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Just a reminder that FCPS schools are closed on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

All main offices will also be closed.

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, MVHS 10th and 11th grade students will be taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) exam, and all pre-registered 12th grade students will be participating in SAT School Day

School Day Schedule

• All FCPS high schools will operate on a two-hour early release schedule.

• Please see the early release schedule HERE.

• High school academy courses and all high school shuttles will be canceled on this day.

Transportation

• Regular bus routes will be provided in the morning and after the early release.

• Families of students requiring alternate transportation arrangements due to accommodated testing will be contacted directly by the PSAT Coordinator or SAT School Day Coordinator .

The Fairfax County School Board is accepting applications for the SY2025-26 cohort of the Student Leadership Development Program. If you have a freshman, sophomore, or junior interested in a future in law, government, or public policy, this is the program for them!

• The application deadline has been extended to October 3, 2025 (from the original deadline of September 26, 2025) and students must submit applications via the official application form by 11:59 p.m.

The program information, application, and program requirements are in the flyer below - and are also available on the website.

For questions, please contact the School Board Office via SBStudentLeadership@fcps.edu or 571-423-1075.

Our Esports Team had some tough season opening matches this past week, but were able to come away with a 3-1 win in Rocket League against Courtland High School. Our Rocket League team demonstrated good sportsmanship and allowed their opponent to take a round and prevent a shutout (see pic 2 below).

Special thanks to three members of our MVHS Asian Pacific Island American (APIA) Club, who volunteered through the Rotary Club at the recent Taste of Annandale Festival.

Special thanks to our own Mr. Kalugdan, who was the MC & DJ at the event. Mr. Kalugdan shared he was able to meet with several VIPs that day, and speak to them about all the great things happening at Mount Vernon High School. The VIPs included: Congressman James Walkinshaw, ,Senator Dave Marsden, VA Delegate Marcus Simon, School Board members: Ricardi Anderson and Ilryong Moon, and Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval.

Please join me in welcoming Ms. Zenobia Payne, our new Administrative Assistant (AA) in Ms. Winkfield's sub-school serving student with last names between Con-Joh.

The 2025 Homecoming Dance will be Saturday, October 4th, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm in the MVHS Fieldhouse.

• All students planning to attend the dance must have a ticket. Any non-MVHS student attending must be of high school age, must be pre-approved, and must be able to present a valid HS ID upon entry. No exceptions will be made.

• Please enter through Door #6.

• No Students will be permitted to enter the dance after 9:00 pm.

• If you leave the dance for any reason, you will not be permitted to return.

• This is a high school dance, therefore, no students under the age of 9th grade will be permitted to enter the dance. Student IDs may be checked, so please have them available.

• No backpacks will be permitted.

• No bags larger than a clutch purse will be permitted.

• All purses and coat pockets will be searched upon entry.

• All students will be passing through the OpenGate Weapons Detection system for dances.

• All FCPS SR&R rules apply to dances and other extracurricular events.

• All students should arrange for rides to pick them up at 11:00 pm from Door #6. Any student who does not have a timely ride after the dance is subject to not being able to attend subsequent dances.

If you have any questions about the expectations for the homecoming dance, please feel free to call Mr. Dimmick at 703-619-3100.

MVHS community -

Our amazing PTSA is working with MVHS to bring back the Homecoming Parades!

The parade will be a new version, which we will do before the Homecoming Game on Friday, October 3rd vs. Edison.

• The parade will be open to any MVHS student club or activity.

• Groups will get to walk the track together before the game to be recognized.

• Groups are welcome to create a banner, wear attire, carry props, or pull a tiny decorated wagon (nothing larger than a standard pull wagon)...anything that they feel represents their group well, while on parade around the track.

To Enter the parade:

Interested parties just need to register with the PTSA, by emailing us at ptsamountvernonhs@gmail.com, with the name of their group, a contact name, number and email address.

Per regulation, Mt. Vernon High School provides a mediation/prayer room for students and staff during the day.

