Open Enrollment is the process by which a parent or guardian residing in an Iowa district may enroll their child(ren) into another Iowa school district under the terms and conditions of Iowa Code 282.18 and Iowa Administrative Code 281-17 as amended by Senate File 2435, Division VIII. All applications for 1st - 12th grade students wishing to open enroll must be received in the district office by March 1, 2026. Kindergarten students have until September 1, 2026 to submit their paperwork. OPEN ENROLLMENT APPLICATION LINK

Curriculum

Iowa Core

The Mount Vernon Community School District strives to provide students a strong, well-developed curriculum that is aligned to the Iowa Core. These statewide academic standards define what students should know and be able to do at each grade level, regardless of location or school district. They are rigorous and relevant in order to prepare students to graduate high school ready for college or the workforce.

Instructional Materials

The Mount Vernon Community School District is committed to providing its students with a rigorous and relevant education. To pursue these efforts, the district utilizes the following instructional materials:

Grades K-4

Literacy

Math

  • enVisionMATH Common Core – (2012 edition)

Grades 5-12

See instructional materials listed in the Course Description for each class.

Academics

Key Contacts

Michelle Boyden

District Teacher Leadership Instructional Specialist

319-895-8845