Welcome to the MV Parent Network (MVPN). If you are interested in learning more about how to get involved by engaging at any level for any amount of time, please contact Jenn Brown, Director of Community Giving and Impact at [email protected], or click here to express specific interest

 

Who we are

The Mount Vernon Parent Network 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.

The core objectives of the MVPN are to:

  1. Build Community
  2. Advance Mission
  3. Drive Impact

All parents, grandparents, persons standing in place of parents, and parents of alumni are members of the MVPN. Membership is covered by tuition.

How To Serve

Express Interest in the Committees you want to serve with here.

 

Committees

Mustang Athletic Club (MAC)

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Parent volunteers support all MV sports and athletic activities at the School in conjunction with the Athletics Department. In addition, membership to the Mustang Athletics Club grants free entry into all athletic home events (does not include post season games) and Mustang Athletics Club car decal. Club members commit to assisting during home games throughout the School year, and at various athletics events, including banquets and the MVees.

MV Arts Alliance (MVAA)

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Parent volunteers support MV Arts programming and activities at the School in conjunction with the Visual and Performing Arts Department. In addition, Mount Vernon Arts Alliance membership benefits include free admission to one show per production for each parent and MV student (additional tickets available for purchase), Mount Vernon Arts Alliance limited edition annual calendar and Mount Vernon Arts Alliance car decal. Arts Alliance members commit to volunteering at arts performances and events throughout the school year.

IDEA - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action

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IDEA helps identify, communicate and execute meaningful Learn, Serve, Give priorities that genuinely represent, connect, develop, and impact our community.

MVXperts Network Committee

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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 experience and expertise. Sign up to engage with students as an MVXpert or to share your network.

Community Events Committee

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Helps plan and manage school-wide events, fundraisers, and special activities. This includes but is not limited to Rock the Block, Grandparents Day, Mustang Rally, Volunteer Appreciation, Homecoming events, Auctions, and Galas. Our success is grounded in a shared mission, supportive community and strong parent participation.

Lower Campus and Upper Campus Engagement

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The engagement committees work directly with the Heads of the PS, LS, MS, and US as well as related Associate Heads and Deans. The goal of these committees is to plan events and strategic engagement opportunities. By involving our parent community, these collaborations create the “Mustang Magic” that goes hand in hand with our supportive community.

MV Grandparents Committee

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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.

Campus Connection Committee

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We create opportunities and experiences for current and former Mustangs to develop meaningful relationships through connection.

Admissions and New Family Ambassadors

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Being new to a school can feel completely overwhelming. The Admissions and New Family Ambassadors strive to alleviate angst by being the friendly faces who welcome you at events and keep you updated on calendar items that you won’t want to miss. Not to mention, random questions arise when you are new, and we are here to point you in the right direction.

MV Serves Committee

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At Mount Vernon, we are committed to developing hearts for service where MV students, families, grandparents, alumni, and faculty/staff design a better world by making a difference today.
MVServes 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. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)

MV Appreciation Committee

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We help provide care and appreciation for our families, staff, faculty. The group helps organize school-wide faculty appreciation days through non-profit partnerships.

MV Cares Committee

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We strive 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. We meet monthly to offer support, prayer, and care for the MV Community. Finally, we work closely with the lower and upper campus chapel leaders.

Made in MV School Store

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Made in MV spreads spirit throughout the community. Volunteer options include working in the Made in MV store in the UC building, volunteering at the uniform resale, and pop-up shops at campus events.

HIDDEN Community Engagement Committee

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Supports divisional and grade-level connections and engagement by leading grade-specific events, socials, and activities for families.

HIDDEN Room Parents Committee

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Helps strengthen parent and student connections within Preschool and Lower School classrooms, supports classroom needs, and bridges communications between faculty, staff and parents

HIDDEN Giving Committee

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Helps drive participation in the MV Fund and Rally sponsorship.