Meditation and Silent Reflection During Instructional Time

Students are generally expected to stay in class during instructional time. Students are only permitted to use Meditation and Silent Reflection rooms during instructional time when there is an approved accommodation.

• Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for a student to miss instructional time for prayer, meditation, and silent reflection.

• All requests for such accommodations during instructional time should be directed to the school principal or principal designee.

Please use this form below to indicate that you give permission for your student to miss instructional time for prayer, meditation, and silent reflection for the ‘25-26 school year.

• HERE is the link for submission.

MVHS 2025-26 AP/IB Test Opt-Out Process

FCPS encourages all students to take AP/IB tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt out of the external assessments by filling out an Opt-Out form to be provided by the school.

• Opting out of AP Gov means you will not take the test in May.

• Opting out of IB classes means you will not take the test in May, and your internal assessment will not be submitted to the IB.

• Opting out of AP and IB means students will not earn a score to be used as college credit.

Assignments and assessments in IB and AP courses help to prepare students for the exam and are included in the student’s class grade. Students who choose to opt out of AP/IB tests are still required to meet all course standards and expectations as outlined in the FCPS curriculum and as if they intend to sit for the exam.

• Please speak with your teacher if you have any questions on how assignments will or will not impact your grade.

To receive the Opt-out form, enrolling parents/guardians must request the form by emailing MVHS Advanced Academics Coordinator, Sarah Freeland scfreeland@fcps.edu.To assist in the decision-making process, students will be provided a report with their previous tests and current AP/IB course enrollment.

AP/IB students must make Opt-Out decisions by October 31st.

AP/IB Exam Fees

As part of the FCPS Approved Budget, the fees for the first six AP/IB tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s).

Student accounts will be billed in December for tests that exceed the six FCPS-funded tests. The nonrefundable fees are $99 per AP exam, or a $124 fee per IB exam.

2026 AP Testing

Reference the College Board AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams.

2026 IB Testing

Reference the 2026 IB exam dates here.

Dear MVHS Parents and Caregivers:

In response to the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of our community, students in grades 7-12 are offered the opportunity to take the World Languages Credit by Exam (WLCBE).

• The WLCBE assesses language proficiency in languages other than English and recognizes the strengths that our students bring as effective communicators in multiple languages.

This assessment may be used to award world language credits towards graduation, determine course placement for language courses offered in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), and fulfill the world languages requirements for the Virginia Seal of Biliteracy: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/parents-students/for-students/graduation/graduation- requirement-resources/graduation-diploma-seals/seal-of-biliteracy.

• The exam is offered in the fall and the spring each school year.

A student may participate in the exam a total of two times per language, with no more than one attempt each year. In other words, students have two chances per language to earn credits by taking the exam between grades 7 and 12.

• The spring exam is only available for eligible students who enroll in FCPS after the fall registration deadline of October 17th.

Students who wish to take the exam should be able to proficiently understand and communicate in the testing language, and will be asked to listen, read, speak, and either write/type or, for American Sign Language, sign/interpret. For more information on how to prepare for the exam and scoring criteria you may visit our website: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high/world-languages/credit-exam-world-languages.

• If you would like your student to participate in the next available WLCBE, please have your child register for the exam through their school counselor by Friday, October 17th.

• NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Please visit our website to see the list of available languages: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/student-tests- assessments/types-student-assessment/credit-by-exam-world-language#languages-and-testing-method

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!

College Fair and the Postsecondary Virtual Night Event

The annual FCPS College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Approximately 200 colleges and universities will be represented, including two and four-year colleges and US Service Academies.

Following the fair, the Postsecondary Virtual Night Event will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Both events can help students be better prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey.

Students may REGISTER HERE.

Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS

At Mount Vernon High School, our volunteers are a vital part of our school community. We deeply value the time and care they give to our students.

This information segment is to share recent updates to our FPCS volunteer process, with a focus on one primary goal: keeping students safe.

These updates — such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks — are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.

We encourage all our parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at MVHS to click HERE, then click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.”

• After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application.

Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.

