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Grimes School has been designated as a No Place for Hate School. 

No Place for Hate an ADL Education Program

 

MVCSD Culture and Climate Survey

The Mount Vernon City School District is conducting a culture and climate survey in an effort to receive stakeholder feedback on the current status of the District. Please share your thoughts and opinions, which will help the District understand school climate needs and strengths from the perspectives of students, families and staff, especially for the beginning of incoming Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland’s administration. Click here to take the survey by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 23.

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Special Board of Education Meeting, Monday, June 23

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Meeting of the Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education will take place on Monday, June 23,  2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Education Center, 165 North Columbus Ave., Mount Vernon, NY 10553. 

Members of the public may view the meeting LIVE on our website:
https://www.mtvernoncsd.org/our-district/board-of-education/meeting-video-library

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Mount Vernon Public Library - Kid's Summer Reading signup start June 26

Signups for the Mount Vernon Public Library Kid’s Summer Reading Program begin on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Sign up by asking a library for a book log or register online by going to mtvpl.org and using the ‘Kids’ tab. Click here to view the signup flyer in English and Spanish.

Click here to view the Mount Vernon Public Library’s June calendar!

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Let's Talk: Conversations with Dr. Strickland - Community Discussion at DWSA on Saturday, July 12, 2025

Incoming Superintendent of Schools Dr. Demario Strickland is inviting the Mount Vernon Community to participate in his “Let’s Talk: Conversations with Dr. Strickland” community forums. The next forum will take place at Denzel Washington School of the Arts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 12. These discussions will serve to build trust and relationships with the community for alignment and results. The discussion will be livestreamed on our Board meetings and live streams page, which can be viewed by clicking here.
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2025 MVHS Hall of Fame Induction on June 28

Congressman George Latimer and Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson will be inducted into the 2025 MVHS Hall of Fame. Meteorologist Elise Finch Henriques will be bestowed with this prestigious award posthumously. These trailblazers will receive their induction at Mount Vernon High School at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Tickets are $40 and can be paid by clicking here.

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Grimes School Holiday Spirit Week

Grimes School will hold its Holiday Spirit Week Fundraiser from Monday, December 16 to Friday, December 20, 2024. Each day’s events cost $1 to participate in, and all proceeds benefit school activities. The class with the highest participation will receive a pizza party. 
 

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MVCSD Offering Subsidized Bus Passes

The Mount Vernon City School District is offering subsidized Metro Cards for $145 per semester, half of the full price of $290, for all grade 7-12 students. The Metro Card is only valid on Bee-Line buses, not MTA. Cards are valid for five months, September through January and February through June. Cards are valid Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. with up to four trips per day.

Contact Daffodil Graham at dgraham@mtvernoncsd.org, 914-358-2888, or in room 231 of Mount Vernon High School from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday. Submit cash or a money order payable to MVCSD to purchase the passes.

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Dr. Strickland speaking to community at forum.

Incoming Superintendent of Schools Dr. Demario Strickland continued engaging with the Mount Vernon community on Wednesday evening during the second session of Let’s Talk: Conversations with Dr. Strickland. He will meet with community members again at the third Let’s Talk at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, at Denzel Washington School of the Arts.

Click here to view the full presentation from Wednesday’s Let’s Talk.

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Student trustee with Board President and Dr. Doggett

Twenty-eight seniors from Mount Vernon High School, STEAM Academy and Denzel Washington School of the Arts were honored at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday as recipients of the Edith Kaplan Scholarship for making meaningful contributions to their schools and communities.

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Daniella Costa Dos Santos, MV STEAM Academy valedictorian 2023

I'm forever grateful to everyone who stood by my side and the memories made throughout my time at STEAM Academy. Memories are the stories we will share and look back on to reminisce about the good times.

Daniella Costa Dos Santos, MV STEAM Academy Valedictorian 2023

Alexia Angel​​​​​​​, Benjamin Turner Academy

I love being at BTA because I love my Teacher Assistant, Ms. Johnson and my ELA teacher, Ms. Odindo. They are hard on me and push me to do my best.

Alexia Angel, Benjamin Turner Academy

Morgan Bowen, Edward Williams School

My teacher Mrs. Creighton makes school fun. With all the teachers, principals and AP they do fun stuff.

Morgan Bowen, Edward Williams School

Daren Lu, Mount Vernon High School valedictorian 2023

It was because this school has so many opportunities for all of us. I was inducted into the International Baccalaureate Programme as a Diploma Candidate and I’ve got to say, I was a little nervous to take those classes. But I’ve got no regrets. Thank you, Mount Vernon High School, for the opportunities you have provided me and the rest of the students.

