Our first-ever MV Summer Arts Camp was a celebration of creativity, expression, and imagination.
Campers explored theatre, dance, visual arts, maker, design, and music through movement, storytelling, rhythm, set design, stage makeup, scene work, props, costumes, character creation, and collaborative projects.
The week ended with a special performance featuring original artwork, choreography, and songs from Matilda, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, and Hairspray.
From studio time to the stage, campers created, collaborated, performed, and brought their ideas to life in such meaningful ways....
Europe Week wrapped up AMP Camp with art, architecture, culture, imagination, and a few very delicious adventures.
Campers explored Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, England, Germany, and Greece through hands-on activities like Italian festival masks, Monet-inspired water lilies, Flamenco dancers, Grecian urns, stained glass windows, World Cup team t-shirts, French Impressionist paintings, fairy villages, and an English coronation.
They also visited Café Vendôme to learn about French pastries and taste éclairs, macarons, and chocolate croissants, then headed to Young Chefs Academy to learn the Italian art of making pizza.
From castles and famous artists to pastries, pizza, soccer, and design, Europe Week was the perfect finale to AMP Camp....
Africa Week at AMP Camp was packed with rhythm, creativity, history, and hands-on exploration.
Campers created African-inspired masks, painted with natural spices, made drums and shakers, wrote their names in Egyptian hieroglyphics, designed pharaoh collars, built sugar cube pyramids, and even prototyped apps to solve everyday challenges.
The week also brought unforgettable experiences with @djoli_kelen, who led campers in a djembe drumming workshop, along with expeditions to @zooatl, @theapexmuseum, and @worldofcocacola. From ancient history and cultural traditions to music, animals, and design thinking, campers explored Africa through art, movement, storytelling, and discovery.
This Fourth of July, as our nation marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we reflect on the American experiment — bold, imperfect, evolving, and still being shaped by each generation.
At Mount Vernon, we believe the future is something we help design together. May this milestone invite us to look back with honesty, look around with gratitude, and look ahead with purpose as we continue the work of building a better world....
AMP Camp explored the wonders of Asia through hands-on creativity, culture, movement, and fun.
Campers made Chinese paper lanterns, origami boats, cherry blossom trees, paper sushi, Asian-inspired scarves, and mini volcanoes. They learned greetings in Korean and Chinese, explored the Great Wall of China and Silk Road, played games from across Asia, and enjoyed recreation time with Soccer Shots, Coach Powell, and friends.
From campus activities to expeditions at the @centerforpuppetryarts and @tablaatlanta, our campers created, connected, discovered, and made so many joyful summer memories together.
Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is not only declared; it must be delivered, protected, and experienced. As a learning community, we pause to remember the history of this day and ask: What does freedom require? Whose stories have shaped our country? How do we carry history forward with honesty, courage, and care?
We honor the resilience, joy, and contributions of Black Americans and continue the work to recommit a more just and human-centered future....
This Memorial Day, we honor those who served by empowering students to serve with purpose.
As part of a new service learning pilot, Grade 3 students chose to give up their recess to partner with residents at MV Village. After learning about the significance of Memorial Day and residents’ love of poppies, students stepped in to design and lead a holiday-themed arts and crafts experience from the ground up.
From creating puzzles, poppies, and flags to supporting residents one-on-one, students led with empathy, creativity, and heart.
Most inspiring of all? They’re already imagining what comes next — hoping to build an ongoing partnership and continue serving their neighbors with their whole hearts.
That’s a wrap on the 2025–2026 school year 🎉 Happy last day of school, Mustangs!
What a year it has been. From celebrations and performances to competitions, showcases, expeditions, and everyday moments of joy and growth, this community made it unforgettable.
Wishing all of our students, families, faculty, and staff a fun, restful, and well-deserved summer. See you in August 💙...
The Lower School Activities Hall has been completely transformed by our Grade 5 students into an immersive celebration of creativity, collaboration, and student agency. 🎨✨
From wearable art and oversized installations to filmmaking, sound design, set creation, and storytelling, students led every part of this one-of-a-kind fashion and design experience. Working in fashion houses and production teams, they brought bold ideas to life while navigating collaboration, problem-solving, and creative risk-taking together.
More than an art installation, this project became a powerful glimpse into what students can accomplish when given trust, independence, and the space to create with purpose.
Read more at the Campus Stories link in our bio!...
There’s a unique energy on campus this time of year. As we head into the final week of school, the days are filled with moments of joy, celebration, reflection, and plenty of excitement for what’s still to come.
From Field Day and Arts Showcases to MVees, Baccalaureate rehearsals, and the Senior Salute Parade, these traditions bring our community together in such meaningful ways.
They remind us that Mount Vernon is more than a place students attend. It’s a community built through shared experiences, lasting connections, and the everyday moments that students, families, and faculty create together.
