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Families had a sweet afternoon at the Mount Vernon City School District Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) Ice Cream Social yesterday! The event brought together families of students in grades K-8 from across the school district, as SEPTA encouraged families to join and help support Mount Vernon children with disabilities. You can join SEPTA too, by visiting https://www.givebacks.com/causes/mvcsdsepta!

View the upcoming schedule for the Mount Vernon Knights here!

Calendar Reminder: All schools and offices in the Mount Vernon City School District will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education will convene for a Work Session to be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at The Board of Education, 165 N. Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553. Members of the public may view the Work Session LIVE on our Facebook or website.

This week in the Jewel Box, we’re shining the light on the importance of fire safety. For Fire Prevention Week, students in our schools learned about how to avoid dangerous situations with fire, who to call in an emergency, and other safety tips that could save lives! Several schools even received special visits from the Mount Vernon Fire Department. Educating our students about safety is vital to ensure that they enter the world prepared for anything! #ExcellenceByDesign

A $1.1 million investment secured in the 2026-27 budget has brought the ATLAS Gifted and Talented Program back to life, restoring advanced learning opportunities for third-through-sixth-graders after the popular program was eliminated last school year. The return of ATLAS – which stands for Academics of Talent, Leadership and Scholars – was celebrated Wednesday at Mount Vernon High School, where some 150 family members attended a Welcome Night to meet teachers, learn about the curriculum and discover what awaits their 326 children across 11 schools. 

Career readiness starts here! The Mount Vernon City School District Career and Technical Education and Work-Based Learning programs are seeking community partners. The Work-Based Learning Program is a school community partnership that provides students with college and career readiness skills that bridge the gap between high school and students' future endeavors. Continued support from educators, community members, businesses, and the Industry Advisory Board helps create meaningful opportunities for students. Click here for more info.