2004-2005 ANNOUNCEMENT ARCHIVE


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  • 7/09/05
    SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY JULY 11
    The monthly meeting of the Mount Vernon Community School District School Board will be held on Monday, July 11, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science Room. Agenda
  • 06/03/05
  • 06/02/05
    FINISHING TOUCHES ON THE LYNCH FAMILY GARAGE
    The 2004-2005 Fall Building Construction Class built a two-stall, 24' x 24' garage for the Lynch Family of Mount Vernon. This spring they came back to put on the finishing touches. Take a look at the pictures in 'Finishing Touches ' LYNCH GARAGE
  • 06/01/05
    SUMMER CAMPS
    Several summer camps are taking place -- check under CAMPS AND TRIPS on the website to learn more.
  • 06/01/05
    SUMMER SCHOOL AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
    We will once again be offering summer school opportunities in both math and reading this June. These opportunities are optional but those students who tested below the proficiency level in the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills last fall, are strongly encouraged to attend. Those students will receive a special invitation and we encourage parents to do whatever it takes to enroll them. There is no cost for this program. You can enroll your child in either of these programs by simply calling the school office at 895-6254 or by e-mailing jkrumbholz@mountvernon.k12.ia.us

    Both Reading and Math will be taught in two sessions - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. and from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.each morning from June 6th through July 1st. Mrs. Karen Stewart will be the lead teacher for reading and Mrs. Susan Maurice will teach math.
  • 06/01/05
    ELEMENTARY SUMMER READING
    The Washington Elementary Library 2005 Summer Hours are every Tuesday and Thursday morning, June 7 through July 28, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
    Check out as many books as you need to keep reading.
  • 06/01/05
    Remember to get your ATHLETIC PHYSICAL this summer!

    ALL ATHLETES must have a CURRENT physical to practice and play! Once completed, a physical form is good for one calendar year. A copy of the school physical form is included in this newsletter. The form can also be found on the school website. Remember to set up your children's physical appointments so they can participate immediately this fall!

    2005 High School Football practice will begin on August 9, Cross Country and Volleyball will start practices on August 15. Middle school sports will start August 25 or 26.
  • 06/01/05
    END OF THE YEAR LUNCH BALANCES
    A statement will be sent home with student year-end report cards showing your family's account balance in the school lunch program. Your ending balance for this school year will automatically be applied to next school year's beginning balance for your family.

    The ending balance for families of high school seniors with no other children in school will be refunded at the end of the school year. If your family is moving, your family's account balance can also be refunded by contacting the Superintendent's office at 895-8845.
  • 06/01/05
    HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER COURSES
    Any student who has failed a previous high school course may choose to retake the course on an "independent study" basis during the summer. There is a fee of $50 for each course that is retaken during summer school.

    A maximum of two (2) courses may be taken within the summer session. Students in this summer program must check in to the main office each week to turn in their summer schoolwork.

    The high school summer school session will begin on Monday, June 13 and will end on Friday, August 5. All required coursework must be completed by August 5 in order to receive credit for the course. If you have additional questions about summer school options, please call school counselor (Dave Kennedy) or principal (Dennis Walsh) at 895-8843.
  • 6/01/05
    SUMMER WEIGHT ROOM HOURS
    The weight room will be open this summer on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. The weight room is available to all athletes during these hours. All athletes are encouraged to lift during the summer to gain strength and prevent injuries.
  • 4/26/05
    SCHEFTER SELECTED #1 ARTIST IN STATE
    Congratulations to senior Camille Schefter who was selected the #1 Student Visual Artist in Iowa by the Art Educators of Iowa. She heads the list of 12 students who will showcase as the best visual art students in Iowa high schools. Camille will be honored at a reception May 7th at the Des Moines Art Center.
  • 4/25/05
    'BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE' TO BE HERITAGE DAYS PARADE THEME


    Congratulations to 3rd grade student Laura Deininger who won this year's theme contest for the Heritage Days Parade. On April 20th Michelle Phillips from Mount Vernon Bank and Trust Company and Jim Kain from Investment Centers of America presented Laura with balloons and $25 in Chamber Bucks. She is in Mrs. Koehn's class.
  • 3/14/05
    The Student Information System Is Now
    PEARSON CENTERPOINT

    Effective immediately, the Student System Log In which was originally named and developed by SiPS, is now Pearson Centerpoint. In our district communications and on our web site, the student information system will be changed and always referred to as Pearson Centerpoint – a name chosen to describe a system that is the center point or nervous system of a school's operations. It is where each user of the system: administrator, teacher, student and parent can access information from one convenient location, or Centerpoint. The SiPS product was recently acquired by Pearson School Systems (PSS). We are excited because this acquisition and name change also reflects the backing of the world's largest education company. If you have questions or have not received your log in information to this system, please contact your building secretary or our District Information Technology Specialist Dave McGill, 895-8843 ext 4013. Thank you for your patience while we update our technology to serve you better.
  • 3/9/05
    STATE OF IOWA SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED


    Congratulations to seniors Ben Brannaman, Stephanie Burbridge, Anne Daly, Jessica Ehlts, Amelia Gee, Shantel Munson, Joshua Scanlon and Charlie White for being selected as State of Iowa Scholars. On average, designated State of Iowa Scholars rank in the top 3 percent of their graduating classes and have achieved a 29 or higher composite score on the ACT test (or the SAT equivalent).
  • 03/04/05
    PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
    June 25 and 26 is set as the build day for the new playground. We need your help! We anticipate that 150-200 people are needed each day to construct the new equipment. Special construction skills are not required. We need your efforts. Come for the day, come for both days, come any block of time you can!
    Click here -- 'WHEN'S RECESS' or contact Perry Gruver, 895 - 6939 or playground@mountvernon.k12.ia.us
  • 2/28/05
    'FULFILLING THE PROMISE' CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
    The school district has received requests for a copy of the Foundation 'Fulfilling the Promise' Capital Campaign For School Facilities pledge form. This pledge form and the capital campaign brochure are both available on the home page of the website or by calling the superintendent's office at 895-8845. The capital campaign brochure provides good information regarding the district's facilities plan. Pledges and gifts received by March 16, 2005 from this campaign will allow the school district to accelerate the construction of additional classrooms in the new high school building. The construction bid date is March 17. Gifts received after March 16 will be used to complete the remaining portions of Facility Site Plan Phases 2 and 3 at a future date.
  • 2/22/05
    LOOK FOR ARTIST
    The Mount Vernon School District is looking for area artist support in the new high school. The school board has designated certain areas in the building for artwork that represents the Mount Vernon School Community. We are soliciting ideas and want to select an area artist to provide the artwork. Please contact Superintendent Jeff Schwiebert, 895-8845 for more information
  • 2/9/05
    DISTRICT REPORT CARD AVAILABLE
    Would you like to know how Mount Vernon compares to the metro schools, the State of Iowa schools and national schools? Here is our REPORT CARD
  • 1/31/05
    MVCSD TECHNOLOGY KEEPS 'MOVING ON UP!' Here's the updated figures. Did you know...

    • District Total Computers
      -PK – 6th Grade we have approximately 217 computers available to students
      -7th – 12th Grade we have approximately 234 computers available to students
    • Classroom Computers
      -36 High school classrooms…we have 121 computers available to students. 100% of high school classrooms have computers
      -21 Middle classrooms…we have 104 computers available to students. 100% of middle school classrooms have computers
    • 32 Elementary classrooms…we have 100 computers available to students. 100% of Washington Elementary classrooms have computers
    • Computer Labs
      -High school has 3 PC (Windows) classroom labs and 1 Windows wireless mobile lab
      -Middle school has 1 Windows wireless lab and 2 Macintosh wireless mobile labs
      -Elementary school has 2 Macintosh wireless mobile labs


    • 100% of MVCSD classrooms are connected to the internet
    • 100% of MVCSD campuses are wireless enabled
    • 100% of MVCSD classrooms have computers
    • 100% of MVCSD teachers and staff have an email address
    • School District website is http://www.mountvernon.k12.ia.us
    • MVCSD has a web content filtering device in place
    • MVCSD has an IP telephony system with voicemail
    • MVCSD has 359 Computers available to 1220 students.
    • Our computer to student ratio is 1:3.4
    • The MVCSD network is 100mb switched network with a gigabit backbone connecting each building.

    Read more about District technogy developments in this Special Story written by 2004 High School journalism students Zach Falconer-Stout and Ben Claes.
  • 1/27/05
    A BIG PROJECT FROM BEGINNING TO END
    The 2004-2005 Fall Building Construction Class built a two-stall, 24' x 24' garage for the Lynch Family of Mount Vernon. Here is some information about the project and some pictures. LYNCH GARAGE
  • 1/27/05
    HIGH SCHOOL DISPLAY CASES HAVE LIGHT
    Thanks to the efforts of building engineer, Roger Pitlik, the high school display cases now have light. Roger spent two days during our recent holiday break wiring the display case so that the trophies in the commons area can be better seen in the evening and in the dark days of winter. We appreciate Roger's dedication to keeping our buildings in good condition for our students, staff, and parents!
  • 1/27/05
    REMINDER TO ELEMENTARY PARENTS -- KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE!
    A reminder to elementary parents that when you are dropping off your child in the morning or picking them up after school, to please use the circle drive in front of the elementary school. Do no drop them off in the high school parking lot, it is not a safe area due to the amount of vehicles coming and going at that time.
  • 1/27/05
    MISS AN EVENT -- YOU MIGHT SEE IT ON KMVL 18
    Local Channel KMVL 18 occasionally televises some of our school district's events. So if you miss an event, or want to show it to someone else, check out the KMVL 18 schedule which is updated on a monthly basis on our web calendar.
    KMVL 18 Schedule
    color="red">1/3/05
    TAX DEDUCTION CORRECTION
    The January newsletter has an article about a state income tax deduction for drivers ed fees. The website link in the article is incorrect. The following is the correct link:
    http://www.state.ia.us/tax/1040EI/Line/04Line49.html
  • 9/30/04
    ACT SCORES RELEASED
    The ACT scores for the Class of "2004" were recently released. Last year's seniors performed well earning an average score of 24.2. The state ACT average score is 22.9 and the national ACT average score is 21.9 for the "2003-2004" school year.

    Of the 59 MVHS students who took the ACT exams last year, 78% scored at or above the state's identified college success indicator of 20.0. We are very pleased with the MVHS student results!
  • 9/30/04
    EXCELLENT HS CO-CURRICULAR PARTICIPATION
    Over 70% of our MVHS students are participating in one or more co-curricular programs this fall. Our data show that students who are involved in school activities/organizations earn higher grade point averages (GPA) than those who do not participate.
  • 9/30/04
    HS EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAM OFF TO A GREAT START
    Tom Wilkinson (ELP Coordinator) and David Kennedy (HS counselor) have been meeting daily with high school students who want to enroll in more rigorous courses while they continue to study at MVHS. To date, seven students have enrolled in online Advanced Placement courses offered through the University of Iowa. Students are currently enrolled in the following courses: AP Chemistry, AP Literature/Composition, AP Language/Composition, AP Psychology, and AP Government.

    Mr. Wilkinson assists students in grades 10-12 to apply for admission, gather textbooks and study materials, and problem-solve the technical challenges associated with online instruction. Students earn high school credit for these courses and their grades appear on MVHS grade reports. Students are encouraged to take AP exams in the spring in order to earn potential college credit for their AP study.

    Mr. Kennedy coordinates another extended learning opportunity for our upperclassmen known as the Post-Secondary Education Option (PSEO) program. PSEO allows our students to enroll in courses (not available at MVHS) at local community colleges, private colleges, and/or state universities. To date, twelve high school students are enrolled in PSEO courses during this first semester. These courses include advanced study in Music, Health Sciences, Education, and Social Studies at the present time. As with our online AP students, PSEO students also are enrolled in MVHS classes throughout the school year.

    For more information about AP online or PSEO opportunities, please contact either Mr. Kennedy or Mr. Wilkinson at 895-8843.
  • 9/23/04
    HEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PARENTS -- DID YOU KNOW...

    Visit Guidance Counselor David Kennedy's High School Guidance Web Pages. You'll find great information here, including a college visit schedule, test dates, course and student handbooks, college links, scholarship and financial aid information and more. Check back often as Mr. Kennedy continually updates the Guidance Calendar.
  • 6/09/04
    MOUNT VERNON ALUMNI...
    We are in the process of creating an alumni section on the web site. Please visit the site at ALUMNI (or from the home page, click on Community, then Alumni).

    We are looking for the contact people from each graduation year to help us with individual websites for your class. Input into your web site is easy and can be done yourself, or information can be given to the webmaster for input.

    BE SURE TO LET US KNOW WHEN YOUR CLASS REUNIONS ARE TAKING PLACE -- LET'S GET IT ON THE WEB CALENDAR AND YOUR CLASS WEBSITE. webmaster@mountvernon.k12.ia.us

  • 04/06/2004
    WE NOW HAVE VOICE MAIL
    In the April issue of the District Newsletter is a copy of the new "Mount Vernon Community School District Phone and Email Directory." (Also available here on our web site Phone Directory
    or when you Search A Person) A new phone system installed in District buildings now allows all staff members to have individual extensions. Since many staff members are not available throughout the day, their extension number allows you to leave a voice mail directly in their voice mail box by connecting to their extension. You will always have the option of connecting back with the building secretary if you would like immediate attention.

    Don't worry, when you call any of our buildings during the school day, your call will still be answered personally by a staff member. Should you get a recording, it just means everyone is busy at the moment. You will be directed to the next step, which is to try another extension or to leave a voice message. It's new to us too, so please be patient if we "lose" a few of you as we get used to the new features. Please let us know if you have problems with the system so we can correct any features that cause problems with communication.

    One of the convenient features of this new system for you means that if your child is going to be absent, you may call the absence in at any time, 24 hours a day. When you call the school building number, you will be directed to the student attendance voice mail.
  • 12/2/03
    > DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR CHILD IS EATING?


    Parents now have access to the Mount Vernon Schools Nutrition Program website. This link is provided on the home page as well as in the parent section of the site at For Parents Only. After you have logged into your family account on this website, you can view your family's current account balance, deposits into your family's account, and you can view in detail what breakfast and lunch items your children are eating at school each day. It is also where you setup the option to have the system email you when your family account balance is running low.

    Your family's username and password to access this system have been mailed to your family's home address. Please check your mail over the next few days for this information. If it does not arrive by mail at your home, please email Matt Burke (or call the Superintendent's office at 895-8845) to have this information mailed to you again.
  • 6/15/05
    ATHLETIC EVENT CHANGES
    -Middle School Softball vs Durant 6-15 has been postponed to 6-21
    -Middle School Softball vs Wilton on 6-17 has been cancelled
    -Middle School Softball vs West Liberty on 6-24 has been cancelled
    -High School Varsity Baseball 6-14 has been postponed. Make up date tba.
  • 06/08/05
    LOOKING FOR YOUR REPORT CARD?
    Looking for your report card?
    Middle School and High School report cards will be available in the building offices Monday, June 13, after 8 am.

    Washington Elementary School report cards pick up June 8 or 13, elementary office.
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  • 5/06/05
    SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY JUNE 13
    The monthly meeting of the Mount Vernon Community School District School Board will be held on Monday, June 13, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science Room.
  • 12/17/04
    FRUIT! FRUIT! FRUIT!

    A $31,973 USDA grant to provide free, fresh fruit to high school students is a bit hit! A variety of whole fruit is served before breakfast, after breakfast, before lunch, and after lunch. After school a unique fruit or vegetable promotion is set out, and a cooler of fruit is now traveling on the bus for away high school activity events of all types.Thank you USDA Bureau of Nutrition and Senator Tom Harkin! CLICK HERE for pics.
  • 5/30/05
    8TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENT RE: JUNE 3
    On June 3, 2005 the high school will be administering final exams so 8th exploratory classes will not meet. All eighth grade students are NOT to report to the middle school until 9:20. Any students that must be in the building prior to 9:20 MUST report to Mrs. Clark's room, where they will be expected to help with end of the year clean up
  • 5/30/05
    MV ALUM TO PERFORM IN MOUNT VERNON
    Elizabeth Stoner'97, soprano and recent master's graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, will give a combined solo voice and solo piano recital with pianist, David Broome of Maryland. They are presenting a primarily classical recital including works by Schumann, Schubert, Strauss, Donaudy, Faure, and Rachmaninoff. The duo have performed in New York City, Ithaca, NY, Baltimore, MD, and now both Mount Vernon and Cedar Rapids, IA.
    Their recital will be at the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Vernon, Wednesday, June 1, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
    approximately 1.5 hours including intermission.
  • 5/30/05
    ELEMENTARY OLYMPIC TIMES
    The 31st Annual Elementary Olympics will be held Friday, June 3. Third through fifth grade Olympics will be from 9:00-10:45 a.m. and kindergarten through second grade Olympics will be from 11:45-1:30 p.m.
  • 06/01/05
    EIGHTH GRADE AWARDS ASSEMBLY
    On Friday, June 3, the Eighth Grade Awards Assembly will be held in the Middle School Auditorium starting at 12:45 p.m. This event always draws a full house so please arrive early. Each student will be recognized for their involvement and accomplishments during their 8th grade year.
  • 06/01/05
    MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE
    Final Middle School Dance for 2004-05 School Year
    The Final Middle School Dance and Activity Night will be held on Friday, June 3, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (there will be a Four on Four Basketball Tourney that actually starts at 6:30 p.m.). Because it is still light at this time of year, and it is not very easy to darken the gym, the dance portion of this activity is lessened. It will still be a fun time for all. Cost will be $2.00 per student and this event is limited to Mount Vernon students only.
  • 1/7/05
    SNOW MAKE UP DAYS
    We will make up the days missed on the following three days- Feb 21st, June 2nd and June 3rd. The fourth day is still sto be determined.
  • 2/9/05
    WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER?

    Thank you to Dick Moore who volunteers at the Mount Vernon Community School District on a regular basis -- here is he shown working with a 4th grade class teaching electricity and checking a student ID at the high school during lunch period. Dick checks to be sure students leaving have qualified for Open Campus privileges. Thank you to Steve Horton for also volunteering to teach electricity to the 4th Graders. What makes it even more special is that both Dick and Steve Mount Vernon graduates!

    (click on photo to view larger)

    Lots of volunteer opportunities are available. Call the secretary or principal at any of our schools if you are interested in volunteering for a day or on a regular basis. Elementary 895-6251, Middle School 895-6254, High School 895-8845
  • 2/7/05
    GEE IS NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST

    Congratulations to senior Amelia Gee for being named a 2005 National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist. 15,000 Semi-finalists advanced to the Finalist Competition. Scholarship awards totalling $32 million will be awarded this spring to program finalists. Amelia is the daughter of John and Avis Gee of Mount Vernon.

  • 2/5/05
    4TH GRADE CLASSES LEARN ELECTRICITY

    Last year a new software program called 'Teacher Tools' was introduced to our teaching staff. One 4th grade teacher who uses it quite reguarly is Nannette Gunn. Here are links to two of her e-newsletters that you may find very interesting.
    January-February Newsletter
    More Pictures of Electricity
  • 2/5/05
    CONGRATULATIONS MS SPELLING BEE WINNERS!
    - JEFF ST. CLAIR ON TO STATE!

