MVMS Family Update

Dear Parents and Guardians,

State testing at Mount Vernon Middle School begins next week. These assessments give us an opportunity to see how much our students have learned and grown throughout the year. Below is our testing schedule:

April 8th & 9th – English Language Arts (Grades 6–8)

April 15th & 16th – Math (Grades 6–8)

April 23rd – 8th Grade Science & MAP Testing for 6th and 7th Grade

Please help your child be at their best by encouraging a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and on-time arrival to school on testing days. If you could assist us in reminding your student to have their Chromebook fully charged we would greatly appreciate it!

We’re proud of the hard work our students and staff have put in this year, and we’re excited to see them shine!

Thank you for your continued support.

Darin

Third quarter grades are now available on ProgressBook. Please take a few moments to log in and review your student’s progress. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to their teacher or school counselor.

Reminder that there is no school on April 18th.

Our new incentive program to encourage students to pass the tests or show significant growth was announced in the fall. Below are important updates and a reminder of how the program works.

This year, students who meet specific academic criteria will have the opportunity to attend a special reward trip to Kings Island on Tuesday, June 3rd. We will be utilizing school transportation and students will be placed into groups with a chaperone based upon their grade level.

How the Program Works

Our Focus: Motivating students to either pass or improve on their Ohio State Tests.

Eligibility Criteria for Students:

• Pass all OSTs for their grade level = automatic eligibility for the trip.
• If a student doesn’t pass one or more tests, they can still attend by meeting the following additional criteria:
• Show at least 3+ points of growth in the tests they did not pass.
• Have no more than 10 full absences for the year.
• No major discipline referrals in the second semester.

Grade-Level Breakdown

6th & 7th Grades:

• Pass both tests = eligible.
• Don’t pass one = meet 2 additional criteria.
• Don’t pass both = meet all 3 additional criteria.

8th Grade:

• Pass all 3 tests = eligible.
• Don’t pass one = meet 1 additional criterion.
• Don’t pass two = meet 2 additional criteria.
• Don’t pass any = meet all 3 additional criteria.

Trip Details

• Destination: Kings Island
• Date: Tuesday, June 3rd
• Cost: $25 for those who qualify (financial assistance available upon request)

How the Trip is Funded

The Cookie Dough Fundraiser remains the primary method of covering trip expenses. I am excited to announce that our Cookie Dough Fundraiser was a great success thanks to your support!

How You Can Help

• Motivate your student by reinforcing the importance of putting forth their best effort on the Ohio State Tests.

Your support makes a difference! Together, we can encourage our students to succeed and reward their hard work with an unforgettable trip to Kings Island.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education.

Homework help is an after school opportunity for students to receive additional help completing assignments and takes place in the Library most Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 4 pm. Bussing is available to Columbia, Knox Learning Center, East Elementary, Pleasant Street Elementary, and Dan Emmett Elementary. Come prepared to work and stay on top of your assignments this school year.

At MVMS we use multiple forms of communication to keep you "in the know" of what is happening at our school. Parent updates like this one are sent at least every other week and are posted through our social media sites as well as through our website and instant alerts.

Daily announcements are posted on our website under the daily announcements tab and can be found here.

April

5- Solo and Ensemble Contest

8-9 OST ELA Test

15-16 - OST Math Test

18- No school –Good Friday

22- Bus Driver Appreciation Day

23- Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day

23- OST Science (8th grade only)

25- Tops and Pops- MVMS 7pm

29- Talent Show for parents–7pm (theater)

30- Talent show for students- (theater)

Click here to view the 2024-25 District Calendar.

Principal - Mount Vernon Middle School

Email: dprince@mvcsd.us
Website: http://www.mvcsd.us/mountvernonmiddleschool_home.aspx
Location: 302 Yellow Jacket Drive, Mount Vernon, OH, USA
Phone: 740-392-6867
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mount-Vernon-Middle-School-1428107840766187/
X: @DarinLPrince