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Adult Education Fall Registration is starting soon! Learn English or work towards your high school equivalency. Free ESL and GED preparation classes are available for adults age 21 and older. Registration will be held September 15, 16, and 17 from 6 to 8 PM at Lincoln School. New student orientation will take place September 22, 23, and 24. Take the next step toward your educational goals. We look forward to seeing you there!

The entire Mount Vernon City School District came together to remember the victims of 9/11 today, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks. The school district received funding through the 9/11 Day Americorps grant, using it to plant flowers and beautify the flag poles at all buildings. 

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This week in the Jewel Box, we are honoring the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by beautifying the flag poles at all our buildings with flowers. Using funds from the 9/11 Day grant and volunteer support, our school district honored the lives of those lost, their loved ones, and the first responders who made great sacrifices. We paired this project with educational moments at all our schools to ensure that students understand the importance of 9/11 and why we are commemorating it. The beautification project was inspired by a photograph from the day of the attacks, where a fireman raises the American flag in a show of unity and resilience. #ExcellencebyDesign

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. William C. Prattella, a true champion of education in Mount Vernon. What struck me most in reading about Dr. Prattella was his 25 years serving Mount Vernon as its superintendent. After just one year as superintendent, I can tell you it takes someone with a strong desire to lead and an amazing heart to guide a school district for that long. It takes someone who knows and cares for his community deeply to accomplish what he did here, and he should always be remembered for his dedication to our city and children.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education will convene for a Work Session to be held on Tuesday, September 15, 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 website and Facebook.

The MVCSD continues to value students coming to school every day and getting here safely. This year, we will be participating in the OMNY program for the Bee-Line bus service. MetroCard will no longer be accepted. The Mount Vernon City School District is able to subsidize some of the cost of the pass due to our state aid eligibility. Students can purchase the Student OMNYCard from Ms. Daffodil Graham at MVHS. Ms. Graham may be reached at 914-358-2888 or dgraham@mtvernoncsd.org. Click here to access the order form.

Mount Vernon City School District Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland made his rounds across all school buildings on the first day of the new academic year, personally welcoming students as classrooms once again came alive with the excitement of a new beginning. Check out photos from Dr. Strickland's day here!