December 2024 Newsletter
Champions, 3rd place finishers, 5th place finishers, and National Honor Society students – Oh my! The month of November brought…
Academics
Our students consistently score above state and national averages on state and national academic assessments, and are able to pursue interests in core academic classes as well as classes in the fine and practical arts.
Arts
The District has exemplary and award-winning programs in band, choir, orchestra, theater, and art, with learning and performances taking place in a state of the art Performing Arts Center.
Athletics
The Mount Vernon Mustangs consistently excel at high levels in all sports, winning multiple state, district, and conference championships throughout its history.
Excellence in Academics, Arts & Athletics
Our students thrive in a culture that recognizes that being a well-rounded person is key to their personal growth and development. Many of our students excel in all three arenas, developing life skills and building relationships that will assist them for their lives after school.
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Sunday the High School Band and Orchestra were thrilled to have the Mount Vernon Brass Quintet at the concert. The group played a prelude to the concert while directors prepared the stage and the students following the choir concert. Thanks to:
Nicholas Todd – Tuba
Nathan Currie – Trombone
Jessica Wiskus – Horn
Andy Owen – Trumpet
Mark Anderson – Trumpet
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Thank you for the opportunity to play! What an outstanding and moving holiday concert. The students and teachers should be very proud of their performances.
Great addition to the concert. They sounded awesome.
I think they should play all the time or have their own concert evening. They were fantastic.
Incredible quintet! Thanks for sharing your beautiful music with us! Made the concert even better!
You are so appreciated!
Mount Vernon Music celebrates a wrap on a busy Holiday Season. Check out these incredible photos by Kade Kaiser on behalf of the Mustang Moon staff as well as pictures from Scott Weber and Thad Wilkins.
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The Mount Vernon High School Robotics teams competed in Michigan this past weekend in a 65 team signature event with the VEX Worlds Champions and Skills champions from last year and held their own. 85A took home the Create award!
Congratulations on your hard work, Robotics!
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Well done! Congratulations!
Congratulations!
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Grant Will Support Local School District’s Kids In Need Program Last year, retiring Community Foundation President & CEO Les Garner and his wife Katrina established two funds to benefit Mount Vernon…
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Join the High School Music Programs for an incredible afternoon of music making
MV Choirs will perform at 2:00pm on Sunday, December 15 in the High School Performing Arts Center (PAC)
At 4:30 the Band, Jazz Band and Orchestra will present their "Home for the Holidays" concert.
You won’t want to miss this special day of music, cheer, and outstanding Mount Vernon students!
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Look forward to these every year…😊
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POSITIVE CULTURE
100% of the Mount Vernon Community School District recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of all students and staff in all academic and co-curricular areas.
FUTURE FOCUSED
70% of Mount Vernon Community School District students receive college credit prior to graduating from high school, and 87% of our graduates are enrolled in a two or four-year academic or trade program.
COMMUNITY FOCUSED
MANY of Mount Vernon Community School District students work in the community and are engaged in a variety of volunteer and service projects.
INVOLVED STUDENTS
MAJORITY of Mount Vernon Community School District students are involved in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Our students are all in with being proud Mustangs and proud members of the Mount Vernon community, and our staff and community are all in for them!