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STEM at MSD of Mount Vernon

One way that schools within the Metropolitan School District of Mt. Vernon are set apart is through their emphasis on STEM education. Mount Vernon takes pride in being STEM Certified in Indiana! Read more about our accolades and ways to get involved in STEM below. 

Each school has an individual STEM website. Click the links below to view each website. 

MSDMV STEM Newsletters
MVHS
MVJHS
West
Marrs
Farmersville

STEM Certification Information

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Stem Spotlight: FIRST Robotics (FRC 9453)

FRC 9453 is the robotics team for Mount Vernon High School. We began our journey in January 2024. The team was established by Assistant Superintendent and Coach Brian Hagan.  Our primary team goal is to participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), a program for students in grades 9 through 12. FIRST is a non-profit organization that inspires students interested in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math). Mount Vernon High School Robotics manages one team, the MSD Mount Vernon Wildcats team (FRC 9453), which competes yearly in the FIRST Robotics Competition.

Our team’s mission is to cultivate excitement, understanding, passion, and skill in STEAM fields (science, technology, art, math) through the FIRST Robotics program. We seek to encourage creativity of thought, perseverance in the face of adversity, and team-building skills for students in MSD Mount Vernon’s robotics programs. We seek to foster life skills in students through team membership, community outreach, public speaking, critical thinking, and unique experiences while demonstrating gracious professionalism in all we do.

FIRST Robotics has had significant success in Robotics competitions. In March 2025, Mt. Vernon made it to finals and placed 2nd out of 38 teams at a competition in Kokomo, Indiana. 

Students in FIRST Robotics have the opportunity to compete on one of three teams: 

  • Engineering

    Electrical and pneumatics, Programming, CAD.

  • Business

    Communications, Marketing, Finance. 

  • Operations

    Fabrication, Shop/Inventory Management, Safety.

For more information about FIRST Robotics, contact Assistant Superintendent of Academics Brian Hagan (contact information below). 

Stem Clubs + Activities

  • Math for Fun

    First Semester club at Mount Vernon High School. Students will have the opportunity to participate in various recreational math activities. To participate, students must be enrolled in a math class at a level of Algebra I or higher. A completed internet contract is also required for participation in this free club. 

  • Science Club

    Second Semester club at Mount Vernon High School. The Science club will meet in room B115 on the second club cluster. Topics will include both the physical and biological sciences. Activities and labs will be set up during club time. Dues are $5, which covers some of the materials needed for the activities and a pizza party in April. Officers will be elected, and there is no prerequisite for this extracurricular. 

  • SIJHAC Academic Competition

    The SIJHAC ACADEMIC COMPETITION is one of the most ambitious in the area or in the state. It includes competition in the areas of Public Speaking, Prose Interpretation, Poetry Recitation, Dramatic Interpretation, Spelling, Art, Home Economics, Math, Science, Current Events, and the CONSTITUTION. Teams from each grade level prepare for a Quiz Bowl which covers math, science, and current events; 8th graders have questions covering the CONSTITUTION as well. Prizes include ribbons, plaques, and trophies for the top-scoring school at each grade level.

  • AstraZeneca Buddies

    Located at Marrs Elementary. More information coming soon! 

  • Project Lead the Way

    Located at Marrs Elementary. More information coming soon!

  • SABIC Mentorship Program

    Located at West Elementary. More information coming soon! 

STEM Contacts