Culinary Arts students compete in NYS Burger Battle and receive scholarships

Anyone who is a phlebotomist technician has so much opportunity for work,” said Fabian Rodriguez, an admissions representative for Westchester School for Medical and Dental Assistance (WSMDA). Two representatives from WSMDA visited the Career and Technical Education wing at Mount Vernon High School to perform a live phlebotomy demonstration for career and health students this Tuesday.

Career and Technical Education Nursing Assistant students started their first day of clinical practice on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Sarah Neuman New Jewish Home. During this time, they had the opportunity to introduce themselves to residents and familiarize themselves with their new work environment.

This past Saturday, Culinary Arts seniors Raymond Gardner Jr. and Egypt-Simone Robinson competed in the New York State Burger Battle competition hosted by the New York Restaurant Association (NYSRA) - ProStart. This was the first competition for both seniors, and they both received a $2,000 renewable scholarship to Johnson & Wales University!

Alexandra Sherlock's English 2 Honors students recently finished their Bloom Ball project as one of their assessments. This engaging and multifaceted literary analysis project focused on symbolism and the representation of seasons in literature, specifically through the lens of "The Grace Year" by Kim Liggett. 

Career and Technical Education Nursing Assistant students and students taking Careers in Health gathered at the Community Center at Mount Vernon High School as they focused their attention on four guest speakers from various aspects of the health care field on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. During the panel, students were able to learn about job opportunities post graduation. 

Mount Vernon High School held its 16th annual Career Day on Friday, February 28, 2025. Students heard from representatives from different careers, who visited their classrooms throughout the day. Student ambassadors dressed up for the day to escort the guests around the building.

Mount Vernon High School recognized its honor roll recipients in front of parents and families at a ceremony on Friday, February 28, 2025. Principal Dr. Pauline Pearce began the ceremony by recognizing the dedication of the parents, and students stood to give their parents a standing ovation.

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Mount Vernon High School students displayed their talents on stage during the Express Yourself to Heal Your Heart event on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Music and laughter filled the cafeteria as they performed.