Mar 29, 2023 | All School, Blog, Idiploma, Middle School News, News
Ryan Welch was selected to speak at the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) conference in February to share his insights on Impact Design Lab, the innovative Mount Vernon signature Middle School program he co-creates and co-teaches with Kevin Day, and...
Mar 29, 2023 | All School, Blog, IDEA, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, idea-featured, Lower School News, News
Lower Campus celebrated the beginning of Spring with an interactive Holi learning experience last Thursday. Through several special guest and student-led experiences, the celebrations aimed to build an understanding of the cultural significance of the Hindu festival...
Mar 22, 2023 | All School, Blog, News
The Week of Impact kicks off this Saturday, and we’re excited for the opportunity to learn, serve, and give together! From March 25 to April 1, Mount Vernon is coming together to positively impact our community through volunteer outings, fellowship events, and...
Mar 22, 2023 | All School, Blog, Build People Up, Lower and Middle School, Lower School News, Middle School News, News, Upper School News
National organizations including The Library of Congress, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, and the Smithsonian Institution are commemorating and encouraging the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role...
Mar 15, 2023 | All School, Blog, Design Thinking, Lower and Middle School, Lower School News, Middle School News, News, Upper School News
From our littlest learners to our graduating seniors, students across both campuses are emboldened to pursue their passions and explore their interests, all while being nurtured, supported, and guided by their teachers, parents, and peers. When student passion is...
Mar 1, 2023 | All School, Alumni, Blog, Interim, News, Upper School News
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...