April 2025 District Newsletter
From State Champions, to new gym bleachers, to the upcoming performance of The Music Man, the April district newsletter has…
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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We are still in need of volunteers for the Middle School 5K next Wednesday, April 23rd. Adult volunteers will keep our students safe!
Please consider signing up to help www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4EA4AF28A2FA7-56320161-5krunvolunteers#/ or email mvmspto@mvcsd.org with questions.
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We are looking for volunteers for our annual 5k Run/Walk on 4/23/25. Volunteers will be placed along the route to cheer on and direct students. And we will need 4 water station attendants. The committ…
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Have you ever wanted to work for the Mount Vernon Community School District? NOW is your chance! MVCSD has several openings currently:
HS Head Girls Basketball Coach: ats5.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=8600039655&REPRESENTATIVE_COM…
HS Business Teacher: ats5.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=8600039488&REPRESENTATIVE_COM…
Director of Transportation: ats5.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=8600039326&REPRESENTATIVE_COM…
Mount Vernon Community School District – Director of Transportation
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Ability to work independently and get along with and lead others in a positive manner. Must have or obtain a Type B commercial driver’s license with all applicable endorsements. Must pass DOT phys…
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It’s the end of the season for Mount Vernon’s Jazz Programs. The Swingin Stangs, Uptown Jazz, and Lincoln Highway Jazz created awesome music at the annual Java Jazz Event last night.
PC: Scott Weber, Whitney Turner
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The kids have incredible talent.
2025 Girls State Basketball Championship Apparel is here – get yours at the store below:
www.causeteam.com/shop/detail/mount-vernon-girls-basketball-state-championship-gear
The store closes on April 25. Delivery options below:
Group Delivery/Free Shipping Option (Students/Parents/Staff only): Orders will organize and boxed up for you to pick up for distribution. If orders are for students, parents may list students’ name, grade, and teacher in the “order notes” section at checkout.
Paid Shipping Option: Orders will be shipped directly to the customer about two weeks after the shop closes.
All orders will be fulfilled within two weeks of the shop closing. Causeteam will notify you when they’ve shipped or are ready for pickup if that option was chosen.
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Get your Mount Vernon Girls Basketball State Championship Gear here!
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Mount Vernon is hosting State Large Group Music Festival on Friday, May 9th and it will take a village of STUDENTS & ADULTS to make it successful! SEVENTEEN schools will compete in band, choir, and orchestra that evening from 3:30-10pm. Once the official schedule has been set, volunteer time slots may adjust slightly and you will be notified accordingly. We look forward to working with you!
State Large Group Music Festival 2025
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Congratulations to Mount Vernon’s "Lincoln Highway Jazz" on their 2nd place win at the Iowa Vocal Jazz Championship yesterday!
Edit: Huge Congratulations to Charlotte Woosley for being named "Outstanding Soloist"
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Congratulations!!
Congratulations!!!
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Congratulations!
They were fabulous! Congratulations!!
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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!