Facilities
The district’s facilities include a PreSchool – 4th-grade elementary school constructed in 1956 and additions completed in 2011 and in 2019.
A 5th – 8th-grade middle school constructed in 1971 had a classroom addition in 2003, a remodel in 2006, 2010, and 2019.
The 9th – 12th grade high school was constructed in 2006. The addition of a Performing Arts Center and additional classrooms was completed in 2020.
In addition, many of the athletic facilities have undergone complete remodels — a brand new multi-sport athletic and fine arts complex was completed in 2023, the softball field was completely revamped in 2021, and the baseball field in 2015. All buildings adjoin each other on a central campus on 64 beautifully wooded acres.
Facility Use and Fee Schedule
Many groups and organizations utilize the buildings and grounds of the school district.
Before making any request, please go to the following link (Public Link) to gain access to facility availability. This program allows you to filter by date or month, and also by the venue. This will allow you to narrow down exactly which building or space is open and when it is available.
**Please keep in mind, that if you want to see the ending time for when an activity ends, you need to be in the DAY view (not month or week).
When you find time available, please email Val Binsfield at vbinsfield@mvcsd.org with your specific dates and times requested.
Please remember we will take requests for January 1 – April 30 no sooner than September 1. We will take requests for May 1 – August 31 no sooner than January 1. And we will take requests for September 1 – December 31 no sooner than May. 1.
Please, request times for no more than 1x per week with any specific group and no requests longer than 1.5 hours per group.
We charge for MVCSD rentals. Those charges are anywhere from $20/hr up to $350/hr depending on your group and which facility you are requesting. Please email Val Binsfield or Matt Thede to inquire about your rate. Below are the fees associated with usage.
The person making the request assumes responsibility, proof of insurance, and is liable for any injuries that take place on our facilities.
Keys ($10 deposit) are to be checked out and returned after each block of time reserved (I.E. – in the fall when you are done, or spring if you used it all fall), even if that means you are to reserve it again at a later time.
MVCSD school-sponsored activities take priority above all other groups. The school reserves the right to change or remove a reservation if our own programs need to use the space. We will do our best to prevent this from happening, but it can happen from time to time.
No gym requests will be taken after 6 pm on Wednesdays and before 12 pm on Sundays.
Thank you for your attention to this. We will do our best to accommodate and be proactive on our end. Thanks for your support!
FACILITIES USE POLICY – CHECKLIST OF EXPECTATIONS FOR USE
Group #1 Fee Schedule
District and District Related Organizations
- Regular classroom activities
- District-sponsored activities for students (athletics, fine arts, clubs)
- District-sponsored activities for parents (meetings, open houses)
- District-related groups and organizations (Booster Clubs, PTO’s)
- District-sponsored activities for district staff (professional development and training)
- Community Education activities
Group #2 Fee Schedule
Public Agencies and District Co-Sponsored Activities
- Official meetings of the City of Mount Vernon or Cornell College, or a community activity supported by the Mount Vernon City Council
- Mount Vernon community, social, civic, and service organizations sponsoring fund-raising activities where all of the proceeds go to the Mount Vernon Community School District
- Mount Vernon civic, social, and service organizations sponsoring educational, recreational, and cultural activities
- National, state, and local elections
- Recreational programs offered through the City of Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation
| School or Facility | Fee |
|---|---|
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Gym | No Charge |
| High School and Middle School Wrestling Room | No Charge |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Classrooms | No Charge |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Library Media Center | No Charge |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Commons | No Charge |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Kitchen | No Charge |
| * High School Performing Arts Center | No Charge |
| High School Performing Arts Center Lobby | No Charge |
| First Street Field | No Charge |
| * Middle School Auditorium | No Charge |
| Middle School Practice Fields | No Charge |
| Elementary Practice Fields | No Charge |
| Elementary Track | No Charge |
*Use of the PAC and Auditorium are subject to a House Manager fee along with lights and sound (if applicable) in addition to a custodial fee.
Group #3 Fee Schedule
Community Youth Organizations / Teams
- Practices for youth activities during their regular program season, or during off-season times as approved by the district. In order to be considered in this classification, youth athletic teams must be comprised of 100% of Mount Vernon enrolled students. Rosters are required to be submitted along with the rental request
- Meetings involving Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, 4-H, or other similar youth-oriented groups
- Mount Vernon civic, social and service organizations sponsoring educational, recreational, and cultural activities
| School or Facility | Fee |
|---|---|
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Gym | $20/hour |
| High School and Middle School Wrestling Room | $20/hour |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Classrooms | $20/hour per room |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Media Center | $30/hour |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Commons | $20/hour |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Kitchen | $30/hour |
| High School Performing Arts Center | $100/hour |
| High School Performing Arts Center Lobby | $20/hour |
| Middle School Auditorium | $20/hour |
| Middle School Practice Fields | No Charge |
| Elementary Practice Fields | No Charge |
| Elementary Track | No Charge |
*Use of the PAC and Auditorium are subject to a House Manager fee along with lights and sound (if applicable) in addition to a custodial fee.
