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Students recognized for academic achievements at STEAM

Acting Principal Lillian Serret-Morales talks to students in auditorium.
Students recognized for academic achievements at STEAM

Mount Vernon STEAM Academy recognized about 200 students for their academic achievements on Friday, March 17, 2023. Principal’s Honor Roll was given to students who achieved a 95 average or above for the first two marking periods, High Honor Roll was given to students with an average between 90-94.99 and Honor Roll was given to students with an average between 85-89.99. 

“We are so proud of you,” said Lillian Serret-Morales, Acting Principal. “This is an accomplishment.”

Parents and guardians were also in attendance to celebrate their children. 

“This speaks to your hard work and the time you have put in to get to this point,” said Dr. Beverly Jones, Assistant Superintendent of Administration, Climate and Culture. “Great things are happening in our district.” 

Students were treated to a breakfast they enjoyed with their peers, family and staff members.

Student standing in auditorium at STEAM.
Assistant Principal hands out certificates to student.
Students, lit by green neon lights, play on the computer.
Approximately 60 participants competing in the STEAM Knights Esports Club

In the lower level of Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, students can often be found afterschool collaborating digitally and competing in an unconventional way. The STEAM Knights Esports Club began in October 2023, with an official ribbon cutting on December 18. Now in April 2024, the club has approximately 60 participants and is providing students with an engaging and competitive afterschool activity. 

Click here to the LoHud feature on Mount Vernon STEAM Academy's Esports club!

Presenter speaking to students.
Mount Vernon STEAM Academy hosts motivational speaker Shaun Derik

A presentation filled with music, games and jokes was held at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy on Friday, April 19, 2024. Shaun Derik, a motivational speaker, visited the school to inspire students to chase their dreams and reconnect with their passion and natural-born gifts. Mr. Derik's presentation was courtesy of the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau, who have worked with him for years. They invited him to Mount Vernon STEAM Academy to interact with and motivate the students.

STEAM Junior Achievement
STEAM Academy hosts Verizon engineers for Junior Achievement Career Speaker Series

On Monday, April 15, 2024, Mount Vernon STEAM Academy hosted the Junior Achievement (JA) Career Speaker Series with Verizon. The JA Career Speaker Series, which is a part of the JA Work and Career Readiness Pathway, provides students with firsthand knowledge from professionals about their career, work and education experiences.

Margaret Djamongue's senior portrait.
Mount Vernon STEAM Academy senior continues to excel academically

Margaret Djamongue, a senior at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, has been excelling academically since her freshman year and has continuously made principal honor roll. Currently, Margaret is a part of the Smart Scholar program, a program through Mercy University that allows students to earn college credits while in high school. 

Students looking at resources from a college.
Mount Vernon STEAM Academy holds spring college fair

College seals and colors lined the Mount Vernon STEAM Academy gymnasium, as the school hosted its spring college fair on Friday, March 22, 2024. Students spoke to representatives from approximately 40 colleges, universities, trade schools and United State Military branches. 

Iniesta holding the Section One basketball plaque
Mount Vernon STEAM Academy student athlete preparing for college and career

Iniesta Williams is a student-athlete at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy who has an outstanding academic track-record and was a captain of the soccer team. Iniesta is a member of the District's first cohort of Smart Scholars, an early college high school program that allows students to receive college credit.