Students in Nursing Assistant Program complete clinical hours to prepare for certification exam

Twelve Mount Vernon High School students in blue scrubs received their nursing assistant certificates on Thursday after a rigorous two-year Career and Technical Education pathway that combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience.The graduates successfully completed 108 hours of clinical work at United Hebrew Senior Living, gaining valuable real-world experience while preparing for careers in healthcare. 

When Jahni Rolland arrived in Mount Vernon from the Caribbean in the summer of 2023, he faced the challenge of adapting to a new country, a new culture and an entirely different way of life. Three years later, he has earned the title of Mount Vernon High School salutatorian while also becoming an all-league football player and role model for younger students.

For Mount Vernon High School valedictorian Mizzen Bajramoski, success has never been measured solely by grades, class rank or accolades. Yes, she graduates at the very top of her class and will head to Stony Brook University in the fall to study nursing and, yes, she earned scholarships galore, maintained Principal’s Honor Roll status and balanced a rigorous academic load. But when you ask Mizzen what she is most proud of, she mentions being a captain.  

Mount Vernon High School Academic and Career Exploration (ACE) Program students shared their knowledge and creativity through engaging PowerPoint presentations and sensory-based activities designed to promote understanding and inclusion of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The project began with meaningful classroom discussions where students reflected on what they already knew about autism and shared personal experiences involving themselves, friends and/or family members with the diagnosis.

Students in the Nursing Assistant Program at Mount Vernon High School have successfully completed their clinical hours in preparation for the Prometric exam for certification as a nursing assistant. Students completed 108 hours working at United Hebrew Senior Living, gaining real work experience and preparing them to start a nursing assistant career upon certification. 

Mount Vernon High School Career and Technical Education Nursing Assistant students provided aid during the school’s blood drive on Monday morning through New York Blood Center. Aspiring nurses helped monitor donors after they gave blood, ensuring they felt well afterwards. Many donors were students and staff of the District, contributing to a good cause by saving up to three lives per donation.

Mount Vernon High School’s Earth Day celebration brought together a warm and lively group of students, families, and staff for a meaningful morning of learning and community. Parents joined alongside teachers, Coach Florez, Mr. Green, Ms. Taylor, Mr. Francis, and Mr. Fingerling, each accompanied by their classes, to support the student-led presentations and activities.

In the first edition of Shining on to Graduation, Mount Vernon High School senior Zorien discusses how he leads through discipline, resilience and steady effort amid dreams of becoming a professional football player. You can read more about Zorien, whose graduation and college are right around the corner, on our website here.