Jan 17, 2024 | All School, Blog, Design Thinking, Lower School News, Maker
This year’s cardboard challenge in the Lower School emerged as an exploration of engineering concepts. Starting with questions, students in Kindergarten through fifth grade were asked: “How might we reduce the number of eggs broken in a carton? Can we design a better...
Dec 13, 2023 | All School, Blog, Innovation Diploma, Upper School News
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...
Dec 6, 2023 | All School, Blog, Middle School News
Middle School iDL Takes on Sparkle House 2023For the past five years, The Mount Vernon School has been an active participant in the city of Sandy Springs’ Sparkle Village, a month-long display of miniature homes designed by local organizations. This unique project...
Nov 15, 2023 | All School, Blog, Lower School News
Over the past 10 weeks, Kindergarten students embarked on their first inquiry-based learning (IBL) unit, a fascinating journey to explore the concept of community. The project, led by Kindergarten teachers Brandi Tuggle and Heather Freaney, not only delved into the...
Nov 8, 2023 | All School, Blog, Innovation Diploma, MV Ventures, Upper School News
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...
Oct 18, 2023 | All School, Blog, Upper School News
World Mental Health Day takes place every year on October 10 to spotlight mental health around the world, raise awareness of mental health issues, and encourage efforts to support those experiencing mental health issues. This year Upper School marked this important...