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Please join MVHS in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. During this time, we will be celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Monday:

• Late Bus for After School Activities

Tuesday:

• Senior Meeting During Major Time (Little Theatre)

Wednesday:

• Meet The New Girls Soccer Coach Andrew Ssekikubo (6:30 pm in Little Theatre)

Thursday:

• Late Bus for After School Activities
  

Friday:

• MVHS Staff Art Show (after school)
  

Saturday:

• MVHS Car Show c/o Class of 2026 (9:00 am to 12:00 pm - at MVHS)

IMPORTANT Upcoming Revision to Major Time and Return Period Schedule

• October 21st – extend Major Time for FCPS SEL Screener (9:45 am to 10:30 am)
• October 23rd – Return Period 2 (moved from Friday for Pep Rally Schedule)
• October 25th - Return Period 1 (Pep Rally Schedule to culminate Homecoming Week)
• October 29th – extend Major Time for FCPS Gr. 9 SOS (9:45 am to 10:00 am)
• December 3rd – extend Major Time for FCPS Gr. 11 SOS (10:45 am to 11:09 am)

• HERE is the Return Period Schedule to reflect the changes above.

Around 600,000 active-duty and transitioning military families move each year, and these days, those moves are not only onto bases but also into local neighborhoods where folks can face isolation. Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide campaign to build a better sense of belonging and community for all of us.

Mount Vernon HS is very proud of the relationship we have with our military families - and want to continually celebrate their contributions to our school, community and country.

Together, we can make a difference for the men and women who serve, Veterans, and their families, simply through participating in Blue Star Welcome Week. When families DO feel a sense of belonging, everything else improves — financial security, mental health and wellness, resilience, and even military retention.

Donations are needed for the 2024 MVHS Car Show this coming Saturday, September 28th - starting at 9:00 am.

Items needed for the car show are:

• Ground coffee
• Cups
• Donuts, or gift card for donuts
• Hamburger patties
• Hot dogs
• Buns
• Cases of water
• Small bags of chips

All donations can be dropped of in the main office by Friday Sept 27th. Please label the items as "Carshow"

Thank you in advance for your support.

Below is the schedule of MVHS Extracurricular Activities for this week.

For a more comprehensive list of activities for the entire school year, click HERE.

Due to safety and security reasons, beginning immediately, the following will be put into place for all Mount Vernon HS athletic events held in our stadium:

• All children Pre-K though 8th grade will only be permitted entry to a contest with a paying adult.

• The paying adult for Pre-K through 8th grade must remain in the stadium with their child for the duration of the contest.
  

• Adults should be fully responsible for children Pre-K through 8th grade at all contests.
  

• Children Pre-K through 8th grade will need to remain in the stands to watch the contest - unless they are accessing the restrooms or the concession stand.

• No children or visitors will be permitted in the "closed areas" designated in the picture below.

Please feel free to reach out to Mr. Dimmick with any questions about the above safety policy.

Absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school work, dealing with a bully, or facing some other potentially serious difficulty.

Missing 10 percent, or about 18 days, of the school year can drastically affect a student’s academic success.

Students can be chronically absent even if they only miss a day or two every few weeks.
Attendance is an important life skill that will help your child graduate from college and keep a job

Did you also know...

By 6th grade, a pattern of absenteeism (defined as missing 18 days per school year) is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school.

By 9th grade, regular and high attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores.

And as a reminder...

If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or appointment, you must report the absence to the school.

You may submit information via MountVernonHigh.Attendance@fcps.edu or call us at 703-619-3131. Parents/Caregivers can also submit excused absences in ParentVue.

We appreciate your collaboration in scheduling appointments outside of school hours, when possible.

This past Monday, September 16th, the MVHS Athletics Department announced at the Meet & Greet opportunity, Mr. Mark Jones as the new MVHS Track Coach.

Not only is Mr. Jones a proud MVHS alumni but has also been working in the MVHS building for 11 years as a teacher, assistant track coach, and assistant football coach.

We look forward to Coach Jones leading the track program and continuing the success of the Major Track Program.

