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
Follow
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!
3 days ago
1 CommentComment on Facebook
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!
7 days ago
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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.
1 week ago
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
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 🤎
Angela Donatti Mandy Haster Vaughn I got this T Shirt Today, Click Here for Limited Edition👇https://usa-greatful.shop/20241011-234651
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!
2 weeks ago
12 CommentsComment on Facebook
Great job!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Congratulations
congrats!
Congratulations
Congratulations! 🎉
Congrats
Nice work!
#ExcellenceInTheArena
Diane Harrington Lezli Luneckas-Broomhall Kristi Keast Stephanie Fisher David Ryan Jena Jaspers Becky Dudrey Deb Stecklein Trude Jo Elliott Steve Brand Myrt Bowers I got this T Shirt Today, Click Here for Limited Edition👇https://usa-greatful.shop/20241011-234651
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
2 weeks ago
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
What a wonderful opportunity and fun to sing together.
Thank you for the opportunity to go!! Sounds like it was a great day!
Cari Lamb Paula D Anderson I got this T Shirt Today, Click Here for Limited Edition👇https://usa-greatful.shop/20241011-234651
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!
2 weeks ago
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
9/21 they won best drum majors too ☺️
Amazing work!
Kristen Robinson Karren Loomis I got this T Shirt Today, Click Here for Limited Edition👇https://usa-greatful.shop/20241011-234651
Latest News
Friday Night Football Changes
There is no doubt, Friday nights are a really fun time for everyone in the community. We want to make…
September 2024 District Newsletter
The school year is off to a great start and we are looking forward to some great fall events! Click…
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!