Throwback to an unforgettable night with some of our MV alum! 🎉 Earlier this month, we gathered with 10+ year alumni (Classes `08–`15) to reconnect, network, and celebrate the legacy that makes us Mustangs for life. 💙🐎 Cheers to memories, milestones, and lifelong friendships! #MVAlumni #OnceAMustangAlwaysAMustang...
Congratulations to our amazing Fifth Graders! 🎉✨ Last week we celebrated their big milestone with heartfelt speeches, special Bibles or journals, and a look back at all they’ve accomplished. Families got to experience the incredible Impact Summit presentations, and then wrapped up the day with smiles, hugs, and a sunny reception in the courtyard. We’re so proud of you, Class of 2032! 💛🌟
Full gallery: https://mountvernonschool.smugmug.com/24-25/Grade-5-Bridging-Ceremony...
Lower School Field Day = FUN in motion! 🏃♀️💨 From sprinting across Ron Hill Field to three-legged teamwork and hula hoop relays, our students hopped, ran, and laughed their way through the day. Huge shoutout to our amazing parent volunteers who made the fun possible! 💙...
🌍✨ From Atlanta to Hanoi, our Class of 2025 made history with Mount Vernon’s first truly global Commencement. With families tuning in across continents and students leading with purpose, this ceremony was more than a milestone — it was a movement. 🎓💫
Tap the campus stories link in bio to relive the powerful speeches, unforgettable performances, and the spirit of a class ready to design a better world. #onceamustangalwaysamustang #MVClassof2025 #GlobalCommencement #OnceAMustangAlwaysAMustang...
Last week we celebrated our incredible Grade 8 students at their Bridging Ceremony! It was a meaningful day full of joy, reflection, and anticipation as we honored their achievements and growth throughout the year. The Class of 2029 is ready to take on Upper School with confidence and curiosity. Congratulations! 💙...
🎓👋 One of our most heartwarming traditions — Senior Salute!
Our graduates took their final walk through the Lower Campus halls, cheered on by the youngest Mustangs. From high-fives to hugs, this moment is a beautiful full-circle reminder of how far they`ve come — and how bright their future is. 💙🐎
The Upper Campus Gym turned into a celebration stage Monday night as the blue carpet rolled out for the 2025 MVEES! 🐎💙 From championship wins to jaw-dropping plays, we honored the unforgettable moments and incredible athletes who made this year one to remember. 💫🔥...
💭 What if students didn’t just take a class—but designed one? At Mount Vernon, two Upper School students turned bold questions into a movement that became The Big Questions, a course now shaping thinkers and changemakers.
🔥 Dive into the story of how curiosity sparked curriculum → Link in bio!...
Two Mount Vernon students, Maggie (Grade 9) and Jalen (Grade 10), took the main stage at the ATLIS National Conference—sharing powerful perspectives on AI, tech, and the future of learning alongside national education leaders. 🎤💡
Representing student voice in a room of 600+ educators, they spoke about the role of emerging technologies in school and beyond—drawing from their experience in Philosophy in the Age of AI to discuss sense-making, relationships, and designing with equity in mind. Their reflections sparked big questions about identity, agency, and our collective future.
👏 We’re proud of Maggie and Jalen for leading with insight, curiosity, and confidence. The future is in capable hands.
This spring marked a historic season for Mount Vernon Middle School Athletics, with three teams bringing home championship titles in a single season for the first time ever. 🏆 Middle School Lacrosse dominated the field to secure their title, Girls Soccer defended their crown as back-to-back champs, and Boys Tennis showcased grit and growth on their way to victory. These wins are a powerful reflection of a rising program—and an even brighter future ahead. 💪🔥...
Today—and every day—we celebrate the strength, joy, and unwavering love of mothers, grandmothers, and all who care, lead, and lift others with compassion. 💐
From the sidelines to the spotlight, your impact runs deep and wide—shaping who we are and who we’re becoming.
Happy Mother’s Day to the ones who make life brighter. 💛...
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating the heart of Mount Vernon—our incredible educators 💙✨
From sparking curiosity to championing creativity, our teachers show up every day with passion, purpose, and care. They lead, they uplift, and they make a lasting impact far beyond the classroom.
Middle School took The Addams Family and made it their own—bold, hilarious, and hauntingly original. 💀✨ From ghostly waltzes to wild family dinners, every moment was student-powered, with choreography, directing, tech, and design led entirely by the cast and crew. A fresh twist on a classic, fueled by creativity and student agency from curtain up to final bow. 🎭🖤...
Mount Vernon 🤝 @furmanuniversity What happens when students don’t just attend a program—they design it? Through a bold new partnership, our @themvid_students 10th graders are co-creating a real-world entrepreneurship experience with @innovatewithhill.
See how purpose meets possibility in this game-changing collaboration at the campus stories link in our bio! #MVxFurman #InnovationInEducation #DesignThinking #StudentLed...
Last week, the Upper School community gathered to celebrate the academic achievements, leadership, and character of our students. From book awards and prefect honors to cords, plaques, and pins, the ceremony recognized a wide range of excellence across all grade levels.
