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During American Heart Month and just in time for Valentine’s Day, Mount Vernon City School District students really put their hearts into it Friday morning! At Hamilton School, students skipped rope, drummed, powered through pushups, performed planks and kept moving from station to station in a celebration of cardiovascular fitness. At Edward Williams School, meanwhile, the focus shifted from keeping hearts strong to knowing how to restart one in an emergency.

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. 

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

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.

Registration for spring sports is open now! Register on FamilyID by clicking here.

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.