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.

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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.

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Athletics

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

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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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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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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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St. Francis vs. Mount Vernon | Georgia High School Football 🎥💻 𝕎𝔸𝕋ℂℍ 𝕃𝕀𝕍𝔼 : sportsplus.quick-score4k.com/hs-football.php?live=St.%20Francis%20vs.%20Mount%20Vernon St. Francis Knights @ Mount Vernon Mustangs The Mount Vernon (Atlanta, GA) varsity football team has a home conference game vs. St. Francis (Alpharetta, GA) on Friday, October 11 @ 4p.

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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If you are interested in donating to support the Washington Elementary music
classroom, please see Ms. Walkers Wish List

https://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!

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.
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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.

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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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Mount Vernon Seniors Selah Loyd and Graham Vavricek have been named as National Merit Semifinalists. Selah and Graham are two of 16,000 students nationwide to receive this honor.

Read more about the National Merit Program here: drive.google.com/file/d/1XIsTmQfb6myP8ArKaSlILmdpBf4dXVzI/view

Congratulations!
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Mount Vernon Seniors Selah Loyd and Graham Vavricek have been named as National Merit Semifinalists. Selah and Graham are two of 16,000 students nationwide to receive this honor. 

Read more about the National Merit Program here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XIsTmQfb6myP8ArKaSlILmdpBf4dXVzI/view

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Congratulations to Mount Vernon Middle School Choir students selected to participate in Bass Fest at Tipton High School. The festival includes time rehearsing with guest clinicians, and recording the songs they learned at the end of the day.

Students include:
Back row: Mason Bany, Jake Martin, Henry Mueller, Oliver Errington, Gavin Anderson
First row: Isaiah Lewis, Matthew Winkler, Caleb Bausch, Bryce Pyatt, Briggs Lamb, Jon Bielefeld
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Congratulations to Mount Vernon Middle School Choir students selected to participate in Bass Fest at Tipton High School. The festival includes time rehearsing with guest clinicians, and recording the songs they learned at the end of the day. 

Students include: 
Back row: Mason Bany, Jake Martin, Henry Mueller, Oliver Errington, Gavin Anderson
First row: Isaiah Lewis, Matthew Winkler, Caleb Bausch, Bryce Pyatt, Briggs Lamb, Jon Bielefeld

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What a wonderful opportunity and fun to sing together.

Thank you for the opportunity to go!! Sounds like it was a great day!

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Our Marching Mustangs have had a strong couple weeks to start competition season.

9/21 they competed for the first time at Mount Pleasant and came away with 1st place in Class 3A along with best color guard, best percussion and the crowd favorite award.

9/28 at Linn-Mar, the band faced intense competition from 10 bands in Class 3A and came away with 2nd place and best color guard and best percussion.

They will compete again Saturday, October 5th at Prairie High School at 11:45AM and again at Five Seasons (Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids) at 5:00PM. Come cheer them on and congratulate them on an incredible season so far!
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Our Marching Mustangs have had a strong couple weeks to start competition season. 

9/21 they competed for the first time at Mount Pleasant and came away with 1st place in Class 3A along with best color guard, best percussion and the crowd favorite award.

9/28 at Linn-Mar, the band faced intense competition from 10 bands in Class 3A and came away with 2nd place and best color guard and best percussion. 

They will compete again Saturday, October 5th at Prairie High School at 11:45AM and again at Five Seasons (Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids) at 5:00PM. Come cheer them on and congratulate them on an incredible season so far!Image attachmentImage attachment

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9/21 they won best drum majors too ☺️

Amazing work!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

Dr. Greg Batenhorst