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Principal: Joseph Engelhardt
Assistant Principals: Eunice Marte, Edwin Alexander, Matthew Wilbekin
Parent Liaison: Dardane Prelvukaj
Phone: (914) 665-5120
350 Gramatan Ave.
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Celebrating Student Achievement
Every week, the Mount Vernon City School District highlights the outstanding work happening throughout the schools in Mount Vernon's Jewel Box. Tune in for a peek into the great things happening throughout our schools!
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Strong Athletics Tradition
Students marry excellent academics with commitment and pride as members of the Mount Vernon Knights!
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Project Lead the Way
Project Lead the Way provides hands-on, project-based STEM lessons. The curriculum empowers students to engage in real-world learning to explore, design, and create solutions.
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The Science of Reading
Literacy is a student's passport to the world, so reading is a key focus in Mount Vernon classrooms.
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Building Bright Futures
Students start learning as early as three-years-old in the Prekindergarten Program!
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Committed to the Arts
The Mount Vernon City School District provides arts opportunities at all schools, with specialized arts programs at Denzel Washington School of the Arts.
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School Notices and Upcoming Events
The Billboard
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![Schedule for Oct 12-17]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791560866/mtvernoncsdorg/ocguuce4e2gwp37be0rb/WeeklySportsSchedule10-17.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791560866/mtvernoncsdorg/ocguuce4e2gwp37be0rb/WeeklySportsSchedule10-17.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791560866/mtvernoncsdorg/ocguuce4e2gwp37be0rb/WeeklySportsSchedule10-17.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1791560866/mtvernoncsdorg/ocguuce4e2gwp37be0rb/WeeklySportsSchedule10-17.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1791560866/mtvernoncsdorg/ocguuce4e2gwp37be0rb/WeeklySportsSchedule10-17.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791560866/mtvernoncsdorg/ocguuce4e2gwp37be0rb/WeeklySportsSchedule10-17.jpg","width":1920}])
![An informational flyer about Career Readiness and CTE Pathways features a white upper section with a list of programs and a yellow lower section detailing Work-Based Learning.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791208988/mtvernoncsdorg/jm58nlqcmtfaojwhgr7u/Work-Based-Learning-Letter-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791208988/mtvernoncsdorg/jm58nlqcmtfaojwhgr7u/Work-Based-Learning-Letter-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791208988/mtvernoncsdorg/jm58nlqcmtfaojwhgr7u/Work-Based-Learning-Letter-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1791208988/mtvernoncsdorg/jm58nlqcmtfaojwhgr7u/Work-Based-Learning-Letter-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1791208988/mtvernoncsdorg/jm58nlqcmtfaojwhgr7u/Work-Based-Learning-Letter-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791208988/mtvernoncsdorg/jm58nlqcmtfaojwhgr7u/Work-Based-Learning-Letter-1.jpg","width":1700}])
Career readiness starts here! The Mount Vernon City School District Career and Technical Education and Work-Based Learning programs are seeking community partners. The Work-Based Learning Program is a school community partnership that provides students with college and career readiness skills that bridge the gap between high school and students' future endeavors. Continued support from educators, community members, businesses, and the Industry Advisory Board helps create meaningful opportunities for students. Click here for more info.
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The Mount Vernon City School District is excited to host Dr. Seuss with the Supt! This event is only for MVCSD Students Prek to 2nd Grade, and it will be on Saturday, November 7, from 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Pelham Picture House, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY. Tickets are $8 for children and $6 for adults. Payments are due by November 1. Scan the QR code or click here for payment.
![A colorful event flyer for a Special Education PTA Ice-Cream Social features vibrant ice cream illustrations in the foreground and a detailed event agenda and organizational logos in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790604493/mtvernoncsdorg/vplnvxd7nc3auz0wx1wm/SEPTAMEETINGFlyer-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790604493/mtvernoncsdorg/vplnvxd7nc3auz0wx1wm/SEPTAMEETINGFlyer-2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790604493/mtvernoncsdorg/vplnvxd7nc3auz0wx1wm/SEPTAMEETINGFlyer-2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790604493/mtvernoncsdorg/vplnvxd7nc3auz0wx1wm/SEPTAMEETINGFlyer-2.png","width":1190}])
The Special Education PTA will host an Ice Cream Social Meet and Greet for grades 9-12 families on Thursday, October 15, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/2y59dvkc
165 N. Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
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School District News
Excellence by Design
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Happy School Board Recognition Week! Thank you to the trustees on the Mount Vernon Board of Education for your advocacy and commitment to our students. Your leadership is vital to the success of the Mount Vernon City School District, and your work is empowering student futures
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Today, Mount Vernon STEAM Academy hosted VIP Day! Students were invited to bring a very important person in their lives to meet the principal, enjoy coffee and donuts, and spend a little quality time together. The event had a strong turn out and celebrated the special people who make a difference in students’ lives! Many thanks to the school community for their partnership and dedication to STEAM Academy students!
