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MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL
731 Palisades Rd SW, Mount Vernon, IA (319) 895-8843 Alternative Education High School (319) 895-8843 ext. 4301 Transition Center (319) 895-8843 ext. 4302 Superintendent Office:
525 Palisades Road SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314 Office (319) 895-8845 FAX (319) 895-8875 Superintendent: Dr. Gregory Batenhorst Business Manager: Matt Burke Superintendent's Secretary: Amy Weber UPCOMING DISTRICT & SCHOOL BOARD DATESA full list of events can be found on the rSchool Activities Calendar:
rSchool Calendar 2019 - 2020 DISTRICT CALENDAR
AUGUST 22: Freshman & New High School Student Orientation, 9 - 11 am 22: 5th Grade Meet & Greet, 3 - 4 pm 22: Middle School New Student Building Tour, 4 pm 22: Washington Elementary Meet & Greet, Find Your Seat, 4 - 5 pm 22: Popsicles on the Playground - hosted by WETAP, 4 - 6 pm 23: Back to School! Classes begin at 8:15 am 23: Early Dismissal, 1:05 pm 29: PreSchool Classes Begin SEPTEMBER 2: NO SCHOOL 9: School Board Meeting, 6:30 pm 11: Early Dismissal, 1:05 pm 25: Early Dismissal, 1:05 pm District Mission, Vision, Commitments, and Goals |
MOUNT VERNON MIDDLE SCHOOL
525 Palisades Rd SW Mount Vernon, IA (319) 895-6254 MUSTANGCASTClick on the grey button above and then "Listen Live" to hear the Mustangcast, Mount Vernon’s home of high school sports broadcasts. The Mustangcast offers free, live play-by-play of Mustang athletics! The Mustangcast is a great way to keep up with Mount Vernon sports. Broadcasting over the internet, so you can catch the action anywhere in the world on a computer, tablet, smart phone, or other device. It’s especially useful for relatives, alumni, and friends who aren’t able to be at the event - and for those serving overseas!
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WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY
615 5th Ave SW Mount Vernon, IA (319) 895-6251
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MUSTANG NEWS
AN EDUCATION COMMUNITY
The Mount Vernon Community School District brings families and educators together to create an environment of life long learning, achievement and excellence. It’s a community where pride fuels collaboration on a spectrum of projects ranging from basic education to the fine arts. It’s a community where academics, the fine arts and athletics are all highly valued and vigorously supported. The Mount Vernon Schools are strong in Community!
LOCATION
The Mount Vernon Community School District is located in the historic and scenic City of Mount Vernon in east central Iowa. The District encompasses approximately 76 square miles and resides mostly in Linn County but also serves a small portion of Johnson and Jones Counties.
FACILITIES
The district’s facilities include a PK-4 grade elementary school constructed in 1956 and remodeled in 2011 with a $3.6 million addition completed in 2012, a 5-8 grade middle school constructed in 1971 and remodeled in 2006 and 2010, a 9-12 grade high school constructed in 2006, an Alternative High School Center added in 2010 and a Transition Center in 2014. In addition many of the athletic facilities have undergone complete remodels -- the softball field in 2012, the football field in 2014, and the baseball field in 2015.
The Middle School’s three classroom addition built in 2003 includes a modern science laboratory and two traditional classrooms. All buildings adjoin each other on a central campus on 64 beautifully wooded acres.
The Superintendent’s office is located on the north side of the Middle School.
Grant Wood Area Education Agency, located in Cedar Rapids, provides additional services for the school district. Some of these services include access to psychologists, speech and hearing therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, educational and media resources and special transportation vehicles.
ACTIVITIES
A wide variety of activities in Fine Arts, Academics, and Athletics allow students to develop their skills and talents. School activities at the elementary school, middle school, and high school enjoy great student participation and strong parent and community support. The Mustang is the school mascot and the school colors are maroon and white. The Mustangs belong to the WAMAC Conference (East).
Football is played on the athletic field next to the First Street Community Building and at the Cornell College Football Field; soccer on the athletic field next to the First Street Community Building; the softball diamond is located between Washington Elementary and the Middle School; High School plays baseball on the Cornell College diamond; and the High School runs track at Cornell College track.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT 2018-19
The district has had stable growth in enrollment for the past ten years.
