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"In June 2005, the House of Representatives unanimously adopted H. Con. Res. 71, sponsored by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, recognizing the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States. On February 14, 2006, the resolution similarly passed the Senate, culminating a two-year, bipartisan and bicameral effort. The Proclamation was issued by President George W. Bush on June 6, 2006" (Caribbeanmonth).

"Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. In the United States the last Sunday in June was initially celebrated as "Gay Pride Day," but the actual day was flexible. In major cities across the nation the "day" soon grew to encompass a month-long series of events" (Library of Congress).

This week is the last week of school for the 2025-2026 school year!

Below is the schedule for the week:

• Monday, June 15th: Final Exams (periods 1 & 3) - early release at 11:30 am

• Tuesday, June 16th: Final Exam period 2 & Laptop Collection - early release at 11:30 am

• Wednesday, June 17th: Last Day of School (Activities Outside) - early release at 10:00 am

IMPORTANT: All students attending school on Wednesday, June 17th will be required to participate in self-selected Wellness Activities outside (weather permitting).

Dear Mount Vernon High School Parent or Guardian:

The Mount Vernon High School Health Room wants to remind parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 10:00 am on the last day of school - Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

• Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian.

• Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room.

• If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

2026-2027 School Year Information

Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services.

• A medication authorization form is required for any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to be kept at school.
• Please be sure medication orders are clear.
• All information on the form must be completed.
• Part I must be signed and dated by the parent or guardian.
• Part II must be signed and dated by your health care provider.
• Approved over-the-counter medications given for headaches, muscle aches, orthodontic pain, or menstrual cramps do not need a health care provider’s signature.
• Antibiotic or antiviral medications for 10 consecutive school days or less do not require a health care provider’s signature either.
• For all asthma medications, a Virginia Asthma Action Plan must be provided.
• More detailed information is available on the back of the medication authorization form(s).

Additional Information

• Over-the-counter medication must be in the unopened original container and clearly labeled by the parent or guardian.
• No more than 100 pills/tablets of OTC medication should be brought to school at a time.
• All prescription medication, including samples, must be labeled by the pharmacist or health care provider.
• Please make sure that the label clearly states your student’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage of the medication, and the time to be given.

If you have any questions, please contact your School Health Room Aide Ms. Monique Tyler, or your School Public Health Nurse Ms. Georgina Mawuena, at 706-619-3110.

Thank you for your cooperation and have a good summer.

HERE is the official school letter with the above information.

Special thanks to our MCJROTC Program for visiting the Riverside Elementary School Career Day last week.

From Principal Peterson: "Your willingness to speak about your profession, answer questions, and provide insight into your career journey helped make today immensely successful and memorable for our students. By sharing your stories, you broadened our students' understanding of the many opportunities that exist for their future and inspired them to dream big about what they can achieve. The excitement and curiosity that filled our classrooms throughout this morning were a direct result of your engagement and generosity. Experiences like Career Day help students make connections between their education and the world beyond our school, and your participation played an important role in that learning."

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is pleased to announce plans to offer the SAT School Day to students in grade 12 on October 7, 2026. A SAT School Day Testing Notification letter is posted online.

Digital Format: The SAT School Day is delivered digitally. Some testing accommodations are administered differently on digital tests than they are on paper/pencil tests. Please reference the Using Accommodations on Digital Tests chart to review how each accommodation is delivered digitally.

Students with disabilities and multilingual learners (MLs) may be eligible for testing accommodations and/or supports for the SAT School Day; however, the College Board requires schools to submit formal requests in advance.

• To request new or amended College Board accommodations for the October SAT School Day, return the input and consent forms to the school by August 3, 2026.

• To request College Board ML supports for the 2026 SAT School Day, return the input and consent forms to the school by August 27, 2026.

When returning forms to request College Board testing accommodations or ML supports, deliver to:

ATTN: Ms. Pam Ihle

℅ Mount Vernon High School

8515 Old Mount Vernon Road,

Alexandria, VA 22309

OR scan the accommodations or ML supports and email to Ms. Ihle at paihle@fcps.edu

If you have questions about College Board testing accommodations or ML supports for the SAT, contact Ms. Ihle at 703-619-3116. Please note that Ms. Ihle is NOT on contract during the summer months so please be patient if you do not receive an immediate response.

We will share more specifics about the October SAT testing opportunity at the beginning of the school year.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is pleased to announce plans to offer the Preliminary SAT (PSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) to students in grades 10-11 on October 7, 2026.

• A PSAT/NMSQT Testing Notification letter is posted online.

Digital Format: The PSAT/NMSQT is delivered digitally. Some testing accommodations are administered differently on digital tests than they are on paper/pencil tests.

