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Students in Academic and Career Exploration Program cast votes in election

Students holding I voted signs.
Students in Academic and Career Exploration Program cast votes in election

Students in the Academic and Career Exploration (ACE) Program at Mount Vernon High School visited City Hall on Friday, November 1, 2024, to cast their early votes in the 2024 General Election. The trip incorporated independent living skills that they have been learning about for the past two to three years. With teacher supervision, they walked from MVHS and caught the Beeline bus, using metro cards for the first time.

ACE Scholars have been learning about voting and the candidates in social studies. They also registered to vote on Friday, October 25.

Students demonstrated civic readiness that they have been preparing for in classes by making personal decisions on candidates and the propositions on the ballot. Once their votes were documented, they met with Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard. They caught the bus back to MVHS to close out a long day of community engagement.

Students standing with mayor.
Students standing in voting line holding signs.
Students standing in front of early voting sign.

 

Derrick Dunlap's headshot.
MVCSD welcomes Derrick Dunlap to the District as Traphagen's newest principal

Derrick Dunlap, a veteran educator with two decades of experience leading schools, improving student achievement and building strong school communities has been appointed principal of Traphagen Elementary School. Mr. Dunlap brings a diverse background in elementary and secondary education to the Mount Vernon City School District, having served as a teacher, assistant principal and principal in Washington, D.C., Maryland and New York. 

Headshot of Donald Peters.
Graham School welcomes a new principal with over 20 years of experience in education

Donald D. Peters is an accomplished educational leader with more than 20 years of experience in public education, specializing in instructional leadership, school improvement, special education, and student success. He currently serves as the Principal of Graham School, bringing a proven record of strengthening school communities, improving student outcomes, and cultivating a culture of high expectations and collaboration.

Principal Anjannette Brown Headshot
Longtime MVCSD educator Anjanette Brown appointed as principal of Denzel Washington School of the Arts

Denzel Washington School of the Arts’ new principal, Anjanette Brown, is a dedicated educational leader with 20 years of service in the Mount Vernon City School District, committed to creating schools where students are empowered, supported, and prepared to achieve their highest potential. Throughout her career, she has remained steadfast in her belief that education must nurture the whole child.

MV PTA members outside a building for their conference
Mount Vernon PTA Leaders and Parent Liaisons attend the NYS PTA Summer Leadership Conference

Leaders from the Mount Vernon Parent Teacher Association (PTA), parent liaisons, and school board trustees participated in the New York State PTA Summer Leadership Conference held on July 18-19 in Albany, NY. This annual event provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to engage in workshops designed to enhance their skills and collaboration efforts to better support students and families in the Mount Vernon City School District.