for a three-day, student-designed immersion in design thinking, storytelling, and experiential learning. The San Francisco trip, conceived, pitched, and largely executed by students, marked a milestone for the program and offered powerful inspiration for what innovation can look like when learners lead….

How Student Agency Launched “The Big Questions”

May 14, 2025 (May 14, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

In the fall of 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic and a radically reimagined learning environment, a spark of curiosity ignited in an AP U.S. History class in the Upper School. Seated six feet apart in single desks,... Read More

From the Ground Up: Mount Vernon Students Design Furman’s First High School Summer Entrepreneurship Experience

May 7, 2025 (May 7, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

In a powerful alignment of purpose and possibility, Mount Vernon’s Innovation Diploma (iD) program has formed a strategic new partnership with Furman University’s Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This collaboration marks a milestone for both institutions—each committed to developing... Read More

Earth Day and Environmental Stewardship at Mount Vernon

April 23, 2025 (April 23, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

At Mount Vernon, Earth Day is more than a moment—it’s a meaningful opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate our planet through action, reflection, and learning. This year, our students, faculty, and staff joined in a variety of... Read More

Student Talent Takes the Spotlight in Mustang Rally’s Newest Feature

April 16, 2025 (April 16, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

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

Global Perspective through the Eyes of Students

April 9, 2025 (April 9, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

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

Mustang News Network: Student-Led, Purpose-Driven, and Poised for Expansion

April 1, 2025 (April 1, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

In just two years, Mustang News Network (MNN) has grown from an ambitious idea into a thriving, student-led broadcast team that embodies Mount Vernon’s commitment to voice, choice, innovation, and authentic learning experiences. In an age where media literacy, digital... Read More

Cultivating Leadership & Purpose: The Grade 5 Impact Summit

March 26, 2025 (March 26, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

At Mount Vernon, learning isn’t just about mastering content—it’s about discovering purpose and making an impact. Our intentionally designed learning journey provides students with transformative experiences that shape both their academic and personal development. This year, we introduced Impact Summits... Read More

Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Career: The Power of Interim Externships

March 19, 2025 (March 19, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

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

Bringing American History to Life: The Grade 4 Patriot & Loyalist Debate

March 4, 2025 (March 4, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

At Mount Vernon, learning is not just about acquiring knowledge—it’s about experiencing it. When students actively engage in the learning process, they develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the subject matter. This was evident during last week’s Grade 4... Read More

Intentional Design Behind the Interim Experience

February 26, 2025 (February 26, 2025) by Mount Vernon School

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

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Students didn’t just go on a trip. They designed it.

Last week, Mount Vernon’s Innovation Diploma Leadership Team took learning on the road with a student-led immersion in San Francisco. From the Stanford d.school to Google, SFMOMA, and the Exploratorium, students explored how design thinking, storytelling, and physical space shape innovation and culture.

Even more powerful was what came next. Big questions, bold ideas, and new ways of imagining how learning spaces at Mount Vernon can make curiosity, inquiry, and impact visible every day.

When students lead, learning goes further.

Learn more at the Campus Stories link in our bio!

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