The MVHS Athletic Department is pleased to announce the following new Head Coaches for the 2024-2025 athletic seasons:

Andrew Ssekikubo will be the new Girls Soccer Coach.

• We will hold a Meet & Greet with Coach Ssekkikubo on Wednesday, Sept 25 at 6:30 PM in the Little Theater
  

Kelly Rice will be the new Girls Lacrosse Coach.

• We will be announcing the date for the Meet & Greet with Coach Rice later this month.
  

We are so excited to welcome these amazing coaches to our Majors Family!

Seniors and Senior Families -

We wanted to keep you updated on all the information, events and everything you may need to make your senior year as smooth as possible.

Below is a snapshot of the upcoming events. HERE is the link to the Class of 2025 Calendar.

ATTENTION:

• Senior Dues are $75.00 and can be paid using cash or check (payable to MVHS) in the Subschool or through My School Bucks.

On Thursday September 19, 2024, Monsieur Ly - from the Ministry of Education in Senegal, French West Africa - had a lunchtime discussion with Madame Dee’s IB French class and toured the building. This was an incredible experience for both Monsieur Ly, as well as our MVHS students. Special thanks to Madame Dee & Ms. Freeland, our IB Coordinator, for organizing this visit.

The Federal Government owns property in Fairfax County, and those properties are removed from the local tax base. FCPS is eligible to apply for Federal Impact Aid funds as reimbursement for the lost tax revenue.

Federally connected students are:

• children of active-duty uniformed services personnel,
• children who live on federal property or in subsidized federal housing, and
• children whose parents are employed on eligible federal properties.

Important information:

• Starting on October 21, families will have access to the Federal Impact Aid Survey in electronic format via ParentVUE.

• Starting on November 12th, families who have not yet completed the online survey, will receive a paper form sent home with their student.

Each school is responsible to coordinate with their families to complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey.

Important dates:

• October 18: Students counted as eligible to participate in the survey need to be actively enrolled and meet other requirements, such as age and residency in Fairfax County, on this date.

• October 21: Federal Impact Aid Survey electronic data collection in ParentVUE opens.

• November 12: Federal Impact Aid Survey paper forms are available for schools to print and distribute for families.

Mt. Vernon’s French Club is collecting gently used athletic shoes to be recycled for a donation.

Please leave your donated shoes in The Main Office or Room E215, Madame Dee’s classroom.

The Mount Vernon High School Athletic Booster Club cares deeply about our partnerships with the incredible Mount Vernon Community!

We rely on your generosity and support to help keep our athletic programs thriving and keep our athletes on the receiving end of the recognition and support they undoubtedly deserve.

As a thank you for your donation and sponsorship of our Mount Vernon Majors, we will proudly advertise your business in a variety of ways. We offer several levels of sponsorship. In addition to sponsorship level packages, we welcome and appreciate donations of any amount towards our Mount Vernon Majors Athletics Programs. We will also recognize all “in-kind” donations on our website and in our seasonal sports programs.

The MVHS Athletic Boosters Club is a 501c(3) non-profit organization (EIN 54-6113412). All sponsorships and donations are tax deductible and go directly towards providing necessary equipment, supplies and seasonal operation of our Athletics programs.

Please consider becoming a sponsor of or donating to the MVHS Athletic Booster Club today! For all sponsorships and/or donations, please send checks made payable to MVHS Athletic Booster Club to:

Mount Vernon High School Athletic Booster Club

8515 Old Mount Vernon Road

Alexandria, Virginia 22309

ATTN: Athletic Boosters Club

Please be sure to include a point of contact to coordinate sponsor recognition activities with your payment. Please also feel free to include a logo or graphic for your business if applicable that we may use for advertisement purposes.

Please contact our Sponsorship Coordinator, Matt Genkinger, at 703-307-4636 or email Matt Genkingerfor any questions or inquiries.

Your generosity will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the community and the student-athletes of Mount Vernon.

We graciously thank you for supporting our Mount Vernon Majors!

