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Congratulations to Mount Vernon Girls Track and Field team — 2024 WaMaC Champs! … See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations to Mount Vernon Girls Track and Field team -- 2024 WaMaC Champs!
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Congratulations, Ladies!!!

Congratulations!!

Congratulations!

WOO HOO!!! CONGRATS!!❤️

What a weekend on the Blue Oval! After the rain on Friday, the Mustang girls track team got back to business on Saturday at the Drake Relays.
Shuttle Hurdle got it started Saturday morning on a beautiful morning at Drake Stadium. Elsa Appleton, Eastin Whisner, Olivia Haverback, and Chloe Meester ended up 16th.
The 4×100 team of Lillian Wischmeyer, Lucy Wischmeyer, Kara Swantz, and Cali Whitaker get the baton around the blue oval in a season’s best time of 51.08!
Evelyn Moeller, Eastin Whisner, Sam Schoff, and Kiersten Swart ran their best time of the season in 9:35.29 to finish 13th in the 4×800!
Eastin Whisner ran a 65.22 to finish 7th at the Drake Relays in the 400 hurdles. Great race!
Congratulations to all that participated in the annual Drake Relays! … See MoreSee Less

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What a weekend on the Blue Oval! After the rain on Friday, the Mustang girls track team got back to business on Saturday at the Drake Relays. Shuttle Hurdle got it started Saturday morning on a beautiful morning at Drake Stadium. Elsa Appleton, Eastin Whisner, Olivia Haverback, and Chloe Meester ended up 16th. The 4x100 team of Lillian Wischmeyer, Lucy Wischmeyer, Kara Swantz, and Cali Whitaker get the baton around the blue oval in a seasons best time of 51.08! Evelyn Moeller, Eastin Whisner, Sam Schoff, and Kiersten Swart ran their best time of the season in 9:35.29 to finish 13th in the 4x800! Eastin Whisner ran a 65.22 to finish 7th at the Drake Relays in the 400 hurdles. Great race! Congratulations to all that participated in the annual Drake Relays!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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After a weather delay this morning, the Drake Relays got back on track. The Mustangs that competed as of this afternoon were Cali Whitaker in the 100 m dash (tied for 21st), Lucy Wischmeyer in the long jump (24th place), Libby Dix in the discus (8th place) and Sydney Maue (2nd place) Sydney tied the first place finisher at 5′ 7" but cleared her jump in three attempts and the first place finisher cleared the height in two attempts.
Next up will be the 4×400 m relay tonight. The 400 hurdles, 4×100 m relay, shuttle hurdle relay, and 4×800 m relay will run tomorrow. Best of luck! … See MoreSee Less

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After a weather delay this morning, the Drake Relays got back on track. The Mustangs that competed as of this afternoon were Cali Whitaker in the 100 m dash (tied for 21st), Lucy Wischmeyer in the long jump (24th place), Libby Dix in the discus (8th place) and Sydney Maue (2nd place) Sydney tied the first place finisher at 5 7 but cleared her jump in three attempts and the first place finisher cleared the height in two attempts. Next up will be the 4x400 m relay tonight. The 400 hurdles, 4x100 m relay, shuttle hurdle relay, and 4x800 m relay will run tomorrow. Best of luck!Image attachment
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The Mount Vernon Community School District is in need of a full-time School Business Official/Board Secretary for the 2024-2025 school year, with the person chosen for the role beginning work on July 1, 2024. The School Business Official provides leadership in all fiscal matters of the school district, including the development and oversight of the District’s yearly budget. The School Business Official is also responsible for assisting the Superintendent and School Board in a multi-year budget planning process. The School Business Official also serves as the Secretary to the Board of Education.

Candidates with school business background and backgrounds in the private sector will be considered for the position. Five years experience in a business related field is preferred, but not required.

Contract length: 250-day position with eight paid holidays, twenty days paid vacation, and two personal days.

Salary: The salary will be in the range of $90,000-$100,000 a year with a benefit package of $20,933.40 for 2024-2025 that may be used towards the purchase of the District’s benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Reports To: Superintendent

Applications are being accepted until May 10, 2024. A cover letter, resume, and references can be emailed to Dr. Greg Batenhorst at gbatenhorst@mvcsd.org.

The Mount Vernon Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. … See MoreSee Less

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Is this a permanent position or 1-year contract?

Chelle Osborn

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Students in the Mount Vernon Community School District have the opportunity to pursue their interests and passions in a variety of academic programs, while also being able to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities.

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Accomplished Educators

The Mount Vernon Community School District is fortunate to have teachers and staff members who have dedicated several decades in service to our students, while also recruiting talented new teachers and staff members to join a dynamic team.

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Supporting the social and emotional growth and well-being of our students is as important as their academic growth, and is evident in the positive relationships established between the students and staff.

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POSITIVE CULTURE

100% of the Mount Vernon Community School District recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of all students and staff in all academic and co-curricular areas.

FUTURE FOCUSED

70% of Mount Vernon Community School District students receive college credit prior to graduating from high school, and 87% of our graduates are enrolled in a two or four-year academic or trade program.

COMMUNITY FOCUSED

MANY of Mount Vernon Community School District students work in the community and are engaged in a variety of volunteer and service projects.

INVOLVED STUDENTS

MAJORITY of Mount Vernon Community School District students are involved in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

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Our students are all in with being proud Mustangs and proud members of the Mount Vernon community, and our staff and community are all in for them!

Dr. Greg Batenhorst