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slideshow from fall sports recognition.
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Two young individuals, one wearing a black hoodie and the other a brown shirt, are sitting together in what appears to be an indoor setting with a window visible in the background.
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Two young people, a boy and a girl, are engaged in conversation in what appears to be an art gallery or exhibition space, with various framed artworks visible in the background.
slideshow from fall sports recognition.
slideshow from fall sports recognition.
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The Billboard - What You Need to Know

No Place
For HAte

Mount Vernon STEAM Academy has been designated as a No Place for Hate School. 

No Place for Hate an ADL Education Program

 

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29th annual Parent Involvement Day

SAVE THE DATE: 29th annual Parent Involvement Day on February 9, 2026, for all schools throughout the Mount Vernon City School District. The snow date will be February 10. The Mount Vernon City School District presents this initiative in collaboration with the Mount Vernon PTA Council and the Mount Vernon Parent and Community Forum on Education. 

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Registration Open for Big E After School Program

Registration for the Macedonia Baptist Church's “Big E” After School Program is open from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications will be available at the church (141 S. 9th Ave., Mount Vernon, NY). In the program, your child will get homework help, strengthen reading, increase math skills, and do arts and crafts. For more information, call 914-667-2333.

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Parent Training Zoom Workshop - Wed., Jan. 28 from 6 to 7 p.m.

The Westchester Institute of Human Development will host a Parent Training Workshop for Mount Vernon families from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, via Zoom. Click here to access the Zoom or scan the QR code. The workshop, Understanding the Special Education Process, will provide important information for parents and caregivers of students with disabilities who are new to special education and feeling unsure about the process. 

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The Parent Resource Center is a place for parents, students and families to receive support. Click the link below for more information! 

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Superintendent of MVCSD shares community feedback on budget priorities
Superintendent of MVCSD shares community feedback on budget priorities

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Demario Strickland presented community feedback on budget priorities for the 2026 - 2027 school year to the Board of Education Tuesday evening. The District conducted a survey in December to hear from community members and stakeholders about what they think is essential for the 2026 -27 budget.

Alumni come back to Mount Vernon STEAM Academy for INSPIRE after school program
Alumni come back to Mount Vernon STEAM Academy for INSPIRE after school program

Mount Vernon STEAM Academy students are drawing inspiration from those who came before them, as alumni have returned to the school as advisors and mentors for the INSPIRE after school program. The program, which is aimed at inspiring higher education attainment, was founded by STEAM alumni Maame Forson and Heily Gonzalez.

 
Amirah Arroya and Taj Lovell qualify for Nike Nationals
Amirah Arroya and Taj Lovell qualify for Nike Nationals

Congratulations to our Girls' Track and Field for an outstanding performance this past weekend! Taj Lovell ran her best time of the season in the 55 hurdles, qualifying for Nike Nationals and breaking into the top 50 hurdlers in New York! Amirah Arroya won the shot put and weight throw, qualifying for the Nike Nationals in both events. She threw a personal best in the weight throw along with her teammates Jasmine McKenzie and Daniella Thorpe, who placed 4th in the weight throw.

Seniors at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy to receive free books
Seniors at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy to receive free books

Seniors at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy will leave the year with a free book thanks to donations to a DonorsChoose project set up by special education English teacher Jennifer Vogel. Students will receive “For Every One” by Jason Reynolds, a novel which Ms. Vogel hopes will help them reflect on their future.

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Mark Jaikaran, STEAM senior, 2025

I love how STEAM is an interactive school. It's not like they just read stuff off the boards to you, they make you interact with your environment and peers. That's one of the best parts of the school.

Mark Jaikaran, Mount Vernon STEAM Academy senior, 2025

Prosper Ibeto, MVHS senior, 2025

I am so thankful to God and to the District for everything. Shout out to all the students out there. Keep believing in yourself because you never know what you can do until you do it.

Prosper Ibeto, Mount Vernon High School senior, 2025

Elizabeth deGrandpre, DWSA 2025 salutatorian

Thanks to all of my Denzel teachers, new and old. You have inspired me to want to become a teacher myself and share my love of math with students.

