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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 each day within our Lower School. From interactive activities to insightful...
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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...
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
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
Mod 3 saw the return of a class that hadnβt 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
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...
In Full Bloom: Grade 8 and the Daffodil Project
In a heartwarming collaboration between Mount Vernon Middle School and the Daffodil Project, Grade 8 students had the unique opportunity to play a role in memorializing the 1.5 million children who lost their lives in the Holocaust. Spearheaded by David Ayers, Dean of...