    (pictured: Jeff St. Clair and Zach Demanett))
    Congratulations to Jeff St. Clair and Zach Demanett for placing number one and two in the annual Middle School spelling bee. Jeff went on to win at the Area X Regional Spelling Bee at Kirkwood CC Feb. 3rd. He will now be one of the regional spelling finalists who will be competing at the State Spelling Bee in Des Moines on March 5. Way to go!

    Following are the seventh and eighth grade students who competed Tuesday, January 11th.
    Seventh Grade: Ashley Corkin Jon David Stroud, Kelsey Steines, Tom Wenzel , Stephanie Walker , Anna Butz, Jeff St. Clair, Molly Giegerich, James Taylor, Evan Thompson, McKenna Bernard

    Eighth Grade: James Carrico, Ben Deininger, Zach Demonett, Shelby Kintzel, Gabe Kringler, Brittany Petrick, Rose Tepper, John Weirather, Ben Schutt, Jordan Barr, Logan Benson, Zach Bowlsby, Adam Rife, Scott Burke, Jared Knight, Eric Young, Emily Eldred, Jonah Greenstein, Emily Ryan, Cole Aschenbrenner
  • 2/22/05
    NEW THESPIANS MEMBERS
    Congratulations to Hannah Martin, Laurie Ecker, Kierstyn Borg and Greg Mlynarczyk who have recently earned membership in Thespians.
  • 2/22/05
    SENIOR PICTURES NEEDED
    Seniors -- your baby picture and your senior pictures are needed. Please turn them in to Caiti Stanton or Amy Jensen as soon as possible.
  • 2/17/05
    MS STUDENTS PUBLISHED IN "MEANDERINGS '04"
    Congratulations to Middle School Students, John David Stroud, Jeff St. Clair, Avidan Tabak, and Joshua Haug, on their recent publication in "Meanderings '04 - Rivers of the United States". "Meanderings will be available for checkout in the Middle School Media Center.
  • 2/14/05
    NEW ELP NEWSLETTER OUT
    Click here to read DeAnn Scearce's new e-newsletter about the projects going on in grades 4-8 ELP.
  • 2/9/05
    100 DAYS OF SCHOOL

    Elementary students celebrated '100 days of school' Feb 4th. Teachers incorporated the study of 'one hundred' into class subjects and each class created some type of art piece with 100 pieces on them.
  • 4/25/05
    HS ART STUDENTS WIN AT MOUNT MERCY COLLEGE

    Congratulations to Chris Bostwick who won first place at the Mount Mercy College High School Art Exhibit held April 22 for his pen and ink book entry '26 Words for the Random Soul'. He won a $1500 scholarship and a cash prize. Also congratulations to Camille Schefter who received an honorable mention for her oil entry 'Small Self Portrait'. Twelve eastern Iowa schools entered. Mrs. Laurie Zaiger is the high school art instructor.
  • 03/03/05
    HS 2005-2006 COURSE BOOKLET NOW ON THE WEB
    You will find the High School Course Booklet available on the web. Look on the high school page, the high school guidance counselor's page, in handbooks or click this link -- HS COURSE BOOK 2005-2006
  • 03/01/05
    HS SHOP STUDENTS PRESENT CABINET

    (Photo courtesy of JoAnn Gage)
    Wood shop students and Instructor Scott White presented a finished gun case to Kassidy Kruse on Wednesday, March 2nd. Kassidy, a Lisbon graduate, had started the project while in high school. Students learned that his unfinished case was sitting at home in their garage. To reward Kassidy who has been serving as Marine in Iraq, they brought the cabinet to the high school wood shop and finished it. The cabinet includes his initials and a hunting scene etched into the glass. Kassidy was a student in Mr. White's class while in high school. Thank you to the Sun, The Gazette, and KCRG 9 for coverage of this project.
  • 03/01/05
    SENIORS -- GRADUATION INFORMATION AVAILABLE
    Seniors, please turn in your 'Senior Graduates Information Sheet' to Mr. Walsh by May 1. Turn
    Parents and seniors, click here for important information about graduation.GRADUATION INFORMATION SHEET
  • 03/01/05
    5TH GRADE PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT


    Photographer Robert Campagna just completed a project with Mrs. Sheryl Peshek's 5th grade class. Click here to see pictures and learn more the 2005 PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT
    Student photos will be in the Elementary School hallways near the office for viewing until Friday, March 18.
  • 3/01/05
    BRANNAMAN RECEIVES JAZZ AWARD


    Congratulations to senior Ben Brannaman who received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award at the Spring Concert. This is a national award given out at high schools across the country. It is given to a student who shows outstanding performance and dedication in the area of jazz band. Mr. Kiser is presenting the award.
  • 2/28/05
    TOWEL SEARCH AND RETURN
    Since the first day of school in August, the high school PE students and athletes have "lost" most of our supply of white PE towels to new homes. Please search your household for our missing towels and return them to Mr. Peters or to our high school main office. We will launder and return them to service with our students right away! Thanks, in advance, for your help!
  • 2/28/05
    SUMMER DRIVER EDUCATION CLASS DEADLINES
    Summer Driver Education for the Summer of 2005 will begin on Monday, June 6, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. unless we have more snow make up days. In that case, Driver Education will begin the first day after the final day of school.

    Driver Education classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The driving schedule is set up the first day of class. Driver Education will end around July 27, 2005. The cost of Driver Education is $200.00. This is due the first day of class.

    A student must have a Driver Permit the first day of class. High school-aged students will sign up for driver's education when they pre-register for 2005-2006 classes in March. The deadline is April 15. The oldest eighty students will be eligible for Driver Education class this summer.
  • 2/28/05
    CONGRATULATIONS HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES
    Congratulations to the following students who will be inducted into The Mount Vernon Honor Society on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m.

    12th Graders: Leah Applebee, Chris Bostwick, Crystal Covington, Ashley Cram, Clint Currie Geoffrey Glenn, Deanna Nelson, Danielle O'Conor, Kristi Pitlik, Aubrey Smith, Annie Thomsen, Cody Wilkins, Shannon Williams, Jami Wikstrom, Nathan Wolfe, Chris Wood

    11th Graders: Amy Brandt, Michael Brannaman, Allison Carter, Peter Dietrich, Laurie Ecker, Kelsey Freed, Jules Trachsel

    10th Graders: Ashley Benter, Graham Carl, Jacob Clark, Melanie Corpe, Rachel Craig, Stephanie Damon-Moore, Alan Driggs, Nicholas Ehlts, John Griffith, Sylvie Hall, Kara Huffman, Kylee Husak, Justin Knight, Mary Beth Konkowski, Angela Miceli, Gregory Mlynarczyk, Christine Rebhuhn, Teresa Redmond, Paul Rekemeyer, Jacob Ryan, Laura Scearce, Alexandra Schefter, Abigail Smith, Alice Stoner, Christohper Stoner, Hannah Swales Shultz, Michael Taylor, Kyle Williams, Candice Wilson, George Zacharakis-Jutz
  • 3/08/05
    ST. CLAIR TAKES 2ND AT STATE SPELLING BEE

    Congratulations to Middle School 7th grader Jeff St Clair who earned second in the state at The Des Moines Register Scripps Spelling Bee held in Des Moines, Saturday, March 5. The state competition included the qualifiers from the regional spelling bees of qualifying fifth through eighth graders.

    Jeff and the eventual winner went 6 rounds to determine the first and second place winners. Jeff received a trophy for his efforts and a monetary amount. Fantastic, Jeff!
  • 03/07/05
    GIRLS TRACK WEBSITE NOW AVAILABLE

    With girls track starting, Coach Stephanie Timm has released the 2005 edition of the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Track Website. GIRLS TRACK
    To sign up to receive the Track e-newlsetter --- SIGN UP
  • 03/07/05
    WRESTLING WEBSITE NOW AVAILABLE
    Check out the new wrestling web site available on our district website under Athletics. Sign up to receive the wrestling e-newsletter. Thank you to Wrestling Volunteer Assistant Dave Ryan for the web site. Check it out here --- WRESTLING WEBSITE
  • 03/07/05
    INDIVIDUAL DISTRICT SPEECH CONTEST RESULTS
    Congratulations to these Mustang speech individuals for their placings on Saturday, March 5th at the Individual Events District Speech Contest held at Tipton. Sponsored by the Iowa High School Speech Association. Mount Vernon had 21 Division I Ratings and 5 Division II Ratings.

    DIVISION 1 RATINGS
    -Reviewing: Grant Freeman
    -Storytelling: Olivia Junk, Whitney Dotson, Whitney Arnold
    -Literary Program: Kierstyn Borg, Laurie Ecker
    -Public Address: Grant Freeman, Greg Mlynarczyk
    -Acting: Laurie Ecker, Jeff White, Hannah Martin, Jason Jones, Stephanie Damon-Moore
    -Poetry Interpretation: Stephanie Damon-Moore, Charlie White, Clint Currie
    -Prose Interpretation: Amy Jensen, Jeff White, Beth Young
    -After Dinner Speaking: Taylor Clouse
    -Improvisational Acting: D. J. Bell

    DIVISION II RATINGS

    -Acting, Whitney Arnold
    -Oratory, Charlie White
    -Public address, Hannah Martin
    -Improvisational speaking, Jason Jones and John Trachsel.
  • 4/21/05
    2005 COLOR GUARD AUDITION RESULTS

    The following students were chosen out of the 21 students who auditioned: Whitney Arnold, Jenny Baxa, Katie Blessing, Rachel Craig, Lacey Downey, Danielle Dye, Kara Henik, Jackie Jaeger, MaryBeth Konkowski, Sara Kruger, Emilie Lynch, Nicole Schmidt, Ambyr Young

    Color Guard is a part of the Marching Band. The theme for next Fall's marching show is music from "Shrek" and "Shrek 2".

    Alan Kiser is the Band Director and Carrie Beaderstadt is the Color Guard Instructor.
  • 4/13/05
    VOCAL STATE CONTEST AWARDS
    Congratulations to our HS vocal students who earned 33 I (Superior) and 5 II (Excellent) ratings at the State Solo/Ensemble Contest in Solon on April 9.

    Two entries earned the 'Best of Center' award, the Madrigal group and Duet members Annie Daly and Ben Legore. These two groups will perform at the 'Outstanding Performers Showcase' in Ames on May 10. Madrigal members are Annie Daly, Katie Wright, Molle Burke, Katie Petrak, Amy Jensen, Shantel Munson, Beth Young, Amelia Gee, Jason Jones, Ben Legore, Ben Klaus, Jack Lob, Clint Currie, Spencer Tripp, Kevin Sill, and Jacob Clark. Their vocal instructor is Mrs. Joleen Woods.
  • 4/12/05
    MS SPRING MUSICAL CAST ANNOUNCED
    Congratulations to the following student who were selected for their upcoming roles in the Middle School 8th grade Spring Musical "Kokonut Kapers".

    Cast of Island Characters
    -Earl -- Doug Rice
    -Roy Boy -- Matt Hess-A
    -Maw Cawawkee -- Deb Dixon-B
    -Cordelia Hawkins -- Megan Grunder-C
    -Swampy -- Jared Knight-D
    -Betty -- Danielle Dye-E
    -Suky -- Lauren Schefter-F
    -Eva Parker -- Chelsea Johnson-G
    -Ted -- Tyler Rhone-H
    -Mabel Carpenter -- Shelby Kintzel-I
    -Louise Russell -- Sylvia Murray-J
    -Tom Scrimshaw -- Sam Young-K
    -Mildred Hutton -- Rose Tepper
    -Doris Hoyt -- Mackenzie Glenn-L
    -Chic Sutherland -- Alex Moore-M
    -Mickey -- Tyler Craig-N
    -Buddy -- Braxton Dunbar-O
    -Lynne Smith -- Emily Ryan-P
    -Vickie Snow -- Boudicca Fisher-Q
    -Mrs. Crawford -- Caitlin Mills
    -Vanessa -- Kara Henik
    -Walcott Drake -- Adam Craig-R
    -Barbara Drake -- Mackenzie Havill-S
    -Captain Kidd -- Scott Burke-T
    -Petty Officer Jones -- Madeline Keleher
    -Lieutenant Sutton -- Eyasu Russell
    -Frosty Always -- Allie Thompson-U
    -Robert Shaw -- Drew Russell-V
    -Mrs. Smith -- Rachel Simons
    -Mrs. Snow -- Susanne Scieszinski
    -Millicent Warren -- Kristin Kimm
    -Winifred Holmes -- Brittany Petrick
    Additional Students: Brittany Duckett, Gena Edington, Taylor Foxen, Cassie Mhire, Maggie Vozenilek, Kirstie Wehmeier, Emily Wilkinson.
  • 4/12/05
    TUESDAY EARLY BIRD PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
    Congratulations to the following students who have won early bird prizes for Prom. Thank you to the following businesses and to the Prom/Post Prom Committees for these prizes. Watch daily for updates.
    -Josh Henik-One tuxedo rental from Bauman's
    -Annie Daly - Large pizza gift certificate from Pizza -Palace
    -Jacob Goldsmith-College T-Shirt
    -Caiti Stanton-$25 Gift Card from Granite City
    -Ellen Miller-$25 Gift Card from American Eagle
    Monday April 11
    -Jeremy Clark-ride to prom in a class car for one couple from Duffy's Collectible Cars
    -Kierstyn Borg-Hair products from Hair Solutions
    -Ben Barrett-College t-shirt winner
    -Chris Thuerauf-$25 Gift Card from Olive Garden
    -Colin Russell-$10 gas card from Lange's Sinclair
  • 4/12/05
    OKLAHOMA CAST ANNOUNCED
    Congratulations to the following student for their roles in the upcoming Spring Musical 'Oklahoma'
    "Oklahoma" Cast List

    Aunt Eller - Amy Jensen
    Curly - Ben Legore
    Laurey - Annie Daly
    Ike Skidmore - Alan Driggs
    Fred - Jon Peiffer
    Slim - Jered Vislisel
    Will Parker - Ben Klaus
    Jud Fry - Spencer Tripp
    Ado Annie Carnes - Katie Wright
    Ali Hakim - Taylor Clouse
    Gertie Cummings - Beth Young
    Andrew Carnes - Jason Jones
    Cord Elam - Jacob Clark
    Mike - Jeff White
    Joe - Michael Taylor
    Ballet Laurey - Stephanie Damon-Moore

    Citizens of the Oklahoma Territory: Joe Alger, Marie Alger, Whitney Arnold, Sean Boren, Kierstyn Borg, Kim Brehm, Mollie Burke, Boomer Carter, Alexis Chadwick, Jeremy Clark, Jessica Corcoran, Megan Cox, Sean Dietrich, Whitney Dotson, Jon Driggs, Laurie Ecker, Grant Freeman, Kiaya Gardner, Amelia Gee, Kylee Husak, MaryBeth Konkowski, Chelsea Lob, Hannah MartinScott, MyersKatie Petrak, Christine Rebhuhn, Jacob Ryan, Laura Scearce, Alex Schefter, Kevin Sill, Chris Stoner, Hannah Swales Shultz, Mara Swenson, Katie White, Karissa Whitman, Katie Wilkins, John Wolfe, Kevin Wolter, Nick Young
  • 4/12/05
    BORG AT CAPITOL PROJECTS '05

    High school junior Kierstyn Borg is a participant in the students experiencing government program 'Capitol Project '05'. She is pictured here with Representative Ro Foege. Borg will be in Des Moines from April 10-13. Hosted by Secretary of State Chet Culver and First Lady Christie vilsack. (picture compliments of Representative Ro Foege)
  • 4/12/05
    4TH GRADERS STUDY U.S. REGIONS
    Students in Mrs. Gunn's 4th grade Social Studies class are studying regions of the United States. Click here to see pictures and information about Mrs. Gunn's Social Studies Unit
  • 4/12/05
    WETAP OFFICERS ELECTED
    Missy Hauser (volunteer coordinator), Jackie Engelbrecht (teacher appreciation), Sheila Wallace (vice president) and Cherie Guillame (fund raising coordinator) were all elected for 2 years to start in August. Congratulations!
  • 4/11/05
    MONDAY EARLY BIRD PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
    Congratulations to the following students who have won early bird prizes for Prom. Thank you to the following businesses and to the Prom/Post Prom Committees for these prizes. Watch daily for updates.
    -Jeremy Clark-ride to prom in a class car for one couple from Duffy's Collectible Cars
    -Kierstyn Borg-Hair products from Hair Solutions
    -Ben Barrett-College t-shirt winner
    -Chris Thuerauf-$25 Gift Card from Olive Garden
    -Colin Russell-$10 gas card from Lange's Sinclair
  • 4/8/05
    NELSON NAMED TO ALL DISTRICT TEAM
    Congratulations to senior Deanna Nelson who has been selected to the Region 6 Class 3A All-District Basketball Team. This team is selected by Region coaches.
  • 4/7/05
    CHILDCARE COMMENTS WELCOME
    The School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC), at the request of the School Board, has been looking into whether or not it would be desirable and feasible for the district to run or sponsor a year-round childcare facility to be housed in the current Middle School after appropriate modifications are made to the building and grounds. This building will be available after June 2006.

    We need to hear from district parents with childcare needs. What sort of program would best serve your needs? Would you, in fact, enroll your children in such a program? Is this something you want the district to do, or do you feel your needs are well-served by existing childcare arrangements?

    To collect some of this information, a letter was sent home with current kindergartners asking their parents' participation in a phone survey on this issue which took place the week of Spring Break. If you are a parent who was unable to respond to the phone survey, or if you are a community member who simply wishes to comment on the need for and desirability of district childcare, please email your thoughts and suggestions to Jeff Schwiebert at jschwiebert@mountvernon.k12.ia.us.

    We would also appreciate your help in finding newer community members or those whose children are not yet school age and who might not hear of this through any other means. If you know of a neighbor or church member with young children, encourage them to send a message to the above email. Thanks for your help!
  • 4/7/05
    KNIGHT WINS ORATORICAL CONTEST

    Congratulations to sixth grade student Janelle Knight who won the Mount Vernon/Lisbon Oratorical Contest on March 14th. She advances to the district competition on Saturday, April 9 in at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Janelle gave a 4-5 minute speech about her hero Ray Charles to win the competition. Way to go, Janelle! Good luck at Districts!
  • 4/7/05
    8TH GRADE STUDENT JAZZ COMBO
    These 8th graders are love jazz. So they have started the 'Mustang Mavericks' jazz ensemble on their own time. They play a variety of styles of music from jazz, blues, swing, gospel, & jazz-rock.

    In the picture from left to right it is: Sam Young-Bass, Tom Schroeder,-Drums, Jared Knight,-Keyboard Adam Craig-Trumpet, and Ben Schutt,-Alto Sax.

    High School Band Director Alan Kiser (who also finds time to help coach them) says 'It is amazing what the students have accomplished in such a short time. The boys and parents are very excited about this group. 'They have created their own website: Jazz Mavericks. The parents came up with the name "Jazz Mavericks"- a combination of something relating to mustangs - and the fact that the group does quite a bit of improvisation.

