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The Mount Vernon City School District is excited to launch its Volunteer Program! This initiative gives individuals the opportunity to support school events and to participate in community services. Click here to visit the volunteering webpage and learn more. 👉 Click here to sign up and get involved!

Twenty-eight student-athletes were honored Thursday for their sportsmanship and academic achievement during the Fall Sports Recognition Celebration.

Yesterday marked the exciting opening game of Mount Vernon City School District's Pioneer League! Our team faced off against Mamaroneck’s Tigers in a thrilling soccer match.  Congratulations to all the players for their hard work and sportsmanship—what a fantastic start to the season!

Students at Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School received valuable lessons in financial literacy Friday morning — taught not by their teachers, but by their older peers from the Mount Vernon STEAM Academy.

Our Parent Resource Center located at Graham School is a one stop shop for families, providing them with the tools to exceed professionally and personally. The center, which opened during our Fall Festival last week, offers a variety of educational and engaging workshops to help the Mount Vernon community. We look forward to seeing you at the Parent Resource Center throughout the year, utilizing tools such as our computers to assist with job searches, resume building, and registering your children. #MtVernonShines. 

As student ambassador on the Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education, STEAM Academy senior and fledgling author Leonard Oduro views his role as representing the voices of his classmates – as well as spreading the word about educational opportunities.

There will be a food pantry at Denzel Washington School of the Arts at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18. There will also be a food pantry at Graham School at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19. Bring your own bag and choose from essentials such as dairy, vegetables, grains, protein and fruits while supplies last.

DWSA students performed in their fall musical, "Buena Vista Social Club," last week! Click here to view a photo gallery from the show. You can also view a replay of the livestream on our YouTube channel.