Academics

Our students consistently score above state and national averages on state and national academic assessments, and are able to pursue interests in core academic classes as well as classes in the fine and practical arts.

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Arts

The District has exemplary and award-winning programs in band, choir, orchestra, theater, and art, with learning and performances taking place in a state of the art Performing Arts Center.

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Athletics

The Mount Vernon Mustangs consistently excel at high levels in all sports, winning multiple state, district, and conference championships throughout its history.

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Excellence in Academics, Arts & Athletics

Our students thrive in a culture that recognizes that being a well-rounded person is key to their personal growth and development. Many of our students excel in all three arenas, developing life skills and building relationships that will assist them for their lives after school.

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Congratulations to Lincoln Highway Jazz for their 2nd place finish at the Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships held yesterday in Waukee! 3A Outstanding Performer Awards went to Charlie Krob (voice) and Louis Krob (drums).

Lincoln Highway Jazz::
Carrington Bybee, Charlie Krob, Penelope Vig, Skye Rodman, Mollie Snedden, Charlotte Woosley, Louis Krob, Luke Stephens, Anna Vavricek, Kylie Pyatt, Madie Boren, Emma Hoffman, Gabe Mahoney, Jaks Lee, Cyrus Johnson, Michael Covington, and Emmett Jordan.
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Congratulations to Lincoln Highway Jazz for their 2nd place finish at the Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships held yesterday in Waukee! 3A Outstanding Performer Awards went to Charlie Krob (voice) and Louis Krob (drums).

Lincoln Highway Jazz::
Carrington Bybee, Charlie Krob, Penelope Vig, Skye Rodman, Mollie Snedden, Charlotte Woosley, Louis Krob, Luke Stephens, Anna Vavricek, Kylie Pyatt, Madie Boren, Emma Hoffman, Gabe Mahoney, Jaks Lee, Cyrus Johnson, Michael Covington, and Emmett Jordan.
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It’s peep time! MVHS Honors US History Students will present their Peep Diorama Show(s) today from 2:00-3:00pm and Wednesday March 27th from 10:00-11:00am in the Library Learning Commons. Based on the Washington Post’s annual competition, students will vote for their favorite diorama & learn more about U.S. foreign policy. See MoreSee Less

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Its peep time! MVHS Honors US History Students will present their Peep Diorama Show(s) today from 2:00-3:00pm and Wednesday March 27th from 10:00-11:00am in the Library Learning Commons. Based on the Washington Post’s annual competition, students will vote for their favorite diorama & learn more about U.S. foreign policy.Image attachment

Mount Vernon Music took over 100 entries to Solo and Ensemble on Saturday, March 23rd. Students received 60 Division 1 ratings and 2 Best in Centers! Congratulations to all our outstanding music students!

Best in Center ensembles include
Sophomore 10: Claire Jensen, Kora Robinson, Edith Dawson, Isabel Govea, Grace Bausch, Lewis Krob, Michael Covington, Charles Weldon, and Logan Stanerson

Bass 12: Skye Rodman, Penelope Vig, Lewis Krob, Cyrus Johnson, Emmett Jordan, Luke Stephens, , Charles Weldon, Graham Vavricek, Gabe Mahoney, Jaks Lee, Brogan Meyer, and Michael Covington.
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April 2024 District Newsletter

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Fostering growth and confidence as learners and people

Opportunities to Explore

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

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Accomplished Educators

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

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A Caring Community

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

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POSITIVE CULTURE

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

FUTURE FOCUSED

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

COMMUNITY FOCUSED

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

INVOLVED STUDENTS

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

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

Dr. Greg Batenhorst