We understand these changes may seem disruptive, especially for long-time volunteers. Our intent is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported with each and every person they encounter at school.

As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.

Volunteer Levels

Level 1: Infrequent volunteers (monthly or less frequent) who are always supervised do not need a criminal background check.

• However, they do need a sex offender registry check, which is performed by signing in at the school's visitor kiosk, usually in the front office.

Level 2: Frequent, ongoing, or regular volunteers (daily, weekly, bi-weekly) who are also always supervised are subject to the same requirements as Level 1 — no criminal background check, but a sex offender registry check via the kiosk is mandatory.

Level 3: Volunteers with direct, unsupervised interaction with students must complete a criminal background check, including fingerprinting and child abuse and neglect checks. This applies to roles like mentors, tutors, or field trip chaperones who are alone with students (not accompanied by an FCPS staff member) at any time during the activity.

Student Volunteers: FCPS students who volunteer under the supervision of an FCPS staff member or parent/caretaker. Student behavior while volunteering is governed by the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities. Students should not sign up through the Volunteer FCPS management system, nor should they check in via the visitor management system.

The National Honor Society (NHS) is an acclaimed high school organization that recognizes and celebrates exceptional student achievement in the four pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

10th-12th grade Majors with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher are eligible and invited to apply to MVHS’s National Honor Society Chapter!

If students have already been inducted and remain in good academic standing with a 3.5 GPA, no action is needed. 😊

• The application window is from August 22nd- October 31st, 2025.

• The link to apply can be found here. 😊

We look forward to receiving your application!

Sarah Freeland

Mount Vernon High School Advanced Academics

Just a reminder that MVHS is a closed campus. Students may not leave school unless a parent sends a written note to the school.

Lunches are also closed. Students are expected to eat lunch in our cafeteria.

MVHS also does not permit food deliveries. Any food delivered to the main office will be kept until dismiss at 2:55 pm.

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.

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 24-25 is valid for the first thirty (30) school days.
• Households will be required to submit a new application by October 30, 2025

HERE is the link to the 2025-2026 mandatory Student Forms that all families must fill out for each new school year.

These forms can also be found on our school website HERE.

Mandatory Forms include:

Parent Digital Tool Permission Application - electronic submission only

Emergency Care Form - paper version to be printed and returned

Emergency Care Form in ParentVue - electronic version

Health Information Form - must be printed and turned in; copies available in the office

SR&R signature page - must be printed and turned in; copies available in the office

Military Connected Students Form - must be printed and turned in; copies available in the office

Other Student-Specific Forms (links and descriptions)

Free and Reduced Lunch Application (Form is electronic only – cannot be printed and signed) and Consent to Share Information Form Must be completed and turned in for your child to receive free/reduced fees for classes, athletics, etc.

• IMPORTANT: Students must re-apply for Free and Reduced Meals each school year.
• Approved students have until Wednesday, October 1, 2025 to re-apply.
• After October 1, 2025, students will pay full price for food.
• If you do not re-apply for this 25-26 school year, you will have to pay full price for food.

Homeless Student Referral Form - Only returned for students who are homeless

Clinic Health forms (if applicable to your child)

• Medication Authorization Form – Request personnel to administer medication to your child during school day.
• Student Use of Inhalers Form – Authorize your child to use an inhaler in school as prescribed.
• Student Use of Epi-Pen Form – Authorize FCPS personnel to administer epinephrine injection(s) as directed by a physician.

Parent Information regarding Student Opt-Out Rights and Choices

(if applicable to your child)

• Wellness Survey opt-out form – 9th and 11th grades only; this opt out is for parents who do not wish for their child to participate in the SOS program.
• FLE Opt-Out - to opt child out of all or some of the Family Life Education lessons (form specific to grade level)
• Annual Opt out (Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms) – Opt-out choices related to surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights. One Page Flyer
• FCPS-issued Laptop Opt Out Form - for parents who wish to provide a laptop to their student

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

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The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in leadership careers. This test has been utilized for years by the military to help soldiers identify their leadership capabilities. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.

