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MVHS Art Mural hand painted painted on lockers - UNITY-STRENGTH-DIVERSITY-POWER
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The Billboard - What You Need to Know

No Place
For HAte

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

No Place for Hate an ADL Education Program

 

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Pre-K 4 Early Registration and Pre-K 3 Lottery to open in early March

The Mount Vernon City School District is pleased to announce that Pre-K 4 early registration and the Pre-K 3 lottery application will open in early March for the 2026–27 school year. 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.

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MVHS CTE Nursing Assistants successfully host second blood drive of the school year
MVHS CTE Nursing Assistants successfully host second blood drive of the school year

Mount Vernon High School successfully hosted their second blood drive of the school year. Facilitated by the New York Blood Center, the event was coordinated and run by Ms. Ball, teacher for the CNA and Careers in Health class. Together, Ms. Ball and her dedicated students registered 60 participants. Donors included a mix of staff, faculty, community members, and a significant number of walk-ins. 

Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - Parent Involvement Day
Mount Vernon's Jewel Box - Parent Involvement Day

In the Jewel Box this week, we are highlighting Parent Involvement Day and all the families who came to support their children! We want to give a big thank you to all the parents and guardians who showed their dedication to their children’s education by attending – this commitment to learning will go a long way. Families can also get involved by joining our Parent Teacher Association! Thank you as well to all the administrators and staff who put this event together for our families. #MtVernonShines

Mount Vernon SEPTA autism acceptance fundraiser now underway
Mount Vernon SEPTA autism acceptance fundraiser now underway

The Mount Vernon SEPTA is proud to host its Autism Acceptance Shirt & Hoodie Fundraiser in support of the MVCSD Annual Autism Acceptance Day. Community members are invited to show their support by purchasing specially designed T-shirts and hoodies that celebrate the strength, brilliance and uniqueness of individuals with autism.

Presentation on District mission, vision and core values given at Board meeting
Presentation on District mission, vision and core values given at Board meeting

At the Mount Vernon City School District’s Board of Education meeting this Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland delivered a presentation discussing the District’s mission, vision, and core values, the process for updating them, and the importance of these guiding principles to the strategic planning process. Click here to view the full presentation or watch the livestream here. 

Second community forum held to discuss budget priorities for 2026-27 school year
Second community forum held to discuss budget priorities for 2026-27 school year

Dr. Demario Strickland, Superintendent of the Mount Vernon City School District held his second community forum on Monday, February 9 at Mount Vernon High School to connect with the community and discuss budget priorities for the upcoming school year. He answered questions and concerns about the topic while reviewing results from the budget survey distributed in December. 

To read about the presentation, click here. 

To read about feedback from the budget priority survey, click here.

Career and Technical Education: setting students up for success
Career and Technical Education: setting students up for success

Within months of graduating from Mount Vernon High School last year, Ryan Castillo became the youngest hired nursing aide at a local rehabilitation facility. This monumental milestone shows his passion and dedication to his career, as he balances his new job while taking college courses. 

Freshmen buzz with excitement and learn about programs at the premiere of CTE Month Events at MVHS!
Freshmen buzz with excitement and learn about programs at the premiere of CTE Month Events at MVHS!

The CTE Department at MVHS is celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month with a series of hands-on recruitment events designed to help freshmen explore different CTE programs and choose the career pathway they will enter in 10th grade. Each Friday in February, students get treated to an immersive program experience, guided by senior students who bring their skills, creativity, and enthusiasm to every demonstration. 

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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