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'"Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, Germany, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18.

A weeklong observance in Sonoma County, California, in 1978 was subsequently championed by Gerda Lerner and the National Women's History Alliance to be recognized as a national week (1980) and then month (1987) in the United States, spreading internationally after that. Since 2005, the annual celebration of Women's History Month in Australia has centered on a different area of women's achievement. Promotional materials and events are focused around the theme and organizations, institutions and community groups are encouraged to use this theme for their own events."

Congratulations to Jackie Henderson and Elizabeth Henry on being selected to represent MVHS at the 2026 ALA Girls State Program at Long Wood University this coming June 2026.

• Most schools only have one representative selected - and MVHS had TWO!

• Thank you to Jackie and Elizabeth for representing MVHS for this prestigious honor!

And special thanks to Ms. Stewart, our amazing MVHS Counselor and Girls State school rep for being such an instrumental part of Jackie and Elizabeth being selected!

MVHS is proud to partner with Alice's Kids, a national organization who had dedicated their work to supporting schools and students, to add a 2nd after-school activity bus on Mondays.

• MVHS students will now have access to after school busses on Mondays and Thursdays.

We are so fortunate to have Alice's Kids help our MVHS students have the ability to stay after school, participate in extracurricular activities, and receive school supports.

For more information about this amazing organization, please see their website HERE.

This coming Friday, March 6th at 6:00 pm, MVHS will host our International Night in the Little Theatre and Door #4 Lobby Area.

Come out for an array of student presentations, performances and more!

A variety of ethnic food will also be available for purchase.

Three of our STEP Program Interns recently completed an intern-project last week.

They made 100 individual bags for school children who will be need of school supplies next year!

The project took them two days and they felt a sense of pride for their service to the Gum Springs community!

Congratulations to these amazing students for all their hard work & support of our community 😊

We’ve just launched our Choir apparel fundraiser!

We have an online storefront through Athletic House, selling student-designed sweatshirts and sweatpants here: https://athletichouse.chipply.com/store.aspx?eid=485788&action=viewall

The sale ends on Friday, March 6 and all funds raised will go to the MV Choir Boosters.

Athletic House offers a choice of shipping or local pickup!

Our incredibly popular, super soft MVHS ART T-SHIRTS are on sale now through March 6!

• Please pre-order using this link: https://forms.gle/fLWCaceeoEtqexkN8

• Please bring $15 cash or check (payable to MVHS) to Sally Gilliam, Rm G103

This shirt was designed by one of our members of National Art Honor Society. Any proceeds from the purchase of this shirt will be used to sponsor membership dues for the National Art Honor Society for students with financial hardship.

Support MVHS PTSA Class of 2026 Senior Class Celebration!

Double Shredded Hardwood Mulch - Sold at $7.00 per 3 cubic feet.

- Orders of 10 Bags or more will be available on Saturday, March 21st, 2026 and can be delivered FREE of charge to your desired location within the Mount Vernon Area.

- Orders of less than 10 Bags will be available for Pick-Up ONLY at Mount Vernon High School, also available on Saturday, March 21st, 2026.

• DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS: SUNDAY, MARCH 15th, 2026 at 12 MIDNIGHT!

***A convenience fee is applied to credit card transactions. Please note that this is a third-party fee, and is not part of the MVHS PTSA funds.**

All proceeds from the mulch sale go to the Mount Vernon High School PTSA senior class celebration.

Please feel free to add an Additional Donation at the Bottom of the Order Form - we appreciate your generosity.

• HERE is the ordering information.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SENIOR CLASS of 2026!

We are excited to share a wonderful opportunity for our students as prom season approaches. We have partnered with a local nonprofit to ensure that every student has the chance to look and feel their best, regardless of their budget.

The nonprofit will be hosting a prom attire giveaway planned for late March or early April, with the exact date still to be determined. Additionally, they will provide free hair and makeup services here at the school on the day of prom.

While we have already started collecting items, we are hoping to gather additional donations to better support our students.

If you have any new or gently used formal attire—including dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories—please consider bringing them to the MVHS Resource Center for drop-off. The MVHS Parent Resource Center is in the Main Lobby of MVHS.

I have attached a flyer with more details. Please keep these services in mind for any students who may benefit.

Thank you for your time and continued support in making this a memorable event for our students.

Keyli Villela

MVHS Family Liaison

A message from FCPS:

The 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to April 18, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at George C. Marshall High School, 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043.

FCPS sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage.

MVHS Families celebrating Lent -

Beginning this past Friday, February 20, 2026 - and running up through Friday, March 27, 2026 - FCPS schools will be offering a fish sandwich on the menu every Friday as an non-meat alternative. In addition to the fish sandwich, students will also be able to create a salad bar lunch from the serving line, or get a peanut butter & jelly sandwich, or yogurt power pack.

