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"April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, the Month of the Military Child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices and the challenges they overcome (Department of Defense)."

In April, we "formally recognize the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month. Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and non-profit organizations issue proclamations and engage in special events that celebrate our community’s rich heritage and numerous contributions to society (Arab American Foundation)."

MV is seeking parent volunteers to help serve as proctors for upcoming IB testing. This is a simple but important role—monitoring exams and helping ensure test security.

Volunteers can sign up for proctoring shifts through April 24 to allow time for processing in the new FCPS volunteer management system.

• Link to sign up is HERE

Your support makes a real difference!

By volunteering, you help protect valuable instructional time for teachers and directly support Mount Vernon’s Advanced Academics program.

Please click HERE for the 2026 IB Exam Schedule.

• NOTE: IB exams begin on Tuesday afternoon, April 28th.

Please see Ms. Freeland with any questions about the IB Exams.

Congratulations to our amazing Art Department on an incredible MV Pyramid Art Show last evening! We received so many compliments on not only the presentation, but on the talents and creativity of our students!

Thanks to all our art teachers for all they do to inspire our students!

• Philip Carter
• Amanda Davis
• Sally Gilliam (Dept. Chair)
• Anh Ha
• James Klinke
• Kelly Margo
• Paul Merced

Mount Vernon High School DECA Presents: Petals En Vogue Spring Fashion Show

Mount Vernon High School is excited to invite our community to a spectacular evening of style, creativity, and student talent at the MVHS DECA and Fashion Marketing Spring Fashion Show, Petals En Vogue, on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Mount Vernon High School Bratten Hall (G100).

This highly anticipated event showcases the hard work and innovation of our Fashion Marketing students, who have spent weeks designing themes, curating looks, coordinating scenes, and bringing their creative visions to life.

From Nature-inspired designs to Global Couture, Formalwear, Streetwear, and Self-Expression, each segment highlights both current fashion trends and student originality.

We warmly invite families, friends, and community members to attend and support!

Come experience an evening where fashion blooms and creativity shines—you won’t want to miss it!

Beginning the week of April 19th, we will be celebrating our Seniors in their various spring sports.

Below is the schedule:

• April 23rd: Girls Soccer
• May 4th: Boys Lacrosse
• May 5th: Boys Tennis
• May 5th: Boys Soccer
• May 6th: Track
• May 7th: Girls Tennis
• May 7th: Girls Lacrosse
• May 11th: Baseball
• May 11th: Softball

Special thanks to all of our Seniors and their families for all they have done for Mount Vernon HS during their tenure as Majors!

Raíces is a national essay contest for U.S. secondary students that shines a light on the living presence and contributions of the Hispanic community across the United States. Students are invited to tell the story behind a street name, a monument, a festival, a local leader, an organization, family recipe, culinary tradition, or even a neighborhood restaurant that connects their community to the Hispanic world. The goal is simple and powerful: to make visible what is often overlooked and affirm that Hispanic communities are here and are an active part of our shared society.

First place is a trip to Spain with an additional person, the teacher who helped them submit, & a companion for the teacher!

Click HERE for more information.

MVHS juniors and seniors:

Prom tickets will go on sale in May. The breakdown of sale dates will be:

• May 11th and May 12th - Early Bird Special of $60/single ticket or $115/couple
• May 13th to May 19th - $70/single ticket
• May 20th to May 22nd - $80/single ticket

Forms needed to attend prom are HERE.

You can pick up a hard-copy of these in your sub-school.

The Financial Obligation Form in your sub-schools.

Our MVHS Student Activities Website will be full of important information for our students and families.

HERE is the link to the 25-26 MVHS Activities Calendar

HERE is the link to the MVHS Student Activities Website.

HERE is a link to the 2025-2026 Athletic Coaches List

Dear MVHS Community,

Support our student-athletes by becoming a proud member of the MVHS Athletic Booster Club!

There are many ways you can support MVHS Athletics:

👉 Click here to become a member, make a donation, become a sponsor, and purchase your Athletic Season Passes

👉 Click here to purchase MVHS Spirit Wear

Season Passes – valid for all regular-season home games

• Student - SILVER passes are $30
• Adult - MAROON passes are $75

By purchasing a Season Pass, you’re making a direct impact on our athletic programs. Season passes are not only a convenient and cost-effective option for families and fans, but they also ensure that 100% of gate sales go directly to MVHS.

Game day ticket sales are split 50/50 with the visiting team — so your support goes further with a pass!

Let’s fill the stands and show our school spirit.

Go MAJORS!

MVHS Late Busses will only run on Mondays & Thursdays this spring of the 2025-2026 SY.

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

The MVHS cafeteria will offer breakfast and lunch daily. If your student plans on purchasing food through the cafeteria, please be sure to load money on their meal account or bring cash.

Breakfast:

• Students, grades K-12—$1.75
• Reduced-price breakfast for qualifying students – no charge
• Adults or 2nd student meal—$3.00

Lunch:

• Secondary and high school —$3.50
• Reduced-price lunch for qualifying students – no charge
• Adults or 2nd student meal —$5.00

More information on FCPS Food Services (including payment options for meal accounts, daily menus, free and reduced meal programs, etc.) can be reviewed on the FCPS website.

Early Release Days

In the event of a 3-hour early release, lunch service will still be available between 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. FNS proposes to offer grab-and-go meals for students, allowing them to go through the serving lines, choose items, and put them in provided meal bags. Both cold and hot meal options will be available. Students are still required to pick up complete reimbursable meals; otherwise, à la carte charges will be applied. All meals provided by FNS must be consumed on-site.

School Nutrition Accounts, PINs, Prepayments, & MySchoolBucks

FNS will be emailing student PINs via e-Notify and in advance of the first day of school. MySchoolBucks should be promoted and is now available for account prepayments. State legislation and the FCPS Meal Charge Policy direct all school nutrition account negative balance communication to parents/caregivers. Additionally, students may not be denied a breakfast or lunch meal for any reason. FNS will work with school administrators to communicate low/negative account balances.

Menus

School menus offer a variety of entrees, fruits, and vegetables that meet or exceed USDA guidelines, including nutrient standards. Menus, allergens, and nutrition information are all available online at LINQ Connect. School menus will be published monthly, starting one week before the first day of school. FNS makes every effort to offer items as listed on the planned menu. Unanticipated substitutions are published on LINQ Connect whenever possible.

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SIS ParentVUE: Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Parents and care-givers -

SIS ParentVUE is the info-central for all the MVHS and FCPS information you will need.

Track your student's attendance, view grades, get information from the school, and much more!

Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Please call the school at 703-619-3100 if you need your Activation Code for SIS ParentVUE.

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

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

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

Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE.

Log in and click “Report Absence.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays.

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

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

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

This is a safety issue and needs to stop immediately.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

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

• See the link HERE.

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

• See the link HERE.

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

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

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

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

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

Please click HERE for more School Profile Information

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

• Watch Dr. Reid’s message.

Please visit the FCPS Webpage for all FCPS-related Information

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

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

Links to the Family Newsletters for this 2025-2026 SY

April 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