Open Enrollment is the process by which a parent or guardian residing in an Iowa district may enroll their child(ren) into another Iowa school district under the terms and conditions of Iowa Code 282.18 and Iowa Administrative Code 281-17 as amended by Senate File 2435, Division VIII. All applications for 1st - 12th grade students wishing to open enroll must be received in the district office by March 1, 2026. Kindergarten students have until September 1, 2026 to submit their paperwork. OPEN ENROLLMENT APPLICATION LINK

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.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

Athletics

The Mount Vernon Mustangs consistently excel at high levels in all sports, winning multiple state, district, and conference championships throughout its history.

Learn more

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.

About Our District
Buy Activity Passes or Donate to Post Prom
Parent Groups & MVCSD Foundation Donations
Kids in Need Donations
Link to the District Events and Reservation Calendar
Link to the District Calendar

What we’re posting

Follow
Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons

Mount Vernon 6th grade students Greta Anderson, Gracie Dielschneider, Amos Dietrich, Claire Hoklotubbe, Alexis Johnson, Brayden Krug, Catharine Lane, Addie McLaughlan, Parker Nelson, Gunnar Nichols, Rozi Slaymaker, Ellie Smith, Nathan Stewart, Charlotte Uthe, and Mae Veeder spent the day at Coe College for the ECICDA 5/6 honor choir. They sang with students from area schools and put a concert on at 7:00 PM at Sinclair Auditorium on Coe College Campus. … See MoreSee Less

1 day ago
Mount Vernon 6th grade students Greta Anderson, Gracie Dielschneider, Amos Dietrich, Claire Hoklotubbe, Alexis Johnson, Brayden Krug, Catharine Lane, Addie McLaughlan, Parker Nelson, Gunnar Nichols, Rozi Slaymaker, Ellie Smith, Nathan Stewart, Charlotte Uthe, and Mae Veeder spent the day at Coe College for the ECICDA 5/6 honor choir. They sang with students from area schools and put a concert on at 7:00 PM at Sinclair Auditorium on Coe College Campus.
View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • likes love 63
  • Shares: 3
  • Comments: 1

1 CommentsComment on Facebook

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐖𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐖! 🎟️🤼‍♀️

Get your 2026 State Wrestling Tickets at xtreamarena.com. More details can be found on the IGHSAU website. See you in Coralville!

#IGHSAU #IowaGirl #StateWrestling … See MoreSee Less

1 day ago
View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • likes love 2
  • Shares: 0
  • Comments: 0

0 CommentsComment on Facebook

Photos from Mount Vernon Girls Wrestling’s post … See MoreSee Less

1 day ago
Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • likes love 29
  • Shares: 0
  • Comments: 0

0 CommentsComment on Facebook

Latest News

February 2026 District Newsletter

The February district newsletter celebrates a successful middle school musical, the annual middle school ski trip, successful robotics…

All News

Fostering growth and confidence as learners and people

Opportunities to Explore

Students in the Mount Vernon Community School District have the opportunity to pursue their interests and passions in a variety of academic programs, while also being able to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities.

Learn more

Accomplished Educators

The Mount Vernon Community School District is fortunate to have teachers and staff members who have dedicated several decades in service to our students, while also recruiting talented new teachers and staff members to join a dynamic team.

Learn more

A Caring Community

Supporting the social and emotional growth and well-being of our students is as important as their academic growth, and is evident in the positive relationships established between the students and staff.

Learn more

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.

Learn More

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!