HERE is the link for FCPS School Lunch Menus (choose MVHS in the top left column).

From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits.

• These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.

Important Meal Kit Information:

• Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
• Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
• Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
• Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.

IMPORTANT:

Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
• February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
• February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
• March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
• March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026

** Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week. **

** Parents/guardians must submit a separate request form for each student, every week, to participate, according to the deadlines above **

MVHS Military Families living on Base:

Ft. Belvoir leadership asked that we share the important information below:

"Fort Belvoir SHARP will be hosting the SAAPM 5K on April 10, 2026. We kindly request your assistance in informing all parents, staff, and students who may be affected by increased traffic and temporary road adjustments on the installation that morning.

The run will begin at 0800, and road guards will be positioned at each intersection along the route to ensure safety.

• A map of the 5K course is below for your reference.

Please share this information with your school community so families can plan accordingly and avoid unexpected delays when entering the installation."

Our MVHS Student Activities Website will be full of important information for our students and families.

HERE is the link to the 25-26 MVHS Activities Calendar

HERE is the link to the MVHS Student Activities Website.

HERE is a link to the 2025-2026 Athletic Coaches List

Dear MVHS Community,

Support our student-athletes by becoming a proud member of the MVHS Athletic Booster Club!

There are many ways you can support MVHS Athletics:

👉 Click here to become a member, make a donation, become a sponsor, and purchase your Athletic Season Passes

👉 Click here to purchase MVHS Spirit Wear

Season Passes – valid for all regular-season home games

• Student - SILVER passes are $30
• Adult - MAROON passes are $75

By purchasing a Season Pass, you’re making a direct impact on our athletic programs. Season passes are not only a convenient and cost-effective option for families and fans, but they also ensure that 100% of gate sales go directly to MVHS.

Game day ticket sales are split 50/50 with the visiting team — so your support goes further with a pass!

Let’s fill the stands and show our school spirit.

Go MAJORS!

MVHS Late Busses will only run on Thursdays this 2025-2026 SY.

Please plan with your teachers to arrange any after-school support on Thursdays.

The MVHS cafeteria will offer breakfast and lunch daily. If your student plans on purchasing food through the cafeteria, please be sure to load money on their meal account or bring cash.

Breakfast:

• Students, grades K-12—$1.75
• Reduced-price breakfast for qualifying students – no charge
• Adults or 2nd student meal—$3.00

Lunch:

• Secondary and high school —$3.50
• Reduced-price lunch for qualifying students – no charge
• Adults or 2nd student meal —$5.00

More information on FCPS Food Services (including payment options for meal accounts, daily menus, free and reduced meal programs, etc.) can be reviewed on the FCPS website.

Early Release Days

In the event of a 3-hour early release, lunch service will still be available between 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. FNS proposes to offer grab-and-go meals for students, allowing them to go through the serving lines, choose items, and put them in provided meal bags. Both cold and hot meal options will be available. Students are still required to pick up complete reimbursable meals; otherwise, à la carte charges will be applied. All meals provided by FNS must be consumed on-site.

School Nutrition Accounts, PINs, Prepayments, & MySchoolBucks

FNS will be emailing student PINs via e-Notify and in advance of the first day of school. MySchoolBucks should be promoted and is now available for account prepayments. State legislation and the FCPS Meal Charge Policy direct all school nutrition account negative balance communication to parents/caregivers. Additionally, students may not be denied a breakfast or lunch meal for any reason. FNS will work with school administrators to communicate low/negative account balances.

Menus

School menus offer a variety of entrees, fruits, and vegetables that meet or exceed USDA guidelines, including nutrient standards. Menus, allergens, and nutrition information are all available online at LINQ Connect. School menus will be published monthly, starting one week before the first day of school. FNS makes every effort to offer items as listed on the planned menu. Unanticipated substitutions are published on LINQ Connect whenever possible.

Please check both the Student Services: Mount Vernon High School Schoology pages and the Scholarship tool in Naviance. You can also always visit Mrs. Whitehouse in the College and Career Center to learn more!

For more FCPS Scholarships, please visit: Scholarships for FCPS Students | Fairfax County Public Schools

Harris Goodall Squires Memorial Scholarship Amount:

• $5,000 Deadline: 4/1/2026

• Application in Naviance

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SIS ParentVUE: Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Parents and care-givers -

SIS ParentVUE is the info-central for all the MVHS and FCPS information you will need.

Track your student's attendance, view grades, get information from the school, and much more!

Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Please call the school at 703-619-3100 if you need your Activation Code for SIS ParentVUE.