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Security officer goes above and beyond for some special students at Mount Vernon High School

Security officer Nikki May with two students.
Security officer goes above and beyond for some special students at Mount Vernon High School

Mount Vernon High School’s philosophy is building community, cultivating character and inspiring excellence. Security officer Nikki May is doing just that.  
 
May surprised three students — Ashya Lewis, Rebekah Melendez and Jaden Rivas — with gifts just in time for the holidays. She gave Melendez and Rivas holiday gift bags filled with food and a $50 Food Bazaar Supermarket gift card. Lewis received a $100 gift card and Edible Arrangements.   
 
When asked why she did this May said, “for just always being so sweet, kind, and respectful to their fellow students and school staff.” 
 
Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Thanksgiving is one of the most beautiful and important times of the year because it represents just that.   
 
“She is awesome for her willingness to go above and beyond to create Thanksgiving memories for our students that exemplify the truest meaning of holiday spirit,” said Nakia Hiland, parent liaison.

3 students in their prom apparel.
Knights Boutique hosts second annual prom giveaway

Sparkly dresses, suits and jewelry adorned the stage of the Mount Vernon High School auditorium for the Knights Boutique’s “Say Yes to the Dress or Tux” event on Friday, April 19, 2024. Students from MVHS chose prom attire during the school day, and students from each of the other high schools in the District picked out clothes in the evening. 

MVHS Graduate at Conference
MVHS graduate presents at Northeast Regional Honors Council Conference

Nichol Nunez, a Mount Vernon High School Class of 2020 graduate and Monroe College student, is making the most out of her post-secondary education following her high school graduation. She delivered her poster presentation on the impacts of rheumatoid arthritis on women under 30 at the Northeast Regional Honors Council (NHRC) Conference in Albany April 4 to 7. This was Nichol’s third consecutive NRHC conference.  

Student piping cake.
Culinary Students at Mount Vernon High School participate in statewide bake off

Culinary 3 students at Mount Vernon High School were mixing things up in the kitchen to create colorful and decorative cakes on Friday, April 12, 2024. Four students from the class created their own cakes to participate in the New York State Restaurant Association ProStart Cake Decorating competition, in hopes of their dessert placing for a cash prize.  

Mia Youngs
MVHS senior earns scholarships after excelling in school and work

Mia Youngs, a senior at Mount Vernon High School, has worked through high school as well as being heavily involved and committed to school activities, academics and student government. She has been accepted into several schools, including some with scholarships.  

Skills USA Week MVHS
SkillsUSA Club celebrates SkillsUSA Week

The SkillsUSA club has been hard at work at Mount Vernon High School and celebrated SkillsUSA week in February 2024. Skills USA is a national career and technical student organization that empowers students to learn important skills that can help them start their careers.  

Student at interview.
Rye Playland holds second annual job fair at Mount Vernon High School

Students flocked to the community center at Mount Vernon High School for the second job fair hosted by the Westchester-Putnam Career Center and Rye Playland on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Students applied and interviewed for various jobs such as ride operator and concession stand attendant.