The Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation is the community's center for cultural activities and lifelong learning, and a lighthouse corporation for public education. All graduates are guaranteed to possess the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the workforce or go on to various post-secondary opportunities.

           Partnerships among business and industry, colleges and universities, local agencies, the school corporation, and the citizens of the district enable the Corporation to offer training and/or re-training and recreational opportunities for all residents of the school district.

           The Corporation's commitment to continuous improvement and results-oriented programming ensures the continued success of the educational program.

           Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation is situated in the northwest corner of Hancock County, Indiana. This suburban-rural community includes the townships of Vernon and Buck Creek and the towns of Fortville, McCordsville, Mt. Comfort, and Mohawk. This area abuts Marion, Madison, and Hamilton Counties. The largest percentage of the working population consists of residents who are employed in the Indianapolis area, own their own business, or farm. The community is primarily Caucasian, Protestant, English-speaking, and native-born. Thirteen percent of the students are from minority families. Seventy-one percent of the homes are occupied by two-parent families. Eighty-two percent of the homes in this area are owner occupied. The estimated average annual family income is fifty-nine thousand dollars.  Approximately four percent of the families in the area earn annual incomes below the poverty level. The area is primarily middle class. Approximately ninety-six percent of the students are transported to school by bus. The remaining students are transported by car. The median home value is $129,700.  Eighty-eight percent of the residents have a high school diploma and twenty-two percent have four or more years of college.

           The Corporation consists of Mt. Comfort Elementary, Mt. Vernon Elementary, McCordsville Elementary, Mt. Vernon Intermediate School, Mt. Vernon Middle School, and Mt. Vernon High School. These six buildings serve a school population of approximately 3,600 students. There are 204 certified teachers, 15 administrative personnel, and 210 non-certified support staff.

           Student needs are addressed using a multiplicity of activities. These range from innovative classroom teaching, academic competitions, athletic programs, fine arts performing groups, and interest/academic clubs. Each building offers resource classes and advanced classes in addition to regular classes. The Corporation is aligned with Hancock-South Madison Joint Services for additional expertise in addressing the needs of special needs students. The high school maintains the High Tech Academy where students can obtain work force certification in various areas of technology. The program also includes course work in virtual reality programming.  The strong focus of the Corporation remains on seeing that each student is educated in the best way possible.

            In the event of emergency delays and/or school closings, students and parents will be notified through the Instant Alert System.  Please make sure your contact information is accurate and up to date by contacting the school your child attends.

           Patrons seeking weather-related school closing information SHOULD NOT call the schools, radio stations, TV stations, or the Sheriff's Department. The volume of calls becomes unbelievable, and emergency matters cannot be attended to because the lines are tied up! Please listen to our officially designated radio and TV stations for Mt. Vernon School closings. Official stations:

You must apply before October 31, 2011 by marking the
appropriate box on the application for school meal assistance.

Students eligible for free or reduced lunch assistance
will also qualify for textbook assistance.

For more information, please contact your school principal.

           If you have an elementary child who needs to be enrolled, please plan to visit the school office. To locate the correct school, call the Administration Office at 317-485-3100.

           Be sure to bring your child’s official birth certificate from the health department, a complete immunization record, and the address of the previous school.

           On or before August 1, students must be 5-years-old to attend kindergarten, and on or before August 1, students must be 6-years-old to attend first grade. 

           On or before August 1, students must be 5-years-old to attend kindergarten. Kindergarten students living on an established school bus route may ride a bus going to school in the morning, or coming home at day's end. Mid-day transportation is provided by the parent. 

           To protect all students, Indiana law requires each child enrolled in school to be completely immunized against communicable diseases. A complete record of his or her immunizations must be kept on file in the school office. For students new to the school system, including kindergartners, this record must be on file before the child can attend classes at the start of school. 

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