    They started the group in December and rehearse generally on Sunday afternoons at the Schroeder's house (where the drumset is). The group performed at the MS Variety Show (Tsunami Fundraiser) back in March and also at the March 16 Spring MS Band Concert. The boys are scheduled to perform April 11 for Lions Club (at Gwen's) and April 20 for Rotary (also at Gwen's).

    They are planning to play at the Presbyterian church May 8 as part of a "Youth" Sunday and are working on arranging a performance at Hallmark Care Center. Way to go guys!
  • 4/6/05
    CULLEN SELECTED TO ALL-DISTRICT TEAM
    Congratulations to Jordan Cullen who has been named to the All-District Basketball Team. Way to go!
  • 4/6/05
    HS GUYS DANCE GROUP
    Any high school guys interested in being a member of a dance, funk and freestyle 'guys' dance group should attend a meeting Thursday, April 7 at 5 pm in the Atrium.
  • 4/4/05
    SCHEFTER AND VENUTO RECEIVE 'GOLD KEY' ART AWARDS
    Congratulations to seniors Camille Schefter and AJ Venuto for being selected as Gold Key regional award recipients from New York based 'Scholastic Art and Writing Awards'. As semi-finalists their entries are now being judged at the national level. Camille entered an art portfolio and AJ entered a drawing.
  • 4/4/05
    SPRING ISSUE OF 'GYM SHORTS'
    Elementary parents check out Mrs. Newmeister's spring issue of GYM SHORTS
  • 4/4/05
    MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS INVITED TO LEADERSHIP RETREAT
    Cornell College leadership program, Rams Leading Change, would like to invite your son or daughter to their annual Leadership Retreat Friday, April 15. Their goal is to give students an exciting afternoon with their peers while helping them develop their leadership skills. The retreat will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the middle school gymnasium. Students will be divided into groups and each group will be assisted by a member of Rams Leading Change. All of our activities will be concluded by 6:30 p.m. More information and a permission form was sent home with middle school students after the spring break.

    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kim Steele at the Middle School at 895-6254, ext. 3008.
  • 4/4/05
    MVMA 2005 MUSTANG PLANTERS ON SALE NOW
    Orders are now being taken for your one of a kind Spring Planter! Mount Vernon Music Association Mustang Planters are on sale for $35.00. Place your order by May 6 and pick it up by May 20. Call/E-mail: Cheryl Russell at 895-6176 or cerruther@aol.com
  • 4/4/05
    JUNIORS AND SENIORS INVITED TO 'TROPICAL COVE' POST PROM PARTY
    It's not too late…Junior and Senior parents who have not mailed their post prom donation, please do so! Please send to: Arlen Russell, CAY Treasurer, 617 7th Ave N, Mt. Vernon, Ia 52314

    We are also in need of regular strand white Christmas lights, and a few heavy duty extension cords for post prom. If you can help, call Chris Osborn @ 895-6251.

    The Post Prom Party will be held after the April 30th Prom from midnight until 4 am at the high school.

    Rules:
    • No one admitted after 1:00am
    • Once you leave, you can not return.
    • Any alcohol/drug use will result in parents/Mount Vernon Police being contacted.

    Post Prom is for all juniors and seniors and their guest. It's a fun-filled free evening with numerous prizes. You do not need to attend prom to attend Post Prom. Come and enjoy an evening in tropical Paradise Cove. Watch for our early bird sign-up April 4 -April 8. Winners of our early bird sign-up will be announced April 11 - 15.
  • 3/28/05
    OUTSTANDING SPEECH PERFORMERS NAMED
    The following high school students have been selected as Outstanding Performers at the IHSSA State Individual Events Contest. Congratulations!
    -Kierstan Borg, Lit Pro
    -Taylor Clouse, Ads
    -Stephanie Damon-Moore, Act
    -Jason Jones, Act,
    -Beth Young, Pro
    -Whitney Arnold, Story
    -Stephanie Damon-Moore, POE
    -Grant Freeman, PA
    -Jeff White, ACT

    These students will be honored at the All-State Festival April 4th at UNI which showcases Iowa's top talent. Borg, Clouse, Damon-Moore, Jones and Young have also qualified to perform. To have been selected out of nearly 9,000 who started competition at the District level is a unique honor. 400 students have been selected as Outstanding Performers.
  • 3/18/05
    KLEIMAN WINS CONSTRUCTION BID FOR NEW HS
    The Mount Vernon Community School Board Thursday (March 17,2005) authorized its architectural consultants to enter into negotiations with Kleiman Construction of Cedar Rapids to be the general contractor to build the district's new high school building. The Board determined Kleiman to be the apparent low bidder among four construction firms that submitted bid proposals for the new 93,000 sq. ft. building. The building will be constructed west of the current high school building which will become the district's Middle School.

    Concerned about rising prices for construction materials, contractors were instructed to submit bids on a basic building plan and then to also submit prices for additional options. The Kleiman firm's bid enabled the Board to accept all of the additional alternates which will result in a building with all of the features envisioned when the district referendum voters approved a bond issue in late 2004. The total cost of the base bid and alternates is $10,715,480.

    "The generous response of private donors to augment the $8.9 million bond issue financing, and the competitive contractor bids have given the Mount Vernon Schools a giant boost," said Superintendent Jeff Schwiebert.

    A ground breaking ceremony will be held April 16. Construction will begin in April and the District expects to occupy the building in August of 2006.

    The new high school designed by OPN Architects represents the beginning of Phase 2 in a five-phase District Facilities Plan that continues to 'fulfill the promise' of excellence in academics, arts and athletics for the students of Mount Vernon Schools.
    For pictures of bid day CLICK HERE
  • 3/18/05
    MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL BOARD AND ADMINISTRATORS HONOR STAFF FOR SERVICE
    The Third Annual Service Awards Reception and Ceremony was held March 17th to celebrate the years of service given by the staff of Mount Vernon Schools. Seven upcoming retirees were honored along with others with significant anniversary dates. Those retiring are Al Craig, Dennis Gondek, Donna Happel, Glen Helble, Barbara MCClain, Bill Meyer and Doug Wumkes.

    Ceremony decorations and the Leprecahn Feast was made by Trista Lynner and Family and Consumer Science students and instructors Rob Cook, LeAnn Pisarik, Jo Sedlacek and their Transition Center students. Thank you to student servers from the Family and Consumer Science class. Thank you to Becca Brandt for the beautiful flowers. Thank you to Tom Wieseler for the punch fountain and his assistance with reception decorations
    A special thanks to Washington Elementary School staff members for providing our entertainment.

    For pictures and a complete listing of service anniversaries: 2005 SERVICE AWARDS
  • 3/14/05
    SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR SISTER SCHOOLS IN NICARAGUA
    Starting Monday, March 14th, Mount Vernon High School will partake in a school supply drive for our two sister schools in the country of Nicaragua. We invite all students and staff to participate by donating pens, pencils, notebooks, paper, folders, etc. This drive will continue for three weeks and the drop-off-box will be located in the Commons. Question please contact Mrs. Deibner or students Matt Brace or Jared Scanlon.
  • 3/14/05
    ACADEMIC DECATHLON TAKES 3RD AT STATE
    Congratulations to the High School Academic Decathlon Team who took 3rd at the State Competition in Denison March 13th. Members of the team are Molly Thornton, Whitney Arnold, Amelia Gee, Olivia Junk, Elijah Greenstein, Liz Klaus, Sarah Skotowski, Dan Holland, Jack Lob, Clint Currie, Paul Rekemeyer, and Coach Eric Butikofer.
    Link to MV Academic Decathlon Web Page
  • 4/26/05
    LAST WEEK TO ORDER YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK
    This week is the last week to order your high school yearbook. The cost is $40, with color pages throughout. It will be the best ever. If you are not sure you purchased a book at registration, check the list outside of Mrs. Gage's room. If your name is not on the list, you are not getting a book. Make check payable to MVHS and drop off in the office or to Mrs. Gage.
  • 4/25/05
    ELEMENTARY NOTE CARDS STILL AVAILABLE
    Do you need a Mother's Day present to give? Do you need cards for writing short notes? Have you run out of your Elementary Art Note Cards? Or did you never get any?

    There are still Art Note Cards available! Sold by WETAP to benefit the new Elementary Playground. Pkg. of 6 note cards from 1 grade with Envelopes(each card a different design; 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"):
    $5.00 Featuring Full Color Art by 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Washington Elementary Students:
    3rd Grade: Flowers in Vases
    4th Grade: Abstracts on Black Background (Pkg. 3 is SOLD OUT)
    5th Grade: Large Flowers
    (almost SOLD OUT)

    You may see & purchase Art Note Cards at:
    -Community Game Night, Tues., 4/26, 6:30pm, Washington Elementary Playground
    -A French Accent, OPEN: Wed.—Fri. 10-5; Sun. 12-4, 123 First St. W., Mt. Vernon: 895-8890
    -Or contact Ann Gruber-Miller, WETAP Playgound Fundraising Committee: 895-6763
  • 5/18/05
    BOYS SOCCER WINS
    Congratulations to the HS Boys Soccer Team for their win over Davenport Assumption. The next District game will be Saturday, May 21, game at noon, at the Davenport Assumption Field. See web calendar for directions to field.
  • 5/18/05
    SENIOR ART SHOW
    The senior art show will be held in the auditorium atrium during both performances of the musical this upcoming Friday, May 20th and Saturday, May 21. A reception for all artists will be Friday at 6 p.m.
  • 5/18/05
    1ST ANNUAL MOUNT VERNON FATHER/DAUGHTER 1600M FACE
    Middle School and High School father-daughter teams are invited to participate in this first annual race, Sunday, May 22 at the High School track. 3 pm Registration, 3:30 Race Time. $5 per team. There will be 1 MS race and 1 HS race. Dads will walk/run the first 800 m then tag their daughter who will run the final 800m. First girl across the finish line wins. Proceeds go to underprivileged children in Nicaragua. Sponsored by the Mount Vernon Spanish IV class.
  • 5/11/05

    At the May 10th Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference track meet in Williamsburg, the quartet of Sara Kruger, Melinda Melichar, Amanda Melichar, and Deanna Nelson broke the conference record in the Sprint Medley Relay. They ran a 1:52.08 beating the old record of 1:52.36 set by Mount Vernon in 1998 (K. Kuntz, J. Enns, K. Overman, N. Nelson). If you get the chance, please congratulate these athletes on this great accomplishment!!!
  • 5/06/05
    SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY MAY 9
    The monthly meeting of the Mount Vernon Community School District School Board will be held on Monday, May 9, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science Room. Agenda
  • 5/06/05
    GIRLS SOCCER GAME POSTPONED
    The girl's soccer game originally scheduled for today, Friday May 6 at Benton has been moved to Friday, May 27 due to a scheduling conflict on their end.
  • 5/02/05
    HS GIRLS TRACK VS SOLON RESULTS
    BRRRR....the team endured an unseasonably cold evening, but according to the coaches "we had some great performances, especially by our JV runners. They came home with lots of medals!" Mount Vernon-Lisbon took 4th place. CLICK HERE to see the Varsity scoring results.
  • 5/02/05
    GIRLS TENNIS MARION MEET RESCHEDULED
    The meet that was postponed on April 11 has been rescheduled to this Wednesday, May 4, 4 pm at Marion.
  • 5/02/05
    DRAKE RELAY RESULTS - 4-30-05
    The HS Girls Track 4 x 100 Meter Relay team of Crystal Strauch, Amanda Melichar, Deanna Nelson and Melinda Melichar finished 16th out of 32 teams at Drake Relays on Saturday. The time was 50.81, our fastest time of the season. For More Results
  • 5/02/05
    BOYS TENNIS CANCELLED
    Today's (5/2/05) JV Boys Track meet at Tipton has been cancelled.
  • 4/26/05
    NOTICE: TODAY'S SOCCER GAMES HAVE CHANGED LOCATIONS...
    Due to a scheduling error on the EIHC website, the locations of tonight's soccer games between Mount Vernon and West Liberty have been changed. The Mount Vernon boy's soccer team will play in Mount Vernon at 4:30. The Mount Vernon girl's soccer team will play in West Liberty at 4:30. The bus time remains at 3:00.

  • 4/25/05
    SCHOOL BOARD WORK MEETING MONDAY APRIL 25
    A School Board Work Session will be held on Monday, April 25, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science Room. Agenda
  • 4/20/05
    GIRLS TRIANGULAR TRACK MEET THIS SAT, APRIL 23 - CANCELLED
    This meet has been cancelled.
  • 4/11/05
    MONDAY SPORTING EVENTS POSTPONED
    The HS Boys Track Meet at Coe College scheduled for today has been postponed until Tuesday, 4-12. The HS Girls Tennis meet vs Marion is postponed, date tba. The HS Girls Track meet is also postponed, make-up date tba.
  • 4/18/05
    STATE OF SCHOOLS CONVERSATION TUES, APRIL 19
    League of Women Voters is sponsoring a State of the Schools Conversation at a public forum on April 19, 2005 at 7:00p.m. in the Southeast Linn Community Center. Both Superintendent Schwiebert and Superintendent Torrence will be present.
  • 4/8/05
    SCHOOL BOARD WORK MEETING MONDAY APRIL 11
    The next regular School Board monthly meeting will be held on Monday, April 11, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science Room. Agenda
  • 4/7/05
    REMINDER APRIL 8 NOW A SCHOOL DAY
    Friday, April 8th was originally scheduled as a District Inservice Day. It will now be a snow make-up day and there will be school in all buildings.
    REMINDER APRIL 7 EARLY OUT
    All buildings will dismiss at 2 pm on Thursday, April 7.
  • 4/4/05
    CHILDCARE COMMUNITY FORUM WEDNESDAY APRIL 6
    The School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC), at the request of the School Board, has been looking into whether or not it would be desirable and feasible for the district to run or sponsor a year-round childcare facility to be housed in the current Middle School after appropriate modifications are made to the building and grounds. This building will be available after June 2006.

    We need to hear from district parents with childcare needs. What sort of program would best serve your needs? Would you, in fact, enroll your children in such a program? Is this something you want the district to do, or do you feel your needs are well-served by existing childcare arrangements?

    To collect some of this information, a letter was sent home with current kindergartners asking their parents' participation in a phone survey on this issue which took place the week of Spring Break. If you are a parent who was unable to respond to the phone survey, or if you are a community member who simply wishes to comment on the need for and desirability of district childcare, please email your thoughts and suggestions to Jeff Schwiebert at jschwiebert@mountvernon.k12.ia.us.

    To address this issue more fully and to permit a real conversation, please come to participate in a Community Forum to be held Wednesday, April 6 at 7: 00 p.m. in the Elementary School Library (and for which childcare will be available). At this time the committee will share the initial responses to its survey and seek additional input. We want to hear your ideas and concerns.

    We would also appreciate your help in finding newer community members or those whose children are not yet school age and who might not hear of the Forum through any other means. If you know of a neighbor or church member with young children, encourage them to attend the Forum or leave a message on the website. Thanks for your help!
  • 2/14/05
    APRIL 8 NOW A SCHOOL DAY
    Friday, April 8th was originally scheduled as a District Inservice Day. It will now be a snow make-up day and there will be school in all buildings.
  • 2/22/05
    MARCHING BAND ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE
    Auditions were held Tuesday, Feb 22nd for the drum major positions for next year's Marching Band.

    Congratulations to the following students who were selected to be the 2005-2006 Drum Majors:
    -Amanda Eldred
    -Jackie Kerr
    -Hannah Swales Shultz

    The theme of next year's half-time marching show is "The Mask of Zorro". Carrie Beaderstadt is the color guard instructor. Alan Kiser is the band director. Color Guard clinics will be held in April & auditions will be April 19th. Stay tuned for more details.
  • 2/28/05
    2005-06 HS CLASS PRE-REGISTRATION ON-LINE
    Our new student log-in system, "Centerpoint" software, will allow high school students to pre-register "online" for next year's courses. This year's junior class will pre-register first beginning in mid-March followed by our current sophomores, freshmen, and incoming ninth graders.

    Students will use their "2004" ITED results with advice from their teachers, parents, and counselors to select courses that satisfy graduation requirements and lead to post-high school success. These course selections will be recorded via the internet at school or home. Students will be shown "How to Pre-register Online" through training provided by Mr. Kennedy (school counselor) in early March.

    If you have additional questions about next year's course pre-registration procedures, please contact school counselor, Dave Kennedy (ext 4011) or principal, Dennis Walsh (ext. 4001).
  • 2/28/05
    MS ELP COMPETES IN FUTURE CITIES COMPETITION
    A team of Mount Vernon Middle School ELP Students built a city of the future for National Engineering Week using the program Sim City 3000. For the competition they took a portion of the city and made a 3-D scale model of it that included a moving part. They also had to research a topic and write an essay and abstract on how their city will use that resource. This year's topic was aggregates. They then had to prepare a presentation to be judged by a panel of engineers.

    Team members were Caitlin Mills, Zach Demanett, and Jared Knight. Several other 8th graders helped them with the project including Megan Grunder, Ben Deininger, Ben Schutt, Jonah Greenstein, and Rachel Simons.
  • 2/28/05
    MS COMPUTER QUIZ BOWL
    Students from practically every state and several countries competed Tuesday, January 19th in the 32nd Elementary Knowledge Master Open academic competition. A total of 8,650 students participated from schools in 42 states and 4 foreign countries. The students used a computer to answer 100 challenging questions from all curriculum areas.

    A team of 13 sixth grade students at Mount Vernon Middle School scored 691 out of 1000 possible points. The team gets bonus points for answering the question correctly according to time. In order to receive full bonus points the team has to answer correctly within 7 seconds. Our team earned full bonus points on 40 of the 100 questions. The team scored well above the mean for their enrollment division, which was 618. They were third in the state of Iowa and got 91 out of the 100 questions correct. Worldwide, the team scored in the top 25 %. The Mount Vernon Middle School team scored 100% on World History, Government, Geography, Literature, Health & Psychology, Fine Arts, and Trivia Questions.

    Students on the team included: Readers: Aubrey Husak, Matthew Lichty, Zach Velez Westphal, and Pryor Stroud. Statistics: Becca Young, Melissa Grunder, Andrea Hallier, and Matthew Lichty. Keyboarders: Adrienne Smith, Pryor Stroud, Ben Lyon, and Khloe Rand. Team Captain: Austin Swantz, Christian Mlynarczyk, Aubrey Husak, and Zach Velez Westphal. Stephen Gruber-Miller was also a team member.
  • 2/28/05
    FRESHMEN ORIENTATION MARCH 29
    The high school staff invites all incoming freshmen and their parents to our "2005-2006 Freshmen Orientation" to be held Tuesday, March 29 in the High School Auditorium from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

    Information about our high school graduation requirements, freshmen course offerings, pre-registration deadlines, and co-curricular opportunities will be shared. A question-and-answer session and tour of the building will conclude the evening's activities.
  • 3/07/05
    REMINDER - HS AND MS PARENTS 'STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM' SESSIONS TO BE HELD AT CONFERENCES
    Information Sessions Information sessions are optional and will be offered during Parent Teacher Conferences. They are designed to help parents look at some of the features of the new Student Information System They are not designed to help with initial login and password changes. You are encouraged to login, change your password and begin using the Student System before attending a session. If you live with a high school student you may wish to have them help you. (Please keep your parent password confidential if you do this.)
    Each session is a 45 minute demonstration with 15 minutes for Q&A. Bring your letter if you choose to attend. Please email Dave McGill or call (319)895-8843 x4013 to sign up for a session. If you do not have information about how to log in, please contact your building secretary or Dave McGill.

