Community Pride
At Mount Vernon, we believe that a strong, engaged community starts with our families. There are numerous ways for parents to get involved and make a lasting impact. Parents, grandparents, and extended family can learn alongside students as active and engaged members of our community, invest their time and talents by serving in various capacities, join committees within our parent network, and participate in our exciting school signature events.
Together, the Mount Vernon community creates a nurturing and dynamic environment that enriches the educational experience for all. Explore the opportunities below and discover how you can be a vital part of the Mount Vernon community!
At the moment when someone can say to themselves, "I’m a Mustang," they already have a sense of belonging. A feeling of pride. An appreciation for school spirit.
They are a part of the community. The Mount Vernon community.
LEARN
Parents, grandparents, and extended family LEARN alongside students as active engaged members of the community. Through Mount Vernon’s Parent University, the School offers unique insights and opportunities for lifelong learning with an annual Speaker Series, Divisional Connections, Learning Walks, and special events.
During our annual Speaker Series, industry experts provide enterprise on topics tied to the Mount Vernon student experience. The School draws from a deep bench of in-house learning designers to national speakers providing insights and best practices.
Divisional Connections offer more specific insights into student learning and life in the Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.
Mount Vernon faculty have been conducting learning walks and instructional rounds, to transform school culture from a closed-door, master-teacher mindset to an open-door, collaborator mindset, for many years. Recognizing the value, the invitation is extended to parents to accompany teachers on these learning walks. With quiet, independent observations, parents enter the classroom, fade into the background or look over a student’s shoulder to better understand learning. By participating in the classroom as an observer, or a questioner, MV parents gain a strong understanding of the learning that is taking place through student comments, conversations, and actions. All parents are invited to see learning in action.
These events bring our community together through fellowship, advance the mission of the School, and drive impact.
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Parents, grandparents, and extended family SERVE when investing time, and/or talents in any capacity at the School.
MVXperts, a network of industry experts within the Mount Vernon parent community, connect their skills, services, and businesses to support educational outcomes at the school. They provide our students with real-world learning experiences, both in the classroom and in authentic off-site settings.
Reach Out for More InformationThe Mount Vernon Parent Network works to promote a strong sense of community by encouraging Mount Vernon families to Learn, Serve and Give. Parents are provided the opportunity to support each other, as well as faculty and staff, in an informed, and welcoming environment. Success is grounded in a shared mission, a supportive community, and strong parent participation.
Giving of your time makes our community stronger. There are so many ways to offer a helping hand from volunteering at an Admissions event, volunteering in the Made in MV Spirit store, to one of the hundreds of annual Arts or Athletics events.
Parent Network
The Mount Vernon Parent Network (MVPN) works to promote a strong sense of community by encouraging Mount Vernon families to Learn, Serve, and Give. We provide our community the opportunity to support each other, as well as faculty and staff in an informed, and welcoming environment. Our success is grounded in a shared mission, supportive community and strong parent participation. All parents, grandparents, persons standing in place of parents, and parents of alumni are members of the MVPN. Membership is covered by tuition.
MVPN COMMITTEES
The Mustang Athletic Club supports all MV sports and athletic activities at the School in conjunction with the Athletics Department. They assist during home games throughout the School year and at various athletic events, including banquets and the MVees (Mount Vernon’s version of the ESPYs).
The MVAA supports MV Arts programming and activities at the School in conjunction with the Maker, Art, and Design Department. Arts Alliance members commit to volunteering at arts performances and events throughout the school year.
The MVPN Inclusion Network partners with the Office of Community Impact and other MVPN committees to provide perspective and support in an effort to increase representation and access for Mount Vernon families.
Everyone has a journey – and a story to tell. The Mount Vernon community of parents, grandparents, and alumni is uniquely positioned to provide authentic real-world input and feedback to our students by sharing their experiences and expertise. Sign up to engage with students as an MVXpert or to share your network.
Inquire to be an MVXpert
This Committee helps plan and manage school-wide events, fundraisers, and special activities, including Rock the Block, Grandparents Day, Mustang Rally, Volunteer Appreciation, Homecoming events, Auctions, and Galas.
MV Grandparents Committee provides grandparents with an opportunity to support the school’s mission, to help build a stronger community that is inclusive of our grandparents and caregivers, and to impact and engage in our students’ learning experience.
This committee works directly with the Heads of the Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School to plan events and strategic engagement opportunities that contribute to the “Mustang Magic” that goes hand in hand with our supportive and inclusive community. In addition, we create opportunities and cultural experiences for Mustangs across all divisions to develop meaningful relationships through connection and annual traditions, including the Alpha Omega Parade, student volunteer opportunities, and peer mentorship.
The Admissions and New Family Ambassadors serve as an extension of the Admissions team. Engagement opportunities include connecting with prospective families during admissions events, assisting with outreach, submitting online reviews, and shepherding new families during their first year at Mount Vernon.
MV Serves is a parent-led committee dedicated to cultivating a culture of helping others in love without expecting something in return, by teaching our students how to lead with a servant’s heart in our local community. Throughout the school year, MV Serves implements three week-long service opportunities for the entire campus and MV community. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)
The MV Appreciation Committee provides care and appreciation for our families, staff, and faculty through the organization of school-wide faculty appreciation days, in partnership with non-profit organizations and community groups and businesses.
The MV Prayers committee strives to exemplify the school’s foundational bedrock of the fruit of the Spirit by lifting up our families, staff, faculty, and the greater community through prayer and caring actions. They meet monthly to offer support, prayer, and care for the MV Community. Finally, they work closely with the Lower and Upper Campus chapel leaders.
Made in MV spreads spirit throughout the community. Volunteer options include working in the Made in MV store in the Upper Campus building, volunteering at the uniform resale, and pop-up shops at campus events.
The Men of Mount Vernon strives to encourage male presence on campus with the purpose of engaging dads, grands, and special friends to support the faculty and staff. Men often see women as volunteers but Men of Mount Vernon wants to create an opportunity for dads/men to feel welcome and included.
The MV TechWise committee aims to educate and empower families raising kids in the digital age. This committee believes that we are better together when we can learn from each other and promote healthy digital habits within the community.
This parent volunteer committee partners with the Community, Giving, and Impact office (CGI) to encourage and advocate for gifts to the MV Fund, our school’s annual fund.
Learn More about Giving at MV
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. 💙🐎
#SeniorSalute #OnceAMustangAlwaysAMustang
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.
#AIandEducation #FutureReady
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.
Thank you for being the difference.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
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
