Mount Vernon School
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A school of Inquiry, Innovation, and Impact.
We are Impact Ready. We are Mount Vernon.
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We are Impact Ready. We are Mount Vernon.
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At Mount Vernon, we reflect, learn, and celebrate the rich contributions of Black Americans to our nation’s story. Today, we honor Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of resilience, freedom, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.
June 20, 2025 at 12:26 AM
At Mount Vernon, we reflect, learn, and celebrate the rich contributions of Black Americans to our nation’s story. Today, we honor Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of resilience, freedom, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.
Huge congrats to our amazing 5th graders! 🎉 From inspiring speeches to Impact Summit showcases and a sunny courtyard reception, it was a day to remember. We’re so proud of you, Class of 2032! 💛🌟
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May 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Huge congrats to our amazing 5th graders! 🎉 From inspiring speeches to Impact Summit showcases and a sunny courtyard reception, it was a day to remember. We’re so proud of you, Class of 2032! 💛🌟
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From Atlanta to Hanoi, the Class of 2025 made history with MV’s first global Commencement 🌍🎓 Powerful speeches, bold leadership, and unforgettable moments—this is how you design a better world.
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Designing a Better World: The Class of 2025 Leads with Purpose
Mount Vernon School’s Class of 2025 made history with a truly global Commencement, uniting in-person and online communities from Atlanta to Vietnam. Discover how these graduates are designing a better...
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May 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
From Atlanta to Hanoi, the Class of 2025 made history with MV’s first global Commencement 🌍🎓 Powerful speeches, bold leadership, and unforgettable moments—this is how you design a better world.
Read more 👇
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Read more 👇
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Last week we celebrated our Grade 8 students at their Bridging Ceremony! It was a day full of joy, reflection, and anticipation as we honored their achievements and growth throughout the year. The Class of 2029 is ready to take on Upper School with confidence and curiosity. Congratulations! 💙
May 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Last week we celebrated our Grade 8 students at their Bridging Ceremony! It was a day full of joy, reflection, and anticipation as we honored their achievements and growth throughout the year. The Class of 2029 is ready to take on Upper School with confidence and curiosity. Congratulations! 💙
🎓👋 One of our most heartwarming traditions — Senior Salute! Our graduates took their final walk through Lower Campus, cheered on by the youngest Mustangs. #OnceAMustangAlwaysAMustang
May 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🎓👋 One of our most heartwarming traditions — Senior Salute! Our graduates took their final walk through Lower Campus, cheered on by the youngest Mustangs. #OnceAMustangAlwaysAMustang
The Upper Campus Gym turned into a celebration stage Monday night as the blue carpet rolled out for the 2025 MVEES! 🐎💙 From championship wins to jaw-dropping plays, we honored the unforgettable moments and incredible athletes who made this year one to remember. 💫🔥
May 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The Upper Campus Gym turned into a celebration stage Monday night as the blue carpet rolled out for the 2025 MVEES! 🐎💙 From championship wins to jaw-dropping plays, we honored the unforgettable moments and incredible athletes who made this year one to remember. 💫🔥
💭At Mount Vernon, two Upper School students turned bold questions into a movement that became The Big Questions, a course now shaping thinkers and changemakers.
🔥 Dive into the story of how curiosity sparked curriculum →
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🔥 Dive into the story of how curiosity sparked curriculum →
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How Student Agency Launched “The Big Questions”
Born from a student-led club during the pandemic, The Big Questions is now a cornerstone course at Mount Vernon, inspiring deep inquiry and student agency. Discover how bold thinking turned curiosity ...
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May 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
💭At Mount Vernon, two Upper School students turned bold questions into a movement that became The Big Questions, a course now shaping thinkers and changemakers.
🔥 Dive into the story of how curiosity sparked curriculum →
mountvernonschool.org/blog/how-stu...
🔥 Dive into the story of how curiosity sparked curriculum →
mountvernonschool.org/blog/how-stu...
Historic season for Mount Vernon Middle School Athletics! 🏆 Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, and Boys Tennis all brought home championship titles—three in one season for the first time ever. The future is bright! 💪🔥
May 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Historic season for Mount Vernon Middle School Athletics! 🏆 Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, and Boys Tennis all brought home championship titles—three in one season for the first time ever. The future is bright! 💪🔥
Today—and every day—we celebrate the strength, joy, and unwavering love of mothers, grandmothers, and all who care, lead, and lift others with compassion. 💐
From the sidelines to the spotlight, your impact runs deep and wide—shaping who we are and who we’re becoming.
Happy Mother’s Day!