Elizabeth deGrandpre, Denzel Washington School of the Arts salutatorian, 2025

Charlotte Watson, Denzel Washington School of the Arts valedictorian, 2025

We've all heard the saying, ‘it takes a village,’ and well, we are the product of our village. All of this could not have been made possible without my village, I know that for a fact.

Charlotte Watson, Denzel Washington School of the Arts valedictorian, 2025

Alexia Angel​​​​​​​, Benjamin Turner Academy

I love being at BTA because I love my Teacher Assistant, Ms. Johnson and my ELA teacher, Ms. Odindo. They are hard on me and push me to do my best.

Alexia Angel, Benjamin Turner Academy

Morgan Bowen, Edward Williams School

My teacher Mrs. Creighton makes school fun. With all the teachers, principals and AP they do fun stuff.

Morgan Bowen, Edward Williams School

Raven "Madison" Arce-Harris, Cecil H. Parker School 

If you follow your dreams, they will come true.  When I first came to this school, it was hard.  Now I'm doing better with my work and making friends.

Raven "Madison" Arce-Harris, Cecil H. Parker School

Hillary Vallecillo, Lincoln School

I like Lincoln because all the teachers care about their students, not just about their classes but also about how the students feel. It is important for students to feel confident and happy in their own skin.

Hillary Vallecillo, Lincoln School

Alistair Bell, Traphagen School 

Everyone knows everyone. It’s like a family here at Traphagen.

Alistair Bell, Traphagen School

Amelia Toppin, Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School

l like NMHZ School because we do fun activities in my class. My teacher taught me cursive handwriting. I am learning multiplication and I like when we made an array of sunshine showing different arrays. I love my new teacher because she makes me understand what I am learning.

Amelia Toppin, Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School

Amanda Outen, Denzel Washington School of the Arts

DWSA has really helped me to reach my potential or at least helped me to see my true potential as an actor. I can use this experience to develop my public speaking skills so I can eventually use my voice to change the world.

Amanda Outen, Denzel Washington School of the Arts

Timari Jenkins, Benjamin Turner Academy

“We are learning to code the robot to play tug-of-war against another robot. My favorite part of this program so far is driving the robot.”  

Timari Jenkins, Benjamin Turner Middle School

Dylan Taylor, Graham School 

My school is special because the teachers slow down and help you if you need help.

Dylan Taylor, Graham School

Skylar Savariau, Parker School 

I do band lesson and I'm getting better at it. 

Skylar Savariau, Parker School

Emily Galindo, MV STEAM Academy

We are strongly encouraged by teachers and the staff to work hard and try our best with all the work we do.

Emily Galindo, MV STEAM Academy

Vera Wreh, Mount Vernon Honor Academy

My journey here at the Mount Vernon Honor Academy has been an amazing thrill for my education. Being able to be offered wonderful opportunities like participation in the National Junior Honor Society has really made me grateful. I am proud I have made it this far. Thank you MVHA!

Vera Wreh, Mount Vernon Honor Academy
 

Tristan Paul, Edward Williams School

I like that my school has a drumline. I have a chance to practice doing something that I LOVE!!

Tristan Paul, Edward Williams School

Eliana Dewar, Traphagen School 

I like the preps because I get to learn different things about art, music, PE, and media. In every activity, I learn more and more about music and art. I learn about abstract art, how to play the ukulele, how to play basketball, and poems.

Eliana Dewar, Traphagen School

Naomi Hooks, Mandela/Zollicoffer School 

What makes my school special is that some of the staff have great qualities to have the students look up to them.

Naomi Hooks, Mandela/Zollicoffer School

Kimberly Munguia, Lincoln School

Lincoln is a great school for learning and making friends. The teachers are amazing at their jobs and help give you so many opportunities to get ahead in life.

Kimberly Munguia, Lincoln School

Lily Cudjoe, Graham School 

My school provides us programs to help us, like African dance, the Boys Club, and My Sister’s place.

Lily Cudjoe, Graham School