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Academic Excellence - Click to Learn More
At Mt. Vernon, academics are the foundation of student success and the driving force behind our mission. By prioritizing academic excellence, we strive to provide every student the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and creativity needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. Our commitment to rigorous instruction and high expectations fosters a culture of learning that empowers students to reach their full potential.
Marauder Athletics - Click to Learn More
Participation in athletics offers students more than just physical activity; it provides invaluable life lessons that complement their educational journey. Through teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and leadership, students gain skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Athletics teaches students how to overcome challenges, build resilience, and foster a sense of responsibility, all of which are essential for personal growth and future success.
Because the Journey Matters...
Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation offers a wide range of extracurricular activities from kindergarten through senior year in high school. The Mt. Vernon school campus is well-equipped with modern sports facilities, provides academic competition opportunities and has numerous fine arts options to choose from. The MVCSC staff knows that getting students involved in opportunities they are interested in Engages and Empowers students to discover their strengths.
With too many opportunities to list here, please visit each school's list of extra-curricular opportunities. Not only does MVCSC provide the opportunities, there are multiple extra-curricular activities that are highly competitive and successful. Success is defined here as providing a positive experience that builds students' character, helps identify strengths and enriches the students' lives.
FINE ARTS
Mt. Vernon has a wide variety of opportunities in fine arts for students. Our students' talents are beyond extraordinary. The drama, art and music performances are nothing short of spectacular.
ART
With art classes beginning with kindergarten students and opportunities to continue honing skills through grade 12 with AP Art and the Art Honor Society, students are exposed to a variety of mediums throughout their educational career. A number of art classes are offered in Mt. Vernon High School (MVHS).
DRAMA
The fall and spring musical performances at MVHS showcase the incredible acting and music talent our students have. Occasionally, the performances will feature some middle school or elementary school students. These shows are simply incredible, and have featured students flying over the audience in "Mary Poppins," as well as actual rain water falling as a backdrop. A number of backdrop and production opportunities are available to students as well.
MVHS Drama Productions Website
MUSIC
Music classes begin in kindergarten and opportunities to fine tune the talent continue in middle and high school. Choir options are available in nearly every grade. Band classes become available in middle school and a variety of bands offer high school students different avenues to pursue. MVHS has earns the ISSMA All-Music Award consistently, nearly every year. This is a total department award that comprises both band and choir performances.
Just a few opportunities available throughout the student's Mt. Vernon school career:
Exercise Programs (K-12)
Theatre Performances / Drama (6-12)
Art (K-12)
Academic Bowls (grades 6-12)
Choir (grades 6-12)
Band (grades 6-12)
Anti-Tobacco Group (VOICE) (grades 9-12)
Newspaper (grades 6-12)
Student Council (grades 4-12)
And many, many more! Please see the individual schools' websites for student opportunities. Extracurricular activities are important to the entire student growth and Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation strives to provide multiple opportunities to aid in each student's development.