Please see this important message regarding the remainder of the school year.
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In 1985, John Cougar Mellencamp wrote the song “Small Town”. In 2013, Mellencamp told Rolling Stone, "I wanted to write a song that said, 'You don't have to live in New York or Los Angeles to live a full life or enjoy your life.' I was never one
NOTICE: Here is an important update regarding meals for children. The MSD of Mt. Vernon is now serving free Grab and Go lunches to anyone ages 18 and under at three of our school locations every weekday.
These Grab and Go meals are being handed out from 11:30 - 12:30 each day at the front entrances of Marrs Elementary, West Elementary, and Mt. Vernon Senior High School.
We are able to provide one meal per child, and the child does NOT have to be present for the meal to be provided. You can come to any of these locations to pick up a meal: Marrs, West, or the High School.
Please note, we will NOT be serving lunch on Good Friday, April 10, but otherwise we are planning to provide meals from 11:30 - 12:30 every weekday until further notice.
Thank you, stay safe and healthy, and have a great week!
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The MSD of Mt. Vernon scholarships listed below are due Monday, March 30. Students will be able to enter the school on Monday, March 30, from 8:00 to 11:00 am to turn in completed applications.
- Anne E Bolger Scholarship
- Bostick-Steinmetz Scholarship
- Edward A Pence Scholarship
- Gallucci-Steinmetz Scholarship
- Thomas L., Myrtle R., Arch, and Elva Alexander Scholarship
- Tri-Kappa Medical Scholarship
There will be a box for student scholarships immediately inside Door #1 at the high school. If your scholarships are not in an envelope, there are envelopes you can use. Make sure your name is written on the envelope.
Please be sure to email Mrs. McCloud (mccloudtr@mvschool.org) a list of scholarships that you are submitting. If teachers or other individuals have emailed recommendation letters to Mrs. McCloud, please email Mrs. McCloud to let her know which scholarships the letters go with.
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Parents-
We are altering our plans because at this time it is unclear if we will be able to physically return to school this year.
Below you will find our tentative schedule going forward:
Week of March 30 - eLearning Days as planned
Week of April 6 - Waiver days - No School
Week of April 13 - eLearning (packet pick up and drop off in foyers)
Week of April 20 - eLearning Days
Week of April 27 - eLearning Days
***There is no school (eLearning) on Friday, April 10th and Monday, April 13th.
During the week of April 13th elementary parents will be able to pick up packets in the foyer of their school. The rest of the building will not be open to the public.
JH and HS packets are available when necessary by appointment (call the school) in the office or foyer. The rest of the building will not be open to the public.
Wednesday, March 25
Josten's graduation product delivery has been postponed at this time. More information on rescheduling a delivery date will be determined at a later date.
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MSD of Mt. Vernon just received state approval to begin a Grab and Go lunch feeding program at three buildings starting March 30th after spring break. See attached flyer.
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We have placed a box for student scholarships immediately inside Door #1 at the high school . If your scholarships are not in an envelope, there are envelopes you can use. Make sure your name is written on the envelope. The school will be closed the week of Spring Break (March 23-27).
Please be sure to email Mrs. McCloud (mccloudtr@mvschool.org) a list of scholarships that you are submitting .
The MSD of Mt. Vernon scholarships listed below are due March 30. Students should bring completed applications to MVHS on or before March 30.
- Anne E Bolger Scholarship
- Bostick-Steinmetz Scholarship
- Edward A Pence Scholarship
- Gallucci-Steinmetz Scholarship
- Thomas L., Myrtle R., Arch, and Elva Alexander Scholarship
- Tri-Kappa Medical Scholarship
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
MVHS will be using eLearning days for March 16-20 and March 30-April 3. Spring Break is March 23-27.
The April 4 ACT has been cancelled. Students will receive an email from the ACT regarding make-up options.
The May 2 SAT has been cancelled. The SAT will provide future additional testing opportunities for students as soon as it is feasible.
The MSD of Mt. Vernon scholarships listed below are due March 30. Students should bring completed applications to the MVHS main office on or before March 30.
- Anne E Bolger Scholarship
- Bostick-Steinmetz Scholarship
- Edward A Pence Scholarship
- Gallucci-Steinmetz Scholarship
- Thomas L., Myrtle R., Arch, and Elva Alexander Scholarship
- Tri-Kappa Medical Scholarship
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Do you want a glimpse of police life? The Mt. Vernon Junior Police Academy will take place this summer. You must have a g.p.a. of 3.0. See Sargeant Gonzalez for an application. Space is limited.
