MSD of Mount Vernon

The start of each school year brings new opportunities for students.  Our West Elementary School Students have already benefited from opportunities that encourage participation in something “EXTRA” and also promotes students to LEADERSHIP.

Mt. Vernon High School student athletes from a variety of Fall Sports and Band Members visited our West Elementary School Students in our cafeteria for ALL IN Friday before school on Friday, August 18th. West students were VERY Excited to have the opportunity to get autographs, take pictures, and visit with these Student Leaders from MVHS.  What’s even more impactful for our West Students is being able to hear and see that many of the Athletes and Band Members were former West Warriors themselves.  This absolutely encourages our own West Warriors to strive to participate in extra activities such as sports and music as they continue their student careers in the MSD of Mt. Vernon.  

Last week some of our own West Warriors took on LEADERSHIP positions here at West with the announcement of our new Student Council Members. 

We know our 2023-2024 West Elementary Student Council will do a Fantastic Job of planning Fun and Meaningful Activities for our school and community this year.

These West Elementary School Leaders will do an Excellent Job of representing our school and showing everyone what it means to RESPECT. WORK. and ACHIEVE!

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - Gray Day
The Media Center is CLOSED Today-
Tech Students will report to Main Office

STUDENTS:

• Jostens Rep will be here this Friday, September 1st 8:15 am-8:35 am
• Meeting with ALL Seniors regarding Graduation Products/Ordering Information Meeting 9:45 am - 10:05 am
• Meeting with ALL Sophomores regarding Class Ring/Ordering Information Meeting
• Call out meeting for boys playing golf in the Spring tomorrow Thursday 8/31 during reading period in the Aux Gym.
• Call out meeting for Swim & Diving this Friday, September 1st at 7:30am at the pool.
• All students that are parking in the HS Football & Tennis lots should purchase a parking sticker in the school bookstore by this Friday, September 1st and placed on your vehicle.  Parking stickers will cost $10.00 and you will need to know the make, model and license plate number of your vehicle.
• If you ordered a Yearbook last year and have not received it. Please see Mrs. Thomas before or after school in room A214. 
• https://inter-state.com  Click the Red Order Here and enter code.   Mt. Vernon High School Upcoming Events for Pictures.   Cross Country Picture  Order Code: 81173M.   Fall Picture Day is… Wednesday, October 25 & Thursday, October 26 Order Code: 80451S  *Student pictures will be taken during English class on these dates

CONGRATULATIONS:

• Ella Sponn had the solo MV goal in the first half that finished 1-1. In the second half, Valarie Thompson came up big, materializing with a PK and putting MV up 2-1. Boonville had a PK of their own, tying it up, but Ella Sponn came up big, scoring the winning goal with 12 minutes left. Our defense of Lorelai Boyd, Lena Romero, Maddie Maier, Jaycee Campbell and goalie Abbey Ries held tight to keep the win.
• The Lady Wildcats pick up a conference win against Boonville. Leading the offense with Arlissa Sharber with 10 kills and Cassidy Jones contributed 8 kills. Natalie Thompson guided the offense with 28 assists. Leading the defense with Hannah McNeece with 29 digs. Arlissa Sharber and Cassidy Jones both had 2 blocks on defense. Natalie Thompson had 19 serve attempts with 2 aces, and Arlissa Sharber had 20 serve attempts and 2 aces. The Lady Wildcats are now 4-3 on the season and 4-0 in PAC conference play. The Lady Wildcats are back in action on Thursday at Reitz High School. MV will be back in action Saturday in Tell City.

ACTIVITIES for the WEEK: August 28, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Wednesday 8/30
6:00 PM Boys Soccer (V) @ South Knox 
Thursday 8/31 
4:30 PM Girls Golf (V) @ Princeton 
4:45 PM Boys Tennis (V) vs. Gibson Southern 
5:00 PM Boys & Girls Cross Country (V) @ Alan Hopewell Class Invite Gibson Southern 
5:30 PM Volleyball (JV) @ Reitz 
7:00 PM Volleyball (V) @ Reitz 
Friday 9/1 
7:00 PM Football (V) @ Pike Central 
Saturday 9/2 
8:30 AM Girls Golf (V) @ Washington PAC Conference Meet 
9:00 AM Volleyball (JV & V) @ Tell City 
10:00AM Boys Soccer (JV & V) @ Heritage Hills 
10:00 AM Boys Tennis (V) @ Heritage Hills 
12:00 PM Girls Soccer @ Tell City 

LUNCH MENU for the WEEK:  August 28, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Wednesday- Chicken Nuggets
Thursday- Spaghetti
Friday- Pizza Stromboli

As we finish the third week of school, I have been reflecting on the start of the year. We have great opportunities for our students … more opportunities than most schools of our size. We are fortunate enough to have many community partnerships to give our students great opportunities and we were recently STEM certified. We have students shadowing professionals at hospitals, veterinarian offices, pharmacies, and other medical office settings. We have students on many different types of job sites with our Work Based Learning class. Our Building Trades program is building a house. We have students interviewing for positions with local NAPA garages. Our Fine Arts Academy offers plays, musicals, marching band, jazz band, and art shows. We have extracurricular robotics, eSports, and Academic teams for students to join. We offer 21 varsity sports in which students can choose to participate. We will continue to create more pathways and opportunities for our students. We encourage all students to get involved and to try new things. We look forward to seeing parents as they come to watch and support their students. It’s a great day to be a Wildcat!

