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No Place
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Denzel Washington School of the Arts has been designated as a No Place for Hate School. 

No Place for Hate an ADL Education Program

 

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29th annual Parent Involvement Day

SAVE THE DATE: 29th annual Parent Involvement Day on February 9, 2026, for all schools throughout the Mount Vernon City School District. The snow date will be February 10. The Mount Vernon City School District presents this initiative in collaboration with the Mount Vernon PTA Council and the Mount Vernon Parent and Community Forum on Education. 

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Registration Open for Big E After School Program

Registration for the Macedonia Baptist Church's “Big E” After School Program is open from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications will be available at the church (141 S. 9th Ave., Mount Vernon, NY). In the program, your child will get homework help, strengthen reading, increase math skills, and do arts and crafts. For more information, call 914-667-2333.

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Mount Vernon Adult Education Winter Registration January 12-14 at Lincoln School 6 p.m. - 8p.m. 170 E. Lincoln Ave.
Mount Vernon Adult Education Winter Registration 2026 - 6 to 8 pm., Jan. 12-14, at Lincoln School

The Mount Vernon Adult Education Program will hold its Winter Registration for NEW students from January 12-14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lincoln School (170 E. Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York). Sign up to take classes towards earning your GED or ESL classes to learn English. We look forward to seeing you. You must be 21 years or older to enroll.

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Parent Training Zoom Workshop - Wed., Jan. 28 from 6 to 7 p.m.

The Westchester Institute of Human Development will host a Parent Training Workshop for Mount Vernon families from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, via Zoom. Click here to access the Zoom or scan the QR code. The workshop, Understanding the Special Education Process, will provide important information for parents and caregivers of students with disabilities who are new to special education and feeling unsure about the process. 

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The Parent Resource Center is a place for parents, students and families to receive support. Click the link below for more information! 

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Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - Preparing for State Testing
Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - Preparing for State Testing

With state testing around the corner, students and staff are gearing up to conquer what’s ahead. Students have been studying hard and diligently to pave the way for their success. Our scholars are preparing to do their best, as they always do. Best of luck to all in the weeks ahead! #MtVernonShines

Parent Resource Center hosting events and workshops for Mount Vernon families
Parent Resource Center hosting events and workshops for Mount Vernon families

The Parent Resource Center at Graham School holds the Positive Parenting Workshop every Wednesday at 10 a.m. The next workshop will be on Wednesday, January 14. Click here to register. The Parent Resource Center also holds family-centric events such as last month’s Holiday Sparks Parent Pop-up pictured above! To contact the Parent Resource Center, call (914) 358-2744.

Spring sports sign-ups and winter sports updates
Spring sports sign-ups and winter sports updates

Spring season is right around the corner beginning on March 16. Spring Sports includes Baseball, Softball, Outdoor Track for Boys and Girls, Girls Flag Football, Boys Tennis, and Modified Track for boys and girls in grades 7 and 8. Sign up time for Spring Sports is exactly one month before the start of the season. Be ready to sign up on the District website on February 16 to get medically cleared. Read more about how the season is going for winter sports here!

Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - Support Staff
Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - Support Staff

This week in the Jewel Box, we are honoring our hard working security guards, custodians, lunch monitors, cafeteria workers, social workers and guidance counselors who are the heart of the District. Support staff were recognized earlier this week for their dedication to caring for and assisting our students. Thank you for all that you do! #MtVernonShines. You can view Mount Vernon’s Jewel Box on our Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube! 

Caiden Hylton nominated for LoHud's Wrestler of the Week
Caiden Hylton nominated for LoHud's Wrestler of the Week

Caiden Hylton, a senior at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, was nominated for LoHud’s Wrestler of the Week for his outstanding 6-0 performance at Nyack’s Red and Black Duals meet. He defeated the #10 wrestler in the state in the first period and improved his overall record to an undefeated 13-0! Click here to vote for Caiden!

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Mark Jaikaran, STEAM senior, 2025

I love how STEAM is an interactive school. It's not like they just read stuff off the boards to you, they make you interact with your environment and peers. That's one of the best parts of the school.

Mark Jaikaran, Mount Vernon STEAM Academy senior, 2025

Prosper Ibeto, MVHS senior, 2025

I am so thankful to God and to the District for everything. Shout out to all the students out there. Keep believing in yourself because you never know what you can do until you do it.

