MVHS students tour City Hall and meet with Mayor

On Monday evening, seniors at Mount Vernon High School received academic awards and scholarships during the Senior Awards Convocation. These awards celebrate the long hours of studying, engaging in the community, and strong dedication that these seniors have shown over the last school year. 

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Mount Vernon High School students got a civic lesson last week, as they visited Mount Vernon City Hall with The Guidance Center of Westchester. Students toured the building, learning about all the departments that work together in their city before sitting down and having lunch and a discussion with Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard.

Mount Vernon High School star shot putter D’Andre Shephard had his eyes on the upcoming Adidas Track Nationals in North Carolina as he strode up to launch his heavy ball during practice Tuesday – but the track and field team needs some financial help to support their trip.

Two Mount Vernon High School seniors were celebrated Tuesday for spearheading the effort to launch the school’s first Peer Mediation Program, which will permit students to settle conflicts among themselves.

Mount Vernon High School students gathered Friday to cheer their peers when they received awards for their “dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence” during what was billed as “A Knight’s Journey to Accountability.”

Six students from the Career and Technical Education Department were honored at the Nursing Assistant Completion Ceremony on Friday afternoon, where they were recognized for completing their 108 hours of clinical work to earn their certification.

Students in the Nursing Assistant Program and Skills USA Club at Mount Vernon High School supported the New York Blood Center’s blood drive last Friday. They assisted patients and monitored them to ensure that they were feeling well after giving blood.

At Mount Vernon High School, two seniors received heartfelt surprises ahead of two significant milestones —prom and graduation —thanks to the generosity of Christine Vargas-Lane. Inspired by her daughter, who was disabled in a car accident and didn't have the chance to experience these milestones, Ms. Vargas-Lane chose to honor her daughter's dreams by giving back to students who have shown resilience in the face of adversity.