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Families had a sweet afternoon at the Mount Vernon City School District Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) Ice Cream Social yesterday! The event brought together families of students in grades K-8 from across the school district, as SEPTA encouraged families to join and help support Mount Vernon children with disabilities. You can join SEPTA too, by visiting https://www.givebacks.com/causes/mvcsdsepta!
![Mount Vernon's Jewel Box title page with Knight logo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789136860/mtvernoncsdorg/alo1hgbylegnq6gbcsff/MVJewelBox-newlogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1789136860/mtvernoncsdorg/alo1hgbylegnq6gbcsff/MVJewelBox-newlogo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1789136860/mtvernoncsdorg/alo1hgbylegnq6gbcsff/MVJewelBox-newlogo.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1789136860/mtvernoncsdorg/alo1hgbylegnq6gbcsff/MVJewelBox-newlogo.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1789136860/mtvernoncsdorg/alo1hgbylegnq6gbcsff/MVJewelBox-newlogo.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789136860/mtvernoncsdorg/alo1hgbylegnq6gbcsff/MVJewelBox-newlogo.png","width":1920}])
This week in the Jewel Box, we’re shining the light on the importance of fire safety. For Fire Prevention Week, students in our schools learned about how to avoid dangerous situations with fire, who to call in an emergency, and other safety tips that could save lives! Several schools even received special visits from the Mount Vernon Fire Department. Educating our students about safety is vital to ensure that they enter the world prepared for anything! #ExcellenceByDesign
![A family of five smiles together at a red-clothed table in the foreground, while other guests dine in a brightly lit community room with large windows in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791469970/mtvernoncsdorg/uxflpcb0rq7psaoignsm/ATLAS-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791469970/mtvernoncsdorg/uxflpcb0rq7psaoignsm/ATLAS-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791469970/mtvernoncsdorg/uxflpcb0rq7psaoignsm/ATLAS-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1791469970/mtvernoncsdorg/uxflpcb0rq7psaoignsm/ATLAS-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1791469970/mtvernoncsdorg/uxflpcb0rq7psaoignsm/ATLAS-4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1791469970/mtvernoncsdorg/uxflpcb0rq7psaoignsm/ATLAS-4.jpg","width":2200}])
A $1.1 million investment secured in the 2026-27 budget has brought the ATLAS Gifted and Talented Program back to life, restoring advanced learning opportunities for third-through-sixth-graders after the popular program was eliminated last school year. The return of ATLAS – which stands for Academics of Talent, Leadership and Scholars – was celebrated Wednesday at Mount Vernon High School, where some 150 family members attended a Welcome Night to meet teachers, learn about the curriculum and discover what awaits their 326 children across 11 schools.
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Dear MVCSD Families:
We write to share guidance regarding (1) food sold in schools, and (2) foods made available during the school day for classroom celebrations and recognition activities.
This guidance aligns with federal, state, and district policies.
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The Mount Vernon City School District Strategic Planning Steering Committee met for the first time this Wednesday. The committee – a diverse group of educators, students, parents and community members – met each other and staff from K-12 Coalition, the educational consultants helping to develop the strategic plan. The committee reviewed examples of plans from other districts and began discussing priorities for how this school district’s strategic plan should be developed. The next meeting will be on October 28. #ExcellenceByDesign
MVCSD Statistics
By the Numbers
13
Total Schools within the District
Four pre-K to 6th-grade schools; two pre-K to 8th-grade schools; two K-8 schools; two 7-12 schools and one 9-12 high school.
8
Pre-K Programs
Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 programs are housed at six schools in the district and two community partner locations.
37
Athletics Teams
The Athletics Departments offers 15 varsity sports across 23 varsity teams. In total, the department fields 37 teams.
8
NYSED-Approved CTE Pathways
CTE provides meaningful, real-world career exploration and exposure to prepare students for success in college/career.
6,448
Total Enrollment
The district serves a diverse population of approximately 6,500 students at 13 schools.
950+
Teachers and Support Staff
Over 950 teachers, TAs, school counselors, social workers, psychologists and security staff work in the MVCSD.