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - Maroon Day

STUDENTS:

• Call out meeting for Swim & Diving this Friday, September 1st at 7:30am at the pool.

• All students that are parking in the HS Football & Tennis lots should purchase a parking sticker in the school bookstore by this Friday, September 1st and placed on your vehicle.

Parking stickers will cost $10.00 and you will need to know the make, model and license plate number of your vehicle.

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN
Monday, August 28, 2023 - Gray Day

STUDENTS:

• There is a Key Club meeting right now in the PAC.
• Anyone interested in BPA, there is a meeting right now in Rm D107.
• Art Guild morning meeting tomorrow at 7:30 in Mrs Glaser’s room F104. All past and new members are welcome.”
• All students that are parking in the HS Football & Tennis lots should purchase a parking sticker in the school bookstore by this Friday, September 1st and placed on your vehicle.

Parking stickers will cost $10.00 and you will need to know the make, model and license plate number of your vehicle.

• If you ordered a Yearbook last year and have not received it. Please see Mrs. Thomas before or after school in room A214. 

• https://inter-state.com Click the Red Order Here and enter code

Mt. Vernon High School Upcoming Events for Pictures

Cross Country Picture  Order Code: 81173M

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN

Friday, August 25, 2023 - Maroon Day

STUDENTS:

• Anyone interested in being in FCCLA please report to Mrs. Schneider's room, A106, at this time.

• At this time there is a meeting for prospective members of the eSports team in the eSports room located upstairs at the north end of the hallway.  (A220)  You must have the Google Form application submitted in order to attend.  Please email Mrs. Kissinger, Coach Allen, or see Mrs. Hatter in the IT room if you have any questions.

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Gray Day

STUDENTS:

• All students that are parking in the HS Football & Tennis lots should purchase a parking sticker in the school bookstore by next Friday, September 1st and placed on your vehicle.  Parking stickers will cost $10.00 and you will need to know the make, model and license plate number of your vehicle.

• Any girl interested in playing basketball should meet in room B109 at 7:30am on Friday, August 25th.

• Tomorrow during reading time there will be a meeting for prospective members of the ePorts team in the eSports room located upstairs at the north end of the hallway.  You must have the Google Form application submitted in order to attend.  Please email Mrs. Kissinger, Coach Allen, or see Mrs. Hatter in the IT room if you have any questions.

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - Gray Day

STUDENTS:

• All boys planning on playing basketball this season should be in the Boys Basketball locker room at this time.. If you are unable to attend, stop in and see Coach Newcomb.

• Call out meeting for any girl interested in playing softball this year during the Reading Period tomorrow Wednesday, August 23 in the Aux gym.  If anyone has questions please contact Coach Lopez 

• Auditions for the Fall Play are today Tuesday 08/22 and Wednesday 08/23 (3:15 - 5:30 pm) 

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN
Monday, August 21, 2023 - Maroon Day

• STUDENTS:

• Rescheduled time for JV Football tonight: Game will start at 7:00 pm tonight at North Posey

• Rescheduled boys soccer game:   Tonight's Boys Soccer game has been rescheduled for Sept. 5th. Boys, watch for info from your coach regarding practice today.  

• The Media Center is CLOSED today!

• All boys planning on playing basketball this season need to meet during the Reading Period on Tuesday 8/22 in the Boys Basketball Locker Room. If you are unable to attend, stop in and see Coach Newcomb beforehand. 

• Call-Out meeting next Tuesday, August 22nd at 7:30 for any student that would like to find out about BPA in my Room D107.

• Auditions for the Fall Play are this Tuesday 08/22 and Wednesday 08/23 (3:15 - 5:30 pm) in the PAC. The sign up sheet is posted on the wall outside the choir room.  Contact Mr. Baker if you have any questions.

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN
Friday, August 18, 2023 - Gray Day

STUDENTS:

• The Media Center will be closed today. Therefore, the Spell Bowl meeting for today has been canceled.

• Bus 10 will be driving bus 2211 until further notice.

• Students please be sure to sign into e-hallpass every morning, especially if you have an appointment for that day. E-hallpass is how you will be notified to leave your appointment.

