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Did you just move to Mount Vernon? Be sure to register your child for school! K-12 registration is open for new students and Pre-K 4 registration will reopen on July 20. To register your child, click here. Click here for the online registration checklist.The first day of school is September 3; we hope to see you there!
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The bee-line system MetroCard subsidized bus passes are available for $145 per semester (regular cost: $290.) Cash or money order made payable to: MVCSD. To obtain a bus pass or for more information contact Daffodil Graham at 914.358.2888 or email dgraham@mtvernoncsd.org
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education will convene for a Work Session to be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at The Board of Education, 165 N. Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553.
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Derrick Dunlap, a veteran educator with two decades of experience leading schools, improving student achievement and building strong school communities has been appointed principal of Traphagen Elementary School. Mr. Dunlap brings a diverse background in elementary and secondary education to the Mount Vernon City School District, having served as a teacher, assistant principal and principal in Washington, D.C., Maryland and New York.
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Mount Vernon City School District Treasurer Joe Lin provided a financial update to the Board of Education on Tuesday during the monthly treasurer’s financial report. He detailed the school district’s cash position, receipts and disbursements, and the impact on the budget and funds.
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Lauren McKoy recently joined the Mount Vernon City School District as the Executive Director of Strategic Development, bringing nearly 20 years of educational experience and a collaborative vision for strengthening partnerships, expanding opportunities and supporting student success.
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Donald D. Peters is an accomplished educational leader with more than 20 years of experience in public education, specializing in instructional leadership, school improvement, special education, and student success. He currently serves as the Principal of Graham School, bringing a proven record of strengthening school communities, improving student outcomes, and cultivating a culture of high expectations and collaboration.
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