March 2026 District Newsletter
Another State Champ in girls wrestling, a State Runner-up on both girls and boys wrestling, and other top 5 finishes….Oh…
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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The MVHS National Honor Society is recruiting donors for a blood drive this Thursday, March 12. If you are interested in donating please sign up!
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The Character Counts Coach of the Year honors a worthy recipient who embodies the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring & Citizenship. The 2026 recipient is Mount Vernon Coach Robin Brand. Robin has taught and coached softball in the Mount Vernon district for 16 years. Robin had also coached volleyball, track and field, basketball, and swimming at the high school level. Accepting her award is her family.
Congratulations, Robin! 👏
2026 State Basketball Tournament presented by @iowafarmbureau
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Congratulations to the Mustang girls basketball team on their State Runner-Up finish!
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Congratulations to the Mustang girls basketball team on their exciting win over Dubuque Wahlert yesterday! They play again tonight in the State Basketball Championship game against Maquoketa.
8:00 pm at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines
Tickets for the girls game can be found here: hyveetix.evenue.net/events/GB
Go Mustangs!
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Help Support CAY Post Prom! $20 from $20 of each tux rental is donated to post prom!
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February 2026 District Newsletter
The February district newsletter celebrates a successful middle school musical, the annual middle school ski trip, successful robotics…
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!