    March 8th and 10th: Mount Vernon Middle School – Space is limited, please email or call ahead to sign up
    Session I 4:00-5:00
    Session II 5:00-6:00
    Session III 6:00–7:00
    Session IV 7:00 – 8:00

    April 5th and 7th : Mount Vernon High School – Space is limited, please email or call ahead to sign up
    Session I 4:00-5:00
    Session II 5:00-6:00
    Session III 6:00-7:00
    Session IV 7:00-8:00
  • 3/28/05
    DISTRICT LOSES LONG TIME STAFF MEMBER

    The Mount Vernon School District sends its condolences to the family of Barbara Hanson Stoneking. Mrs. Stoneking died from an aneurysm on Saturday, March 26.

    Visitation will be 4 to 7 pm on Tuesday and a Ceremony of Remembering will be held on Wednesday at 7 pm, both at Morgan Funeral Home.

    Mrs. Stoneking was a 27 year member of our staff who was our high school secretary. She will be missed. Online Condolences
  • 3/28/05
    PRE-SCHOOL SURVEY BEING CONDUCTED
    The district's Advisory Committee is conducting a phone survey with parents of pre-school aged children during the week of March 28. If you would like to give additional feedback to this survey, please email Jeff Schwiebert, Superintendent
  • 12/14/04
    HS PHOTOS ON EXHIBIT AT HISTORY CENTER
    Photos depicting 'Disappearing Frontiers' will be on display at the History Center located in Cedar Rapids from Dec 9 thru Jan 31. Mount Vernon High School students whose work is in the exhibit are: Graduates Eliza Keast, Kelly Rhone, Lena Marie Soder and Cornelia Vinzens; Seniors Chris Bostick, Chelsea Ciha, Lauren Hoffman, Olivia Junk, Liz Klaus, Darci Merrill, Ellen Miller, Camille Schefter, and AJ Venuto; Junior Kate Schroeder; Sophomore Stephanie Damon-Moore, and Freshman Roxy Patton. Congratulations!
  • 12/10/04
    CONGRATULATIONS MV SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
    Bob Penn and Todd Tripp were honored recently by the Iowa Association of School Boards for completing the Academy of Board Learning Experiences (ABLE), IASB's in-depth training program for school board members. Penn received a certificate for completing the advanced level. Tripp received a certificate for completing the introductory level.
  • 11/18/04
    SPANISH LESSONS
    are being offered to Washington Elementary students December 7th thru March 15th. Lessons will be held every Tuesday from 3:15-4:15. Cost to attend is $5 per session or $50 for all 13 lessons (3 free lessons). Students will learn colors, numbers, letters, songs, games and more!

    If you would like your student to participate, please contact Sue Deibner 895-8843 ext 4107 or
    Denise Havill 895-6251.

    These lessons are being offered by the Mount Vernon High School advanced spanish students as a fundraiser to earn money for their June 2005 Spanish trip to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. On their trip they will participate in service projects that will help students in these countries.
  • 9/30/04
    HS ACADEMIC LETTERS AND MEDAL AWARDS
    Eighteen students from the graduating Class of "2004" received an academic letter by earning a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.66 or better.

    Another nineteen students from the class of "2005" and one student from "2006" have already reached this level of accomplishment prior to graduation! These students will receive their academic letters later this fall for earning a cumulative GPA of at least 3.83 and 4.00 respectively. A special academic assembly is being planned in November, 2004 to recognize this remarkable achievement.
  • 1/3/05
    HS TRANSITION CENTER JOB COACH HIRED
    Welcome to Jo Sedlacek Harmon who is the new job coach in our high school Transition Program. Jo will be working with Rob Cook and LeAnn Pisarik to support the pre-vocational needs of our Transition Center students.
  • 1/25/05
    6 MV SPEECH GROUPS ON TO STATE!
    6 of 9 Speech groups will be participating in the State Speech Contest Feb 5 in Ottumwa. Congratulations to the following groups who received a 1 at the District Speech Contest held Monday, Jan 24, and will go to state:
    -Group Improv: Taylor Clouse, Greg Mlynarczyk, Spencer Tripp
    -Group Mime(Silent Movie): Lena Brandt, Laurie Ecker, Hannah Martin
    -Musical Theatre (Evita): Annie Daly, Spencer Tripp, Katie Wright
    -Ensemble Acting (Born Yesterday): Taylor Clouse, Stephanie Damon-Moore
    -One Act Play (Vanities): Olivia Junk, Liz Klaus, Jill Sabin
    -Ensemble Acting (Sure Thing): Jeff White, Katie Wright

    Congratulations to the following groups for receiving a 2:
    -Group Improv: DJ Bell, John Trachsel, Jules Trachsel
    -Ensemble Acting (Defenseless Creature): Allie Chadwick, Greg Mlynarczyk, Michael Taylor

    Drama Director - Maggie Ellison
    Link to Mount Vernon Fine Arts Web Page
  • 1/25/05
    HS VOCALISTS TO SING AT STATE BB TOURNEY
    The High School girls singing group has been invited to sing the national anthem at the final set of state girls basketball tournament games on Saturday evening, March 12, at 6:00 PM. Congratulations!
  • 1/25/05
    NO CHARGE FOR ACT-SAT PRACTICE TESTS
    We've added a link to ACT-SAT practice tests to our high school counseling web page. There is no charge for these practice tests. The direct link is Practice Tests
  • 1/12/05
    YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
    DES MOINES— The Division of Persons with Disabilities, in partnership with the Department of Education/Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and the Department for the Blind, is currently accepting applications for the Iowa High School Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities.

    This successful forum, which takes place in Ames on the ISU campus from July 17th through July 22nd, is a unique summer program designed to teach leadership and self-advocacy skills to high school students with disabilities.

    The forum is designed to reinforce and teach skills towards transition from high school to work and/or college. Iowa High School juniors and seniors with any type of disability who are interested in preparing for post secondary education and employment are urged to apply. Applications are online at www.state.ia.us/dhr/pd or contact the Division of Persons with Disabilities at 888/219-0471.

    For more information ask your high school counselor, AEA representative, or contact the Division of Persons with Disabilities at 888-219-0471 or dhr.disabilities@iowa.gov..
  • 1/28/05
    PARENTS -- LOG IN TO SIPS FEB 7
    Middle and high school parents will be invited to '"log-in" to view attendance, grades, and assignments online starting Monday, February 7th. Watch for information and your password to arrive in the mail by Feb 7. Please call your school office if you do not receive one.
  • 2/7/05
    A THANK YOU FROM ALAN KISER, BAND DIRECTOR
    To High School (& 8th Grade) Band Parents & MV Community Members,

    "Congrats on a great pep band season this year!!! The students have made outstanding progress since HS pep band last year. Most schools do not learn 10 brand new pep band pieces in one year on top of their normal curriculum of marching & concert music.

    We had another excellent performance at last Friday night's double-header that included 51 student and 9 adults in the band.

    I am very pleased at how much the students learned and improved while gaining valuable band experience. Having a good pep band season helps to strengthen our concert program for this year and marching/concert/pep band for next year as well. They are all interconnected. And most of the students are starting to realize how much fun pep band can be... Several students performed 3 or 4 of the 4 nights choosing to do more than the 2 required.

    A big "Thank You!" to all of the adults that came out this year to join us at pep band. You have helped demonstrate to the students that music can be
    a life-long learning activity. Plan on coming back next year & invite other adults in our community that might want to dust off their instrument and do some playing."
  • 9/13/04
    ZAIGER IS OUTSTANDING SECONDARY ART TEACHER FOR 2004!

    Fine arts at Mount Vernon High School is off to a great start this school year as we congrate to Mrs. Laurie Zaiger for being voted the 2004 Outstanding Secondary Art Educator in the state of Iowa. In October Mr. Walsh and Mrs. Zaiger will travel to the State Art Educators of Iowa Conference for her award. Way to go!

  • 1/31/05
    ACADEMIC DECATHLON TEAM PLACES FIRST AT REGIONALS -- NOW ON TO STATE!

    Congratulations to the High School Academic Decathlon Team for finishing first in the small schools division at the regional competition at Jefferson HS this past Saturday, Jan 29th. Our twenty students accumulated over 1200 points during the day long competition and will compete at the State competition to be held in Denison in mid-March. They are coached by Mr. Eric Butikofer.
    MV Academic Decathlon Web Page
  • 1/31/05
    FEBRUARY LUNCH MENU REVISED
    The February lunch menu has changed since it was mailed out in the District Newsletter. LINK HERE to the new menu which changes on the dates of Feb 9, Feb 10, Feb 11, Feb 18 and Feb 25.
  • 1/31/05
    REMINDER TO PARENTS -- MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE DATES HAVE CHANGED
    Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on March 8 and 10. These dates are different than what appear on the calendar distributed at the beginning of the year. The reason the conferences have been moved forward on the calendar is to give students who have allowed their grades to slip, ample time to improve their grades before both quarter and semester deadlines. We will continue to have conferences at this approximate time in subsequent years as well.

    Because only the middle school will be conferencing on these dates, the conferences will be held at the middle school rather than at the high school. They will still be arena style and will still be held in the school gymnasium, but it will be the middle school gym. Conferences run from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on both dates.
  • 2/18/05
    MOUNT VERNON WRESTLING TEAM ROLLING!
    The Mount Vernon high school wrestling team keeps on winning! After being named a EIHC Tournament Co-Champion Feb 5th, the team went on to earn EIHC Conference Champion honors, won sectionals, advanced 9 guys to districts this weekend (2-19-05), and won the Dual Team Meet Feb 15th to advance them to the State Duals at the Five Seasons Center on March 5th. Individuals winning this weekend at Districts will advance to the State Wrestling Tournament Feb 23-26. Way to go, wrestlers!
  • 2/22/05
    LINN COUNTY TRANSITION NIGHT
    All Mount Vernon junior students are invited to attend the Linn County Transition Night on Monday March 7 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Linn-Mar High School. There will be more than 100 colleges and businesses represented and for more information see the website:
    http://www.transitionnight.org/about.html
    Mount Vernon High School will provide transportation to this event and junior students must sign-up in the office by March 3rd.
  • 2/28/05
    ES PLAYGROUND DESIGN UNVEILED!
    Plans for the new Washington Elementary play space will be presented at a Community Unveiling hosted by WETAP on Tuesday, March 8th at 7:00 pm. The event will take place in the Washington Elementary school gym. It is a family event and kids are invited to participate in activities, which are for all ages to enjoy.

    Representatives from WETAP (Washington Elementary Teachers and Parents) will be on hand to answer questions. Planning and fundraising for this project has been ongoing for two years. The play space project is moving out of the design phase and into final preparations for project installation, which is scheduled for June 25-26.

    In addition to showcasing the play space plans, the committee will discuss plans for volunteer recruitment and involvement in the final phase. Anyone who is interested in helping to build or participate in the project is invited to attend the event. Call 895-9502 for more information.
  • 2/28/05
    THANK YOU MV TIGER CUBS
    Thank you to the Mount Vernon Tiger Cubs for their hard work making new lummi sticks from wood for the Elementary School music program. Students use them for rhythm practice. Members of the cubs are: Joe Corcoran, Charlie and John Engelbrecht, Brandt Pitlik, Jarod, Charles, and Mitch
  • 2/28/05
    TOM SAWYER COMES TO 5TH GRADE!
    Why does he say the things he does? Where does he always disappear to? Just what does a dead cat have to do with warts? The sleepy little town of Hannibal never knew what hit when Tom arrived at his Aunt Polly's house.

    This year's fifth grade musical is "Tom Sawyer" by Mary Donnelly and George Strid. We have a wonderful cast of characters and an enthusiastic chorus you just can't miss! Show dates are:
    March 8th, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. as well as 1:00 pm. March 9th at 1:00 p.m.
    March 10th at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
    The musical will be held in the elementary music room. Dress cool! Please call ahead or watch Friday envelopes for the specific time of your fifth grade student's class.
  • 2/28/05
    KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP COMING
    Kindergarten Round-Up for Mount Vernon Schools will be held on March 16 and 17. Mount Vernon Schools offers all day and half-day kindergarten classes, and half-day alternative kindergarten classes every day. A letter to all potential kindergarten students' parents will be sent out asking for their preference for the 2005-2006 school year. Those children who are five years of age on or before September 15, 2005, are eligible to attend the 2005-2006 school year kindergarten classes.

    If you have not already done so, please contact the elementary school at 895-6251 if your child is eligible. If you have neighbors who might not receive the newsletter and have a kindergarten student, please share this information with them
  • 2/28/05
    MS TSUNAMI FUND RAISING EFFORTS
    Although several of the middle school's fund raising efforts have been completed two significant efforts still remain.

    First, in early March, the middle school will be selling rubber bracelets (similar to other fund raisers such as Lance Armstrong's yellow Livestrong bracelets). The bracelets will be maroon and white with the lettering, "One World - #1 Mt. Vernon" prominently imprinted on the sides. The bracelets will come in both adult and youth sizes and will sell for $2.00 each. Over one dollar from each sale will be added to the Tsunami Relief Fund.

    Second, on March 15, the middle school will be having a Talent Show in the middle school auditorium. The performance will showcase the talents of our middle school students in a variety of different forms. The show will start at 6:30 PM and will cost $2.00 per ticket. It goes without saying that seating is extremely limited. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to our fund.
  • 3/07/05
    REMINDER - ES PLAYGROUND DESIGN UNVEILED TUESDAY NIGHT
    Plans for the new Washington Elementary play space will be presented at a Community Unveiling hosted by WETAP on Tuesday, March 8th at 7:00 pm. The event will take place in the Washington Elementary school gym. It is a family event and kids are invited to participate in activities, which are for all ages to enjoy.
  • 3/14/05
    SCHOOL BOARD WORK MEETING MONDAY MARCH 14
    The next regular School Board monthly meeting will be held on Monday, March 14, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science Room. Agenda
  • 3/14/05
    AUDITIONS FOR HS SPRING MUSICAL
    are being held Monday and Tuesday, March 14 and 15 after school in the music room The musical will be 'Oklahoma'.
  • 3/14/05
    AUDITIONS FOR HS DANCE TEAM
    are being held Monday and Tuesday, March 14 and 15 after school in the Commons.
  • 2/21/05
    THREE WRESTLERS ADVANCE TO STATE
    Congratulations to Skylar Smith, Jake Ryan and George Zacharakis-Jutz who have advanced to the State Wrestling Tournament Feb 23-26.
  • 2/28/05
    MS 8TH GRADE GAME MOVED TO HIGH SCHOOL TODAY - MONDAY FEB 28
    Today's 8th grade boys basketball game vs West Liberty at 4:15 has been moved from the middle school to the high school gym.
  • 2/7/05
    HIGH SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO BEGIN
    Starting Tuesday, Feb 8, MVHS will sponsor an after-school program for high school students who need extra assistance or who are regularly skipping classes. Parents will be notified via (SIPS) Centerpoint messages or phone if their student must attend. Students who fail to attend these required sessions will be assigned "in-school" detention on Mondays or Fridays until schoolwork is completed.
  • 2/9/05
    2 MV SPEECH GROUPS TO PERFORM AT ALL-STATE FESTIVAL!
    The following 2 Speech groups have been invited to perform at the All-State Speech Festival in Ames on Feb 26. Congratulations!
    -Group Mime(Silent Movie): Lena Brandt, Laurie Ecker, Hannah Martin
    -Ensemble Acting (Born Yesterday): Taylor Clouse, Stephanie Damon-Moore
  • 2/22/05
    STATE WRESLTING TICKETS AVAILABLE-- sold out
    State Wrestling tickets are available for $7. If you would like to purchase a ticket see Mr. Ronnfeldt. They will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
  • 2/22/05
    STATE WRESLTING TICKETS AVAILABLE-- sold out
    State Wrestling tickets are available for $7. If you would like to purchase a ticket see Mr. Ronnfeldt. They will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
  • 1/21/05
    SCHOOL BOARD WORK MEETING MONDAY FEBRUARY 21
    A Work Session will be held on Monday, February 21, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science Room. Agenda
  • 2/11/05
    SCHOOL BOARD MONTHLY MEETING MONDAY FEBRUARY 14
    The next regular School Board monthly meeting will be held on Monday, February 14, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science Room.
  • 1/12/05
    REMINDER- SOME BUS ROUTES CHANGE JAN 18
    A new semester will start on Tuesday, January 18. Remember that we will change some bus routes. Information will come home with your student. If you have questions please call Transporation Director Janelle Sproston at 895-6205.
  • 1/18/05
    SPEECH CONTEST THIS SATURDAY
    will be at Monticello High School. $3 charge admittance to view groups. For full schedule of the day's events, see 2004-2005 HS Fine Arts Calendar.
  • 1/17/05
    SCHOOL BOARD WORK MEETING MONDAY JANUARY 24
    A Work Session will be held on Monday, Jan 24, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science Room. Agenda
  • 12/01/04
    HS GUIDANCE OFFERS FREE ACT WEB BASED TEST PREP
    The ACT Corporation will be piloting a free web-based test preparation program at Mount Vernon High School. See Mr. Kennedy for more information.
  • 12/01/04
    HS ART PROGRAM NEWS
    Photographs by Charlie White and Ellen Miller were included in the Iowa School Board Association Art Exhibit on November 17th to 19th at the Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines. Congratulations on your outstanding work.

    Thanks to Nick Keys in Mr. White's woods class. Nick designed and built a storage system for organizing and safely storing pieces of glass used by the stained glass students.
  • 12/09/04
    WETAP QUILT WINNER ANNOUNCED

    From left to right-Diana Corcoran, WETAP President, Berta Ringold-winner and Judy Knight,FundRaising Chair of Playground Committee

    This quilt was donated by local quilters-Jenny Hook, Tiffany Adams, Sheila Deininger, Mary Leopold, Jackie Morrical, Lisa Cannon, Heidi Ryan, Deb Wieditz and Dee Clark to WETAP to raise money for the new elementary playground. Thank you to the quilters! $675 was raised by the purchase of raffle tickets for the quilt.
  • 12/09/04
    WETAP-SUN FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS!
    WETAP had 147 subscriptions/renewals to the Sun which raised $1,470 for the playground fund. Thank you to everyone who purchased subscriptions to help with this fundraiser.
  • 1/11/05
    ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, POSTPONED
    Due to road conditions at Regina & DeWitt - 9th grade boys basketball, varsity girls and boys basketball, high school wrestling and 8th grade & HS Pep Band performances have all been postponed for this evening. HS Varsity Basketball rescheduled to 1-22. 9th Boys Basketball and Wrestling to be announced.