Congratulations to our Valedictorian, Herris Fentress, our Salutatorian, Ryley Fuller, and our Class Speaker, Caroline Davis, along with every honoree whose hard work and dedication lit up the stage. We are so proud of each of you—and can’t wait to see where your journey leads next....
🎉 Mustang Rally 2025 was one for the books! From a Braves drumline kickoff to epic field games, student performances, soap box races, and a surprise faculty Masked Singer showdown, our community showed up with heart, talent, and purpose. Together, we raised over $140K for our annual fund and another $21K for the Let’s Do This campaign! 💙 Thank you for rallying with us—what a day of joy, connection, and Mustang pride! 🐎💫 Full photo gallery in our bio!...
Grade 8 Algebra 1 students brought math to life through string art! 🎨➗ Using their knowledge of quadratic functions, they designed incredible individual and collaborative installations—transforming concepts like vertex, axis of symmetry, and parabolic curves into stunning visual models. Proof that math isn’t just numbers on a page — it’s art in action! ✨...
Six incredible Mustangs are taking their talents to the next level! 🎉 We`re proud to celebrate these Spring-Sport athletes as they continue their journeys of hard work, passion, and excellence in college athletics.
Join us in congratulating: ⚾ Nathan Shumway – Rhodes College 🏃♂️ Collin Maher – Washington University 🏈 Bristan DeRocher – Hampden-Sydney College 🏈 Walker Warshaw – Hampden-Sydney College ⚽ Davis Regier – Berry College 🎾 Daniela O`Leary – University of Richmond
Your next chapter is just beginning — and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 🏆 #SigningDay #ForeverAMustang...
🌎💚 At Mount Vernon, Earth Day is more than a celebration — it’s a spark for lasting change. From planting seedlings with @smurfitwestrockcompany to designing future cities and leading community cleanups, students across every grade are stepping up as stewards of our planet. 🌱✨
See how learning, leadership, and sustainability come together in our latest blog: [Campus Stories link in bio] 🌍🔗
Our Upper School cast turned Shakespeare into a bluesy, high-energy, laugh-out-loud experience. With immersive seating, live music (shoutout to our 8th grade musicians + special guest Jeff Watkins!), and surprise moments at every turn, this wasn’t just a show—it was a celebration of creativity, community, and the magic of live theater. 🎶💃🍽️
See more photos here: https://mountvernonschool.smugmug.com/24-25/US-Theatre-Twelfth-Night...
☀️ Summer is almost here—and with it comes a unique opportunity to expand your horizons, explore new subjects, and build skills that create more flexibility for the fall.
We’re now enrolling for Mod 5 of MV Online summer learning!
Choose from courses like: 📊 Statistics 1.1 & 1.2 🧪 Physics 1.1 & 1.2 🧠 Intro to Psychology 🧘 Health & Yoga 💡 Leadership in Action ❓ Big Questions
🗓️ Enroll by May 16 to save your spot! Link in bio!...
In this Easter season of renewal, every bloom placed in love is a reminder of the life we’re made to live—full of purpose, wonder, and grace. 💐 Wishing everyone a joyful and hope-filled Easter!...
Get ready for Rally 2025 — a full-day, all-school celebration packed with carnival rides, games, performances, and the debut of The Rally Stage! From sound design to stage management, our students are running the show and turning this year’s Rally into a full-on festival of creativity. 💥
Don’t forget to register on the Rally Site (link in bio) for cashless tickets + epic auction items (like a golf cart 👀)...
🌩️📺 Big day for our Kindergartners! 11Alive’s Thunder Truck rolled onto campus, turning their weather studies into a hands-on adventure!
From 360° cameras to storm-tracking tech, students got an up-close look at how meteorologists report in extreme conditions. 🌪️💡 Their sharp questions and curious minds even earned them a spot on the evening news! 🎤🎬
Real-world learning at its finest! #MVKindergarten #ThunderTruck #FutureForecasters...
Join us in celebrating a decade of @naeyc re-accreditation at Mount Vernon`s Preschool! 💙
For 10 consecutive years, we’ve proudly met the highest standards in early childhood education — and we’ve done it again! 🙌
We’re the ONLY PS–12 Independent School in Metro Atlanta with this prestigious accreditation, proving our ongoing commitment to: ✨ Nurturing environments ✨ Family partnerships ✨ Meaningful community connections
This milestone validates our promise to families: your children are thriving in an exceptional, high-quality learning environment from the very start. 💫...
🎉 The Lower School was buzzing with excitement during Polygon Palooza! From Kindergarten to Grade 5, students celebrated geometry in the most fun and interactive way! 🏗️✨
They rocked their costumes, competed in friendly challenges, and got their hands on activities that brought math to life. Even parent experts joined in, sharing how geometry shapes their careers—from architects to engineers. 🌍🔵
Polygon Palooza isn’t just a tradition; it’s a celebration of creativity, learning, and how math connects to the world around us....
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