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Denzel Washington School of the Arts has been designated as a No Place for Hate School.
View the schedule of Parent Resource Center (PRC) February workshops here! The PRC is located at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy.
Click here to register or register via phone (914-308-4220) or email (mgutierrez1@mtvernoncsd.org).
Denzel Washington School of the Arts has rescheduled its Black History Month Production at DWSA to Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. due to expected inclement weather on February 13. The show will feature music, art and dance from DWSA artists. General admission is $15, and tickets are $5 for students. Click here to buy tickets.
Mount Vernon Leadership Academy will hold The Masked Eagle featuring the Magic of Motown singing competition on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., which is open to the public. Tickets purchased in advance will be $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tickets purchased at the door will be $8 for adults and $5 for children. Snacks will be available for purchase. For tickets, please contact Ms. Gabby Fariello at (914) 358-2701 or by email at gfariello@mtvernoncsd.org.
Middle and high school auditions will be held at Denzel Washington School of the Arts on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
An application must be complete prior to the audition.
28th ANNUAL PARENT INVOLVEMENT DAY, MONDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2025, 7:50AM-2:50PM,
DENZEL WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS.
- A special day to take your child to school
- Visit your child's class
- Meet and speak with other parents
- Hear from administrators, teachers, and specialists
DWSA BLACK HISTORY MONTH PRODUCTION, Thursday February 27, 6:30pm at Denzel Washington School of the Arts, 121 South Sixth Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
$15 for All and $5 for students with ID.
Scan QR code on flyer to purchase tickets.
There will be food vendors and other vendors highlighting African artwork.
DWSA AUDITIONS, Wed. Feb. 26 5pm-7pm, Sat. Mar. 29 10am-noon, Sat. Jun. 14 10am-noon
DWSA, 121 South Sixth Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
Apply now! For the application go to https://dwsa.mtvernoncsd.org
DWSA AFTER SCHOOL 2024-2025 - Academic Power Hour, Smart Scholars, and Saturday Regents Prep
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School News
Parents throughout the Mount Vernon City School District entered the buildings of their children's school, ready to join them for a day full of learning and fun during the 28th annual Parent Involvement Day on Monday, February 10, 2025.
Celine Buchanan, a senior and dance major at the Denzel Washington School of the Arts, maintains her spot in the top 10% of her school by staying extremely dedicated to her academics and artistry. Over the past four years, Celine has maintained a 4.0 grade point average, a consistent spot on the honor roll, and dazzled members of the Mount Vernon community with her excellent dancing skills.
Mount Vernon Knights Varsity Wrestling held Senior Night on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, and wrapped up the regular season earlier this week. Playoffs will start with divisional matches in Division A on Saturday, February 8, at the Westchester County Center.
A community forum was held at Mount Vernon Honor Academy on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, for District staff, parents and families, and other members of the Mount Vernon community to provide input that will help shape a desired profile for the next leader of the Mount Vernon City School District. Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) will outline selection criteria for the District's next superintendent and leadership characteristics that align with the District’s needs. HYA will present a report to the Board of Education on Thursday, February 13.
Consultants from Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) presented the process and timeline for the Mount Vernon City School District’s superintendent search at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Last month, students in the Denzel Washington School of the Arts Gospel Choir presented a concert for their Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at Hackley School. This concert also intertwined the rich history of gospel music into the performances. The Gospel Choir utilized dance, poetry, and song.
Dear Mount Vernon City School District Community,
In recent weeks, there have been significant changes within the government and to decades long existing policies. Among those policy changes is enabling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to carry out immigration enforcement actions in churches and schools. This is of grave concern for our school community [...]