The Mount Vernon Community School District brings families and educators together to create an environment of life long learning, achievement and excellence. It’s a community where pride fuels collaboration on a spectrum of projects ranging from basic education to the fine arts. It’s a community where academics, the fine arts and athletics are all highly valued and vigorously supported. The Mount Vernon Schools are strong in Community!
LOCATION
The Mount Vernon Community School District is located in the historic and scenic City of Mount Vernon in east central Iowa. The District encompasses approximately 76 square miles and resides mostly in Linn County but also serves a small portion of Johnson and Jones Counties.
FACILITIES
The district’s facilities include a PK-4 grade elementary school constructed in 1956 and remodeled in 2011 with a $3.6 million addition completed in 2012, a 5-8 grade middle school constructed in 1971 and remodeled in 2006 and 2010, a 9-12 grade high school constructed in 2006, an Alternative High School Center added in 2010 and a Transition Center in 2014. In addition many of the athletic facilities have undergone complete remodels -- the softball field in 2012, the football field in 2014, and the baseball field in 2015.
The Middle School’s three classroom addition built in 2003 includes a modern science laboratory and two traditional classrooms. All buildings adjoin each other on a central campus on 64 beautifully wooded acres.
The Superintendent’s office is located on the north side of the Middle School.
Grant Wood Area Education Agency, located in Cedar Rapids, provides additional services for the school district. Some of these services include access to psychologists, speech and hearing therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, educational and media resources and special transportation vehicles.
ACTIVITIES
A wide variety of activities in Fine Arts, Academics, and Athletics allow students to develop their skills and talents. School activities at the elementary school, middle school, and high school enjoy great student participation and strong parent and community support. The Mustang is the school mascot and the school colors are maroon and white. The Mustangs belong to the WAMAC Conference (East).
Football is played on the athletic field next to the First Street Community Building and at the Cornell College Football Field; soccer on the athletic field next to the First Street Community Building; the softball diamond is located between Washington Elementary and the Middle School; High School plays baseball on the Cornell College diamond; and the High School runs track at Cornell College track.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT 2018-19
The district has had stable growth in enrollment for the past ten years.
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High School - 430 students
9th: 103 10th: 108 11th: 108 12th: 111 Middle School - 449 students 5th: 117 6th: 112 7th: 103 8th: 117 |
Elementary School - 554 students
PreSchool: 74 KG: 110 1st: 81 2nd: 97 3rd: 81 4th: 111 |
BEDS Enrollment 18-19: 1,427
All Students 17-18: 1,433
Ethnicity:
Asian: .91%
African American: 1.26%,
Hispanic/Latino: 2.87%,
American Indian or Alaska Native: .14%
Native Hawaiian/Pac Islander: 0%
White: 91.1%
2 or More Races: 3.71%
No Response: 2.60%
All Students 17-18: 1,433
Ethnicity:
Asian: .91%
African American: 1.26%,
Hispanic/Latino: 2.87%,
American Indian or Alaska Native: .14%
Native Hawaiian/Pac Islander: 0%
White: 91.1%
2 or More Races: 3.71%
No Response: 2.60%
TEST SCORES
As reflected in the school district’s Annual Progress Report, the Mount Vernon Community School District is above average in comparison to national and state average test scores. Our teachers, the high academic level of the community, parent support, and community support of the schools are some of the major factors in student achievement.
The average grade equivalency for Mount Vernon students is above the state average. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of the Mount Vernon Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Equity Coordinator – Assistant High School Principal, 731 Palisades Road SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314, 319-895-8843. The board requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity. Legal Reference: 20 U.S.C. §§ 1221 et seq. 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq. 20 U.S.C. §§ 1701 et seq. 29 U.S.C. § 206 et seq. 29 U.S.C. § 794 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e. 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq. 34 C.F.R. Pt. 100. 34 C.F.R. Pt. 104. Iowa Code §§ 216.6; 216.9; 256.11; 280.3. 281 I.A.C. 12. Approved 10/17/1988 Reviewed 11/9/2015 Revised 11/9/2015