Daren Lu, Mount Vernon High School valedictorian 2023
 

Raven "Madison" Arce-Harris, Cecil H. Parker School 

If you follow your dreams, they will come true.  When I first came to this school, it was hard.  Now I'm doing better with my work and making friends.

Raven "Madison" Arce-Harris, Cecil H. Parker School

Violet Cleary, Denzel Washington School of the Arts valedictorian 2023

To all of the faculty and staff at DWSA, I thank you for providing me with the education and discipline needed to survive in the adult world.

Violet Cleary, Denzel Washington School of the Arts valedictorian 2023

Tran Chau, MV STEAM Academy salutatorian 2023

To my lifelong friends I have made at STEAM, thank you for making high school memorable. I will never forget the memories we made, and I wouldn’t be who I am today without you guys.

Tran Chau, MV STEAM Academy salutatorian 2023

Hillary Vallecillo, Lincoln School

I like Lincoln because all the teachers care about their students, not just about their classes but also about how the students feel. It is important for students to feel confident and happy in their own skin.

Hillary Vallecillo, Lincoln School

Lesley Iyamu, Mount Vernon High School salutatorian 2023

As the Class of 2023, we have witnessed both the best and the worst of times but in those moments of uncertainty, it was the educators who pointed us in the direction of success that helped us discover our purpose and find our voices. Our teachers, beloved by many, played an instrumental role in our growth.

Lesley Iyamu, Mount Vernon High School salutatorian 2023

Abigail Swift, Denzel Washington School of the Arts salutatorian 2023

High school is a small world, especially ours. We’ve made memories and lifelong friends, but now it is time to encounter new people and experience new things. The word is much bigger than you can imagine. Class of 2023, you are capable of much more than you think. Always strive for more. Congratulations Class of 2023!

Abigail Swift, Denzel Washington School of the Arts salutatorian 2023

Alistair Bell, Traphagen School 

Everyone knows everyone. It’s like a family here at Traphagen.

Alistair Bell, Traphagen School

Amelia Toppin, Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School

l like NMHZ School because we do fun activities in my class. My teacher taught me cursive handwriting. I am learning multiplication and I like when we made an array of sunshine showing different arrays. I love my new teacher because she makes me understand what I am learning.

Amelia Toppin, Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School

Amanda Outen, Denzel Washington School of the Arts

DWSA has really helped me to reach my potential or at least helped me to see my true potential as an actor. I can use this experience to develop my public speaking skills so I can eventually use my voice to change the world.

Amanda Outen, Denzel Washington School of the Arts

Timari Jenkins, Benjamin Turner Academy

“We are learning to code the robot to play tug-of-war against another robot. My favorite part of this program so far is driving the robot.”  

Timari Jenkins, Benjamin Turner Middle School

Dylan Taylor, Graham School 

My school is special because the teachers slow down and help you if you need help.

Dylan Taylor, Graham School

Skylar Savariau, Parker School 

I do band lesson and I'm getting better at it. 

Skylar Savariau, Parker School

Emily Galindo, MV STEAM Academy

We are strongly encouraged by teachers and the staff to work hard and try our best with all the work we do.

Emily Galindo, MV STEAM Academy

Vera Wreh, Mount Vernon Honor Academy

My journey here at the Mount Vernon Honor Academy has been an amazing thrill for my education. Being able to be offered wonderful opportunities like participation in the National Junior Honor Society has really made me grateful. I am proud I have made it this far. Thank you MVHA!

Vera Wreh, Mount Vernon Honor Academy
 

Tristan Paul, Edward Williams School

I like that my school has a drumline. I have a chance to practice doing something that I LOVE!!

Tristan Paul, Edward Williams School

Eliana Dewar, Traphagen School 

I like the preps because I get to learn different things about art, music, PE, and media. In every activity, I learn more and more about music and art. I learn about abstract art, how to play the ukulele, how to play basketball, and poems.

Eliana Dewar, Traphagen School

Naomi Hooks, Mandela/Zollicoffer School 

What makes my school special is that some of the staff have great qualities to have the students look up to them.

Naomi Hooks, Mandela/Zollicoffer School

Kimberly Munguia, Lincoln School

Lincoln is a great school for learning and making friends. The teachers are amazing at their jobs and help give you so many opportunities to get ahead in life.

Kimberly Munguia, Lincoln School

Lily Cudjoe, Graham School 

My school provides us programs to help us, like African dance, the Boys Club, and My Sister’s place.

Lily Cudjoe, Graham School