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MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL
731 Palisades Rd SW, Mount Vernon, IA (319) 895-8843
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 2018-2019 DISTRICT CALENDAR
AUGUST 23: Back To School! Classes Begin - 8:15 am 23: Early Dismissal - 1 pm 27: PreSchool Classes Begin 28: Parent Workshop "Helping Your Children Navigate Their 21st Century Social World, HS Commons, 6:30 pm SEPTEMBER 3: Labor Day - No School 10: School Board Meeting, 6:30 pm 12: Early Dismissal, 1 pm 26: Early Dismissal, 1 pm 27: Homecoming Parade, 6:30 pm 29: Homecoming Dance, 9 pm Working Together:
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MOUNT VERNON MIDDLE SCHOOL
525 Palisades Rd SW Mount Vernon, IA (319) 895-6254
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WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY
615 5th Ave SW Mount Vernon, IA (319) 895-6251 MUSTANG GEARLooking for some Mustang gear? Check out the STABLE page for the latest gear!
HELPING OUR STUDENTSSupport the students of Mount Vernon by donating to:
WETAP P.R.I.D.E. MV FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION MV BOOSTER CLUB FOUNDATION Thank you in advance for supporting our students through our amazing parent group organizations! |
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 2017-18
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 2017-18
The district has had stable growth in enrollment for the past ten years.
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High School - 423 students
9th: 105 10th: 109 11th: 99 12th: 110 Middle School - 423 students 5th: 108 6th: 104 7th: 114 8th: 97 |
Elementary School - 576 students
PreSchool: 70 KG: 97 1st: 98 2nd: 87 3rd: 111 4th: 113 |
BEDS Enrollment 17-18: 1,403
All Students 17-18: 1,422
Ethnicity:
Asian: 1.12%
African American: 1.90%,
Hispanic/Latino: 1.27%,
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pac Islander: 0.50%
White: 93.25%
No Response: 1.76%
All Students 17-18: 1,422
Ethnicity:
Asian: 1.12%
African American: 1.90%,
Hispanic/Latino: 1.27%,
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pac Islander: 0.50%
White: 93.25%
No Response: 1.76%
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