From the sidelines to the spotlight, your impact runs deep and wide—shaping who we are and who we’re becoming.
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Today—and every day—we celebrate the strength, joy, and unwavering love of mothers, grandmothers, and all who care, lead, and lift others with compassion. 💐
From the sidelines to the spotlight, your impact runs deep and wide—shaping who we are and who we’re becoming.
Happy Mother’s Day!
From the sidelines to the spotlight, your impact runs deep and wide—shaping who we are and who we’re becoming.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Middle School reimagined The Addams Family with wit, bold choices, and all the spooky vibes. 💀🎭 100% student-led—from choreography to tech—this show was sharp, funny, and entirely their own
May 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Middle School reimagined The Addams Family with wit, bold choices, and all the spooky vibes. 💀🎭 100% student-led—from choreography to tech—this show was sharp, funny, and entirely their own
Mount Vernon 🤝 Furman University What if students designed the program themselves? Our iD 10th graders are co-creating a real-world entrepreneurship experience with Furman’s Hill Institute. This is purpose in action.👇
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From the Ground Up: Mount Vernon Students Design Furman’s First High School Summer Entrepreneurship Experience
Mount Vernon’s Innovation Diploma program partners with Furman University's Hill Institute to co-create a student-designed entrepreneurship experience—marking a new model for purpose-driven education ...
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May 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Mount Vernon 🤝 Furman University What if students designed the program themselves? Our iD 10th graders are co-creating a real-world entrepreneurship experience with Furman’s Hill Institute. This is purpose in action.👇
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Last week, we celebrated academic excellence, leadership, and character at the Upper School Honors Ceremony 🎓 Congrats to Valedictorian Herris Fentress, Salutatorian Ryley Fuller, Class Speaker Caroline Davis, and all honorees!
May 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Last week, we celebrated academic excellence, leadership, and character at the Upper School Honors Ceremony 🎓 Congrats to Valedictorian Herris Fentress, Salutatorian Ryley Fuller, Class Speaker Caroline Davis, and all honorees!
🌍 At MV, Earth Day is a launchpad for real change—from planting trees to designing future cities. See how our students are leading the way. 🌱💡
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Earth Day and Environmental Stewardship at Mount Vernon
At Mount Vernon, Earth Day inspires action year-round—through project-based learning, partnerships, and student leadership that drives real-world environmental change.
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April 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
🌍 At MV, Earth Day is a launchpad for real change—from planting trees to designing future cities. See how our students are leading the way. 🌱💡
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In this Easter season of renewal, every bloom placed in love is a reminder of the life we’re made to live—full of purpose, wonder, and grace. 💐 Wishing everyone a joyful and hope-filled Easter!
April 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
In this Easter season of renewal, every bloom placed in love is a reminder of the life we’re made to live—full of purpose, wonder, and grace. 💐 Wishing everyone a joyful and hope-filled Easter!
🎉 Mustang Rally is just ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎪🎤
Get ready for Rally 2025 — a full-day, all-school celebration packed with carnival rides, games, performances, and the debut of The Rally Stage! 💥 Don’t forget to register on the Rally Site for cashless tickets + epic auction items (like a golf cart 👀)
Get ready for Rally 2025 — a full-day, all-school celebration packed with carnival rides, games, performances, and the debut of The Rally Stage! 💥 Don’t forget to register on the Rally Site for cashless tickets + epic auction items (like a golf cart 👀)
April 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🎉 Mustang Rally is just ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎪🎤
Get ready for Rally 2025 — a full-day, all-school celebration packed with carnival rides, games, performances, and the debut of The Rally Stage! 💥 Don’t forget to register on the Rally Site for cashless tickets + epic auction items (like a golf cart 👀)
Get ready for Rally 2025 — a full-day, all-school celebration packed with carnival rides, games, performances, and the debut of The Rally Stage! 💥 Don’t forget to register on the Rally Site for cashless tickets + epic auction items (like a golf cart 👀)
This week, Kindergartners took their weather studies to the next level with a visit from 11Alive’s Thunder Truck! 🌩️🌪️ Real tools, big questions—and a spot on the evening news! 🎬📺
April 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This week, Kindergartners took their weather studies to the next level with a visit from 11Alive’s Thunder Truck! 🌩️🌪️ Real tools, big questions—and a spot on the evening news! 🎬📺
Taste of MV was an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, & cuisine! Our campus came alive with traditional music, dancing, and delicious dishes from around the world— 20 countries! 🌍💃🍛 MV families shared their heritage with joy and pride, reminding us all of the beauty in our diversity. 💙
April 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Taste of MV was an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, & cuisine! Our campus came alive with traditional music, dancing, and delicious dishes from around the world— 20 countries! 🌍💃🍛 MV families shared their heritage with joy and pride, reminding us all of the beauty in our diversity. 💙
Our PK2 students’ curiosity about babies led to hands-on learning! 🍼👶 They shopped at a baby store, tasted baby food, met real infants & toddlers, and even built their own ultrasound machine! Inquiry in action at its cutest. 💕 #CuriousMinds #PK2Adventures
April 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Our PK2 students’ curiosity about babies led to hands-on learning! 🍼👶 They shopped at a baby store, tasted baby food, met real infants & toddlers, and even built their own ultrasound machine! Inquiry in action at its cutest. 💕 #CuriousMinds #PK2Adventures
🎥✨ MNN isn’t just a student news show—it’s a launchpad for real-world learning! Recognized by SAIS, it’s proving the power of purpose-driven education. And the best part? The journey is just beginning! 🚀📡
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Mustang News Network: Student-Led, Purpose-Driven, and Poised for Expansion
Mustang News Network (MNN) has grown from an ambitious idea into a thriving, student-led broadcast team that embodies Mount Vernon’s commitment to voice, choice, innovation, and authentic learning exp...