All seniors interested in participating in the Faculty vs. Senior Basketball Game on March 20, please see Mr. Krizan in room B105.
The Spring Musical “Legally Blonde” will be presented tonight and tomorrow. The presentation starts at 7:00 p.m. tonight and at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on tomorrow.
Congratulations to our MVHS Dance Cats on their regional championship. The Dance Cats will compete at State finals this weekend in Jeffersonville. Good Luck ladies!
Boys Golf will meet today after school at JHS 423 Health Room for paperwork and mandatory video.
Today's Activities:
- Spring Musical - Legally Blonde - PAC - 7:00 p.m.
- Spring Musical - Legally Blonde - PAC - 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
- Dance Cats State Finals - TBD
- Monday: Teriyaki Chicken
- Tuesday: Lasagna
- Wednesday: Chicken Nuggets
- Thursday: Chicken Sandwich
- Friday: Stromboli
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Any sophomore, junior , or senior who has a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.5 or greater and who is not already a member of National Honor Society should have received a Student Activity Form that needs to be completed and returned to Mr. Riedford or Mr. Wheaton by Tuesday, March 10. If you think you meet the requirement of having a g.p.a. of 3.5 or higher and did not receive a form, please let Mr. Riedford or Mr. Wheaton know ASAP.
All seniors interested in participating in the Faculty vs. Senior Basketball Game on March 20, please see Mr. Krizan in room B105.
The Spring Musical “Legally Blonde” will be presented tonight, Friday and Saturday. The presentation starts at 7:00 p.m. tonight and tomorrow and at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Congratulations to our MVHS Dance Cats on their regional championship. The Dance Cats will compete at State finals this weekend in Jeffersonville. Good Luck ladies!
There will be a girl’s tennis team meeting tomorrow at 3:15 a.m. in room C120.
Boys Golf will meet today after school at JHS 423 Health Room for paperwork and mandatory video.
Today's Activities:
- Spring Musical - Legally Blonde - PAC - 7:00 p.m.
- Spring Musical - Legally Blonde - PAC - 7:00 p.m.
- Monday: Teriyaki Chicken
- Tuesday: Lasagna
- Wednesday: Chicken Nuggets
- Thursday: Chicken Sandwich
- Friday: Stromboli
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SADD members: those who want to order a shirt need to get size and money to Ms. Edwards today.
Any sophomore, junior , or senior who has a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.5 or greater and who is not already a member of National Honor Society should have received a Student Activity Form that needs to be completed and returned to Mr. Riedford or Mr. Wheaton by Tuesday, March 10. If you think you meet the requirement of having a g.p.a. of 3.5 or higher and did not receive a form, please let Mr. Riedford or Mr. Wheaton know ASAP.
All seniors interested in participating in the Faculty vs. Senior Basketball Game on March 20, please see Mr. Krizan in room B105.
Congratulations to our MVHS Dance Cats on their regional championship. The Dance Cats will compete at State finals this weekend in Jeffersonville. Good Luck ladies!
There will be a girl’s tennis team meeting tomorrow at 3:15 a.m. in room C120.
Today's Activities:
- Spring Musical - Legally Blonde - PAC - 7:00 p.m.
- Monday: Teriyaki Chicken
- Tuesday: Lasagna
- Wednesday: Chicken Nuggets
- Thursday: Chicken Sandwich
- Friday: Stromboli
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SADD members: those who want to order a shirt need to get size and money to Ms. Edwards today.
Any sophomore, junior , or senior who has a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.5 or greater and who is not already a member of National Honor Society should have received a Student Activity Form that needs to be completed and returned to Mr. Riedford or Mr. Wheaton by Tuesday, March 10. If you think you meet the requirement of having a g.p.a. of 3.5 or higher and did not receive a form, please let Mr. Riedford or Mr. Wheaton know ASAP.
All seniors interested in participating in the Faculty vs. Senior Basketball Game on March 20, please see Mr. Krizan in room B105.
Unified Track and Field practice begins tomorrow. Anyone interested in participating should meet at the maroon benches between the gyms at 3:15 dressed and ready for practice. All participants MUST have an IHSAA physical on-file to participate. Please see Coach Maier or Coach Edwards with questions.