All high schools will administer the PSAT and SAT on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Standard PSAT/NMSQT and SAT school day testing requires approximately three hours to administer. A two-hour early release is scheduled for all high school and secondary school students on PSAT/SAT Day to provide staff development or to allow teacher-directed time.

High school academy courses will not be held on October 9, 2024, and all high school shuttles are canceled for the day. High school academy staff will support based school activities.

Wednesday October 9, 2024, 9th grade students will have an unscheduled school day and will NOT attend school. On this day ninth grade students are encouraged to complete any missing work or assignments that need to be completed prior to the end of the first quarter.

Please note that 9th grade students with disabilities taught on an adapted curriculum (students receiving low incidence special education services) will continue to receive in-person instruction with a 2-hour early release on October 9.

If you have questions about the PSAT/NMSQT administration or alternative activities, please contact us at paihle@fcps.edu.

Mount Vernon High School will be having the following college & university reps visiting next week. Students, please sign up for any college visits that you are interested in attending.

Please see Mrs. Juba in the College in Career Center or email her at cmjuba@fcps.edu if you have any questions or need any assistance and she will be happy to help you.

Colleges Visiting MVHS

Please see the schedule for college and university visits below.

Students, please see Ms. Juba in the College and Career Center (or email her at cmjuba@fcps.edu) to schedule a visit with these colleges & universities. Also, please email Ms. Juba at cmjuba@fcps.edu with any questions.

Military Recruiters during student lunch period:

Students will be able to talk with military recruiters during their lunch periods on the following days and times:

Marines:

• SGT Pennington every 2nd Wednesday from September 11, 2024 to May 14, 2025

Navy:

• Petty Officer Wallace every 2nd Thursday from September 12, 2024 to May 15, 2025

ASVAB dates

The ASVAB is used to help identify a person's strengths and find a career that matches them. It's also used to predict a person's future academic and occupational success in the military. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Juba cmjuba@fcps.edu and she will be happy to help you.

• October 17, 2024
• February 19, 2025
• March 25, 2025

Here is the link that students can use to sign up to take the ASVAB at Mount Vernon HS: https://forms.gle/4RH7xHZsSb41ZtAX9

·Financial Aid

The FASFA forms will be available on December 1, 2024. Our Financial Aid Champion from College Access Fairfax Katrina Rowsey will be at Mount Vernon High School on the following days during major time to assist you.

• October 2, 2024
• October 17, 2024
• October 31, 2024
• November 7, 2024
• November 12, 2024
• November 18, 2024
• December 3, 2024
• December 9, 2024
• December 17, 2024·

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Scholarships

All of the scholarships that the county or Mrs. Juba receives are posted in Naviance https://www.fcps.edu/naviance

Once in Naviance, select: Colleges, Scholarship Search.

The following scholarships require a nomination from Mount Vernon High School:

Mrs. Juba recently sent out an email through Naviance to seniors and their families about the scholarships listed below. Mrs. Juba will collect the Self-Nomination Google forms and/or other materials by the due dates below and then the Mount Vernon Scholarship Committee will determine which student(s) will move forward for ultimate consideration. Late submissions will not be accepted.

• Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Leadership Award ($25,000) due by Friday, October 11.

• UVA Jefferson Scholarship (Four year fully paid scholarship to UVA with benefits, valued at $198,000 for Virginia students) due by Friday, October 30, 2024, 3pm.

• UVA Walentas Scholars Programs for First Generation Students (Four year fully paid scholarship to UVA with benefits, valued at $198,000 for Virginia students) due by Friday, October 30, 2024, 3pm.

The following scholarships have been posted in Naviance.

See Naviance-Scholarship Search for complete details and applications:

• Quest Bridge National College Match (4 year, fully paid scholarship to top universities for low-income students, worth over $325,000) due by Sept. 26, 2024

• $20,000 Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship due by Sept. 30, 2024

• United States Senate Youth Program ($10,000 and trip to Washington, DC) due by Sept. 30, 2024 @ 11:59 pm. You can apply to the following scholarship directly. If they receive more than three applications, a Scholarship Committee will be convened at Mount Vernon High School and the scholarship committee will select the three applicants to move forward in the competition.