    MS practices will be held as scheduled after school and HS Coaches will contact their students as to practice times. If you have a concern about your child attending practices, contact their school and have them ride the bus home.
  • 1/19/05
    SOLON GAMES TO BE PLAYED TONIGHT
    Tuesday night's boys basketball games at Solon will be played tonight at Solon, same times. The 9th grade game will start at 5 and pick up where it ended before the electricity went out. Varsity may start approx 7:30.
  • 1/07/05
    SCHOOL LUNCH MENU CHANGE
    Due to the snow days, the lunch menu for next week has changed. To see menu, click here.
  • 1/12/05
    CLASSES CANCELLED FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12
    Classes for all buildings are cancelled today due to weather conditions.
  • 1/11/05
    ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, POSTPONED
    Due to road conditions, HS wrestling at Tipton has been postponed. Make up date tba.
  • 1/07/05
    ATTENTION: PARENTS OF JUNIORS
    A Post Prom planning meeting will be held January 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the high school commons.
  • 1/07/05
    SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY JANUARY 10
    The next regular School Board monthly meeting will be held on Monday, Jan 10, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science Room. Agenda
  • 1/11/05
    CLASSES 2 HOUR DELAY FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 11
    Classes for all buildings will begin 2 hours late today due to weather conditions.
  • 1/5/05
    CLASSES CANCELLED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 6
    Classes for all buildings are cancelled due to weather conditions.
  • 1/5/05
    CLASSES CANCELLED FOR TODAY- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5
    Classes for all buildings are cancelled for today due to weather conditions. The high school wrestling meet with Solon scheduled for today has been postponed.
  • 1/4/05
    CLASSES CANCELLED FOR TODAY- TUESDAY, JANUARY 4
    Classes for all buildings are cancelled today due to weather conditions. Basketball games scheduled for January 4, 2004 have been postponed to January 15th - times yet to be determined.
  • 1/3/05
    CLASSES CANCELLED TODAY, MONDAY, JANUARY 3
    Classes are cancelled for today, Monday, January 3rd due to weather conditions.
  • 8/27/04
    WELCOME TO THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR
    Welcome to new staff members:
    At the High School - Bob Kintzel-Freshmen Boys Basketball, Kevin Fisher-HS and MS custodian, Josh Rife-Freshman Football, Tabitha Kaminsky-Orchestra grades 4-12. At the Middle School we welcome new staff members Kacey Kuntz-7th Grade Volleyball, Duane Orr-Guidance and also SAT Sponsor and HS Football coach, and Holly Winn-Resource. At Washington Elementary we welcome Susannah Maddock-Kindergarten, Nathan Frangella-1st Grade, Allison Showalter-1st Grade, and Kris Shelton-Cafeteria server.

    Some staff members have changed or added new duties: at the High School Rob Cook is Transition Center Lead Teacher and LeAnn Pisarik is Transition Center Job Coach in addition to the Resource classes at the High School; Tom Wilkinson will be the HS ELP Coordinator in addition to German instructor; Kurt Ronnfeldt is now Athletic Director for both the High School and the Middle School in addition to Resource; Trista Lynner has added High School Cheerleading and High School Danz Team Coach; Class Sponsors are Trista Lynner-10th, Andy Craig 11th and 12th grades; Guidance Counselor David Kennedy is also now our Success and Work Study coordinator; Lisa Bierman has moved from the Elementary School to the High School as a Cook; Jon Bellamy is now high school football coach; and Joleen Nelson is now Joleen Woods.

    At the Middle School Joe Peters is now Boys Track Coach; and Kyle Jaspers is now full time English and has added Yearbook and 7th Grade Football to his duties.

    At the Elementary, Julie Koehn has moved from a Kindergarten teacher to a 3rd grade teacher; Terry Zinkula is now full time Kindergarten; Emy Johnson is now Emy Williams; and Jessica Kruger is now Jessica Thede.
  • 12/01/04
    CAY CHAIRPERSONS NEEDED
    For many years the CAY (Community Action for Youth) group has sponsored substance-free activities for our high school students for New Year's Eve and Post Prom. For whatever reason, this year no one has volunteered to head up the New Year's Eve party or Post Prom which would be held on April 30, 2005. Many people have expressed an interest in helping out at these times but none have volunteered to head the activities. At this time no New Year's Eve activity is being planned. If you are interested in chairing or helping out at either of these important activities, please contact Chris Osborn at the elementary school, 895-6251 or email her at cosborn@mountvernon.k12.ia.us.
  • 11/29/04
    CONGRATULATIONS TO FALL ATHLETES
    Mount Vernon's tradition of excellence in athletics, portsmanship and academics is alive and well. The following athletes were honored at the Conference, District and State Levels:

    CROSS COUNTRY
    EIHC All Conference - Team Finish - Boys 1st Girls 6th
    -Jake Vozenilek - 2nd
    -Tesfay Russell - 9th
    -Fitsum Russell - 10th

    District - Boys 1st , Girls 6th
    -Jake Vozenilek - 1st
    -Tesfay Russell - 5th
    -Fitsum Russell - 14th
    -Keegan Kuhn - 15th
    -Jules Trachsel - 16th
    -Ted Taylor - 19th
    -John Trachsel - 20th

    -Annie Thomsen - 35th
    -Abby Martin - 37th
    -Nicole Mehaffy - 43rd
    -Candice Wilson - 45th
    -Sara Kruger - 47th
    -Rachel Stewart - 48th
    -Kate Schroeder - 49th

    State Awards: Boys - State Runner-up
    -Jake Vozenilek - 9th
    -Tesfay Russell - 25th
    -Keegan Kuhn - 34th
    -Jules Trachsel - 42nd
    -Fitsum Russell - 59th
    -John Trachsel - 67th
    -Ted Taylor - 73rd

    Excellence in Academic Achievement Team Award
    (Average GPA 3.20-3.60, 9-12th Grade)

    Academic All-State (27 ACT, 3.75 GPA or higher)
    -Conrad Lichty

    FOOTBALL
    3A All-District

    First Team
    -Jordan Cullen - Receiver
    -Curt Bjork - Linebacker
    -Josh Scanlon - Defensive Lineman
    -Chris Thuerauf - Defensive Lineman

    Honorable Mention
    -Chris Wood
    -Jeremy Clark
    -Jared Vislisel
    -Nick Long

    Excellence in Academic Achievement Team Award
    (Average GPA 3.20-3.60, 9-12th Grade)

    VOLLEYBALL
    EIHC All Conference - Team Finish - 3rd

    First Team-Dee Nelson
    Second Team-Allie Schwiebert
    Honorable Mention-Mel Russell

    Excellence in Academic Achievement Team Award
    (Average GPA 3.20-3.60, 9-12th Grade_

    Academic All-State (27 ACT, 3.75 GPA or higher)
    -Mollie Burke
    -Steph Burbridge
    -Jess Ehlts
  • 11/29/04
    HS BOWLING
    Reminder that HS PE will be bowling from Nov 29 through Dec 22. Students -- remember to bring $1.50 to class each time. Any questions, see Mr. Peters.
  • 12/13/04
    SPORTS SCORES & INFO WEEK of DEC 10-19

    WRESTLING
    Dec 11 Mustang Invitational – 5th in field of 10 Teams (Linn Mar 1st 183 points, West Liberty 152, Marion 151.5, East Buchanan 146, Mount Vernon 140, Sigourney 101, Lisbon 77.5, Mid Prairie 60, Anamosa 29, CC Amana 9)
    Dec 11 JV @ Marion
    Dec 14 HS vs Lisbon
    Dec 14 MS vs Williamsburg
    Dec 15 HS vs CC Amana
    Dec 18 JV @ Wilton Invite
    Dec 18 KMVL broadcast of HS vs CC Amana 9:30
    Dec 18 KMVL broadcast of HS Wrestling vs Durant 11:30 am

    BASKETBALL
    Dec 10 HS Boys 9th and Vvs West Branch
    Dec 10 HS Girls 9th and V @ West Branch
    Dec 11 Miss the HS Boys V BB game vs West Branch? See it on KMVL 18 at 9:30 am
    Dec 17 HS BB and 9th BB vs Williamsburg
    Dec 17 HS GB @ Williamsburg
    Dec 18 HS GB vs Center Point Urbana
    Dec 18 KMVL broadcast of HS BB vs Williamsburg 10:30 am

    WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES ON THE WEB NOW
    Although we are continuing to update the Winter Schedules, most of the information is now on the web.
    To look at past scores in Article Archive
    For complete schedule information see ATHLETICS or Search The Calendar. -Remember that schedules can change -- watch for updates.

  • 12/10/04
    MUSIC ASSOCIATION FUND RAISING ITEMS DELIVERED

    If you ordered something from the Fruit / Cheese & Sausage / Chocolate Music Association fund raiser, you should have received your order on Thursday, Dec 9. Didn't get it? Be sure to Janet Griffith.
  • 12/14/04
    REMINDER TO MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS
    Just a reminder, any Middle School Parent who picked up a Teacher/Staff Wish at the Middle School Conferences, please bring the gift to the Middle School Office by Friday, December 17th so we may get the gift wrapped and delivered. Thank You from PR.I.D.E.
  • 12/08/04
    NEW YORK TRIP NOW PLANNED FOR THIS SPRING
    Attention all Theatre, Band, Choir, and Orchestra students and parents: The New York trip originally planned for the spring of 2006 has been moved to this spring of 2005, during Spring Break. There will be a meeting on Monday, Dec 13, 6 pm in the HS Chemistry Room. Parents and Students must attend this meeting. Please contact Mr. Eric Butikofer 895-8843 ext 4104 or ebutikofer@mountvernon.k12.ia.us with questions. The next planned trip will not be until 2007, so juniors should plan to attend this trip as there will not be one next school year. Actual trip dates will be discussed at this meeting.
  • 12/07/04
    MS GIRLS BASKETBALL DATE MOVED
    The Middle School Girls basketball games vs West Liberty have been rescheduled from Monday, Dec 13 to this Friday, Dec 10.
  • 12/09/04
    SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY DEC 13
    The next regular School Board monthly meeting will be held on Monday, Dec 13, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science Room. Agenda
  • 12/13/04
    BERTLING NAMED IOWA GYMNAST OF THE YEAR
    Congratulations to junior Melissa Bertling for earning a 2nd place finish in gymnastics for the state of Iowa. She was named the Iowa Gymnast of the Year.
  • 12/06/04
    SPORTS SCORES & INFO WEEK of DEC 6-12

    WRESTLING
    Dec 7 MS @ West Branch
    Dec 8 HS @ Mid Prairie
    Dec 10 MS @ Mid Prairie
    Dec 11 Mustang Invitational
    Dec 11 JV @ Marion
    BASKETBALL
    Dec 6 HS 9th Girls @ Marion
    Dec 6 MS Girls vs Mid Prairie
    Dec 7 HS V Boys @ Durant 52-41, Sophs win score tba
    Dec 7 HS V Girls @ Durant 43-40
    Dec 8 MS Girls vs Wilton
    Dec 10 HS Boys 9th and Vvs West Branch
    Dec 10 HS Girls 9th and V @ West Branch
    Dec 11 Miss the HS Boys V BB game vs West Branch? See it on KMVL 18 at 9:30 am
  • 12/08/04
    MV MUSIC ASSOC SALE ITEMS TO BE DELIVERED
    The Fruit / Cheese & Sausage / Chocolate Music Association sale items will be delivered to the school on Thurdsay Dec. 9th. If people have questions the should contact Janet Griffith - MVMA Ways & Means Chairperson.

    MVMA people will be sorting items throughout the day. Students who sold items should pick them up after school from the HS Band room and deliver them that day. Students that don't have 7th period class can come in then to pick things up. There are a few people who either called their order in or filled out a form sent home in Elem. Friday Folders. Those people will need to come to the HS Band Room to pick up their orders. Everything needs to be picked up by 7 PM at the latest that evening.
  • 11/01/04
    PLAYGROUND QUILT RAFFLE
    A Christmas quilt made by a local quilt group will be available for raffle to help raise funds for the elementary playground. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and are available at the elementary school office. The drawing will be held on December 1 at the elementary school - need not be present to win.
  • 11/29/04
    ON SATURDAY -- GET YOUR CHANCE TO WIN...
    The Playground Fundraising Committee will be in Gary's Foods from 8-4 on Saturday, December 4th selling raffle tickets for Parent's Night Out (a night at Engelbrecht Inn and a $50 Gift Certificate to Lincoln Cafe) and Cabin Fever Getaway (a suite for one night at Sleep Inn, a Gift Basket
    of Munchies from Gary's and breakfast for four at Allie's Country Foods). Chances are $1 each, or six for $5. The drawing will be held at 4pm that day and winners will be called at home.

    Be sure to also stop by to get your packet of Notecards. All notecard artwork is created by 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders from Washington Elementary Schools Packets are $5 for 6 notecards, with proceeds benefitting the Playground Fund.
  • 12/01/04
    PARENTS - MONTHLY MEETINGS AHEAD...
    Athletic Boosters Dec 4 8 am HS
    School Board Dec 13 7 pm HS
    WETAP Dec 6 7 pm ES Library
  • 11/29/04
    SPORTS SCORES & INFO WEEK of Nov 29-Dec 4

    WRESTLING
    Nov 30 MS vs Solon & Benton Comm.
    Dec 4 HS @ Belle Plaine Invite

    BASKETBALL
    Nov 29 MS Girls vs Williamsburg
    Nov 30 HS Boys V and 9th BB @ Mid Prairie: Varsity 61-38
    Nov 30 HS Girls Varsity and 9th BB vs Mid Prairie: Varsity 51-36
    Dec 1 MS Girls BB vs CC Amana
    Dec 2 Miss the Girls Varsity BB game vs Mid-Prairie? See it on KMVL 18 at 8 pm
    Dec 3 HS Boys Varsity and 9th BB vs Solon
    Dec 3 HS Girls BB @ Solon
    Dec 4 Miss the Boys Varsity BB game vs Solon? See it on KMVL 18 at 9:30 am
  • 10/27/04
    RENEW YOUR SUN SUBSCRIPTION AND HELP THE PLAYGROUND FUND! - DEADLINE EXTENDED!

    Because the response has been so strong, the Sun has agreed to extend its subscription drive through the end of next month. For every two-year subscription sold, the Sun donates $10 to WETAPs playground fund! If you'd like to save some money on a subscription to the Sun and support WETAP's playground fund, you can order a two-year subscription to the Sun or extend your subscription for two years for $50. This price includes subscriptions in Linn county, Martelle, and Mechanicsville. Out of county subscriptions cost $72 for 2 years, and out of state subscriptions are $86. You can either mail a check to the Sun, 113 2nd Ave N, Mount Vernon, IA 52314, or you can call 895-6216 to place your order!
  • 10/26/04
    AMERICAN READS WEEK

    THANK YOU to these athletes who read to Washington Elementary students during America Reads Week - October 18-22: Tonya Darrow, Caitlin Stanton, Jared Scanlon, Kyle Smith, Alex Marlow, Jake Vozenilik, Jules Trachsel, Chris Wood, Jared Vislisel, Kate Schroeder, Jon Trachsel, Nick Long, Curt Bjork, Ben Brannaman, Allison Schwiebert, Josh Scanlon
  • 10/26/04
    CONGRATULATIONS TO WENDY'S HEISMAN AWARD NOMINEES!

    Allie Schwiebert (daughter of Deb and Jeff Schwiebert) and Ben Brannamen (son of Denise and Daniel Brannamen) have recently been selected as MVHS's nominees for the "2005" Wendy's High School Heisman award. Also congratulations to Ben for being selected as a State Finalist for this award.

    The Heisman awards recognize two outstanding seniors (one female and one male) from every high school across America. Allie and Ben were chosen because of their outstanding accomplishments in academics, athletics, and citizenship. Twelve regional finalists will be selected later this school year by the Wendy's organization to compete for twenty (20) national Heisman scholarships of $1000.00 each. We wish Allie and Ben the best as their applications are reviewed by the Heisman staff.
  • 10/25/04
    ALL STATE AUDITION RESULTS ANNOUNCED
    HS Chorus: Congratulations to vocalists Ben Legore, Annie Daly, Clint Currie, Beth Young, Sarah Gefaller, Jack Lob, Scott Myers. Of special note, this is the forth year for Ben Legore and Annie Daly -- a really big accomplishment!
    HS Orchestra: Congratulations to Aryn Walton, Nikki Gnatek and Melanie Corpe for being selected to the All-State Orchestra.
    These musicians will all perform at All-State in Ames Nov 18-20.

    OPUS (5th-9th grades): Congratulations to Jared Knight, Adam Craig, Matt Hess, Scott Burke, Sam Young, Alex Moore, Megan Cox and Jeff White for being selected to the OPUS choir which will perform in Ames Nov 18.
  • 10/15/04
    JAZZ BAND MEMBERS ANNOUNCED
    Congratulations to the following students who were selected to perform on the 2004-2005 MVHS Jazz Band.
    -Saxophones: Leah Applebee, Ben Brannaman, Amanda Eldred, Jackie Jaeger, Angie Miceli, Christine Rebhuhn
    -Trumpets: Whitney Dotson, Justin Knight, Ben Legore, Greg Mlynarczyk, Ryan Winder
    -Trombones: Whitney Arnold, Alan Driggs, Amelia Gee, Elijah Greenstein
    -Guitar: Jon Driggs
    -Piano: Hannah Swales Shultz
    -Bass: Charlie White
    -Drums: Megan Cox, Jill Sabin

    Community groups that are interested in having the Jazz Band perform for 20-30 minutes at their meeting should contact Alan Kiser 895-8843 x4009. We are looking for a few performances outside of the school day for the months of December, January & February.
  • 11/201/04
    GARY BENDA CARE PACKAGE
    Gary Benda, who has been a member of the Middle School staff since the 2002-2003 school year, is currently serving with the armed forces in Afghanistan. PRIDE and the middle school students will be collecting items and letters to ship to Mr. Benda as well as some of the other troops he is serving with. PRIDE is looking for: snack items, cookies, crackers, Iowa or Minnesota memorabilia, games, DVDs, "real" soda, shaving gear (male and female), toothbrushes, toothpaste, wet wipes, CDs and books. Donations can be given to Deanna Mlynarczyk at the Middle School. Donations for the Gary Benda Care Package MUST be received before the Thanksgiving Break.
  • 11/15/04
    MUSTANG MADNESS
    Come for a good time and a preview of this season's basketball teams - 7th and 8th, Fresh/Soph, Varsity. Girls Basketball Friday, No 19, and Boys Basketball Monday, Nov 22nd, 7 pm both nights. Admission: Adults $1 or canned good for SE Linn Community Center, Students no charge. Sponsored by the Mount Vernon Athletic Boosters.

    Meet the Cheerleaders on the 19th, and meet the Wrestlers on the 22nd.

    PANCAKE SUPPER on the 19th from 5-7 pm -- All you can eat, Adults $5, 12 & Under $3 (sponsored by Mount Vernon Softball Club).
  • 11/15/04
    SPORTS SCORES & INFO WEEK of Nov 15-19

    WRESTLING
    Nov 16 MS VS Williamsburg and Wilton

    BASKETBALL
    Nov 17 MS Girls vs West Branch
    -7th: A Team 34-11, B Team 28-16
    -8th: A Team 38-23, B Team 16-30
    Nov 19 MS Girls vs IC Regina
    Nov 19 HS Girls Mustang Madness

    WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES ON THE WEB NOW
    Although we are continuing to update the Winter Schedules, most of the information is now on the web.
    To look at past scores in Article Archive
    For complete schedule information see ATHLETICS or Search The Calendar. -Remember that schedules can change -- watch for updates.
  • 11/15/04
    PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES CONTINUE THIS WEEK
    Parent/Teacher Conferences for Mount Vernon Schools will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 11 & 18 for high school and middle school students and Thursday, November 18 & Monday, November 22 for elementary students.

