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

Teaching & Learning

A typical student in our school district engages in a rigorous academic program while also being involved in a variety of activities in arts, athletics, extracurricular activities, and community service. Mount Vernon Community School District students consistently score well above state and national averages on state and national assessments, and perform at higher levels than many of their peers in other districts.  All of this leads to students being prepared for life after graduation, as evidenced in the success of Mount Vernon graduates in a variety of career fields.

Standards Based Learning

Washington Elementary

Mount Vernon Middle School & High School Standards Based Learning Information

Iowa School Report Card

Student and Employee Information