We have confirmed the ASVAB Testing dates for MVHS for the 2025-2026 SY:

Fall Choices:

• January 28, 2026 (mass testing)

Spring Choices:

• April 7, 2026 (regular testing)

Army:

• 2nd Thursday each month
• Staff Sergeant Sessie & Staff Sergeant Sweeny

Air Force:

• TBD

Marines:

• 1st Thursday each month
• Sergeant Pennington

Navy:

• TBD

The Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Leadership Award

• Self-nominations for the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Leadership Award are now open! Please read the following information and fill out the nomination form before the deadline October 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
• The Leadership Award seeks to reward applicants who consistently display excellence of character, qualities of leadership, devotion to duty, and academic accomplishment. While academic excellence is a consideration, the selection of award recipients emphasizes the importance of leadership and public service.
• Therefore, most recipients are leaders who go above and beyond their peers to improve themselves and to make a difference in the lives of others. Most recipients engage in endeavors that demonstrate their independence, initiative, courage, personal discipline, strong work ethic, commitment to community service, leadership qualities, ability to confront challenges, and pursuit of academic excellence. For example, prior award recipients:

• Served on school honor councils;

• Worked on political campaigns;

• Served in student government;

• Traveled overseas to serve others;

• Led a morning fitness program;

• Started charitable organizations;

• Learned multiple languages;

• Attended community college while in high school; and

• Participated as captains of sports teams and academic teams.

This award comes with a $30,000 scholarship.

2025-2026 Award Timetable:

• October 15, 2025 – Student Self Nominations close at 11:59 PM.
• MVHS Nominated student will be notified by November 1, 2025.
• December 1, 2025 – Each applicant must submit his/her electronic application by 5:00 p.m. on December 1, 2025.
• December 4-5, 2025 – The Award Screening Committee will review all applications and submit three finalists from each congressional district to the Award Selection Committee.
• January 23-24, 2026 – The Award Selection Committee will interview the 33 finalists in Richmond.
• Late January 2026 – Winners will be notified.
• February 18, 2026 – 2 p.m. Recipients will be presented awards at a ceremony in Richmond.

The self-nomination form can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaFtySbX1H4_TEVNQlZhY793kdgZB0jtfPPZ9JBRetKhpitg/viewform?usp=header

Inaccurate or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

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The Pamplin Leadership Award (PLA) – Virginia Tech

• This year's Pamplin Leadership Award (PLA) season is now open!
• The PLA was established by Robert B. Pamplin, Sr. (VT Class of 1933) and Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. to acknowledge students who demonstrate superior intellectual promise, academic performance, dedication to their communities, interest and success in physical fitness and health, and unimpeachable integrity.
• The PLA is a one-year, merit-based $5,000 Virginia Tech scholarship presented to up to forty qualified students from Virginia's public high schools.
• Each school's one nominee must have a 3.8 or better GPA.

Mount Vernon High School can only nominate one student for this award.

Required steps to be considered for nomination:

1. Fill out this required nomination form by October 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

2. Email Ms. Whitehouse (mlwhitehouse@fcps.edu) your required essay by October 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

3. Apply to Virginia Tech and the Virginia Tech Honors College by the early action deadline of November 1, 2025. The Honors College is required for the winner of this award.

If you are selected as the MVHS nominee, you will complete the following steps:

1. Complete the online application through Virginia Tech's Scholarship Central site (only available to students who have submitted their undergraduate admissions application).

2. You will receive instructions to create a Guest Account 1-3 days after submitting the application.

3. The login credentials used to create a Guest Account also allow a student access to Scholarship Central.

4. You must complete the Virginia Tech general scholarship application (https://vt.academicworks.com).

5. Once the general scholarship application is complete, you may apply for the PLA (https://vt.academicworks.com/opportunities/60487)

Do not mail paper applications or supplemental materials! They will not be considered.

