Nov 17, 2021 | All School, Blog, Lower School News, Maker
Each year, Lower Campus students put their knowledge of design thinking to use in the annual Cardboard Challenge. This year’s theme was “how might we design a helpful and thoughtful backpack for our partner?” Most students carry a backpack with them to school,...
Nov 3, 2021 | All School, IMAMUSTANG, Lower School News
At Mount Vernon, our 1,800+ parents are not just a part of our community, they are the community. Coming out of a year where our families only connected by waving to each other at carpool, we have much to be thankful for as parents are welcome on campus to engage with...
Oct 26, 2021 | Impact, Lower School News
On the day after current Head of Upper School Kristy Lundstrom was announced as the next Head of School for Mount Vernon, she began to build relationships across all four divisions with a visit to Grade 2. Over the past month, these students have been exploring the...
Oct 6, 2021 | Blog, courage over comfort, Lower School News
Last week, more than 50 Lower School students braved the stage, showcasing their talents in the Lower School annual Variety Show. In front of their families, friends, teachers, and peers, this upcoming generation of MV Artists recited original poems, sang, danced, put...
Sep 1, 2021 | All School, Blog, Lower School News
Contributed by Head of Grade 5 Emily Edwards Like all other grades in the Lower School, Grade 5 started the year with an Inquiry Based Learning unit around playground design. This unit required the students to recall the math concepts they learned in Grade 4 to design...
Aug 24, 2021 | All School, Blog, IMAMUSTANG, Lower School News
Every August when students and faculty return to campus they are gifted with a new Mount Vernon spirit shirt. Over the years the shirt has celebrated that we are Made in MV, Better Together, and Reunited. This year’s spirit shirt honors all that the School has become...
