Java Jazz is quickly approaching and will take place on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00pm. We would like to announce that SingPins A Cappella from the University of Northern Iowa will be joining us. This is a group in which MV alum, Bryce Cox, is a member. If you're interested in purchasing tickets, please follow this link.
As a reminder, please note that when a 2-Hour Delay is announced, there are NO EARLY BIRD CLASSES AND 1ST PERIOD WILL BEGIN AT 10:15 am. If we miss an entire day or school, or have a late start, the following FULL DAY of school will then start with the Early Bird day that was missed. Example: If we have a late start with no "A" Early Bird, then the next full day of school will begin with "A" Early Bird classes. Thursday, February 21st will be an "A" day.
Weather related updates:
As a reminder, please note that when a 2-Hour Delay is announced, there are NO EARLY BIRD CLASSES AND 1ST PERIOD WILL BEGIN AT 10:15 am. If we miss an entire day or school, or have a late start, the following FULL DAY of school will then start with the Early Bird day that was missed. Example: If we have a late start with no "A" Early Bird, then the next full day of school will begin with "A" Early Bird classes. Thursday, February 21st will be an "A" day.
Weather related updates:
- The Early Dismissal day scheduled for February 27th will now be a full day of instruction with dismissal at 3:15pm.
- Buses will run on hard surfaces only until further notice.
- The MVHS Registration Fair has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 28th. Click here for more information.
- The GWAEA hearing screening that was initially scheduled for Thursday, February 7th has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 9th. Those students who were scheduled for hearing screening will receive additional information in May.
Steve Brand - sbrand@mvcsd.org
PRINCIPAL Assistant Principal & Activities Director:
Matt Thede - mthede@mvcsd.org Building Secretary: Stephanie Timm - stimm@mvcsd.org Registrar: Vicky Wieseler - vwieseler@mvcsd.org |
What’s Unique About Mount Vernon High School?
MVHS actively supports our district motto, “Promoting Excellence in Academics, Arts, and Athletics” with a comprehensive academic program including over 30 core courses in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science, 8 advanced placement on-line courses, access to college level/credit courses, Special Education staff serving learning/behaviorally challenged students and many performing arts groups, including art, drama, music and speech.
The high school also offers an extensive elective course curriculum including music, visual arts, industrial technology, business/information technology and family and consumer science classes. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in a varied co-curricular programs including 18 competitive sports through the WaMaC Conference and many special interest clubs, including archery, robotics, Academic Decathlon, art club, book club, newspaper (Mustang Moon), Science Olympiad, Spanish club and Student Council.
2014-2015 Iowa Assessment Summary
The high school also offers an extensive elective course curriculum including music, visual arts, industrial technology, business/information technology and family and consumer science classes. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in a varied co-curricular programs including 18 competitive sports through the WaMaC Conference and many special interest clubs, including archery, robotics, Academic Decathlon, art club, book club, newspaper (Mustang Moon), Science Olympiad, Spanish club and Student Council.
2014-2015 Iowa Assessment Summary
HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & ORGANIZATIONS
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MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL 731 Palisades Rd SW Mount Vernon, IA 52314 |
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