Pre-K 'homework stars' attend viewing of 'The Little Mermaid'
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Pre-K 'homework stars' attend viewing of 'The Little Mermaid'
On Saturday, June 3, 2023, all pre-K students who completed 90% or more of their homework this academic year were invited to attend a private viewing of “The Little Mermaid.”
Each student received two additional tickets for family, siblings or a friend. Each pre-K student received a pack of snacks. All of the families and students were so excited to be celebrated for completing their homework and doing their great work.
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At approximately 12:15 p.m. today – Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – a car struck the side of Mount Vernon Honor Academy, causing damage to a wall. The car hit in the area of the building where drop-off and dismissal are conducted, but no students were in the immediate area when the accident occurred. There were no injuries to staff members or students.
![Teacher lecturing students on the events of 9/11.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726075374/mtvernoncsdorg/nkouj8fawxe9fggls3pc/911Remembranceday-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726075374/mtvernoncsdorg/nkouj8fawxe9fggls3pc/911Remembranceday-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726075374/mtvernoncsdorg/nkouj8fawxe9fggls3pc/911Remembranceday-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726075374/mtvernoncsdorg/nkouj8fawxe9fggls3pc/911Remembranceday-3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726075374/mtvernoncsdorg/nkouj8fawxe9fggls3pc/911Remembranceday-3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1726075374/mtvernoncsdorg/nkouj8fawxe9fggls3pc/911Remembranceday-3.jpg","width":2200}])
Moments of silence were held across the Mount Vernon City School District early on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in remembrance of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Classrooms throughout the District spent time during the day to remember the lives lost and the heroic efforts of first responders.
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Here is a look into the first full week of school in the Mount Vernon City School District.
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Crowds of cheering students and fans lined the streets and schools of Mount Vernon on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, as the city and school district celebrated Rai Benjamin. The three-time Olympic gold medalist and native of the city was honored with a motorcade, Mount Vernon High School Hall of Fame dedication and ceremony at Memorial Field.
Dr. K. Veronica Smith, Acting Superintendent of Schools:
Unfortunately, as I am sure you have heard, there has been another devastating and senseless attack in a school in our country. Our hearts go out to the community, families and students of Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia. The Mount Vernon City School District extends its sincerest sympathies to all those who were affected by this violence.
![Dr. Christopher Pearce]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725565750/mtvernoncsdorg/uahhunjeminywk864nxn/IMG_0233.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725565750/mtvernoncsdorg/uahhunjeminywk864nxn/IMG_0233.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725565750/mtvernoncsdorg/uahhunjeminywk864nxn/IMG_0233.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725565750/mtvernoncsdorg/uahhunjeminywk864nxn/IMG_0233.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725565750/mtvernoncsdorg/uahhunjeminywk864nxn/IMG_0233.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1725565750/mtvernoncsdorg/uahhunjeminywk864nxn/IMG_0233.jpg","width":2200}])
Dr. Christopher Pearce, Principal at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, is an alum of the Class of 1989 at Mount Vernon High School, and he has been an educator for the District since 2000. He began as a math teacher, then became a dean of students, an assistant principal, and finally a principal. He is at his second school as principal, having also led the former Benjamin Turner Middle School. He has committed the majority of his career to shaping the lives of students in the school district that he graduated from.