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On October 7, 2024, the Mount Vernon City School District is asking teachers, staff, students and families to wear a blue shirt for World Day of Bullying Prevention, as we unite to take a stand against hate, bias, bullying and unkind acts of intolerance. Schools are encouraged to use this day to educate their students, staff and families about bullying. Please visit their website at https://www.stompoutbullying.org/world-day-bullying-prevention to learn more about activities and available resources.
The Mount Vernon City School District wishes you all a happy Rosh Hashanah. Enjoy the holiday and celebrate new beginnings for the New Year! Shanah Tovah!
Schools will be closed in the Mount Vernon City School District on Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, for Rosh Hashanah. The District Office will also be closed on October 4.
There will be a mobile pantry at Cecil H. Parker School on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Mount Vernon High School is hosting a community career fair with the New York State Department of Labor on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School. This event is open to community members and high school students. Please bring several copies of your resume and prepare for a five-to-10-minute on-site interview.
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School News
Administrators, trustees, staff and students' eyes were glued to the screen at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, as Director of Career and Technical Education Brian Simmons gave a presentation on the CTE Program and the newest pathway students can take, Hospitality Management.
Click here to check out the presentation on the newest CTE course!
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the Mount Vernon High School gymnasium stands were packed with high school students from around the District, repping their school colors and Mount Vernon pride. Students from all four Mount Vernon City School District high schools joined forces for the afternoon's pep rally, getting hyped for the big Unified Homecoming Game on Saturday, October 5, at Memorial Field.
Mount Vernon City School District:
The Mount Vernon City School District successfully won yesterday’s court hearing concerning Dr. Waveline Bennett-Conroy’s motion to stay her arbitration hearings. The Federal Court in the Southern District of New York denied the stay of arbitration so the District is clear to continue arbitration proceedings with Dr. Bennett-Conroy. The District is thankful that the legal process is moving forward, and we are hopeful that we can provide our community with a resolution to this matter.
Lisa Autieri, a Class of 1984 Mount Vernon High School graduate, has spent her entire professional career working in the Mount Vernon City School District. After graduating from MVHS, she immediately began working with the District and continues to this day. She has held a number of positions throughout the District, and she has always stayed committed to supporting the schools in the city she grew up in. Now, she serves as the Executive Assistant to the Acting Superintendent and makes an impact through her role as one of the primary points of contact in the District.
Parents and their children came out to Denzel Washington School of the Arts for an informative meet and greet session on Monday, September 30, 2024. Prior to the meet and greet with teachers, seniors and their families also received information about senior year and the college application process during their senior meeting.
From Acting Superintendent Dr. K. Veronica Smith:
Prior to the opening of schools today, the Mount Vernon City School District was informed of an unconfirmed online threat to an unidentified school by the Mount Vernon Police Department. The MVPD determined that it was safe to open schools. As a precautionary measure, entry scanning procedures at all schools were increased and extra time was taken to thoroughly search all bags to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Nothing suspicious was found. The District’s typical entry procedures include daily bag searches. The MVPD is continuing to investigate the threat. We will keep you updated as we receive more information.
Mount Vernon City School District pre-K teachers presented their progress from their classroom writing centers during curriculum meetings on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. They also outlined their plans for pre-K writing lessons during October.
Click here to view the full presentation about the work in pre-K writing centers.