    Middle school conferences will be conducted in the high school gymnasium, arena style with teachers located around the gym. Appointments are not made ahead of time. Parents can simply drop in to conference with your child's teachers around scheduled high school and elementary conferences you already have arranged. Conferences will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Please note, teachers that share responsibilities between buildings were present for middle school conferences on the 11th but will be with their other buildings on the 18th. The exception to this is those teachers that teach primarily at the high school (Happel, Kiser, Kragenbrink, Nelson) will be at the high school doing high school conferences. If you desire to talk to them, please feel free to set up an appointment.

    Teachers will break from 6:00 - 6:10 on both evenings. Without a scheduled break, they would need to go straight for four hours, and that would be difficult for anyone.

    Many high school teachers are booked solid on both conference days, but not all. Each parent who returned his or her conference request form should have a 10-minute conference with up to three (3) teachers. Parents may also be able to visit with additional teachers if the teacher has an "open" conference space. Finally, if a parent is unable to meet with a teacher or if a conference time is missed, parents are encouraged to schedule another time by phoning or emailing the teacher.
  • 11/15/04
    ITEDS AND ITBS TESTING THIS WEEK
    HIGH SCHOOL:The Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED) will be administered to grades 9-11 on November 15-18. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will take nine different tests during two-hour sessions on these four days. These sub-tests will measure student's individual growth in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Testing sessions will be conducted from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on each day.

    Seniors do not take ITED tests. The school day for seniors will start at 10:30 a.m. on these dates. An adjusted class schedule on these days will be followed with each period lasting approximately 25 minutes.

    ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL: Elementary and middle school students will be taking the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) during the week of November 15. The main purpose of the ITBS is to provide our District with information that can be used to improve instruction and to help teachers make sound educational decisions about each student's learning. The scores allow the school to check year-to-year growth and to identify students' strengths and weaknesses.

    The tests cover many of the fundamental skills your child is learning in school: vocabulary, reading comprehension, language and mathematics.

    Middle School ITBS tests will be given during the first two hours of each day.

    Following are a few things you can do to help your child do their very best on these tests;
    • Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep. They should get a minimum of 8-10 hours to be at peak performance levels.
    • Make sure they eat a nutritious breakfast each morning of the tests.
    • Try to schedule doctor and dental appointments at times different from this week. It is always difficult to make up these tests and when make-ups are crammed in between other activities, students seldom do their best.
    • Make sure your child brings several #2 pencils that week with erasers. This is a little thing that makes a big difference.

    Students should be encouraged to do their best on the test, as they should for all school activities. However, it would be harmful to place too much emphasis on the importance of the tests by making students feel anxious or stressed about the outcomes. By maintaining a typical schedule and atmosphere at home during the week of testing, you can help your child have a positive testing experience.

    If you have questions regarding the tests, please call Duane Orr
    (middle school) at 895-6254 or Jeff Risk (elementary school) at 895-6251.
  • 11/12/04

    Elizabeth Stoner, who is an alumnus from the Class of 1997, will be giving a 'Afternoon of Broadway' performance on Saturday afternoon, Nov 27th, in the Mount Vernon HS auditorium from 3-4:30 pm. She is currently working on her master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City.

    Some of the selections she will be singing are from West Side Story, Carousel, Secret Garden, My Fair Lady, Kiss Me Kate, Music Man, Funny Girl, to name a few. Hopefully it will be a nice addition to your Thanksgiving vacation weekend.

    Seating is open to everyone and if people would like they may make a donation to the Mount Vernon Music Association.
  • 11/02/04
    CONGRATULATIONS VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS
    HS Varsity Volleyball players Deanna Nelson was selected to the EIHC 1st team All Conference, Allie Schwiebert to 2nd team and Mel Russell to Honorable Mention team.

    Mollie Burke, Steph Burbridge and Jess Ehlts were named to the All-State Academic Team - ACT of 27 and GPA of 3.75 or above. They will be listed in the program at the State tournament.
  • 11/02/04
    STUDENTS WIN IN IOWA HIGH SCHOOL PRESS ASSOC. AWARDS
    Congratulations to the following students who were issued awards for the 2003-2004 fall yearbook contest:
    Sarah Gefaller: 3rd-Advertising Spread
    Shannon Williams: Honorable Mention Sports Spread
    Sarah Skotowski and Aubrey Smith: 2nd-Student Life Spread, Honorable Mention for Mugs Spread
    Darci Merrill: 2nd-Academics Photo, 2nd-Opening/Closing Spread, 3rd-Academics Spread
    Amelia Gee: 1st-Sports Photo, 1st-Typography
    Camille Schefter: 1st-Yearbook Cover
    The Mustang Yearbook Staff took third place in the contest overall. Way to go!
  • 11/15/04
    REMINDER -- EARLY DISMISSAL ON THURSDAY
    Nov 18 at 2 pm for all schools.
  • 11/15/04
    NEED A CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DAY WITHOUT THE KIDS?
    A child care service is being offered on Friday Nov 26 and Saturday November 27 from 8-5 daily at the High School. Cost is $25 for 1-3 children and $10 per child after that. For ages 1-12 years. Includes present wrapping service. To reserve your spot call 521-8383.

    This child care service is being offered by Mount Vernon High School spanish students as a fundraiser to earn money for their June 2005 Spanish trip to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. On their trip they will participate in service projects that will help students in these countries.
  • 11/16/04
    A NOTE TO MV STAFF...
    On Wednesday, November 17 between midnight and 6 am, ICN has scheduled a maintenance window to complete work on ICN circuits and/or equipment. This operation will interrupt the ICN Internet service to the Solon and Mount Vernon districts while the work is being done. This means all internet and email will be down during this time.
  • 11/08/04
    SPORTS SCORES & INFO WEEK of Nov 8-12
    WRESTLING
    Nov 9 MS @ Durant
    Nov 12 MS vs West Liberty & Lison

    BASKETBALL
    Nov 8 MS Girls Basketball vs Solon
    Nov 9 HS Girls Parents Meeting 7 pm

    WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES ON THE WEB NOW
    Although we are continuing to update the Winter Schedules, most of the information is now on the web.
    To look at past scores in Article Archive
    For complete schedule information see ATHLETICS or Search The Calendar. -Remember that schedules can change -- watch for updates.
  • 10/8/04
    HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN CROWNED

    Congratulations to seniors Dee Nelson and Chris Thuerauf who were crowned the 2004 Homecoming Queen and King at Thursday night's Ceremony. Congratulations to the Senior-Sophomore Team who won the Powder Puff Football game 6-0 over the Junior-Freshmen Team. Float Contest Winners: 1st-Art Club (pictured above), 2nd-Varsity Volleyball, 3rd-Junior-Freshmen Powderpuff
  • 10/5/04
    CONGRATULATIONS MS. BEADERSTADT AND MRS. ANDERSON
    Mount Vernon instructors Doreen Anderson and Carrie Beaderstadt are playing in the Orchestra Pit at Theatre Cedar Rapids' 'Beauty and the Beast'.
  • 9/30/04
    ES HALLOWEEN PARADE
    Our Elementary Halloween Parade will be Friday, October 29 at 2:20 p.m. Students will parade around the outside of the school weather permitting. In the case of inclement weather, students will parade in the halls of Washington Elementary School.
  • 11/201/04
    THANK YOU FROM THE TRANSITION CENTER
    The Transition Center would like to thank these people for their generous donations to our new center. Your generosity is much appreciated.

    Carolyn Newman
    Dorothy Topie
    Helen and Richard Kohl
    Janet Lauroesch
    Trista Lynner
    Carrie Nichols
    Lolu Fortner
    Nancy Mortensen
    Laurie Zaiger
    Ann Stoner
    Robyn Reckemeyer
    Carol Dillard
    Kris Abodeely
    Margaret Koppenhaver
    Neal's Soft Water and Conditioning Service

    We are still in need of the following items:
    Plastic cutting board, AM/FM radio or cd player,
    message board, whisk, tongs, spatulas and turners
    long mirror, yard tools/rake and snow shovel.
  • 10/29/04
    MOCK ELECTION AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

    The eighth grade ELP organized a Middle School mock election on Tuesday, October 26th. They had voting booths in the auditorium and ballots for the students to cast their votes. Also, as a part of the project they created a presidential trivia bulletin board.

    The results were submitted to the Iowa Student Political Awareness Club, operated by Iowa Secretary of State Chet Culver, so theywill be able to compare our results to the results of student voters statewide and nationwide.

    The results of their election were as follows:
    For the office of President/Vice President-
    John F. Kerry/John Edwards won with 50% of the votes.
    George W. Bush/Dick Cheney received 40% of the votes.
    Ralph Nader/Peter Camejo received 9% of the votes with the remaining candidates receiving 1% of the votes collectively.
    For more information and pictures of this Mock Election, click here.
  • 10/28/04
    VOZENILEK SELECTED KCRG ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
    Congratulations to Jake Vozenilek, Cross Country runner for Mount Vernon-Lisbon has been selected as KCRG athlete of the week. Scott Zabel will interview Jake at Thursday's practice. Watch TV 9 news at 10 for the presentation. Congratulations Jake! Thank you to all who took time to vote for Jake.
  • 11/02/04
    BOYS TAKE 2ND AT STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEET
    Congratulations to the high school boys Cross Country Team for taking 2nd in the State Meet held Saturday, October 30th in Fort Dodge, with 169 points. The first place team was Dubuque Wahlert. Jake Vozenilek paced the mustangs by placing 9th individually. Way to go! The Team says 'thanks to our loyal fans that faced the weather to support us there!"

    Other placings: 25th-Tesfay Russell, 34th-Keegan Kuhn, 42nd-Jules Trachsel, 59-Fitsum Russell
  • 11/01/04
    MS COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY

    Eighth grade middle school students will once again have a community service fall yard clean up day for elderly or disabled community members to help them prepare for winter.
    They will be performing this service on Friday, November 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you know of anyone that would benefit from this service, please call the school office at 895-6254. There will be a limited amount we can do in one day so please don't hesitate in calling. We will operate on a first-call, first-served basis.
  • 11/04/04
    SCHOOL BOARD MONDAY NOV 8
    The next regular School Board monthly meeting will be held on Monday, Nov 8, 7 pm, High School Library. Agenda
  • 11/08/04
    PRIDE MEETING TONIGHT
    Monday, Nov 8 , 6:30 pm, Middle School Library. All middle school parents are welcome.
  • 11/08/04
    HS GIRLS BASKETBALL PRACTICE STARTS TODAY
  • 11/08/04
    MV MUSIC ASSOCIATION MEETING TUES 11-9
    The Mount Vernon Music Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov 9 at 7 pm in the HS Family & Consumer Science Room. All parents interested in support music programs in our District are welcome.
  • 9/13/04
    DO YOU HAVE A SMALL TRAILER YOU ARE NOT USING?
    The Booster Club would like to acquire a small trailer for the storage, display and transport Booster Club merchandise. Maybe you have one? Contact Joan Craig.
  • 9/09/04
    STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES SELECTED
    Congratulations to the following high school students who were voted to represent their classes in Student Council:
    Senior Class: Aryn Walton, Katie Petrak
    Junior Class: Kierstyn Borg, Jessica Corcoran
    Sophomore Class: Joe Alger, Kevin Wolter
    Freshmen Class: Andy Brehm, Dylan Schreder
  • 9/02/04
    BOOSTER CLUB DRIVE A BIG SUCCESS
    High School students who canvassed the town in a membership drive on Wednesday, Sept 1st, collected over $10,000 for the Booster Club organization. Way to go!
  • 9/01/04
    HS STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS ANNOUNCED
    Congratulations to...
    President: Annie Daly
    Vice President: Ben Brannamen
    Secretary: Amy Jensen
    Treasurer: Beth Young
  • 8/30/04
    CONGRATULATIONS NEW HONOR THESPIANS
    2005 Seniors Elizabeth Young, Colin Russell, and junior Katie Wright are the first students of the 2004-2005 school year to have earned the elite rank of Honor Thespian in Mount Vernon High School's International Thespian Troupe 1470. Congratulations!
  • 8/30/04
    TRANSITION CENTER NEEDS
    The Mount Vernon Transition House is looking for the following items: Vacuum cleaner, 1 x 1 shop vac, Silverware, Glassware, Cookie sheets, Pots & Pans, Twin Size Bedding (sheets), Toaster, Crock Pot, Blender, Mixer, AM/FM radio, Measuring cups, Measuring spoons, Canister set, Spatulas, Knives/cutting board, Whisk, Can Opener, Utensils (baking eqpt), Handi-chopper elec, Place mats, Round Table/Chairs, Towels/aprons, Calculators, 2-Stools, Yard tools/rake, shovel, Cookbooks, Easy Recipes, Baby Gate, First Aid Kit, Message board, Iron, 2 long mirrors

    Call Rob Cook at 895-8843 or the Transition Center 560-3628.
  • 9/27/04
    BAND AND COLOR GUARD EARN HONORS IN GENESEO



    The Mount Vernon Marching Band earned 2nd place in their class at the Geneseo Marching Competition on Saturday. The band showed great improvement over last year by earning higher scores in four out of the five judging categories. Great job band! The Color Guard earned the Best Guard award in their class. This is a great accomplishment for the guard who are in their first year of existence and this is their first competition-way to go!. Carrie Beaderstadt is the Color Guard Instructor and Alan Kiser is the Band Director. Shown above: Top photo-at competition. Bottom photos-The band and guard participated in clinics during the day.
  • 9/30/04
    FALL PLAY 'THE ADDING MACHINE' NOV 5 & 6
    Guess what? It's that time again, school has begun and the fall play production is underway. Director Michael Moran has announced the selection of "The Adding Machine," written by Elmer Rice, as our fall play.

    The production follows Mr. Zero (played by Taylor Clouse) who has worked at a dead-end job for 25 years. When he believes that he going to get a raise...he gets sacked. With a less than supportive wife (Allie Chadwick) at his side and a blossoming love (Stephanie Damon-Moore) at work, he has a lot to deal with. LOVE. MURDER. DEATH.

    We hope to see many people on the evenings of Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6 in our high school auditorium. Technical director Eric Butikofer is currently recruiting interested students for assist with stage construction, sound, and lighting crews for the play.

    Ticket prices are $4 for students and seniors and $6 for adults and can be purchased at Shepley's Drug Store or at the high school office starting Friday, October 29.
  • 10/25/04
    BOYS CROSS COUNTRY WINS DISTRICT!
    JAKE VOZENILEK PLACES FIRST!
    submitted by Coach Deiber
    A huge congratulations goes out to our Cross Country teams! Thursday, October 21, both girls and boys varsity competed for district placement at Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids. the teams present included many of hte teams ranked among the top 10 in the State. The competition was hot!

    The girls placed 6th among 12 teams. Annie Thomsen ran 35th with a time of 17:17, with Abby Martin 37th and one second behind! Our girls ran as a pack and performed very well against the hottest competition in the State.

    The boys team placed 1st completely blowing the other teams off the course, winning by 35 points, 51 to the next closest score of 86!

    Tesfay Russell placed 5th overall and Jake Vozenilek won the meet with his personal best time of 16:50. All of our runners were in the top 20. This of course means they will be heading for the State competition in Fort Dodge on Friday, October 29. On Saturday they will meet the other State contenders. Hope to see you there!
  • 10/21/04
    'AFTERNOON OF BROADWAY' PERFORMANCE BY ALUMNUS ELIZABETH STONER NOV 27
    Elizabeth Stoner, who is an alumnus from the Class of 1997, will be giving an 'Afternoon of Broadway' performance on Saturday afternoon, Nov 27th, in the Mount Vernon HS auditorium from 3-4:30 pm. She is currently working on her master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. This free performance is open to the public.
  • 9/30/04
    HOMECOMING CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED
    Congratulations to the following candidates for King: Curt Bjork, Ben Brannaman, Nick Long, Josh Scanlon, Kyle Smyth, Chris Thuerauf
    Congratulations to the following candidates for Queen: Kim Brehm, Tonya Darrow, Amy Jensen, Dee Nelson, Katie Petrak, Elizabeth Young
  • 11/02/04
    FALL PLAY THIS FRI & SAT, NOV 4 & 5
    1...2....3...4 Why am I counting? The Fall production "The Adding Machine" of course. Tickets are now on sale thru Friday. Tickets $6 for adults, $4 for students at the high school office or Shepley's Pharmacy.
  • 8/30/04
    WANTED: OLD JEANS
    The Family and Consumer Sciences department is looking for old jeans for sewing projects and fabric that can be used by the sewing students for sewing projects and practice. If you have any of these items laying around your house and would like to donate them, either drop them off in the Family and Consumer Science room, contact Trista Lynner at the high school or drop it off in the front office at the High School. Thanks!
  • 9/23/04
    ELP FUNDRAISER -- EACH AND EVERY ITEM SOLD WILL PROTECT 100 FT OF TROPICAL RAINFOREST LAND
    The 8th Grade ELP has over a hundred ecology-minded items for you to pick from in the Human-i-Tees Catalog -- t-shirts, candles, garden products and more! Order from any 8th grade ELP student or contact Instructor DeAnn Scearce at 895-6254 ext 3122. Want to see the products on-line -- check out Human-i-Tees online. Order online too! Last day to order is Nov 3rd.
  • 9/17/04
    FALL PLAY CAST ANNOUNCED
    Congratulations to the following students selected for their roles in the Fall Play. Cast List for "THE ADDING MACHINE" by Elmer Rice
    Mr. Zero..........................Taylor Clouse
    Mrs. Zero.........................Allie Chadwick
    Daisy...............................Stephanie Damon-Moore
    The Boss/Policeman...........Grant Freeman
    Mr. One/Head...................Jack Lob
    Mrs. One/Judy O'Grady.......Katie Wright
    Mr. Two/Guard..................Alex Powers
    Mrs. Two..........................Molly Thornton
    Mr. Three/Young Man.........Mike Taylor
    Mrs. Three/Guard...............Laurie Echer
    Mr. Four/The Fixer..............Greg Mlynarezyk
    Mrs. Four..........................Olivia Junk
    Mr. Five/Joe......................Jeff White
    Mrs. Five...........................Liz Klaus
    Mr. Six..............................Ben Klaus
    Mrs. Six............................Hannah Martin
    Man(Executioner)/Charles...Graham Carl
    Shrdlu..............................Mike Berthot
    Stage Manager for this production is Whitney Arnold
  • 9/15/04
    CONGRATULATIONS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
    Tom Wieseler, Janet Griffith, and Dean Borg who were re-elected to the School Board by voters on Sept. 14.
  • 8/16/04
    CONGRATULATIONS NEW THESPIANS!
    Congratulations to J.D. Bell, Aryn Walton, Spencer Tripp, Mara Swenson, Ariel Tabak, Jack Lob, Shantel Munson, Stephanie Burbridge, Charlie White, Jeff White, Michael Taylor, Amelia Gee, Kelsee Lind, Mollie Burke, Kelsey Freed, Clayton Niehaus, and Kim Smyth who have just recently earned membership in the International Thespian Society. Good luck in your future speech and drama activities.
  • 10/13/04
    BLOOD DRIVE VERY SUCCESSFUL
    St. Luke's Blood Bank wishes to let everyone know they appreciate everyone's time to donate on October 7th. The event brought them 55 donors and they collected 40 units of blood.
  • 11/02/04
    LAST DAY TOMORROW -- ORDER BY WEDNESDAY- NOV 3
    ELP FUNDRAISER -- The 8th Grade ELP has over a hundred ecology-minded items for you to pick from in the Human-i-Tees Catalog -- t-shirts, candles, garden products and more! Order from any 8th grade ELP student or contact Instructor DeAnn Scearce at 895-6254 ext 3122. Also see and order on-line at Human-i-Tees. Order by Nov 3
  • 10/25/04
    SPORTS SCORES WEEK OCT 22 thru 29
    FOOTBALL
    Oct 22 HS vs Anamosa: V 14-30, JV 37-15
    Oct 25 JV vs West Dubuque 16-15
    Oct 29 HS @ Marion

    CROSS COUNTRY
    Oct 30 State Meet

    VOLLEYBALL
    Oct 25 HS VB Regional Qtr Final 3-0 over Western Dubuque (25-10, 25-16, 28-12)
    Oct 27 HS Regional Semi Final vs Dubuque Wahlert: 0-3

    FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES ON THE WEB NOW
    To look at past scores in Article Archive
    For complete schedule information see ATHLETICS or Search The Calendar. -Remember that schedules can change -- watch for updates.
  • 10/27/04
    VOZENILEK NOMINATED FOR KCRG ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
    Congratulations to Jake Vozenilek, Cross Country runner for Mount Vernon-Lisbon who was nominated for the KCRG athlete of the week. Take time to vote for Jake -- votes are accepted until 10:00 AM Thursday, October 28. Here's how to vote:

    Call 319 363-7000
    Category 7737
    Then vote for athlete #3 Jake Vozenilek

    OR :( even better AND) Go to www.kcrg.com
    Scroll to the bottom to ATHELETE OF THE WEEK
    Submit vote
    You will get an email message back with a link to verify, once you click on that, you vote will be counted.
  • 10/15/04
    CROSS COUNTRY CONFERENCE MEET RESULTS
    submitted by Coach Deibner
    The cross country EIHC Conference meet at Williamsburg was very successful despite the rapid change in temperature, the wind, and the rain. After a very exciting half hour of chasing down a tent in flight (and disassembling it) we had a very successful meet.

