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On Monday, April 6, 2026, parents and guardians of Mount Vernon High School will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form.

This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.

Topics covered in the survey include:

✅ Instructional leadership

✅ School climate

✅ Management (human resources and organizational)

✅ Communication and community relations

✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership

✅ Professionalism

The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19, 2026 - and will be collected online.

When you receive the email invitation, please take a few minutes to complete it.

Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school.

Thank you for your time and feedback!

This past Thursday, our amazing Band, Chorus and Orchestra celebrated their VMEA Blue Ribbon Award.

As shared recently, this year Mount Vernon has earned the prestigious designation of being a VMEA Blue Ribbon School for the third time in school history.

This award is the highest music honor for middle and high schools in the Commonwealth and is only achieved by the top ensembles in band, orchestra, and chorus all achieving ratings of “Superior” at their respective district assessment events.

The MVHS Wind Ensemble, MVHS Advanced Treble Chorus, and MVHS Chamber Orchestra not only earned overall ratings of superior, but earned straight superior ratings on stage and sight reading.

Congratulations to our music department!

Dear Class of 2026 students and families,

Students who would like their IB scores sent to their college or university at no cost must submit a request to Mrs. Freeland, IB Coordinator, by June 1, 2026.

After this date, students must request scores independently and pay a $17 fee directly to the International Baccalaureate.

• Request form: https://forms.gle/oQaN91JZpLkeaJhB8

This information and the form link are also available on all senior IB teachers’ Schoology pages.

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Freeland at scfreeland@fcps.edu.

Sarah Freeland

Mount Vernon High School Advanced Academics

We exceeded our goal and previous years' sales, which will go a long way to funding their graduation party!

Parents and students contributed their time, vehicles, and strength, moving heavy mulch bags to support the delivery effort! Valuable volunteer hours were earned by students. Parents set a strong example of giving back and community, thank you!

A special thanks to Mt. Diablo Landscaping! Dan Neufeld donated his team and vehicles, and without his help, this number of orders would have been a very difficult task to deliver. Much appreciation to this neighborhood family-owned business putting their community first.

Please reach out to Dan and Mt. Diablo for any home outdoor needs.

• https://www.mtdiablolandscapingva.com/
• (571) 257-9936

MVHS 2026 Senior Class: mvhsseniors2026@gmail.com

MVHS is proud to partner with the FCPS Family Literacy Program to bring Family Literacy Sessions for our families on Mondays and Wednesdays this spring of 2026.

"The Family Literacy Program is part of the Office for ESOL Services in Fairfax County Public Schools. It is designed to empower and connect English Learner (EL) families to their community and with their children’s school. Adult learners acquire basic English language skills while learning how to understand, participate, and support in their children’s education in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS website)."

Special thanks to our Family Liaisons Ofelia Clarke and Keyli Villela Mancilla for all their hard work and dedication to bring not only this program to our families, but also the Engaged Parent Sessions on Tuesday evenings.

Also, special thanks to MVHS teachers Erick Diaz, Nate Galbreath, and Ricardo Rodriguez Mojica for teaching our families and their students.

We currently are serving close to 80 MVHS families in our Literacy Sessions.

A tradition at Mount Vernon High School is to have one of our Honor Graduates speak at graduation.

To be an Honor Graduate, you must have a final cumulative grade point average of 4.000 or higher. One senior that completes the senior year with a GPA of 4.000 or higher will be selected to speak on stage at our graduation ceremony on June 9th 2026.

Potential Honor Graduate Speakers will be formally invited after third quarter grades are posted. Interested students should plan to write a 2-4 minute speech and submit it to Mrs. Freeland by 8pm on Sunday, April 26th. Auditions will be Monday, April 27th at 3pm, in G100 before an audience of staff members.

Speeches are evaluated on the following criteria:

• Speech opening/ “Hook”

• Theme/message

• Connection with Audience

• Organization

• Language & Grammar

• Delivery (voice & tone)

SAVE THE DATE! If you are interested in registering, please reply and we'll save your spot while we update the registration site!

Please join us this APRIL 20, 2026 for the annual Michael M. Skinner Mount Vernon Golf Tournament, a community event supporting Mount Vernon High School Athletics!

• Date: April 20, 2026
• Location: Fort Belvoir Golf Club
• Entry Fee: $200 per golfer
• Format: Team Scramble
• Check-In: 8:00 AM

All proceeds benefit MVHS student-athletes and honor the legacy of Michael M. Skinner, a longtime teacher, coach, administrator, and dedicated champion of our Mount Vernon community.

