Mount Vernon High School holds celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month
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Mount Vernon High School holds celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month
On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, students at Mount Vernon High School were given a taste of Latin culture through song, dance and cuisine. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, MVHS held several educational lessons to teach students of all backgrounds about the different, rich Hispanic cultures.
In conjunction with students dressing up for 90’s Day and Rep Your Flag Day during Spirit Week, a group of MVHS staff organized a celebration during the lunch period for students to partake in. Over the past few weeks, Physical Education Teacher Elizabeth Torres has been teaching students merengue, salsa and bachata. During lunch, students got to put their skills to the test accompanied by live music. Culinary students at the high school made homemade chips and salsa for their classmates to enjoy. Music Teacher Carmen Nemeth also presented various Latin music to the children. The entire crowd was filled with laughter and excitement watching students dance as they celebrated.
“Today, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we have a wonderful variety of opportunities for students and teachers to showcase what they are working on,” said Assistant Principal Kelvin Roopchand. “This is great for students of an ENL or Hispanic background because they’re feeling included, now they are coming in and dancing and teaching other students how to dance. They’re showcasing their flair and a part of who they are. “
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In celebration of College Application Month, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Mount Vernon High School held several college visit seminars for its seniors during the school day. Admissions representatives from notable colleges such as the College of Westchester, College of the Holy Cross, and Monroe College came to speak to students and give information about their programs and requirements. They also provided valuable advice on the transition between high school and college.
On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, students at Mount Vernon High School were given a taste of Latin culture through song, dance and cuisine. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, MVHS held several educational lessons to teach students of all backgrounds about the different, rich Hispanic cultures.
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On Thursday, September 26, 2024, parents of Mount Vernon High School students were invited to learn about the school and the new school year. The event was split into two groups. Parents of freshmen were invited to meet with their student's guidance counselors and tour the school at 4 p.m., and parents of sophomores, juniors and seniors getting a walk-through of their child’s schedule at 6 p.m.
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On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Mount Vernon High School students obtained Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) training from mental health professionals at the Guidance of Westchester. The Center for College and Career (CCC) held the event in its office space filled with plants and homemade artwork of motivational sayings and the accolades of past program members.
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Nine Mount Vernon High School students had the opportunity to attend the annual Girls in Aviation Day at Westchester County Airport on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Four of the students are in MVHS’s Aviation Program. The other five students were selected to attend the event by MVHS College and Careers Counselor Dawn Barrett.
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Mount Vernon High School upperclassmen made their way to the auditorium for their beginning of the school year assemblies on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Eleventh-grade students attended their assembly during fourth period, and it was immediately followed by the 12th-grade assembly.
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Mount Vernon High School received a letter of acceptance from the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) on Monday, August 12, 2024, notifying the school of its approval to offer the Career-related Programme. MVHS currently offers several IB courses, which are international college-level classes where students can receive an IB Diploma and even college credit.
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Eager incoming freshmen patiently lined up outside of Mount Vernon High School with their parents on Thursday, August 15, 2024, to exchange their laptops and prepare for the upcoming school year.