    The JV Girls Team ran first and had a good showing. Leah Apple, senior, 4 year member and captain, came in first for us with a time of 19:58. Other times follow. JV girls placed 4th overall.

    The JV Boys Team was very successful with Aaron Schmidt,Tyler Cooper and Chase Rutledge placing 1st, 3rd and 5th overall. The team placed 2nd with 35 points, only 2 pjoints out of 1st place. Runner times and places are listed below.

    The Girls Varsity team ran very well. Annie Thomsen, our first runner, placed 26 with a time of 17:17. Abby Martin and Rachel Stewart were just behind with 29th and 31st place and times of 17:29 and 17:53. The Girls Varsity team placed 6th overall in one of the most highly competitive girls races in the state.

    The Boys Varsity team dominated! A surprise to both Regina and Williamsburg, but of course no surprise to us. Our boys jogged off with the 1st Place Conference trophy! Jake Vozenilek was clearly our most valuable runner in the race with 2nd place and a time of 17:12. But, nothing could have been won without the solid performance of the other runners who ran as a unit strong and fast! Against great odds they showed everyone present that Mount Vernon-Lisbon is a force.

    GIRLS VARSITY
    Annie Thomsen 17:17 26th place
    Abby Martin 17:29 29th
    Rachel Stewart 17:53 31st
    Nicole Mehaffy 18:27 40th
    Kate Schroeder 18:11 36th
    Sarah Kruger 18:13 37th
    Candice Wilson 18:06 34th

    JV GIRLS
    Megan Cox 21:15 26th
    Annie Skotowski 21:15 27th
    Karen Lichty 20:25 21st
    Hilary Pospisil 20:53 25th
    Leah Applebee 19:58 15th
    Laura Scearce 20:18 18th
    Annie Daly 20:41 23rd
    Ellen Miller 21:41 32nd
    Elizabeth Easker 30:16 39th
    Chelsea Lob 30:14 38th

    BOYS VARSITY
    Jake Vozenilek 17:12 2nd Place
    Tesfay Russell 17:58 9th
    Fitsum Russell 18:01 10th
    John Trachsel 18:00 14th
    Jules Trachsel 18:01 11th
    Ted Taylor 18:21 18th
    Keegan Kuhn 18:31 20th

    JV BOYS
    Tyler Cooper 19:28 3rd
    Aaron Schmidt 19:02 1st
    Chase Rutledge 19:41 5th
    Russell Riechers 20:22 11th
    Kyle Walters 20:44 15th
    Alex Marlow 21:05 19th
    Kenneth Forester 21:45 25th
    DJ Bell 20:53 17th
    Charlie White 22:17 28th
    Brandon Dunford 23:28 34th
  • 10/1/04
    RENEW YOUR SUN SUBSCRIPTION AND HELP THE PLAYGROUND FUND!

    Renew or get your new your Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun newspaper by October 25. The Sun will donate $10 for each 2-yr renewal subcription sold to the Playground Fund. In addition to supporting a great cause, subscribers will be getting a price break on a local, in-county subscription. Questions? Contact Wendy Eidman, at The Sun 895-6216. Purchase by Oct 25
  • 1011/04
    FLU SHOT CLINIC CANCELLED
    The Clinic scheduled for October 22nd has been cancelled.
  • 10/13/04
    JV FOOTBALL GAME RESCHEDULED
    JV will play the rescheduled football game with Western Dubuque on Monday, October 25 at 5:15 pm, at our Middle School football field.
  • 10/26/04
    SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TONIGHT, TUESDAY OCT 26
    A School Board Work Session will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science room. Agenda
  • 10/21/04
    SPORTS SCORES WEEK OCT 15 thru 22
    FOOTBALL
    Oct 15 HS @ West Delaware: V 10-14, JV 14-22
    Oct 22 HS vs Anamosa: V 14-30, JV 37-15

    CROSS COUNTRY
    Oct 21 District Meet @ Noelridge Park -- see article above. Boys place first. Girls place 6th.

    VOLLEYBALL
  • 1011/04
    SPORTS SCORES WEEK OCT 8 thru 15
    FOOTBALL
    Oct 8 Homecoming vs Vinton-Shellsburg:V 27-34 in 4 overtimes, JV tba
    Oct 11 9th @ Marion
    Oct 15 HS @ West Delaware: V 10-14, JV 14-22

    CROSS COUNTRY
    Oct 8 MS MV Invitational:
    Girls: 1. Jessy Martin, 2. Kristin Kimm, 3. Victoria Riechers, 4. Kelsey Steines, 5. Maggie Vozinelik
    Boys 1. Drew Russell, 2. Dylan Schroeder, 3. Ian Kiefer, 4. Ben Deninger, 5. Skylar Darrow
    Oct 13 V @ EIHC Meet in Williamsburg -- see above Cross Country Report

    VOLLEYBALL
    Oct 9 9th @ Tipton - 1&2 in matches
    Oct 9 V @ CR Jeff Tourney - 2nd in pool, 2-2 overall
    Oct 11 MS vs West Liberty
    Oct 12 9-10 VR @ West Branch
    Oct 12 VB @ West Branch: V 3-1, Soph 2-1, Fresh 1-2
    Oct 12 MS vs Regina
  • 9/16/04
    MIDDLE SCHOOL MAGAZINE SALE STARTS SEPT 21
    Middle School students will be participating in this fall's Magazine sale. Renew or order your new magazines, books, music, or software during the Magazine Sale. A portion of each sale is donated directly to PRIDE's Middle School fund. Here are the deadline dates to be aware of:
    -Sept. 21st P.R.I.D.E Middle School Magazine Fundraiser Kickoff
    -Sept. 22nd Magnet Booklets Turn in Day
    -Sept. 28th First Magazine Subscription Turn In
    -Oct. 5th Last Day Magazine Subscription Turn In
    Thank you for your support of the Middle School! For more information call the Middle School office at 895-6254 or contact Valerie Binsfield, 895-9330
  • 9/20/04
    MAGAZINE SALES STARTING THIS WEEK!
    Plan to renew or order your new magazine subscriptions, books and music with middle school students starting this week. October 5 will be the last day to order.
    You may also contact the middle school at 895-6254 or Valerie Binsfield, 895-9330 to order or renew magazines.
  • 10/7/04
    UPCOMING PARENT MEETINGS...
    Oct 11 - PRIDE Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm in Middle School Library
    Oct 12 - High School Marching Band Open House @ Middle School Football Field, 7:30 pm
    Oct 12 - Middle School Parent Advisory Meeting 7pm in Aud
    The first of two Parent Advisory Meetings for the Middle School. The intent of these meetings is to make John Krumbholz, middle school principal, available to parents. We value your input and welcome your suggestions as well as any questions you might have. Although there will not be an agenda for this meeting, we welcome your ideas for what you would like to see for future meetings. If this involves bringing someone in to talk to the group or provide you with specific information concerning the middle school years, we will be more than happy to attempt to facilitate your wishes.
  • 10/8/04
    SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY
    The Monthly meeting will be held on Monday, October 11, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science room. Agenda
  • 10/1/04
    SPORTS SCORES WEEK OCT 1 THRU OCT 8
    FOOTBALL
    Oct 1 HS @ Western Dubuque v 7-6, JV cancelled due to weather
    Oct 4 9th @ Solon 22-28
    Oct 5 MS vs Williamsburg: 8th 24-22, 7th 6-6
    Oct 8 Homecoming vs Vinton-Shellsburg:V 27-34 in 4 overtimes, JV tba

    CROSS COUNTRY
    Oct 5 HS @ West Delaware
    Oct 8 HS MV Invitational
    Oct 8 MS MV Invitational:
    Girls: 1. Jessy Martin, 2. Kristin Kimm, 3. Victoria Riechers, 4. Kelsey Steines, 5. Maggie Vozinelik
    Boys 1. Drew Russell, 2. Dylan Schroeder, 3. Ian Kiefer, 4. Ben Deninger, 5. Skylar Darrow

    VOLLEYBALL
    Oct 2 10th @ Wilton 2-1
    Oct 4 MS vs Mid Prairie
    Oct 4 vs Regina – Senior Night: Varsity 1-3, Soph - 1-2, Fresh 2-0
    Oct 5 VR @ Mid Prairie Tourney - 1st Place
    Oct 6 VB @ CC Amana: 9-10 2-0, V 3-0
    Oct 6 MS vs Wilton
    Oct 9 9th @ Tipton - 1&2 in matches
    Oct 9 V @ CR Jeff Tourney - 2nd in pool, 2-2 overall
  • 10/4/04
    SCHOOL BOARD WORK MEETING TUESDAY
    A work meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 5 at 6:30 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science room. Agenda
  • 10/7/04
    WELCOME CLASS OF 1959
    Welcome to alumni from the Class of 1959 who will be at the football game on Friday night. And welcome to all alumni who will be 'coming home' to be part of Homecoming Weekend.
  • 10/7/04
    HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES -- COME JOIN US!
    Thursday: Parade, Rally & Crowning, Powder Puff Game
    Friday: Homecoming Football Game
    Saturday: HS Homecoming Dance 9 pm
    Parade participants to assemble at Elementary School at 5:30, leave parking lot by 6 pm, route will be south on 5th Avenue, turning north on 3rd Avenue to Main Street and eventually ending up at the football Field at the Middle School. Followed by pep rally and crowning of 2004 King and Queen. Powder Puff Football will follow. Float Contest for 7th thru 12th grade classes.
  • 9/27/04
    SPORTS SCORES WEEK SEPT 24 thru OCT 3
    FOOTBALL
    Sept 24 HS vs DeWitt: JV 24-14, V 21-24
    Sept 28 MS @ Tipton
    Oct 1 HS @ Western Dubuque: V 7-6, JV-cancelled due to rain

    CROSS COUNTRY
    Sept 25 HS @ Anamosa
    Sept 28 HS @ IC West:
    -Girls Varsity- Annie Thomsen 31st at 17:02
    -Girls JV - Mary Beth Konkowski 19:55
    -Boys Varsity- Jake Vozenilec 6th at 17:07, Tesfay Russell 11th at 17:23
    -Boys JV - Ted Taylor 2nd and Tyler Cooper 5th in JV competition, Aaron Schmidt 12th in F-S race.
    Sept 29 MS @ Williamsburg: Finishers in the top 20
    -Drew Russell #1 boys
    -Jessy Martin #1 girls
    -Dylan Shroeder #12 boys
    -Kristin Kimm #18 girls

    VOLLEYBALL
    Sept 25 9th @ CR Jefferson 2-3
    Sept 27 9-10VR and VR vs Mid Prairie
    Sept 27 MS vs Williamsburg: V 3-1, Soph 2-1, Fresh 1-2
    Sept 29 MS vs CC Amana
    Sept 29 HS @ West Liberty
    Oct 2 10th @ Wilton - Sophs 2-1
  • 9/23/04
    MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS - IMPORTANT NEWS
    Did you miss the Parent Night-Open House on Sept. 15th at the Middle School? If so, good news for you. Channel KMVL 18, our local cable access channel, recorded the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade team presentations on curriculum, assessment and expectations. You can now view the parts important to you in the comfort of your own home. Please check out the date and time that best fits your schedule.
    6th Grade
    -Sept. 23rd 4:00 PM
    -Sept. 25th 1:00 PM
    -Sept. 27th 6:00 PM
    7th Grade
    -Sept. 23rd 5:00 PM
    -Sept. 25th 2:00 PM
    -Sept. 27th 7:00 PM
    8th Grade
    -Sept. 23rd 6:00 PM
    -Sept. 25th 3:00 PM
    -Sept. 27th 8:00 PM
    Please feel free to call 895-6254 or email the school should you have any questions about this broadcast.
  • 9/28/04
    COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
    on Wednesday, Sept 29, 6:30 pm in HS
  • 9/17/04
    SPORTS SCORES WEEK SEPT 17 thru SEPT 26
    FOOTBALL
    Sept 17 HS @ Maquoketa - V 17-14, JV 14-41
    Sept 21 MS @ Solon
    Sept 24 HS vs DeWitt: JV 21-14, V 21-24

    CROSS COUNTRY
    Sept 17 HS @ Cascade: Hilliest meet of the year:
    -Boys Varsity Team 3rd among 17 teams. Jake Vozenilek 8th, Tesfay Russell 10th.
    -Girls Varsity Team 13th among 17 teams. Annie Thompsen 46th.
    -Boys JV Team Chase Rutledge 9th overall.
    -Girls JV Team Candice Wilson 44th
    Sept 17 MS @ Cascade
    Sept 20 HS @ Solon
    -Boys Varsity Team 3rd. Jake Vozenilek 4th, Tesfay Russell 5th
    -Girls Varsity Team 5th. Annie Thomsen 21st and Abby Vozenilek 27th
    -Boys JV Team 1st. AJ Venuto 1st, Tyler Cooper 34d, Aaron Schmidt 7th, DJ Bell 10th
    -Girls JV Team 3rd, Annie Daly 13th, Leah Applebee 17th, Hillary Pospisil 19th, Candice Wilson 20th
    Sept 20 MS @ Solon: MV #1 finishers Boys-Drew Russell, Girls-Jessy Martin
    Sept 25 - Anamosa

    VOLLEYBALL
    Sept 18 HS @ CR Kennedy - V 2-3, Soph 0-5
    Sept 20 HS vs Wilton: Varsity 1-3, 10th 1-2, 9th 2-1
    Sept 20 MS vs West Branch
    Sept 22 HS @ Williamsburg: Varsity 3-2, Soph 1-2 , 9th 0-2
    Sept 22 MS vs Tipton
    Sept 25 9th @ CR Jefferson
  • 9/10/04
    MOUNT VERNON BAND HOODED-SWEATSHIRTS AND T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE TO BAND PARENTS AND STUDENTS

    Due to the popularity of the T-shirts designed for the Sept. 10th performance of the 8th Grade Band with the High School Marching Band, Mr. Kiser is taking orders for any interested BAND PARENT or STUDENT (6th – 12th grade). Band Parents this is a great way to show support for your band student especially at football games, and marching competitions. The cut-off date for orders is Friday September 24th. T-shirts are $8.00 each. Hooded sweatshirts are $23.00 each. Click here for more information and order form.
  • 9/20/04
    MINI MUSTANG CHEERLEADERS PERFORM ON FRIDAY
    Catch the Mini Mustang Cheerleaders performance at this Friday's football game. The mini mustang cheerleading camp is being held this week September 21,22,23.
  • 9/17/04
    SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY
    The Annual, Organizational, and Monthly meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 20, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science room. Agenda
  • 9/20/04
    TRANSITION CENTER OPEN HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY
    Plan to attend! at 303 2nd St SW. The Mount Vernon Transition Program and Center will provide academic, social, recreational, advocacy and job skills for 18-21 year olds who desire a transition to a semi-independent adult life.
  • 9/20/04
    PICTURE DAYS COMIING UP THIS WEEK
    Put on some colorful clothes, comb your hair and get ready for picture day! Elementary on Tuesday, Sept 21, and Middle School and High School on Wednesday, Sept 22. All students, teachers and staff members should have their pictures taken on these days.
  • 9/20/04
    ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE ON TUESDAY
    A reminder to elementary parents that Open House will be heldTuesday September 21 from 7:00-8:00. See you there!
  • 9/13/04
    SPORTS SCORES WEEK SEPT 10 thru SEPT 19

    FOOTBALL
    Sept 10 HS vs Fairfield – V 14-21, JV 50+ over Fairfield
    Sept 14 MS vs Regina
    Sept 17 HS @ Maquoketa - V 17-14, JV 14-41

    CROSS COUNTRY
    Sept 11 HS @ North Fayette-24 schools:
    -Boys 2nd overall with Jake Vozenilek 8th and Tesfay Russell 9th. (Fitsum Russell 18:42, Keegan Kuhn 14:45, Jules Trachsel 18:46, John Trachsel 18:48, Ted Taylor 19:27)
    -Girls placed 10th overall with Annie Thomsen 20th and Abby Vozenilek 23rd. (Abby Martin 19:40, Nicole Mehaffy 19:42, Kate Schroeder 20:07, Annie Daly 20:45, Candice Wilson 20:57)
    -JV Boys 2nd overall with Aaron Schmidt 1st place, Chase Rutledge 3rd, AJ VEnuto 5th, Alex Marlow 17th, Russell Riechers 20th.
    -JV Girls 5th overall with Sara Kruger 15th.
    Sept 17 HS @ Cascade
    Sept 17 MS @ Cascade

    VOLLEYBALL
    Sept 11 HSV @ IC West - 1-2 in pool play, 1-1 consolation
    Sept 13 HS @ Solon:
    -9th 13-25, 11-25
    -10th 23-25, 19-25
    -Varsity 25-15, 25-17, 25-23
    Sept 13 MS @ solon
    Sept 15 HS @ Tipton
    -Varsity 3-0
    -10th 2-0
    -9th -2-0
    -VR - 2-0
    Sept 18 HS @ CR Kennedy - V 2-3, Soph 0-5
  • 9/01/04
    HEY PARENTS -- MEETINGS COMING UP!
    PRIDE (MS): Tues, Sept 7, MS Library 6:30 pm
    WETAP (Elementary PTA): Wed, Sept 8, Fundraising meeting for new ES Playground, ES Library 6:30 pm
    Athletic Booster Club: Sat, Sept 11, HS Commons 8 am
    MV Music Association: Tues, Sept 14, HS 7 pm
  • 9/16/04
    MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS -- PLAN TO ATTEND INFORMATION NIGHT TONIGHT -- WED, SEPT 15
    Designed to allow parents the opportunity to meet their child's teachers briefly while learning more about the curriculum and expectations for each of the grade levels. When not in a specific meeting, parents are encouraged to tour the building. This event will take the place of the more traditional open house.

