We are one month into a new and exciting school year! With much of the recovery from learning left on the table due to the pandemic already under our belts, we are focused on giving our students the very best learning experience we can. Now is the best time to consider extracurricular activities if your child is not already involved in one. There is something for everyone! Reach out to your school counselor if you have any questions regarding possibilities for enriching your child’s MV experience through participation in a club or other school activity.
Also, last year MV recognized our veterans, active military, and fire and police first responders during a 20th anniversary 9/11 ceremony. This year, we invite all who serve or have served and their families to join us for a breakfast program at Mt. Vernon High School on Friday, September 9 at 9:00 AM. We will provide a message of thanks as well as provide some student entertainment. Details are listed below.
Mt. Vernon would like to invite all first responders, active duty, veterans and their families to a breakfast on Friday, September 9 as we honor all those who serve/served and lost their lives on 9/11. The breakfast will be at 9 a.m. on Friday, September 9 at the Mt. Vernon High School Cafeteria (8112 N. 200 W., Fortville, IN 46040). No RSVP is needed; please share this invitation with all those who serve! See mvcsc.k12.in.us/Heroes for details.
Join a Traveling Talk!
Join Dr. Parker as he kicks off his Traveling Talks on Wednesday, September 14 at 6 p.m. in McCordsville at Kinsey’s. Superintendent Dr. Jack Parker has scheduled four “Traveling Talks” throughout the Mt. Vernon community in 2022. These “Traveling Talks” are an opportunity for community members to communicate directly with Dr. Parker and share their hopes, questions and/or concerns about Mt. Vernon schools. This casual dialogue is designed to connect the community with school leadership. Just show up, look for the table with Dr. Parker and grab your own lunch/dinner.
- Wednesday, September 14 - 6 p.m. Kinsey's - McCordsville
- Wednesday, October 19 - noon FoxGardin - Fortville
- Wednesday, November 16 - noon Sero's - Cumberland
- Thursday, December 1 - 6 p.m. VIRTUAL - Sign Up for the Zoom Link
Golf for the Kids!
MVEF “Chip in Fore Kids” Golf Outing - Sunday, September 11 from 2-5 p.m. at Topgolf. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to support Mt. Vernon Education Foundation at the “Chip in Fore Kids” Golf Outing at Topgolf in Fishers. You don't have to have a team of six; MVEF can assign the groups. Come and enjoy an afternoon of networking with your friends, family and colleagues as we raise funds for the MVEF’s work to encourage and support creativity, innovation and excellence that connect and enhance educational opportunities.
- $99 per person
- Early registration: $550 for six players
- Register at: https://one.bidpal.net/mvefgolf/welcome
MVHS Students Create Garden & Support Local Food Pantry
Students at Mt. Vernon High School (MVHS) recently built a self-sustaining garden that supports one of our local food pantries with fresh produce.
The MVHS students in Jobs for America (JAG) and the new Community Service Club led the initiative, along with the staff sponsor, Mr. Cochran. The MVHS welding class helped provide "MV" stakes and an art class provided ceramic turtles and animals for the garden.
Many community members and organizations helped provide materials for the garden. Tony May, MVCSC Board Member and Master Gardener, helped guide students with planting. The Vernon Township Trustee, Flory May, received a grant from the Hancock County Community Foundation to purchase gravel for the project. Other community contributions include Tuttle’s Orchard who donated plants, Metal Supermarkets donated metal, Backyard Blessings donated tomato cages, and Schreiber Lumber donated wood.
To date, students have provided 245 pounds of fresh produce to the local food pantry at Fortville Christian Church.
To learn more details about this project, see the article on our website.
MV Students Compete at National & International Competitions
Calendar Notes:
- September 5 - No School; Labor Day
- September 21 - 2-hour early release day - all schools will dismiss exactly two hours earlier than the regular (M, Tu, Th, Fr) schedule.
- September 30 - End of 1st Grading Period
- October 3-14 - No School; Fall Break
- See the full 2022-2023 Academic Calendar Here
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