Today's Activities:
- College Visit - Southeastern Illinois College - Cafeteria Foyer - 11:30 a.m.
- Softball (Girls V/JV) - 1st Practice - 3:15 p.m.
- Academic Super Bowl Big 8 Competition at Vincennes Lincoln - 4:30 p.m.
- Monday: Teriyaki Chicken
- Tuesday: Lasagna
- Wednesday: Chicken Nuggets
- Thursday: Chicken Sandwich
- Friday: Stromboli
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There will be a fan bus tonight to the boys basketball sectional game at Boonville. The bus will leave the circle drive at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $6.00 for your game ticket.
SADD members: those who want to order a shirt need to get size and money to Ms. Edwards by Monday morning.
All seniors interested in participating in the Faculty vs. Senior Basketball Game on March 20, please see Mr. Krizan in room B105.
Unified Track and Field practice begins on Tuesday, March 10. Anyone interested in participating should meet at the maroon benches between the gyms at 3:15 dressed and ready for practice. All participants MUST have an IHSAA physical on-file to participate. Please see Coach Maier or Coach Edwards with questions.
Today's Activities:
- Boys Basketball Section @ Boonville – 7:30 p.m.
- Dance Cats at Southern Regional Competition at Logansport HS – TBD
- Drumline and Guard Contest – TBD
- Boys Basketball Sectional Championship at Boonville – 7:00 p.m.
- Monday: Mini Corn Dogs
- Tuesday: Spaghetti
- Wednesday: Chicken Smackers
- Thursday: Salisbury Steak
- Friday: Pizza or Calzone
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There will be a fan bus tomorrow night to the boys basketball sectional game at Boonville. The bus will leave the circle drive at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $6.00 for your game ticket.
SADD members: those who want to order a shirt need to get size and money to Ms. Edwards by Monday morning.
Unified Track and Field practice begins on Tuesday, March 10. Anyone interested in participating should meet at the maroon benches between the gyms at 3:15 dressed and ready for practice. All participants MUST have an IHSAA physical on-file to participate. Please see Coach Maier or Coach Edwards with questions.
Today's Activities:
- Academic Banquet – Cafeteria – 6:30 p.m.
- Boys Basketball Section @ Boonville – 7:30 p.m.
- Monday: Mini Corn Dogs
- Tuesday: Spaghetti
- Wednesday: Chicken Smackers
- Thursday: Salisbury Steak
- Friday: Pizza or Calzone
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There will be a boy’s golf meeting tomorrow at 7:45 a.m. in the main gym. Practice schedules will be given out at that time.
There will be a fan bus Friday night to the boys basketball sectional game at Boonville. The bus will leave the circle drive at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $6.00 for your game ticket.
Unified Track and Field practice begins on Tuesday, March 10. Anyone interested in participating should meet at the maroon benches between the gyms at 3:15 dressed and ready for practice. All participants MUST have an IHSAA physical on-file to participate. Please see Coach Maier or Coach Edwards with questions.
Today's Activities:
- Monday: Mini Corn Dogs
- Tuesday: Spaghetti
- Wednesday: Chicken Smackers
- Thursday:
- Friday:
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There will be a boy’s golf meeting Wednesday March 4 at 7:45 a.m. in the main gym. Practice schedules will be given out at that time.
Today's Activities:
- Monday: Mini Corn Dogs
- Tuesday: Spaghetti
- Wednesday:
- Thursday:
- Friday:
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Winter Formal pictures have arrived and are available for pickup in the band room during passing period.
This week is National FFA Week! Show your support for our MV FFA cheaper by participating in the following spirit. Please remember “ALL” school rules still apply during spirit week.
- Friday – America: Break out your red, white, and blue everything. Friday is also drive your tractor to school day!!
Today's Activities:
- Boys Swimming & Diving - State Finals - Indianapolis - 5:00 p.m.
- Monday: Chicken Smackers
- Tuesday: Tacos
- Wednesday: Breakfast
- Thursday: BBQ Pulled Pork
- Friday: Pizza or Calzone
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SENIORS: You may now submit up to three (3) early childhood photos to be included in the 2020 Senior Video. Submission deadline is Friday, March 20. Photos can be submitted digitally or given to a committee member, Mr. Alcorn or Mr. Pickrell. If submitting digitally: send photos via school G-mail, Drive, etc. If submitting physical copies: write your name and phone number on the back of each photo. To ensure proper care photos should be placed in an envelope,
plastic bag or paper clipped. All photos will be returned promptly after the March 20 deadline. Senior Video Committee member are: Demi Collins, Delayne Henderson, Lauren Valier, Emma Yarber, Ellie Bush and Myra Schutz.
