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Polygon Palooza: Celebrating Geometry in Lower School

Polygon Palooza: Celebrating Geometry in Lower School

Last Thursday, the Lower School was abuzz with excitement as students from kindergarten to fifth grade came together for a day of learning, costumes, competitions, special guests, and fun! Polygon Palooza was a celebration of the depth of geometry learning happening...

Upper School Interim 2024 Recap

Upper School Interim 2024 Recap

Exposure, Education, Experience, and Empathy 6 Continents visited 13 Countries visited 4 States visited 310 Student travelers 50 Faculty chaperones 61 Internships 90 CORE students Interim is a unique experience that propels our students into a world of learning beyond...

Middle School Interim Experience – 2024

Middle School Interim Experience – 2024

At Mount Vernon, learning isn't confined to the walls of a classroom; it's a journey that spans cities, cultures, and experiences. Rooted in our mission to prepare all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders, the Middle School...

Help Me See What You See – World Religion Returns to MV

Help Me See What You See – World Religion Returns to MV

Mod 3 saw the return of a class that hadn’t been taught at Mount Vernon since before the pandemic. With a background steeped in pastoral care and education, Upper School science teacher Josh Amerson led the two sections of World Religions for Grade 9 students. As our...

Shedding a Blue Light on Cross Campus Impact

Shedding a Blue Light on Cross Campus Impact

What are the real impacts of blue light and digital screen usage on our eyes? This was the question that drove Dante Romagnoli's iProject journey. A member of the class of 2026, Dante was curious to unravel the effects of blue light on our eyes. Blue light is a...