Apr 27, 2022 | Blog, Fine Arts, Have Fun, Inquiry, Lower School News
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...
Apr 20, 2022 | Blog, Come to Play, Design Thinking, Have Fun, Inquiry, Lower School News
Contributed by Lower School Science Instructor Eileen Fennelly. Starting with questions is just one of our Mount Vernon norms. “Where are these flowers from? Why does this tree have flowers, but the others on the Frontier do not? Does this tree have a name?”...
Mar 23, 2022 | Blog, Come to Play, Have Fun, Innovation, Inquiry, Lower School News
You may have seen The Frontier, the unique playground on the Lower Campus. Your students may even come home with sand-filled shoes, telling stories about their adventures on this outdoor space. But how much do you know about the intentionality behind this innovative,...
Mar 16, 2022 | All School, Blog, Have Fun, Interim, Middle School News
Each year, the week before Spring Break at Mount Vernon is called Interim Week. While the Upper School students travel near and far on small group trips and participate in local Internships, our Middle School students also participate in their own way, strengthening...
Mar 16, 2022 | All School, Blog, Have Fun, Interim, Upper School News
Before Spring Break, Mount Vernon students were off on an adventure of a lifetime during Interim Term. Some traveled both domestically and abroad, while others explored their passions closer to home through CORE and internships. So, what were some highlights of...
Feb 25, 2022 | All School, Blog, Build People Up, Have Fun, Impact, Inquiry, Lower School News, MVXperts
Grade 3 Mustangs ended Valentine’s week with a day dedicated to the heart – Cardiology Day! This day was a total surprise for the students and featured “surgery” rotations, white coat ceremonies, and a visit from an MVXpert. When students arrived at school on...