Prosper Ibeto, Mount Vernon High School senior, 2025

Elizabeth deGrandpre, DWSA 2025 salutatorian

Thanks to all of my Denzel teachers, new and old. You have inspired me to want to become a teacher myself and share my love of math with students.

Elizabeth deGrandpre, Denzel Washington School of the Arts salutatorian, 2025

Charlotte Watson, Denzel Washington School of the Arts valedictorian, 2025

We've all heard the saying, ‘it takes a village,’ and well, we are the product of our village. All of this could not have been made possible without my village, I know that for a fact.

Charlotte Watson, Denzel Washington School of the Arts valedictorian, 2025

Alexia Angel​​​​​​​, Benjamin Turner Academy

I love being at BTA because I love my Teacher Assistant, Ms. Johnson and my ELA teacher, Ms. Odindo. They are hard on me and push me to do my best.

Alexia Angel, Benjamin Turner Academy

Morgan Bowen, Edward Williams School

My teacher Mrs. Creighton makes school fun. With all the teachers, principals and AP they do fun stuff.

Morgan Bowen, Edward Williams School

Raven "Madison" Arce-Harris, Cecil H. Parker School 

If you follow your dreams, they will come true.  When I first came to this school, it was hard.  Now I'm doing better with my work and making friends.

Raven "Madison" Arce-Harris, Cecil H. Parker School

Hillary Vallecillo, Lincoln School

I like Lincoln because all the teachers care about their students, not just about their classes but also about how the students feel. It is important for students to feel confident and happy in their own skin.

Hillary Vallecillo, Lincoln School

Alistair Bell, Traphagen School 

Everyone knows everyone. It’s like a family here at Traphagen.

Alistair Bell, Traphagen School

Amelia Toppin, Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School

l like NMHZ School because we do fun activities in my class. My teacher taught me cursive handwriting. I am learning multiplication and I like when we made an array of sunshine showing different arrays. I love my new teacher because she makes me understand what I am learning.

Amelia Toppin, Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School

Amanda Outen, Denzel Washington School of the Arts

DWSA has really helped me to reach my potential or at least helped me to see my true potential as an actor. I can use this experience to develop my public speaking skills so I can eventually use my voice to change the world.

Amanda Outen, Denzel Washington School of the Arts

Timari Jenkins, Benjamin Turner Academy

“We are learning to code the robot to play tug-of-war against another robot. My favorite part of this program so far is driving the robot.”  

Timari Jenkins, Benjamin Turner Middle School

Dylan Taylor, Graham School 

My school is special because the teachers slow down and help you if you need help.

Dylan Taylor, Graham School

Skylar Savariau, Parker School 

I do band lesson and I'm getting better at it. 

Skylar Savariau, Parker School

Emily Galindo, MV STEAM Academy

We are strongly encouraged by teachers and the staff to work hard and try our best with all the work we do.

Emily Galindo, MV STEAM Academy

Vera Wreh, Mount Vernon Honor Academy

My journey here at the Mount Vernon Honor Academy has been an amazing thrill for my education. Being able to be offered wonderful opportunities like participation in the National Junior Honor Society has really made me grateful. I am proud I have made it this far. Thank you MVHA!

Vera Wreh, Mount Vernon Honor Academy
 

Tristan Paul, Edward Williams School

I like that my school has a drumline. I have a chance to practice doing something that I LOVE!!

Tristan Paul, Edward Williams School

Eliana Dewar, Traphagen School 

I like the preps because I get to learn different things about art, music, PE, and media. In every activity, I learn more and more about music and art. I learn about abstract art, how to play the ukulele, how to play basketball, and poems.

Eliana Dewar, Traphagen School

Naomi Hooks, Mandela/Zollicoffer School 

What makes my school special is that some of the staff have great qualities to have the students look up to them.

Naomi Hooks, Mandela/Zollicoffer School

Kimberly Munguia, Lincoln School

Lincoln is a great school for learning and making friends. The teachers are amazing at their jobs and help give you so many opportunities to get ahead in life.

Kimberly Munguia, Lincoln School

Lily Cudjoe, Graham School 

My school provides us programs to help us, like African dance, the Boys Club, and My Sister’s place.

Lily Cudjoe, Graham School