• Please reference the Using Accommodations on Digital Tests chart to review how each accommodation is delivered digitally.

Students with disabilities and multilingual learners (MLs) may be eligible for testing accommodations and/or supports for the PSAT/NMSQT; however, the College Board requires schools to submit formal requests in advance.

Testing Accommodations: Students with disabilities who have testing accommodations documented in a 504 Plan or an individualized education program (IEP) may be eligible for testing accommodations on the PSAT/NMSQT. The College Board must approve a formal request for each student. If the student already has College Board accommodations approved from a previous PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, SAT, or AP test, there is no need to resubmit accommodation requests. Once instated, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing. The Accommodations Process for College Board Testing webpage provides instructions for requesting College Board testing accommodations, including the required input and consent forms (Enclosures 2-3).

• To request new or amended College Board accommodations for the October PSAT/NMSQT, return the input and consent forms to the school by August 3, 2026.

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ML Supports: Multilingual learners, defined as English learners under federal and state policy, are eligible for testing supports on the PSAT/NMSQT. ML supports are temporary and must be requested each school year. The ML Supports Process for College Board Testing webpage provides instructions for requesting ML testing supports, including the required input and consent forms (Enclosures 5-6).

• To request College Board ML supports for the 2026 PSAT/NMSQT, return the input and consent forms to the school by August 27, 2026.

When returning forms to request College Board testing accommodations or ML supports, deliver to:

ATTN: Ms. Pam Ihle

℅ Mount Vernon High School

8515 Old Mount Vernon Road,

Alexandria, VA 22309

OR scan the accommodations or ML supports and email to Ms. Ihle at paihle@fcps.edu

If you have questions about College Board testing accommodations or ML supports for the PSAT/NMSQT, contact Ms. Ihle at 703-619-3116.

• Please note that Ms. Ihle is NOT on contract during the summer months so please be patient if you do not receive an immediate response.

We will share more specifics about the October PSAT/NMSQT testing opportunity at the beginning of the school year.

Summer Learning Resources for Families

Instructional Services is supporting student learning over the summer.

Digital and print resources are being curated on the Summer Learning Resources webpage for students and families to review and practice previously taught content throughout the summer months.

Resources are organized by grade level and aligned to the learning students experienced during the school year.

Families can access the materials at any time to review concepts, practice skills, or explore new ideas at home.

Additional resources will continue to be added throughout June.

Please see the VERY IMPORTANT new Cellphone policy in FCPS for NEXT school year. We will continue to educate our students on this new expectation:

New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1st, 2026

On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cell phone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.

This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell (8:10 am to 2:55 pm).

High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime.

More details are available on the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage.

NOTE: As outlined in the new SR&R regulations, ALL students are expected to follow the established policy and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). Students who do not comply will face consequences outlined in the SR&R.

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

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.

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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.

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

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

Links to the Family Newsletters for this 2025-2026 SY

June 2026

HERE is the link for June 14, 2026

HERE is the link for June 7, 2026

May 2026

HERE is the link for May 31, 2026

HERE is the link for May 24, 2026

HERE is the link for May 17, 2026

HERE is the link for May 10, 2026

HERE is the link for May 3, 2026

April 2026

HERE is the link for April 26, 2026

HERE is the link for April 29, 2026

HERE is the link for April 12, 2026

HERE is the link for April 5, 2026

March 2026

HERE is the link for March 29, 2026

HERE is the link for March 22, 2026

HERE is link for March 15, 2026

HERE is the link for March 8, 2026

HERE is the link for March 1, 2026

February 2026

HERE is the link for February 22, 2026

HERE is the link for February 15, 2026

HERE is the link for February 8, 2026

HERE is the link for February 1, 2026

January 2026

HERE is the link for January 25, 2026

HERE is the link for January 18, 2026

HERE is the link for January 11, 2026

HERE is the link for January 4, 2026

December 2025

HERE is the link for December 14, 2025

HERE is the link for December 7, 2025

November 2025

HERE is the link for November 39, 2025

HERE is the link for November 23, 2025

HERE is the link for November 16, 2025

HERE is the link for November 9, 2025

HERE is the link for November 2, 2025

October 2025

HERE is the link for October 26th, 2025

HERE is the link for October 19th, 2025

HERE is the link for October 12, 2025

HERE is the link for October 5, 2025

September 2025

HERE is the link for September 28, 2025

HERE is the link for September 21, 2025

HERE is the link for September 14, 2025

HERE is the link for September 7, 2025

August 2025

HERE is the link for August 31, 2025

HERE is the link for August 24, 2025

HERE is the link for August 17, 2025