• 2025 Presidential Scholars Program (medallion and trip to ceremony sponsored by the White House) due by Friday, October 18 @ 11:59 pm.

DISCLAIMER: Scholarships offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this school.

VACRAO College Fair

Mount Vernon High School will be hosting VACRAO College Fair on October 10, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

• Fairfax County High School students at other schools have been invited to attend this event too.

• There will be colleges and universities from across the country.

• Parents we would greatly appreciate it if you could sign up to assist with the VACRAO College Fair.

• If you are interested in helping with the College Fair, please complete the Google form https://forms.gle/PgfrHzFYN6xubpy39

Fairfax County Public Schools Look to the Future Week

College Fair @ GMU Eagle Bank Arena

October 20th from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

250+ colleges attending

Post Secondary 2 Night Event

October 21st & 22nd, 2024 – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

VIRTUAL Sessions

Virginia College Application Week (VCAW)

College Fair Thursday October 24, 2024

Application Assistance

Scholarship Search/Essay

Financial Aid 101

Next Steps after College Apps

WIOA Youth Program- Federal Grant Program

The WIOA Youth Program- Federal Grant Program helps youth that are between the ages of 17-24 https://vcwnorthern.com/wioayouth/ and have employment barriers.

Students that meet with qualifications for the WIOA Youth program and are out of school can be eligible for $5,000 towards employment trainings and credentials.

Please see our College and Career Counselor Ms. Juba in the College and Career Center for more information.

Career Development Opportunities with the WIOA Youth Program are:

• Job Preparation Skills
• Apprenticeship Opportunities
• Interview Coaching
• Training Opportunities
• Resume Building

Educational Support with the WIOA Youth Program include:

• College or Vocational School Exploration
• Tutorial Assistance
• GED & High School Completion Options
• Short-Term Training Opportunities

A message for all African American male students entering their junior year of high school (2024-2025) and living in Arlington or Fairfax Counties or Alexandria City to apply for the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity’s award-winning Beta Nu Boulé Young Scholars Program (YSP).

• The application deadline is October 4, 2024.

• Notifications of acceptance will occur no later than October 15, 2024.

• Please see the application link HERE.

Information

The Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, founded in Philadelphia, PA in 1904, is the country’s oldest African American fraternity of college educated men. Beta Nu is the fraternity’s local Boulé that works in partnership with the Beta Nu Boulé Education Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to sponsor the Beta Nu Boulé Young Scholars Program (YSP). The Program is dedicated to mentoring and preparing young African American males for college. It is designed to help them prepare for college and professional opportunities after high school.

Following are a few particulars about the Program:

• The minimum GPA to be considered for acceptance is 3.00.

• Seminar sessions are held each second Saturday, 9a.m.-12p.m., currently via Zoom, November 2023-May 2024.

• An SAT/ACT pre-test session is offered by the program along with techniques on applying to colleges and universities. Scholars are exposed to broad array of professional careers through seminars conducted by law school adjunct professors, physicians, dentists, retired senior military officers, business executives, attorneys, judges, and senior federal government managers.

• Students who successfully complete both the junior and senior years of the Program will be eligible to apply for a college scholarship of $20,000.

We hope to add six juniors (Cohort 11) to join with 6 African American male seniors (Cohort 10) in the YSP in 2024-25. Overall, 38 young men have graduated from the program and went on to college. Thousands of dollars in college scholarship funds have been awarded to these students since the inception of the program in 2014.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Program Co-chair: Lawrence Clark at Lawrence.Clark64@verizon.net (703.232.5509 or Mark Evans at Handme@aol.com (703.963.3577).

A new website to assist with the marketing and communication about scholarships has been developed.

In addition to Naviance being the database for scholarships, there is now an FCPS public webpage that includes scholarships available to all FCPS students: https://www.fcps.edu/scholarships-fcps-students.

Fairfax County Public Schools high school students and their families are encouraged to participate in the following events:

1. The 2024 College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena from 4:00 - 6:30 pm. Approximately 220 colleges and universities will be represented, including two and four-year colleges and US Service Academies.

