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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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How Interim Laid the Foundation for a Global Career for this MV Alumna

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

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...

Middle School Class Trips: A 2023 Interim Preview

Middle School Class Trips: A 2023 Interim Preview

Launched in 2010, Interim Term is a signature Mount Vernon program offering Upper School learners opportunities to explore personal interests, integrate disciplines, and gain global perspectives. Each year, the week before Spring Break while the Upper School students...

Grade 5 Product Design Challenge to Benefit Kindergarten Learning

Grade 5 Product Design Challenge to Benefit Kindergarten Learning

Design Thinking is a problem-solving method that emphasizes empathy and creativity. It helps individuals and teams approach problems from different perspectives and find innovative solutions. Grade 5 students recently put their skills to the test by developing a new...

Q&A with DeShawn Jenkins, Director of Interim & Global Impact

Q&A with DeShawn Jenkins, Director of Interim & Global Impact

In a few short weeks, the Upper Campus will experience one of the most significant annual learning experiences of the school year, Interim Term. This innovative program provides another opportunity for Upper School to have agency over their learning through voice and...

Lower Campus Variety Show: Cross-Campus Collaboration

Lower Campus Variety Show: Cross-Campus Collaboration

It’s that magical time again on Lower Campus when the stars come out to shine. This Thursday, February 9 at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall, 50 students from Kindergarten through Grade 5 will take the stage in a total of 35 acts showcasing their talents and special skills...