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The Merchant Triplets
These siblings joined the Mount Vernon community when they were in fourth grade. Although they are the School’s only set of triplets and share a strong work ethic and drive, which they attribute to their parents’ influence, they each bring their own strengths and unique qualities to the table, and upon graduation, each has a different path laid out in front of them.
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The Inaugural Week of Impact: How Might We Be Engaged Citizen Leaders?
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...

Empowering Students Through Women’s History Month
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...

Projects that have turned into Passions: Six Inspiring Student Stories
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...

Three Unique 2023 Interim Internships
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...

How Interim Laid the Foundation for a Global Career for this MV Alumna
Maggie Mixon, Mount Vernon Class of 2017, credits the School's Interim program for greatly influencing her career goals and life aspirations. Throughout her four years in the Upper School, she participated in Interim travel opportunities gaining valuable experiences,...

AI in AP World History: Exploring Rome’s Legacy Through Technology
What would the world be like if the Roman Empire never fell? While exploring multiple AI resources such as Neural.love and Openart.ai, Amy Mueller’s AP World History students input that prompt along with a few others to generate the images below.[dsm_image_carousel...