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Designing the Future of Fun: Inside the Design Process for the 2024 Mustang Rally Field Games
At Mount Vernon, innovation isn't just a buzzword; it's a daily part of life and learning. For the second consecutive year, Grade 8 students in Impact Design Lab (IDL) are taking on the challenge of reimagining the field games for Mustang Rally, our beloved annual spring carnival. This year's project, much like the ones before it, exemplifies our...
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Exploring Justice: Hands On at the Georgia Supreme Court
Dr. Schewe's AP Government class took an expedition to the heart of justice as they attended oral arguments at the Georgia Supreme Court last week. This unique opportunity allowed students to witness legal proceedings firsthand and gain insight into the complexities...
Exploring Extreme Weather: A Journey of Discovery in Preschool
As the leaves began to turn and the air turned cooler, students in PK4 found themselves captivated by the power and wonder of extreme weather. Beginning in September, when hurricane warnings buzzed just south of our region, the looming threat sparked a curiosity among...
Empowering Positivity: Grade 7 Students Create a Prayer & Positivity Wall
What happens when students have the agency to design a better world in Middle School? This question became a reality for a group of inspiring Grade 7 students who saw an opportunity to bring positivity to their school environment. In an impressive display of...
Mount Vernon School Welcomes Terrence Edwards as Head Football Coach
The momentum is building as we look to the future of our athletic program. In September the School announced plans for a 10 acre expansion with the Letβs Do This Campaign. Last week Coach T, celebrated his 100th Mount Vernon win leading our boys basketball program,...
The Great Egg Drop of 2024
This yearβs cardboard challenge in the Lower School emerged as an exploration of engineering concepts. Starting with questions, students in Kindergarten through fifth grade were asked: βHow might we reduce the number of eggs broken in a carton? Can we design a better...
Innovation Diploma (iD): Prepares for theβ Future ofβ¦β
Mount Vernon Innovation Diploma (iD) program continues to elevate inquiry, innovation, and creativity with its "Future of" design series. Now in its third year, this unique initiative challenges students to envision and prototype the future of specific industries,...
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