One more week to celebrate all that this year has been. 💙...
The opportunity to be part of this story in a lasting, visible way is limited. With just 135 bricks remaining and reservations open through May 31, this final chapter of the campaign is quickly taking shape. Each brick will become part of a shared space where students gather, families connect, and milestones are celebrated.
What happens when you turn a school day into a canvas?
Last Friday, our Lower School stepped into Arts in Action Day, a full-day experience designed to move beyond performance and into process. From rhythm and movement to design, storytelling, and hands-on creation, students explored what it means to see themselves as artists.
Through time with visiting artists and immersive sessions, creativity became a way to connect, express, and make meaning.
Read more about a day that brought the arts to life at the Campus Stories link in our bio....
Our Lower School celebrated Earth Day with curiosity, care, and action, from hearing from our Tree Club founding members to getting their hands in the soil planting seedlings to take home. A special thank you to @smurfitwestrockcompany for partnering with us in this meaningful experience.
Because when students connect to the world around them, lasting impact begins.
Today, we celebrate the Class of 2026 and the journeys that have led them to this moment. From early questions to final decisions, each path reflects courage, growth, and a whole lot of heart.
We are so proud of every senior for the way you’ve shown up, leaned in, and shaped what comes next.
And a huge thank you to our incredible College Counseling team for guiding, supporting, and championing our students every step of the way.
This week, the Upper School community came together to honor the dedication, growth, and achievements of our students. From book awards and prefect honors to cords, plaques, and pins, the ceremony celebrated excellence across every grade level.
Congratulations to our Valedictorian, Cameron Bogdanchik, our Salutatorian, Christian Foster, and our Class Speaker, Maya Chopra, along with every student recognized. Each moment on stage reflected the effort, character, and commitment that define this community. We are so proud of you and excited to see what comes next....
After years of vision and momentum, Let’s Do This is approaching the finish line. The final phase will bring spaces to life where students gather, compete, and celebrate every day.
And for those who’ve been part of the journey, there’s something special about knowing you can leave a piece of your story here, too.
Secure your brick today: https://ldtmvbricks.maxgiving.bid/tickets...
AND THAT’S A WRAP ON RALLY 2026 ✌️ We had the best day with you yesterday! A huge thank you to our community, faculty and staff, volunteers, and sponsors! It was a great day to be a Mustang 🩵...
What does it take to design a city of the future? Grade 6 students are stepping into the role of urban planners, exploring sustainability through real-world research, expert insights, and hands-on design. From field experiences across Atlanta to collaborative city-building, students are connecting ideas, asking bigger questions, and creating solutions that put people at the center.
The future isn’t something they’re waiting for. They’re already designing it. 🌍
For Bella Champney ’26, a four-sport athlete, the journey has been defined by both winning a state championship in soccer and navigating the challenges of tough losses in basketball. Through it all, one thing has remained constant, the joy of being with her teammates.
At Mount Vernon, athletics is about more than competition. It is about connection. Bella learned that the energy you bring matters. It shapes your team, your performance, and who you become. That mindset has influenced not only how she plays, but how she leads.
As a senior, Bella hopes to leave a legacy of positive leadership, showing what it means to lift others up and lead with intention. The culture she helped build will carry forward through her teammates and future Mustangs who will one day step onto the new field.
We are $1M away from making that possible. Help them step onto their field together. Give today. Link in bio to give....
What happens when students aren’t given a prompt, but a problem to solve?
@themvid_students stepped inside @inspirebrands and took on real challenges across @arbys, @baskinrobbins, and @bwwings. No script. No roadmap. Just curiosity, research, and bold thinking.
Eight weeks later, they were presenting their ideas in a boardroom to executives and redefining what student work can look like.
This is learning, reimagined.
Read the full story at the Campus Stories link in our bio....
For Dante Romagnoli ’26, captain of the varsity boys soccer team, this season has been defined by resilience. A belief, reinforced by his coach, that no matter the moment, the next opportunity is always ahead.
That mindset has empowered a team that has grown, battled, and built something of their own. A program they are proud of. A team that has earned respect and now steps onto the field ready to compete, not just participate.
Tomorrow, they play for the region championship.
Dante’s message to future Mustangs is simple: give it your all, because it will give it all back to you.
Through the Let’s Do This campaign, we are creating the spaces and opportunities for more students to build something of their own, to compete, to grow, and to belong.
We are $1M away from the finish line. Help us give our all to future Mustangs....
Through the Grade 5 Summit, learning comes to life beyond the classroom. With purposeful design, expert insight, and collaboration across divisions, students move beyond assignments to create real impact.
This story is one example. What began as a love of soccer grew into something much bigger, a catalyst for connection, a platform for generosity, and a reminder that joy and purpose often go hand in hand.
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