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April 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🎥✨ MNN isn’t just a student news show—it’s a launchpad for real-world learning! Recognized by SAIS, it’s proving the power of purpose-driven education. And the best part? The journey is just beginning! 🚀📡
Learn more:
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Learn more:
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Learning at Mount Vernon is all about purpose & impact! 🌎✨ Our Grade 5 Impact Summit introduces young learners to real-world problem-solving, helping them see themselves as change-makers. 💡🙌 See them in action —
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Cultivating Leadership & Purpose: The Grade 5 Impact Summit
At Mount Vernon, learning isn’t just about mastering content—it’s about discovering purpose and making an impact. Our intentionally designed learning journey provides students with transformative expe...
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March 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Learning at Mount Vernon is all about purpose & impact! 🌎✨ Our Grade 5 Impact Summit introduces young learners to real-world problem-solving, helping them see themselves as change-makers. 💡🙌 See them in action —
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Kindergarten explorers visited Pike’s Nursery to discover grassland ecosystems! 🌿 They picked out plants to observe in class, learning how they grow and adapt. Hands-on learning in action! 🌾✨
March 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Kindergarten explorers visited Pike’s Nursery to discover grassland ecosystems! 🌿 They picked out plants to observe in class, learning how they grow and adapt. Hands-on learning in action! 🌾✨
Weekend countdown: T-minus 3…2…1! 🚀 Grade 8 students wrapped up the week by launching stomp rockets and using real data to model quadratic functions. 📈✨
March 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Weekend countdown: T-minus 3…2…1! 🚀 Grade 8 students wrapped up the week by launching stomp rockets and using real data to model quadratic functions. 📈✨
With each new season, we find fresh purpose—this spring, it’s all about joy, connection, and adventure! 🌿🌞🌸 Happy first day of Spring, Mustangs!
March 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
With each new season, we find fresh purpose—this spring, it’s all about joy, connection, and adventure! 🌿🌞🌸 Happy first day of Spring, Mustangs!
From classroom to career! 🎓💼 Mount Vernon’s Internship Program helps students discover their passions, develop skills, and connect with industry leaders. See how they made the most of these opportunities over Interim here:
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Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Career: The Power of Interim Externships
Through our expansive network of industry leaders and real-world learning experiences, we provide students with opportunities that go beyond traditional academics. Our commitment to external partnersh...
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March 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
From classroom to career! 🎓💼 Mount Vernon’s Internship Program helps students discover their passions, develop skills, and connect with industry leaders. See how they made the most of these opportunities over Interim here:
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Grade 4 brought history to life in a spirited Patriots vs. Loyalists debate! 🇺🇸💬 From research to @hamiltonmusical.bsky.social performances 🎶, they fully immersed in the Road to Revolution—complete with colonial treats & passionate arguments! 🏛️✨
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Bringing American History to Life: The Grade 4 Patriot & Loyalist Debate
By designing learning experiences that are immersive and engaging, Mount Vernon ensures that students don’t just memorize facts—they connect with them. Through performance, debate, and shared experien...
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March 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Grade 4 brought history to life in a spirited Patriots vs. Loyalists debate! 🇺🇸💬 From research to @hamiltonmusical.bsky.social performances 🎶, they fully immersed in the Road to Revolution—complete with colonial treats & passionate arguments! 🏛️✨
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