A school is more than just a physical space for learning; it's a community that shapes the lives of students and families. Marrs Elementary takes pride in its tight-knit community, where students, parents, teachers, and staff come together to create a supportive and nurturing environment. Regular events, volunteer opportunities, and parent-teacher interactions foster open communication and collaboration, ensuring that every stakeholder plays a role in the growth of the students. We encourage you to join your child's classroom communication platform if you haven't already; google classroom, Bloomz, Class Tag, and Class Dojo are some of the platforms our teachers use. Joining our Facebook page will give you a peek inside our school with snapshots of classroom happenings, communication about different events, and regular reminders. Last but not least, we encourage you to get involved. If you are interested in getting involved with our PTO, our next meeting is on August 23rd at Hawg N Sauce- 6:00 PM all are welcome! We look forward to a wonderful year! 

Best, 

                                                                                      Katie Bushard
                                                                                       Principal

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN

Thursday, August 17, 2023 - Maroon Day

STUDENTS:

• Bus 10 will be driving bus 2211 until further notice.

• Students please be sure to sign into e-hallpass every morning, especially if you have an appointment for that day. E-hallpass is how you will be notified to leave your appointment.

The first few weeks of school every year are filled with excitement, anxiety and challenges.  So as we embark on another year at Mt. Vernon Junior High I want to encourage us all to commit to being better.  I want us to commit to a Growth Mindset.  

A growth mindset is not just a theory; it's a philosophy that transforms the way we approach challenges, setbacks, and opportunities. It's about understanding that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and perseverance. Instead of shying away from difficulties, those with a growth mindset embrace them, knowing that the path to success is paved with trials, errors and failure.

The saying “Can’t ain’t never done nothin” encapsulates a profound truth: a lack of action or effort yields no results.  When we look at a challenge and say “I can’t do that” we rob ourselves of an opportunity to grow, learn and achieve.  Growth does not come from idle hands, but from stepping out of our comfort zone and getting comfortable being uncomfortable.  Our abilities are not fixed, our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work.  The first step is always trying and never saying I can’t.  

As the MVJHS family, let’s commit ourselves to a growth mindset, let’s strive to be a community that faces challenges with enthusiasm, views setbacks as opportunities for growth and transforms our lives through relentless effort.  The next time you’re confronted with doubt or challenges, remember that a growth mindset coupled with action can lead to extraordinary accomplishments.  We know this because Can’t ain’t never done Nothin.   

Marc Hostetter
Principal, MVJHS

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - Gray Day

STUDENTS:

• Bus 10 will be driving bus 2211 until further notice.

• The eSports team is accepting applications for the fall season.  There will be three teams:  Fortnite, Rocket League, and Valorant.If you are interested in joining the team, please scan the QR code on the poster outside the main office.

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - Maroon Day

STUDENTS:

• Bus 10 will be driving bus 2211 until further notice.

• https://inter-state.com Click the Red Order Here and enter code

Mt. Vernon High School Upcoming Events for Pictures

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN

Monday, August 14, 2023 - Gray Day

STUDENTS:

• https://inter-state.com Click the Red Order Here and enter code

Mt. Vernon High School Upcoming Events for Pictures

https://inter-state.com

Click the red Order Here and the enter code

Mt. Vernon High School Upcoming Events

• Cross Country Picture Day is.....Thursday, August 17, 2023                           Order Code: 81173M
• Fall Picture Day is… Wednesday, October 25 & Thursday, October 26       Order Code: 80451S

 

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN
Friday, August 11, 2023 - Maroon Day

STUDENTS:

• If you have an issue with your schedule, please email your counselor.  

• Students please be sure to sign into e-hallpass every morning, especially if you have an appointment for that day. E-hallpass is how you will be notified to leave your appointment.

• Any student interested in joining Student Council should come to the first meeting on Wednesday, August 16 at 7:30 AM in room C103 across from the Media Center. 

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL DAILY BULLETIN
Thursday, August 10, 2023 - Gray Day

STUDENTS:

• If you have an issue with your schedule, please email your counselor.  

• Any student interested in joining Student Council should come to the first meeting on Wednesday, August 16 at 7:30 AM in room C103 across from the Media Center. 

• All Students interested in attending sporting events and helping create a home court and home field advantage come to be a part of MV Pep Club. This is a great opportunity to support your friends and classmates and help them win games, while working together to create themes, cheers, and a great game day experience for everyone! Pep Club members will receive game day perks and have opportunities to win prizes as well as being able to get into all games for FREE!

Good Afternoon, Marrs Families! 

Just a friendly reminder that school picture day will be on Thursday, August 24th. You can order online at inter-state.com/order using code 79126BA. 

Order forms will also be sent home on August 18th.