Registration is capped at 100 golfers and fills up fast as this is the 18th year we've hosted this event.

3 Exciting Offers This Year!

(1) Any MVHS student who gets a golfer to register who hasn't played in the tournament in the past 4 years will receive a $25 gift card,

(2) All Fairfax County school students and employees receive 50% off. We will process refunds on the day of the tournament upon presentation of a school ID

(3) Any student or parent who secures a new sponsor for the tournament receives 25% of the sponsorship amount directly for the MVHS athletic team of their choice

There are several ways to participate:

Play:

• $200 per player (includes buffet lunch)
• Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams
• Contests include Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Putting Contest, 50/50 Raffle, and more

Sponsor:

• Opportunities range from package deals for groups and sponsorships for Holes, Beverage Cart, Lunch, Awards, and Registration.

Volunteer or Donate

• If golf isn’t your game, you can still support by volunteering or making a tax-deductible donation of any amount.

This tournament has become one of the premier community events in 22309, a competitive and lighthearted day filled with great people supporting a great cause.

If you’re interested in playing, sponsoring, volunteering, or learning more, please reply directly to me and I’ll send the registration details.

Thank you for supporting our Majors and investing in our local student-athletes.

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 Mondays & Thursdays this spring of the 2025-2026 SY.

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

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE.

To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.

Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE.

Log in and click “Report Absence.”

Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office.

Parents/caregivers can also call the school at 703-619-3100 to report absences.

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system.

This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account.

Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.

• HERE is the bus route information for this school year.

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report.

Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays.

Contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2150 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.

Regrettably, we are seeing a rapidly growing increase in students illegally parking on campus during the school day. These student vehicles are being parking in reserved staff spaces & visitor parking.

This is a safety issue and needs to stop immediately.

Students - Please see the main office if you would like to purchase a parking pass.

REMINDER: All parking passes are for a semester only. Anyone wishing to have a semester 2 parking pass will need to purchase one at the end of January 2025.

Optional FREE Parking: Students may also park along (a) Old Mount Vernon Road, (b) Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, and (c) Maryland Street.

Students MAY NOT park at the Rec Center or in community areas that block private driveways.

Is your high schooler experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships?

If so, parents/caregivers can refer their children for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health.

Visit the Teletherapy webpage for more information on how to access this service.

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning.

Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

The Library of Virginia has archived the old Mount Vernon High yearbooks— starting with 1940!

• See the link HERE.

In addition, the Fairfax County Collection can be found in within the Fairfax County Public Library archives. They are all stored on the Internet Archive.

• See the link HERE.

Mount Vernon High School is a vibrant educational environment characterized by commitment to excellence. Located less than a mile from George Washington's home, Mount Vernon High School is steeped in tradition. Founded in 1939, its long history of excellence is evident in its current students, faculty, and staff. Mount Vernon High School has a world-class curriculum. Students choose from a wide range of course offerings, including International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. The International Baccalaureate Program is a rigorous advanced-level program that is an option for students in their final two years of high school. Individual needs are accommodated through three special education programs, an English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program, and advanced or accelerated courses in all disciplines. At Mount Vernon High School, technology enhances and adds dimension to instruction in all curricular areas.

In addition to outstanding academic programs, Mount Vernon High School offers students a broad range of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities designed to meet and extend the broad range of student interests. Fine and performing arts students and athletic teams have received numerous awards and recognition. Contributing to Mount Vernon High School's unique character and strength is its diversity. More than 50 countries and 30 languages are represented in its student population. This diversity is enjoyed and celebrated daily, as well as through a series of cultural events that bring students, parents, and faculty together and demonstrate cooperative living in a multicultural world. Mount Vernon High School is further enriched by the support of an active community.

At Mount Vernon High School, we value and believe members within our community should be:

• Supportive,
• Passionate,
• Responsible,
• Looking for Continuous Growth, &
• Culturally Responsive

We know that our Majors achieve and thrive together with purpose and pride.

Please click HERE for more School Profile Information

As we begin a new school year, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, , which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students.

• Watch Dr. Reid’s message.

Please visit the FCPS Webpage for all FCPS-related Information

A special THANK YOU to Howard "Chip" Hall, a 30-year Marine Corps Veteran - and MV Community Member - who is generously volunteering his time to capture our Majors in action.

Please visit Chip's website HERE for more amazing pics!