January 2025 District Newsletter
The District will soon be turning the calendar to 2025 and we are sure that it will be a great…
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.
About Our District
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FollowJoin 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students as they perform Seussical Jr. on January 25 and 26. Click on the following link to purchase your tickets: mvhstheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events
4 days ago
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Congratulations to the Mount Vernon Middle School students that participated in the Marion Honor Band this past Saturday. Way to go!
8th: Daisy Gerber; 7th Genevieve Hunt, Adalyn Whitman, Priya Medinger, Olivia Berns; 6th: Kenlyn Grenis, Libby Schwiebert, Jamie Pickett, Liesl Rodenberg, Tyler Teague
Not pictured: Evelyn Brown (6th)
5 days ago
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It was such a wonderful performance! Great job everyone!!
Congrats everyone!!!
CONGRATULATIONS 🎊
Congratulations 🎈
Washington Elementary Preschool Sign Up:
It’s time to get signed up for 2025-2026 Washington Elementary Preschool. Please fill out the survey to get your child’s name on the list for our upcoming preschool class.
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Please fill out this survey to show your interest in preschool for the 2025-2026 school year. In order for your child to be eligible for preschool they must be 4 years old on or before September 15, 2…
6 days ago
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Exciting things are happening at MVMS! Join 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students as they perform Seussical Jr. on January 25 and 26. Click on the following link to purchase your tickets: mvhstheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events
Also, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will be showcasing their artwork at an informal drop-in event.
1 week ago
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Evelyn Klima, a ninth grader at Mt. Vernon High School has been chosen as the cover design winner for the “The Corridor Jazz Project XVIII”, a compilation of recordings featuring twenty-one high school jazz bands produced by Iowa’s Jazz Station. Mount Vernon Swingin’ Stangs will participate in this wonderful project.
www.kcck.org/news/2025-cjp-artwinner/
Way to go Evelyn!
1 week ago
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So great! She’s amazing! 🤩
Congrats Evelyn! It is a beautiful piece of art!
Wow! Beautiful work!
SUPER!! Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!!
Beautiful!
Beautiful work!
Congratulations 🎈
Beautiful!
Amazing!
♥️♥️♥️
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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!