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Mount Vernon High School has been designated as a No Place for Hate School.

Graduation and Moving Up Schedule: Class of 2026

View the graduation and moving up schedule here!

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Special Meeting Notice, Tuesday, June 16, 2026

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Meeting of the Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the Education Center, 165 North Columbus Ave., Mount Vernon, NY 10553.

Members of the public may view the meeting LIVE on our website or Facebook:
https://www.mtvernoncsd.org/our-district/board-of-education/meeting-video-library

https://www.facebook.com/MountVernonCitySchoolDistrict

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Scales of Justice Application - Due June 30, 2026

The Scales of Justice Academy Program is accepting applications online until June 30, 2026. The Scales of Justice Academy is a two-week, in-person legal educational program held at Fordham University School of Law, 150 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023, from July 20 to July 31, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no fee to participate. The program provides underserved high school young women with early life skills and meaningful exposure to law and legal studies in a real law school environment — equipping participants with the knowledge and foundation they need to succeed academically and pursue future careers in the law. Click here to access/download the application.

SNAP helps families buy food. SNAP provides monthly benefts to buy food at grocery stores and farmers markets. SNAP helps families stretch their food budget so kids get the nutrition they need to learn and grow. With SNAP: • Your family can buy more food at the grocery store • Your school gets more funding that benefts students Visit SNAPHelpNY.org to see if you may be eligible! Answer just a few questions. In less than fve minutes, you can see if you may be eligible and learn how to apply for S

Information on Summer EBT for Students

Click here for more information on Summer EBT, or visit the Food Services webpage to access more summer EBT resources.

Notice of the District-Wide Budget Re-Vote of the City School District of Mount Vernon, New York (Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - Polls open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Budget Re-vote will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; for the purpose of voting on the revised 2026-2027 budget of the City School District of the City of Mount Vernon, New York.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the public hearing on the school budget shall be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Education Center located at 165 North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York.

SEPTA Meeting at Board of Education - Wed., June 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

There will be a MVCSD Special Education PTA meeting on Wednesday, June 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Board of Education (165 N. Columbus Ave.) Attend to get involved in SEPTA; refreshments will be served!

Mount Vernon City School District Summer Programs July 6 to July 30: Enrichment Camp (Grades K-6 and Grades 7-8) July 6 to August 14: Extended School Year (ESY) August 3 to August 13: Bridge Programs (Grade 9) July 6 to August 13: High School Credit Recovery & Regents Prep August 18 to August 19: New York State Regents Exams

Save the Date: MVCSD Summer Programs

The Mount Vernon City School District is pleased to announce that this summer, we will be hosting a Summer Enrichment Camp from July 6 -July 30 for our students in grades K-8. Your input is important to helping us plan the summer program. Please answer the survey here and spread the word to other parents. The survey will be available until the end of the day on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Pre-K 4 Early Registration and Pre-K 3 Lottery to open now!

Pre-K 4 early registration and the Pre-K 3 lottery application for the 2026-2027 school year are open now! Pre-K 4 Early Registration will be open from March 2 to June 19, 2026. The Pre-K 3 lottery will be open March 1 to June 19, 2026.

The online registration page can be found here. To schedule an appointment, click here. For more information, call 914-665-5077.

Report Cards now available on Infinite Campus

Download the Infinite Campus app or visit the Infinite Campus website to access information regarding your child's report card, grades, progress reports, student schedules, attendance records and much more! Click 'read more' to learn how to access or create an account.

Staff Volunteers: We need your help: The MVCSD Volunteer Program is a district-wide initiative that gives individuals the opportunity to support school and community events, participate in district-wide service days, and strengthen connections with colleagues, students, and families.

MVCSD Staff Volunteer Program - Seeking Volunteers

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!

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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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Budget Area Profiles - 2026-27 Budget Revote

Jun 12 2026

View budget area profiles and expenditure overviews for the 2026-27 proposed budget here! The community will revote on the budget on Tuesday, June 16. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Click here to find your polling place.

Mount Vernon's Jewel Collection Digital Newsletter - June 12, 2026

Jun 12 2026

Click here to view this month's edition of the Mount Vernon Jewel Collection Digital Newsletter!

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Superintendent meets with community members to address budget questions and clarify financial information

Jun 12 2026

Mount Vernon City School District Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland met with community members Wednesday evening, discussing the revised 2026-27 budget and dispelling rumors regarding District finances.

To find answers to frequently asked community questions, you can visit our FAQ at https://www.mtvernoncsd.org/departments/business-finance/frequently-asked-questions

The revote for the budget will be held on Tuesday, June 16, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Find your polling place at https://lh.findmypollplace.com/MtVernonCSD/

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Community Financial Question: How does the contingency budget impact the Mount Vernon community?

Jun 12 2026

A contingency budget would have a significant impact on students, families, and the broader community because it requires the district to reduce spending and limit services.

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Community Financial Question: What happens if the 2nd budget vote results in a “No” vote?

Jun 12 2026

If the budget is voted down a second time, the Board of Education must adopt a contingency budget for the next school year.

Under a contingency budget:

The district’s tax levy is very limited, typically staying at or below last year’s level, with no increase allowed for things like inflation or other adjustments.
The district must make additional cuts to balance the budget.
Some non-essential spending is restricted, such as certain equipment purchases.

Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - Pre-K Graduation

Jun 12 2026

In the Jewel Box this week, we are getting ready to celebrate our students for graduation! Edwards Williams School kicked off the graduation season with their Pre-K graduation this Thursday, and you can view the full graduation and moving up schedule by clicking here. Congratulations to all our students on a successful year! #mtvernonshines

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Community Financial Question: Why is there a 2nd vote on the budget?

Jun 11 2026

A second vote is required when the proposed school budget is not approved by voters on the first vote.

By law, the Board of Education has two options after a failed vote:

Present the same budget again, or
Revise the budget and present an updated proposal

The district chose to hold a second vote to give the community another opportunity to consider a budget that reflects feedback and adjustments made after the first vote.

If the budget is not approved on the second vote, the district must adopt a contingency budget, and the budget cannot go back to voters again.

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Community Financial Question: Will the District exceed the 4% fund balance cap at the end of the school year?

Jun 10 2026

New York State limits how much unrestricted savings (called unassigned fund balance) a school district can carry into the next year to 4% of the upcoming year’s budget. This allows districts to maintain a modest financial cushion but prevents holding excess funds beyond that level.

The District began the year with an unassigned fund balance of $2,743,828, which is approximately 1.01% of the current year’s adopted budget of $272,206,615.

As of the end of May, the District has an available budget balance of $10,398,985; however, significant remaining expenditures are still expected before year-end. After accounting for these costs, the District projects ending the year with an unassigned fund balance below $6 million.

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Pennington School partners with MLB for community baseball event during Global Play Ball Weekend

Jun 10 2026

Pennington School partnered with Justin Sherman from JustinTIME baseball and Major League Baseball (MLB) during Global Play Ball Weekend. The event was opened up to the community, as we all are one district. Students worked through stations with various baseball movements, and all children received a bat, a ball set and a Play Ball t-shirt.

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Tuesday June 16

Board of Education Special Meeting for Budget Revote (if needed)

165 N. Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553

Tuesday June 16

2026-27 Budget Revote

7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Mount Vernon, New York

Wednesday June 17