October 2024 District Newsletter
History in the making, lots of activities in the buildings, donor dollars at work, Alumni Hall of Fame recipients, and…
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
What we’re posting
FollowCongratulations to the thirty-two Mount Vernon students from grades 6-9 who were recently selected for participation in the 38th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival! Students selected include: Weston Stoner, Cooper Pisarik, Cecily Collins, Natalie Ford, Liesl Rodenberg, Catherine Walker, Evelyn Brown, Eden Voight, Channing Kuker, Sloane Johnson, Kate Vavricek, Gavin Anderson, Mitchell Covington, Rowan Slaymaker, Camden Meyer, Henry Mueller, Connor Teague, Mason Bany, Isaiah Lewis, Caleb Bausch, Bryce Pyatt, Teagan Finn, Danny Dye, Lexi Boren, Emery Willems, Zion Safo, Hagen Wilkins, Jack Bauer, Rowan Jensen, Clara Vavricek, & Beck Oesterle. Not pictured Hannah Morf.
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Congratulations, young people. I recognize some of our music students in this group. You make us proud!
Exciting time to be a Mustang! Varsity Volleyball and Girls Cross Country are celebrating WaMac Championships. Cross Country’s Grady Olberding, Emrie Johnson, and Kyler Happel pick up individual wins. Cross Country and Volleyball start post-season play this week.
The Marching Band celebrates a 1st place finish at Waukee and a perfect season for the percussion line.
Championship season has begun! Go Mustangs!
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Congratulations to All!
Congratulations
Mount Vernon High School is excited to host the 3rd Annual Highway 1 Classic on Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00PM — Featuring the marching bands from Lisbon, Anamosa, Solon and Mount Vernon.
Free admission! Everyone is welcome!
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If you are interested in donating to support the Washington Elementary music
classroom, please see Ms. Walker’s Wish List
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3MUKCS0YP2DNN?ref_=wl_share
Each year our classrooms benefit from donations from families and
community members. We appreciate all those who donate!
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Mount Vernon seventh grade students will be raking leaves for elderly or sick on Friday, October 25 (rain date of Thursday, October 31) as a community service project.
They are still looking for yards to rake for those who are in need.
If you are interested in having the students rake your property, please reach out to the Middle School office prior to October 21st to let them know you are interested. They can be reached at (319) 895-6254.
3 weeks ago
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What a wonderful project!
Wonder how butthurt my 7th grader would be if she had to come rake our yard 😂 This is an excellent project 🤎
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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!