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.
Learn MoreSERVE
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
⚽️⚾️🏃♂️ Mustangs in Training is back! Lower School athletes are learning soccer, baseball, and track and field with Varsity, JV, and Middle School players. From game-day hype to building skills and confidence, this is where Mustangs train, grow, and shine! 💙 #MustangsInTraining #GoMustangs
Learning at Mount Vernon goes beyond the classroom—it’s about bold conversations that bring us together! 💬✨ Middle School students took on a transformative Dialogue Series, building leadership, empathy, and connection. See how they’re shaping our community—link in bio named "Campus Stories"! 🔗 #LeadFromWhereYouAre
Love, joy, and community were on full display at this week’s Lower School Valentine’s Dance, and today, we’re celebrating all the special connections that make MV so incredible.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Mustangs! 💗
In a course called Believe It or Not, Upper School students are immersing themselves in the traditions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Through expeditions and site visits, discussions with faith leaders, and an Interfaith Chapel experience, they’re not just studying religion—they`re exploring meaning, connection, and diverse perspectives.
Read more about how this transformative course is shaping global-ready, empathetic leaders in our "Campus Stories" link in our bio!
Four outstanding members of the Class of 2025 just took a huge step toward their dreams! 🎉 Today, they signed their national letters of intent at Mount Vernon’s Winter Signing Day, and we couldn’t be more proud.
Join us in celebrating these incredible athletes:
🏀 Ethan Easterling – Maryville College (Basketball)
🥎 Reese Hickey – Samford University (Softball)
🏃♀️ Kennedy Reynolds – William & Mary (Track & Field)
🏐 Sophie Van Name – William & Mary (Volleyball)
Your journey is just beginning, and we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 🏆 #SigningDay #ForeverAMustang
✨ Learning comes to life in Connections classes! ✨ From block coding robots 🤖 and quilting with geometry 🧵 to exploring shadows outside ☀️, our Connections classes turn curiosity into hands-on discovery. Through art, movement, science, and language, students create, explore, and experience the joy of interdisciplinary learning every single day! 💡💫
🐍✨ Our preschoolers slithered into the Year of the Snake with joy, energy, and lots of red! 🧧🎊 From handmade lanterns to festive drums, our Lunar New Year parade was full of tradition, learning, and fun. 🏮🥢 Wishing everyone wisdom, growth, and good fortune in the year ahead! #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake
🚀 Mount Vernon students aren’t just waiting for opportunities—they’re creating them! From launching nonprofits to leading fundraising campaigns and using tech to solve real-world problems, they’re redefining what it means to be impact-ready leaders. Their work goes beyond school projects—it’s a legacy in the making. 💡💙 Read more at the campus stories link in our bio!
🎭😂 Lights, laughter, and LOTS of punchlines! Last weekend, our Middle School students took the stage for a night of pure comedy gold in the style of SNL and Studio C! 🎤✨ With 19 student-written, directed, and designed sketches, the night was filled with energy, creativity, and nonstop laughs. Our cast & crew delivered a show to remember! 🎬👏
Sweet moments, warm cocoa, and a little friendly competition! 💙☕✨ Our Lower Campus Grandparents Hot Cocoa & Bingo event was a great time to connect, play, and enjoy a treat together. From sharing laughter to celebrating wins, we’re grateful for the generations who help us lead from where we are and grow and give every day.
🌍✈️ From Mount Vernon to the world! Phia and Chloe are taking their learning global through our international exchange program! 🇪🇸 Phia is fully embracing life at Europa International School in Sevilla—soaking in the culture, picking up the language, and adapting to the vibrant Spanish way of life. 🇫🇷 Meanwhile, Chloe is thriving at Lycée Hélène Boucher in Thionville, diving into new classes and exploring the city with her host family. These unforgettable experiences are shaping them into global citizens, ready to take on the world! 🌎✨
🔎✨ Step into Lower School at Mount Vernon, where curiosity leads the way! From Viking voyages to puppet-powered ecosystems, our young learners dive into hands-on projects that spark imagination and inspire big ideas. 🚀💡 See how we design experiences that empower students to take the lead in their own learning journey! 📚 Learn more at the campus stories link in our bio!
Eight seniors. 24 hours. Four original plays. 💡🎭 From writing scripts Friday night to final touches Saturday afternoon, these creative powerhouses tackled tech, casting, blocking, costumes, and more. By showtime, their teamwork and talent took center stage! 🎬 Director Clark Taylor summed it up best: “It’s always a giddy delight to see what these crazy, creative seniors devise and produce!” 👏✨
From farm to shelf! 🌾🛒 Our preschoolers are hard at work designing a grocery store — drawing plans, painting shelves, and organizing food brought from home. A Zoom tour of Trader Joe’s sparked ideas for aisles and signage, and with the "I See, I Think, I Wonder" routine, their store is coming to life! 🖌️🍎
What’s an oscillator? Students in Mr. Feng’s Upper School Optics class didn’t just ask—they explored! From springs to waves, they dove into oscillation, uncovering the mysteries of period, frequency, and energy transfer. This hands-on journey showcases how curiosity sparks purpose-driven learning at Mount Vernon. 🔗 Link in bio to learn more!
❄️ While campus was closed for the snow, our Lower School students got creative with their asynchronous learning—and their baking skills!
Director of Lower School, Mrs. Hudson, challenged students to put their own spin on her favorite base muffin recipe—and they delivered! From chocolate chips to fresh fruit, the creativity was chef’s kiss 👨🍳✨
Our MV community shines brightest when we come together. 💙 This journey has shown the remarkable strength, commitment, and unity that make us who we are. Thank you for rallying behind this effort and reminding us to be brave to try and try again. Together, we’re unstoppable! 💪✨
Join us TONIGHT at 5 PM at Sandy Springs City Hall wearing BLUE to show your support for lights on our field. Let’s light the way to a brighter future! 💡 This is our chance to give our kids the opportunity to play under the lights and maximize their time on the field. Together, we can make it happen! 💙
🌟 Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on his call to action: "What are you doing for others?"
Let’s embrace the spirit of service, compassion, and community by making a difference in the lives of those around us. 💙
The lights on our field illuminate more than just the game—they represent progress, opportunity, and the legacy we’re building for generations to come. This is our chance to create a brighter future for our kids and a tradition we can all be proud of.
Join us as we shine a light on the future at the city council vote on January 21 at 5 PM at Sandy Springs City Hall wearing BLUE!