Also required in the PLA application:

1. Essay: In an essay of 500 words or fewer, discuss your understanding of effective leadership. [1] What are some qualities of effective leadership? [2] How do you measure effective leadership? [3] Describe the qualities of one effective leader you know, including evidence of how they exemplify these qualities. [4] Where, when, and how have you applied these qualities in your own leadership roles to date? [5] How, specifically, do you intend to continue your development as a leader at Virginia Tech?

2. In the application, verify the name and email address of a high school official (usually the your counselor) who will verify that the applicant is the high school's nominee. The official will then receive electronic notification with instructions to validate the student.

AS A REMINDER: A high school’s nominee is an applicant. Not all applicants will be selected as recipients, as there are more public high schools in Virginia than there are Pamplin Leadership Awards.

The Honors College, not the high school, notifies the student if they are selected as a Pamplin Leadership Award recipient.

Applications must be validated by the high school official listed in the application by January 7, 2026 to be considered. This means that the applicant must complete the application several days prior so that the system has time to generate the verification form to the school official. This deadline is firm - students must plan ahead and not procrastinate. Any request for an application extension will be denied.

Any problems accessing the PLA application must be referred to the Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid at 540-231-5179; the Honors College cannot help with application troubleshooting.

The self nomination form can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpor2qdD9KTreRY_DhHG0gWQQbCLf4zWD0bemCJ05WSA7Dmg/viewform?usp=header

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The Jefferson and Walentas Scholarships:

• The Jefferson Scholars Foundation seeks to attract the most promising student leaders to the University of Virginia. These students should demonstrate superior potential for providing exceptional contributions to the University as students, to the world at large, and as alumni of the University. In granting the awards, the Foundation looks for excellence in:

1. leadership ability

2. scholarship ability

3. responsible citizenship

To be eligible to compete, a nominee must:

1. Be an enrolled member of the current graduating class who has not yet received a diploma.

2. Be selected by their school as the nominee.

3. Not have been previously nominated for a Jefferson or Walentas Scholarship.

In addition, Walentas Scholarship nominees must be first-generation college-bound, defined as neither parent/primary guardian having earned a bachelor’s degree (or the international equivalent) by the start of a student’s final year of high school.

Jefferson and Walentas Scholarships provide full financial support for four years of study at the University of Virginia, as well as enrichment opportunities like travel abroad, career development opportunities, and access to the Foundation’s extensive network of Scholars, Fellows, alumni, and volunteers. You must be a candidate who is willing to complete the entire process and apply to UVA. Complete your UVA application ASAP!

For your information: The average GPA for admitted students at UVA is 4.0+, the average SAT is 1400+, and the average ACT is 32+.

With all of this in mind, I would like to invite students who believe they are competitive and meet the qualifications to self-nominate for these amazing opportunities. The deadline for these nominations is October 10th at 11:59 PM. All parts of the nomination process (google form, and both essays emailed to me) must be complete by that deadline. Late submissions, incomplete submissions, or incorrect submissions will not be accepted.

To self-nominate for the Jefferson, please fill out the following: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfxyThSOK4vAWYJqRqjYqZ-1owMLSTe9S8dsRitrdxaPV1rw/viewform?usp=header

To self-nominate for the Walentas, please fill out the following: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxQvmT_TBUr1oPhnpy48wpO7AcUSm16rjBVL57uF_yK5ZKDQ/viewform?usp=header

Nominations will be reviewed for authenticity and then voted on by the members of the MVHS Scholarship Committee. Only two students will be selected: one for the Jefferson, and one for the Walentas.

Timeline:

• October 10th, 11:59 PM: Student self-nomination and essays due.
• November 10th - November 15th: Selected nominees are notified, and MVHS will submit nominees (one for each scholarship) to The Jefferson Foundation.
• December 2025-February 2026: Regional review and interviews are conducted.
• Late February 2026: Final virtual interviews are conducted.
• Prior to April 20th, 2026: Recipients are notified.
• April 20th, 2026: Deadline for recipients to accept the offer.

I encourage you to visit: https://www.jeffersonscholars.org/scholarships, https://www.jeffersonscholars.org/scholarships/walentas-faqs, and https://www.jeffersonscholars.org/ to learn more about these esteemed opportunities.