1. The Two-Night Postsecondary Virtual Event will be held on Monday, October 21, and Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

Please visit this website to register for these events, both will help students be better prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey.

Did you clean out some spaces in your home over the summer? Do you have any items or materials you no longer need in your home that are just occupying space? Please consider donating them to our English 10 team!

Every year, our English 10 students complete the IB MYP Personal Project. Often, our students need supplies to complete the project, and the English 10 team would like to create a supply closet that can be used to offer materials to students in need of extra support.

Our students often complete projects in the following categories: Baking, Cooking, Cosmetology, Crafting, Creative Writing, Culture, Design, Family, Games, Health, Invention, Music, Performing Arts, Sports, Technology, and Visual Arts.

If you would like to donate items that might help students complete their projects - i.e. knitting needles, fabric, cameras, paint, baking pans, sports equipment, gardening supplies, musical instruments, markers, etc. - please contact Kimberly Dooley in Library Study B.

The NGA high school student internship application is open until 30 September. The application is for current Juniors to intern at NGA in the Summer of 2025. The advanced application process is necessary for the selection and security clearance investigation. Here is the website for more information. https://www.nga.mil/careers/Student_Opportunities.html

Anyone interested may contact me for more information. Feel free to contact Thomas Nance via email at thomas.f.nance@nga.mil with questions.

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia.

Starting Monday, September 30, 2024, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.

You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office.

If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.

Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.

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.

As you may have seen, FCPS rolled out a new Cellphone Policy, with specific expectations for all students. To summarize the high school (grades 9-12) expectations:

• Phones must be silenced and put away during all instructional periods.

• Cell phones may be used on campus before the first bell, after the last bell, during passing periods, and lunches.

• Phone accessories are also to be silenced and away when phone use is prohibited. Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.

• Phones can be stored in a locker or backpack during the day. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency.

• With the approval of the principal or their designee, teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool; however, one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs.

• If your student needs access to their phone for medical accommodations, it is important to note that the current cell phone policy and guidelines have not changed. Therefore, students who currently require access to a cell phone or another personally owned device for medical reasons, or an accommodation to access the curriculum and make progress to their individualized goals, will continue to have such access.

Violation Continuum:

• 1st Violation: Student receives verbal warning (documented infraction)
• 2nd Violation: Parent Notification of 2nd violation (documented 2nd infraction)
• 3rd Violation: Student is referred to administrator (documented 3rd infraction).
• 4th Violation: Student will receive disciplinary action - which will be confiscation of the device by the administrator. Student will receive the phone back at the end of the school day.
• 5th Violation: Parent/Caregiver and student will meet with the administrator for intervention plan.

Please see the FCPS Cellphone Expectations by Grade HERE.

MVHS Families -

Just a reminder that Mount Vernon High School has a CLOSED lunch. This means that students are NOT permitted to leave campus to get food at any of the surrounding restaurants or convenience stores.

Unfortunately, we are seeing a number of students who have left campus and have attempted to return to the school building with externally bought food.

Regrettably, due to several instances of where food and beverages were found to have illicit substances in them, we WILL NOT permit externally bought food to be brought into the school from students who have left campus without permission.

In addition, food will also not be permitted to be delivered to students from delivery services, including Uber Eats, Grub Hub, or by individual restaurant delivery services.

ALL external food found on students who have left campus, and is attempting to return to school, will be confiscated. Note, MVHS will not be responsible for food that are confiscated.

Thanks for your understanding in helping us keep all our students safe every day.

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.

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.

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—$2.75

Lunch:

• Secondary and high school —$3.50
• Reduced-price lunch for qualifying students – no charge
• Adults or 2nd student meal —$4.75

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.

Free and Reduced Meals Information

Applications for Free and Reduced Meal Service (FRM) have been updated for the new school year. Click the following to access the updated online application. (Free and Reduced Meal Service Online Application)

• FRM eligibility carryover from the SY 23-24 is valid for the first thirty (30) school days.
• Households will be required to submit a new application by October 1, 2024.
• Apply on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage.

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.

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.

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!