    All meetings will be held in the Middle School auditorium. The 6th grade team will meet with 6th grade parents at 6:00 p.m., the 7th grade team with 7th grade parents at 7:00 p.m., and the 8th grade team at 8:00 p.m.
  • 8/16/04
    THANK YOU BAND PARENTS!

    The color guard will be very noticeable at the football games this fall withtheir new maroon, silver, black & white flags. A big Thank You!!! to the following band mothers and students who volunteered their time to help cut-out, iron and sew ogether the flags that the color guard will use this fall when the marching band performs: Becky Baxa, Jenny Baxa, Carrie Beaderstadt, Linda Berthot, Joan Craig, Glenda Davis-Driggs, Linda Eldred, Janet Griffith, Sandy Jaeger, Kristi Keast, Renee Miceli, Deana Mlynarczyk, Nicole Schmidt, Cathy Skotowksi, Wanda Thackery

    The band would especially like to thank Jane Kiser (Mr. Kiser's mother) who designed the flag from a picture in a catalog, made the prototype, and organized the sewing workshops last week. Even Mr. Kiser got involved by cutting out some flags and sewing a seam. Funding for the color guard was provided by the Mount Vernon Music Association. Carrie Beaderstadt is the Color Guard instructor.
  • 8/30/04
    SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR THE LUNCH BUDDY PROGRAM
    Hello parents of Mount Vernon Elementary students! It's time to begin thinking about the Lunch Buddy Program. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the program, it matches elementary students with Cornell College students who come to the elementary school three times a month to eat lunch and play at recess with their assigned buddy. The program is open to third, fourth and fifth graders.
    If your child is interested in the program, please fill out the registration form that is in the September District newsletter and return it to your child's school by September 10. If you have any questions please call April Elsbernd at 895-4538 or email aelsbemd@cornellcollege.edu
  • 9/08/04
    SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS COMING UP SEPT 14
    Next week on Tuesday, September 14, polls will be open at City Hall for School Board Elections.
  • 9/13/04
    SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS TUESDAY, SEPT 14
    Don't forget to vote tomorrow at City Hall, 7am to 8 pm.
  • 9/03/04
    SPORTS SCORES WEEK SEPT 3 thru SEPT 12
    FOOTBALL
    Sept 3 vs Solon 20-27, JV 22-23
    Sept 10 vs Fairfield - V 14-21, JV over Fairfield

    CROSS COUNTRY
    Sept 7 HS @ Tipton Invite:
    Boys' Varsity 4th place out of 18 complete teams.
    Conrad Lichty took 5th overall, with a finishing time of 17:19, Tesfay 18:03; Jules Trachsel 18:28; Keegan Kuhn 18:29; John Trachsel 18:39; Fitsum Russell 18:47; Ted Taylor 18:54.
    Girls' Varsity took 11th place out of 15 teams.
    Annie Thomsen placed 39 out of approximately 120 runners with a time of 17:26. Abby Martin18:06; Nicole Mehaffy 18:33; Rachel Stewart 18:34; Kate Schroeder 19:17;
    Annie Daly 19:21; Candice Wilson 19:42.
    The JV teams ran great races, but their results have not yet arrived from Tipton.
    Sept 7 MS @ Tipton Invite: Drew Russell 2nd among 8th grade boys 12:03, Dylan Schroeder 4th among 7th grade boys 12:40, Jessy Martin 1st among 8th grade girls 12:22
    Sept 11 HS @ North Fayette

    VOLLEYBALL
    Sept 4 V Mustang Invitational 2nd overall in 8 team tourney
    Sept 7 9th Mustang Invite -
    Sept 8 HS @ Durant - Varsity 3-0, Soph 0-2, 9th 0-2
    Sept 11 HSV @ IC West - 1-2 in pool play, 1-1 consolation
  • 9/07/04
    MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL @ DURANT POSTPONED
    for today, September 7th. New date tba.
  • 8/30/04
    SPORTS SCORES WEEK AUG 30 thru SEPT 4
    FOOTBALL
    Sept 3 vs Solon 20-27, JV 22-23

    CROSS COUNTRY
    Aug 31 - @ Williamsburg Invite:
    Medal Winners: Conrad Lichty 1st, Tesfay Russell 4th, Jules Trachsel 9th, John Trachsel 10th, Keegan Kuhn 14th, Annie Thomsen 18th
    Team Places: Boys Varsity 1st, Girls Varsity 9th, Boys JV 2nd, Girls JV 4th

    VOLLEYBALL
    Aug 31 9th @ Alburnett - 1st
    Aug 31 10th @ CR Jefferson - 3rd overall
    Sept 4 V Mustang Invitational 2nd overall in 8 team tourney

    FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES ON THE WEB NOW
    For complete schedule information see ATHLETICS or Search The Calendar. -Remember that schedules can change -- watch for updates
  • 6/09/04
    BOX TOPS ADD UP! SOUP LABELS TOO!
    Thank you to every one who contributed box tops to the Elementary School this year – all together those General Mills box tops added up to $1000. Thanks also to Dr. Monica Meeker who won a drawing with the Box Top Program and earned another $1000 for Washington Elementary. Wow! Thanks also to everyone who saved Campbell's Soup Labels which we were able to use for purchasing various items.
  • 8/16/04
    CONGRATULATIONS JACOB CRAIG - GAZETTE MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
    2004 Mount Vernon graduate Jacob Craig was selected as the Gazette's Male Athlete of the year. Jacob received all state recognition in football, wresting and baseball and ran track for three years. Congratulations also goes to graduates Matt Kroul 4th place and Jason Williams who received votes. Congratulations to Brittany Cornkin for her nomination for Female Athlete of the Year and to Amy Kleinsmith who received votes.
  • 8/30/04
    HS DRAMA-SPEECH OPEN HOUSE AND ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB DRIVE ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT 1

    The HS Drama-Speech Open House will take place at 6:45 pm in Mrs. Ellison's room. Any high school student interested in speech, drama, tech work, thespian membership, are encouraged to attend.

    Athletic Boosters ask that ALL high school athletes (for all sports), should report to the HS Commons at 6 pm for pizza. After eating athletes will be split into teams to canvas the Mount Vernon area. This event raises money for your local Mount Vernon High School and Middle School Athletic Programs.

    Those athletes interested in drama and speech, should meet for pizza, then attend the Open House at 6:45 and then join the Booster Club drive.
  • 9/01/04
    HS STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS TODAY
    on Wednesday, September 1. High School students running for student council office gave speeches on Tuesday, Aug 30. Today high school students will vote, and winners will be announced 6th hour. Running are:
    President: Zach Bostwick, Annie Daly, Tonya Darrow, Chris Thuerauf
    Vice President: Ben Brannamen, Jacob Goldsmith, Shane Hoffner, Katie Petrak
    Secretary: Keaton Burge, Taylor Clouse, Amy Jensen
    Treasurer: Michelle Hess, Kyle Smyth, Beth Young
  • 8/27/04
    MEET THE SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES NIGHT
    on Tuesday, August 31 at 7 pm, in the High School
  • 8/27/04
    WETAP FIRST MEETING AUG 30
    All parents, future parents, and guardians of Washington Elementary students, as well as teachers and school staff of the Washington Elementary School are members of WETAP. Won't you plan to attend the first meeting of this year on Monday, Aug 30 at 7 pm in the Elementary School Library?
    WETAP Web Site

    We are here to:

    • foster and promote ideas, programs and services which will enhance our children's social, emotional and intellectual growth.
    • encourage a close relationship between home and school and to work toward mutual goals which will benefit the children
    • establish the most complete educational experience based upon a shared contribution and cooperation by educators and parents.


    Meetings at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month in the Washington Elementary Library (except Sept meeting will be held Aug 30) - Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7, March 7, April 4, May 2. For more information contact Diana Corcoran, President, 895-9502.
  • 8/3/04
    SE LINN COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES
    Southeast Linn Community Center has begun accepting donations of school supplies for children in need. Donations may be dropped off Monday – Friday from 8am to 3pm at 108 S. Washington (Lisbon).

    Parents who need assistance providing school supplies for their children (Kindergarten through 12th grade) may omplete a request form at Southeast Linn Community Center from 7/15/04 – 8/9/04. Distribution is planned for the week before school.

    For more information please call Kellie or Barb @ 455-2844.
  • 7/27/04
    REGISTRATION PACKETS
    have been mailed. If you don't receive a packet in the mail during the week of July 26, please call the Superintendent's office to request a packet to enroll your student for the 2004-2005 school year, 895-8845.

    High school students -- if you need to make an appointment to meet with Mr. Kennedy regarding your schedule, please call the Superintendent's office at 895-8845 to make an appointment during the week of August 16th.

    Middle school students -- schedules will be available for pickup at the middle school beginning Monday, August 16. Schedules will also be available at the information and registration session at the high school on August 17 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Schedules that have not been picked up by noon on Thursday, August 19 will be mailed. Locker assignments will be included with the class schedules.

    Elementary students - Teacher assignments (class lists) will be mailed the first part of August.

    All bus route students - There will be changes in the bus routes, their time schedules, and drivers this year. A separate letter will be mailed out to all bus route parents before the start of the school year with the new bus route information. This information will also be posted on the school web site as soon as it is available. If you have moved since last school year or are new to the school district, please contact Janelle Sproston at the Bus Barn 895-6205.
  • 7/9/04
    HERE'S THE SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS...
    ELEMENTARY -- Ready to go school shopping with your elementary student? Here's the supply list -- LIST or you'll find it under the Elementary School section on the website.

    MIDDLE SCHOOL -- here's your LISTor you'll find it under the Middle School section on the website.
  • 7/8/04
    MUSTANG 2004 GOLF OUTING AUGUST 28
    The Booster Club invites you to sign up for a great day of golf and support of Mustang athletics.
    REGISTRATION FORM A $45 Entry includes: Golf, Lunch, Flag Events, Flight Prizes and Hor d'oeuvres. (It really helps if you can gather your players and remit your 4-member team entry by August 1st.) Reserve a spot for your team today!

    The day will start with Registration from 8:00 – 8:45 (coffee and rolls) , 9:00 am Shotgun Start, Lunch provided starting at 11 am, with 2:00 pm Hor d'oeuvres and Awards

    This event raises money for your local Mount Vernon Athletic Programs. Contact: Mark Kerr 895-0600 or 981-5854
  • 8/16/04
    REGISTRATION TUESDAY, AUG 17
    Reminder for all parents and students in grades K-12, that if you have not registered yet or have further questions or concerns, please stop by the high school on August 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to:
    • meet the building principals and secretaries, superintendent, nutrition director, transportation director, before and after school day care director, and school nurse
    • ask questions about the nutrition program and transportation routes
    • drop off medications with the school nurse before the first day of school
    • ask the building principal and secretary questions about their school
    • talk to the superintendent about your concerns
    • find out more information about the day care program
  • 8/16/04
    HS NEW STUDENT AND FRESHMEN ORIENTATION
    High School Student Council is sponsoring an orientation for all incoming freshmen and students new to MVHS (grades 9-12) on Tuesday, August 17. Students should come to the school auditorium at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Walsh (principal), Mr. Kennedy (counselor), and some student council representatives will lead school tours, check locker assignments, describe our activities/athletic program options, highlight our academic recognition opportunities and then serve ice cream sundaes at 2:45 p.m. We encourage all freshmen and new students to attend this worthwhile "get started right" event! For additional information call the high school at 895-8843.
  • 8/9/04
    BOOSTER MEETING MOVED
    The Booster Club meeting for Saturday, August 14th at 8 am has been moved from the Country Club to the High School. The Mustang Booster Club is looking forward to an exciting year for Mount Vernon athletes. If you would like to take a more active role in Booster Club, please attend this first general meeting. Feel free to attend any and all meetings - - we need your input and will put your talents to good use!! For more information, contact Booster Club President Mark Kerr (895-0600) or Athletic Director Kurt Ronnfeldt (895-8843).
  • 8/2/04
    WEB SITE DOWN
    This district web site will be down next Monday-Aug 9, Tuesday-Aug 10, and Wednesday-Aug 11 for a system upgrade. Thank you for your patience!
  • 8/4/04
    SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY
    Monthly meeting Monday, August 9, 7 pm, High School Family and Consumer Science room. Agenda
  • 7/16/04
    SPORTS SCORES WEEK JULY 16 thru JULY 23
    VARSITY BASEBALL
    July 20 District 3rd Round vs Cascade 1-2

    SOFTBALL
    July 16 V @ Mount Pleasant
    July 19 District Semi Final VS CPU 8-1
    July 20 District Final vs East Buchanan 6-10

    SUMMER SPORTS SCHEDULES ON THE WEB NOW
    For complete schedule information see ATHLETICS or Search The Calendar. -Remember that schedules can change -- watch for updates.

    Thank you to Paul Tuerler, Gary Leopold, The Conroy Family, Denise Havill, and Jenny Ciha for reporting sports scores to the Mount Vernon web site.
  • 7/20/04
    AN INVITATION FROM ODYSSEY THEATRE...
    This is to invite you to come and enjoy an afternoon of Theatre for the Young of Art, Odyssey Theatre's production of Norton Juster's THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH, this coming Saturday July 24th at 2 p.m. in the Mount Vernon High School Auditorium. Suitable for all ages.

    Do try and come and give the cast of twenty young people from the area an enthusiastic audience. They've worked quite hard and they deserve our applause.

    So, come on and join us in the fun....and tell your friends they're welcome too!
  • 7/9/04
    SPORTS SCORES WEEK JULY 9 THRU JULY 16
    9TH BASEBALL
    July 9 vs CR Washington-postponed due to rain

    10TH BASEBALL

    VARSITY BASEBALL
    July 9 @ Maquoketa – cancelled
    July 12 @ Lowden vs NE Goose Lake, 1st Round Districts -3-2
    July 15 @ Lowden vs North Cedar, 2nd Round Districts

    SOFTBALL
    July 9 V @ Lisbon Tournament - 2-11,2-5,5-7,0-9
    July 12 V @ Mid Prairie
    July 14 V vs Wilton
    July 16 V @ Mount Pleasant

    SUMMER SPORTS SCHEDULES ON THE WEB NOW
    For complete schedule information see ATHLETICS or Search The Calendar. -Remember that schedules can change -- watch for updates.

    Thank you to Paul Tuerler, Gary Leopold, The Conroy Family, Denise Havill, and Jenny Ciha for reporting sports scores to the Mount Vernon web site.
  • 7/8/04
    SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MONDAY
    Monthly meeting Monday, July 12, 7:30 pm, High Shool Family and Consumer Science room. Agenda
  • 7/12/04
    VARSITY BASEBALL TO BE IN LOWDEN
    Tonight's Districts 1st Round vs Northeast Goose Lake at 5:30 is in Lowden, not Stanwood, as was previously published in the web schedule and web calendar.
  • 7/9/04
    BASEBALL GAMES UPDATE FOR FRIDAY, JULY 9
    The 9th Grade Baseball game vs CR Washington has been postponed this morning, Friday, July 9. Reschedule date tba.
    The Varsity game vs Maquoketa is cancelled.
  • 7/2/04
    SPORTS SCORES WEEK JULY 2 thru JULY 9
    9TH BASEBALL
    July 2 @ Wilton - 14-10, 11-4
    July 5 vs Solon - 7-6, 2nd game rained out
    July 6 vs Williamsburg - 11-1, 8-7
    July 9 vs CR Washington

    10TH BASEBALL
    July 6 vs Tipton
    July 7 vs Anamosa

    VARSITY BASEBALL
    July 2 @ Cascade
    July 5 @ Tipton
    July 7 @ Maquoketa Valley
    July 8 @ Wilton
    July 9 @ Maquoketa

    SOFTBALL
    July 3 JV @ Mid Prairie JV Tourney - 3-2 over CC Amana, 5-4 over Mid Prairie
    July 5 JV @ Mid Prairie JV Tourney - MV Winners of Tournament! 4-3 over Regina, 14-1 over Williamsburg, 4-3 over Mid Prairie
    July 8 F/S @ Wilton - Wilton won both games
    July 9 V @ Lisbon Tournament
  • 6/28/04
    7TH GRADE SOFTBALL
    Check out PICTURES of the 7th Grade Softball team on their website.
  • 6/21/04
    MOUNT VERNON HEAT TAKES STATE!

    Congratulations to the Mount Vernon Heat, 12 and under ASA Softball team who won first at the State Meet this last weekend in Des Moines. Players are Megan Cannon, Karly Cochrane, Molly Giegerich, Kara Henik, Aubrey Husak, Becca Lowe, Emily Ryan, Sarah Ryan, Susanne Scieszinski, Sarah Simons, Emily Stoner, Kylea Weber, Micah Wieditz,
    Coaches are Scott Weber, Dave Ryan, and Dan Cannon.
  • 6/19/04
    SPORTS SCORES WEEK OF JUNE 18-25
    9TH BASEBALL
    June 18 vs Independence - 9-5, 8-10
    June 24 vs Wilton - 9-10, 10-4

    10TH BASEBALL
    June 18 @ Williamsburg - 8-1, 2-4
    June 19 @ West Branch Tournament - 11-10 over IMS, 7-9 vs Marion
    June 21 vs Wilton - postponed due to rain
    June 22 vs Regina - 9-3, 5-1
    June 24 vs Anamosa
    June 25 vs CC Amana

    VARSITY BASEBALL
    June 19 @ Burlington Tournament
    June 21 @ IC Regina - postponed due to rain
    June 24 v@ CC Amana - 6-1, 12-1.
    June 25 @ Monticello

    SOFTBALL
    June 19 @ Benton Bobcat Invitational - 3rd place (4-3, 6-5, 13-1)
    June 21 vs Wilton FS - postponed due to rain
    June 22 @ North Cedar JV V - JV 6-3, V tba
    June 23 vs Williamsburg JV - 11-3, 5-6
    June 24 vs Solon JV V - JV 1-13, V tba
    June 25 @ CR Jefferson Tournament

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2004-2005 Promoting Excellence in Academics, Arts, and Athletics Article Archive
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Date: 07/09/2005


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