Group #4 Fee Schedule
Community Non-Profit Organizations, Civic Organizations, and Educational Institutions
- Mount Vernon 501c non-profit organizations and community groups conducting fund-raising activities for their organizations or for charitable purposes (501c forms to be presented when requested)
- Mount Vernon Adult or Community Leagues
- Educational activities of public and private K-12 institutions
- Educational activities of public and private colleges and universities
| School or Facility | Fee |
|---|---|
| High School Gym | $75/hour |
| Middle School | $50/hour |
| Elementary Gym | $40/hour |
| High School and Middle School Wrestling Room | $40/hour |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Classrooms | $30/hour per room |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Library Media Center | $30/hour |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Commons | $30/hour |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Kitchen | $30/hour |
| * High School Performing Arts Center | $150/hour |
| High School Performing Arts Center Lobby | $40/hour |
| * Middle School Auditorium | $75/hour |
| Middle School Practice Fields | No Charge |
| Elementary Practice Fields | No Charge |
| Elementary Track | No Charge |
*Use of the PAC and Auditorium are subject to a House Manager fee along with lights and sound (if applicable) in addition to a custodial fee.
Group #5 Fee Schedule
For-Profit Organizations and Activities and Other Private Interest Groups
- Businesses and Individuals for-profit
- Youth organizations, groups, or teams with less than 100% Mount Vernon enrolled students as participants. Rosters are required to be submitted along with the rental request
- Local, state, and national groups hosting special events, workshops, or conferences
- Groups, businesses, or individuals conducting activities for which a fee is charged or items are sold
- Political meetings sponsoring specific candidates, state, or national platforms
| School or Facility | Fee |
|---|---|
| High School Gym | $200/hour |
| Middle School | $200/hour |
| Elementary Gym | $150/hour |
| High School Wrestling Room | $200/hour |
| Middle School Wrestling Room | $150/hour |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Classrooms | $100/hour per room |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Library Media Center | $150/hour |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Commons | $150/hour |
| High School, Middle School, and Elementary Kitchen | $150/hour |
| * High School Performing Arts Center | $350/hour |
| High School Performing Arts Center Lobby | $200/hour |
| * Middle School Auditorium | $250/hour |
| Middle School Practice Fields | No Charge |
| Elementary Practice Fields | No Charge |
| Elementary Track | No Charge |
*Use of the PAC and Auditorium are subject to a House Manager fee along with lights and sound (if applicable) in addition to a custodial fee.
Other Fee Schedule
Personnel Fees
| Personnel | Fee | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Custodial Staff | $50/hour | $15/hour for toiletries |
| Building Supervisor (if needed) | $35/hour | |
| Theater Tech Supervisor | $40/hour | High School and Middle School |
| Other District Personnel | $35/hour | |
| Security Supervision | Actual Costs |
| Fee Description | Fee | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| House Manager for Performance | $35/hour | High School and Middle School |
| Projector and Screen | $150/day | High School and Middle School |
| Grand Piano | $150/hour | High School |
| Upright Piano | $100/hour | High School and Middle School |
| Light Board Programmer | $30/hour | High School and Middle School |
| Sound Engineer | $30/hour | High School and Middle School |
| Light/Sound Board Operator | $30/hour | High School and Middle School |
| Use of Rigging System | $75/event | High School |
| Use of Sound Shell | $200/event | High School |
| Backstage/Onstage Cleaning | $50/hour | High School and Middle School |
Miscellaneous Fees
| Fee Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cancellation Fee | $50 |
| District Issued Key Deposit | $10 |
| Equipment Replacement/Repair | Actual Costs |
Notes
- Use of a kitchen may or may not be available and may require a licensed food-handling person.
- Use of school equipment and technology is by permission only and may involve an additional fee.
- Not all classroom spaces may be available for use, as the District reserves the right to right to withhold some spaces from use.
- Any possible charges for use of the softball and baseball facilities that are shared with Cornell College will be determined in cooperation with Cornell College.
- Any large event will automatically incur a 2 hour custodian fee. The custodian will not always be on site, but has the option of coming in after the event to clean up.
- Any use of the Performing Arts Center and Middle School Auditorium need to have a site supervisor and will incur necessary fees for all groups except district directed activities.