The girl’s golf match with North Posey scheduled for today has been cancelled. Girls will report to CountryMark after school today for pictures and practice.
Today's Lunch: Lasagna
Tomorrow's Lunch: Chicken Nuggets
#WEAREMV
"Had myself a ball in a small town!"
In 1985, John Cougar Mellencamp wrote the song “Small Town”. In 2013, Mellencamp told Rolling Stone, "I wanted to write a song that said, 'You don't have to live in New York or Los Angeles to live a full life or enjoy your life.' I was never one
Date: Monday, August 10th, Maroon Day
Lunch: chicken patty on bun, potato wedges, green beans, fruit, low fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: cinnamon toast sticks or waffle sticks with syrup or cereal, chilled pears, juice, low fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: pulled pork bbq or rib-e-que on bun, cole slaw, corn, chilled fruit, low fat milk
Birthdays today:
Date: Friday, August 7th
Lunch: cheeseburger on bun, potoato smiles, chilled fruit, low fat milk
Birthdays today: Brianna Edling, Layne Kraft, Maddox Suits
Birthday this weekend:
Announcements:
The MSD of Mount Vernon is excited to welcome our students back in-person and virtually. The energy level of our students and staff this first day of school has been great! We intend to stay in school as long as we can and as much as we can this entire school year. As we move forward this year please remember, WE NEED YOUR HELP.
For families that are attending in-person, WE NEED YOUR HELP. Please make sure you are screening your students each day before school. If they have a fever, please keep them home. We understand that childcare is a concern that often drives parents to medicate their children before they send them to school resulting in a reduced fever. We can’t afford to do that this year! The spread of COVID-19 could result in building closure for 2 to 3 weeks. It is much better for everyone if you keep your student home until they are fever free for 72 hours without medication. If your student contracts COVID-19 or has been ordered by the County Health Department to quarantine due to close contact, please contact your school nurse.
For families that are attending virtually, WE NEED YOUR HELP. Please make sure your student is logging in daily and completing assignments on time. As a reminder, elementary virtual classes will be on a bit of a delay in the beginning as the teacher will share lessons and information at the end of each school day. If you experience any technical issues, please make us aware of them so that we may address them. Establish a routine for your student to help keep them on track. Also, please be patient during the first few days of school as data entry occurs and technical problems get ironed out.
This year will be what we collectively make of it. We have great families and we have great teachers. If we all do our part, it will be great school year!
#WEAREMV
See the enclosed letter from Dr. Matt Thompson
Click below:
#WEAREMV
See the enclosed reopening letter. Question should be directed to your child's school once they reopen.
#WEAREMV
Preparing For Fall 2020
At this time, it is hard to anticipate what the fall of 2020 will look like for schools. We all want a return to normalcy, but we also understand there is a significant possibility our normal routines may be interrupted again. Much of what we do will be dictated by the Governor’s executive orders regarding schools over the next few months.
Currently, we are developing plans for a return to school with additional safety measures, as well as a potential return to school using eLearning. Our teachers are training to develop and implement eLearning lessons, should they be necessary in the fall. Below you will find steps we are taking to ensure we can provide continuous education. If eLearning is mandated, we will provide detailed information to families as soon as possible.
*Every student will receive an electronic device to take home
*We will provide satellite locations to receive Wi-Fi in areas without internet coverage
*We will provide instructions to parents and students on how to access Google Classroom and Google Meet
*Teachers will record lessons and post them in Google Classroom
*Teachers will use Google Meet to host live class sessions daily and record those sessions for those unable to attend the live session
*Teachers will be available to meet with students or parents face to face using Google Meet.
*Paper packets will still be available upon request
No matter what the fall throws at us, we will be prepared to deliver the best education possible to your student. We have the best teachers and they are working hard to ensure our students don’t miss a beat.
Stay healthy!
Free Grab and Go lunches will continue to be available to anyone ages 18 and under at three of our school locations every weekday through Friday, May 22.
Grab and Go meals are being handed out from 11:30 - 12:30 each day at the front entrances of Marrs Elementary, West Elementary, and Mt. Vernon Senior High School.
The child does NOT have to be present for the meal to be provided to the responsible adult. You can come to any of these locations to pick up a meal: Marrs, West, or the High School.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
#WEAREMV
We look forward to seeing you this Friday, May 1, as we hand out Cap and Gowns to the Class of 2020. We wanted to give you some important instructions on the process. With the COVID-19 situation, we will be dividing the class into smaller groups to help with social distancing. Many of you still need to complete coursework for high school and CAP classes, and we encourage you to continue to work hard on these assignments. If you still have course work to complete, you may keep your textbooks and MacBook until after May 14th and we will arrange for drop-off of assignments and materials at a later date; however, if you are done with your course work by the afternoon of May 1st, please bring the following items to drop off prior to picking up your cap and gown:
1. MacBook Air laptop (carrying bag and strap, protective case, charger, and white extension cord for the charger)
2. Textbooks
3. Library books
4. Any other school district property
Please plan to enter Door 1, the main entrance on Harriett Street, and you will be directed to the correct location. You will exit the building from the athletic foyer onto Circle Drive. Please arrive following the schedule below:
- A - F 1:00 pm
- G - N 1:30 pm
- O - S 2:00 pm
- T - Y 2:30 pm
Respectfully,
Kyle Jones
Director of Curriculum, Grants & Testing
#WEAREMV
Grades 9-11 Student Information:
Students should KEEP Macbooks, power cords and cases to be used for the 2020-2021 school year.
Students should return all completed work in order for it to contribute to their Semester 2 grade.
Students should return all library books, classroom materials (classroom novels, things borrowed from teachers, etc.) and all athletic equipment.
Drop off Location: Main Office Foyer
Drop off Dates/Times:
May 11 & 12; 8 AM - 3 PM
May 13 & 14; 8 AM - 6 PM
#WEAREMV
ATTENTION STUDENTS!
We want to know what you have been doing while you’ve been out of school! Learning a new hobby? Having family game night? Spending too much time on social media?
Show us your snaps, zooms, houseparty’s, tic toks! Eating all of your favorite snacks? Baking? Knitting? Drawing?
Upload pics to the link below and you could be featured in the yearbook!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/GeLfommiMxC3GFCY6
#WEAREMV
Josten's graduation product delivery has been scheduled for Friday, May 1, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Students will pick up their orders at the MVHS Circle Drive.
#WEAREMV
Join us for our community blood drive to help satisfy the urgent need for blood in the midst of COVID-19.
April 24, 2020
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
MVJHS Main Gym - Enter through door 16
#WEAREMV
2020 04 08 Grab
Free Grab and Go lunches will continue to be available to anyone ages 18 and under at three of our school locations every weekday, with the exception of Good Friday, April 10, when lunch will not be served. On Thursday, April 9, though, we will be giving each child two (2) Grab and Go lunches to cover both Thursday and Friday.
Grab and Go meals are being handed out from 11:30 - 12:30 each day at the front entrances of Marrs Elementary, West Elementary, and Mt. Vernon Senior High School.
The child does NOT have to be present for the meal to be provided to the responsible adult. You can come to any of these locations to pick up a meal: Marrs, West, or the High School.
Again, we will NOT be serving lunch on Good Friday, April 10, but will hand out two meals per child on Thursday, April 9.
Please see this important message regarding the remainder of the school year.
Click Here: School Closure
#WEAREMV