Winter Formal pictures have arrived and are available for pickup in the band room during passing period.
This week is National FFA Week! Show your support for our MV FFA cheaper by participating in the following spirit. Please remember “ALL” school rules still apply during spirit week.
- Wednesday – Twin Day/favorite AG item day: Either match with someone else or dress to represent your favorite AG item. Examples include: farmer, farm animal, AG product, tractor brand.
- Thursday – Open Season: Bring on the camo and hunters orange
- Friday – America: Break out your red, white, and blue everything. Friday is also drive your tractor to school day!!
Today's Activities:
- Monday: Chicken Smackers
- Tuesday: Tacos
- Wednesday: Breakfast
- Thursday: BBQ Pulled Pork
- Friday: Pizza or Calzone
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SENIORS: You may now submit up to three (3) early childhood photos to be included in the 2020 Senior Video. Submission deadline is Friday, March 20. Photos can be submitted digitally or given to a committee member, Mr. Alcorn or Mr. Pickrell. If submitting digitally: send photos via school G-mail, Drive, etc. If submitting physical copies: write your name and phone number on the back of each photo. To ensure proper care photos should be placed in an envelope,
plastic bag or paper clipped. All photos will be returned promptly after the March 20 deadline. Senior Video Committee member are: Demi Collins, Delayne Henderson, Lauren Valier, Emma Yarber, Ellie Bush and Myra Schutz.
Winter Formal pictures have arrived and are available for pickup in the band room during passing period.
This week is National FFA Week! Show your support for our MV FFA cheaper by participating in the following spirit. Please remember “ALL” school rules still apply during spirit week.
- Tuesday – Blue and Gold Day: Get decked out all in FFA colors! FFA members should wear official dress.
- Wednesday – Twin Day/favorite AG item day: Either match with someone else or dress to represent your favorite AG item. Examples include: farmer, farm animal, AG product, tractor brand.
- Thursday – Open Season: Bring on the camo and hunters orange
- Friday – America: Break out your red, white, and blue everything. Friday is also drive your tractor to school day!!
Today's Activities:
- Boys Swimming & Diving – Regional at Bloomington South - 5:30 p.m.
- Boys Basketball Hosts Bosse - 6:00 p.m.
- Monday: Chicken Smackers
- Tuesday: Tacos
- Wednesday: Breakfast
- Thursday: BBQ Pulled Pork
- Friday: Pizza or Calzone
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SENIORS: You may now submit up to three (3) early childhood photos to be included in the 2020 Senior Video. Submission deadline is Friday, March 20. Photos can be submitted digitally or given to a committee member, Mr. Alcorn or Mr. Pickrell. If submitting digitally: send photos via school G-mail, Drive, etc. If submitting physical copies: write your name and phone number on the back of each photo. To ensure proper care photos should be placed in an envelope,
plastic bag or paper clipped. All photos will be returned promptly after the March 20 deadline. Senior Video Committee member are: Demi Collins, Delayne Henderson, Lauren Valier, Emma Yarber, Ellie Bush and Myra Schutz.
Winter Formal pictures have arrived and are available for pickup in the band room during passing period.
This week is National FFA Week! Show your support for our MV FFA cheaper by participating in the following spirit. Please remember “ALL” school rules still apply during spirit week.
- Monday – Flannel/Trucker Day: Wear your comfiest flannel shirts, jeans, and boots.
- Tuesday – Blue and Gold Day: Get decked out all in FFA colors! FFA members should wear official dress.
- Wednesday – Twin Day/favorite AG item day: Either match with someone else or dress to represent your favorite AG item. Examples include: farmer, farm animal, AG product, tractor brand.
- Thursday – Open Season: Bring on the camo and hunters orange
- Friday – America: Break out your red, white, and blue everything. Friday is also drive your tractor to school day!!
Today's Activities:
- Boys Swimming & Diving – Regional at Bloomington South - 5:30 p.m.
- Boys Basketball Hosts Bosse - 6:00 p.m.
- Monday: Chicken Smackers
- Tuesday: Tacos
- Wednesday: Breakfast
- Thursday: BBQ Pulled Pork
- Friday: Pizza or Calzone
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