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Academics

Our students consistently score above state and national averages on state and national academic assessments, and are able to pursue interests in core academic classes as well as classes in the fine and practical arts.

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Arts

The District has exemplary and award-winning programs in band, choir, orchestra, theater, and art, with learning and performances taking place in a state of the art Performing Arts Center.

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Athletics

The Mount Vernon Mustangs consistently excel at high levels in all sports, winning multiple state, district, and conference championships throughout its history.

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Excellence in Academics, Arts & Athletics

Our students thrive in a culture that recognizes that being a well-rounded person is key to their personal growth and development. Many of our students excel in all three arenas, developing life skills and building relationships that will assist them for their lives after school.

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Congratulations to the Mount Vernon Wrestling Team and to these 9 State Wrestling Qualifiers!
106- Cooper Krob
120- Jake Haugse
144- Jase Jaspers
150- Mikey Ryan
157- Will Goodlove
165- Cooper Hird
175- Jackson Anderson
190- Caysen Curran
285- Ethan Wood
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Congrats!!!!!!🤩

Congratulations. We will be watching!

Good luck at State !! Go Stangs!

Congratulations and good luck at State!

The Mount Vernon Middle School is seeking applicants for a middle school boys soccer coach and a middle school girls soccer coach for the 2025 season. If interested, please email Middle School Activities Director, Aaron Truitt at atruitt@mvcsd.org.

The Mount Vernon Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.
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The Mount Vernon Group Speech Team had 9 teams nominated for All-State! Five of the groups will perform Saturday, February 22 at Iowa State University. Congratulations on this incredible honor!

Performing Groups include:
Skye Rodman, Grant Tucker, Kevin Zehms; Ensemble Acting
Penelope Vig, Megan Teague, Michael Covington, Chester Rood, Violet Olinger; Ensemble Acting
Will Turner, Hannah Jones, Grace
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Congratulations!!

Well done!!

What an incredible weekend in the Mustang Nation! The Mount Vernon Girls Wrestling Team is Class 1A State Runner Up! Individual results:
105lbs: Kate Martin 4th place
110lbs: Kiersten Swart 2nd place
145lbs: Addi Whisner 6th place
155lbs: Kaylee Kintzel state qualifier
170lbs: Gracie Pinckney 5th place
190lbs: Libby Dix State Champion

Congratulations!!!
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Fostering growth and confidence as learners and people

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POSITIVE CULTURE

100% of the Mount Vernon Community School District recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of all students and staff in all academic and co-curricular areas.

FUTURE FOCUSED

70% of Mount Vernon Community School District students receive college credit prior to graduating from high school, and 87% of our graduates are enrolled in a two or four-year academic or trade program.

COMMUNITY FOCUSED

MANY of Mount Vernon Community School District students work in the community and are engaged in a variety of volunteer and service projects.

INVOLVED STUDENTS

MAJORITY of Mount Vernon Community School District students are involved in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

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Our students are all in with being proud Mustangs and proud members of the Mount Vernon community, and our staff and community are all in for them!

Dr. Greg Batenhorst