Parent Involvement

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Community Pride

At Mount Vernon, we believe that a strong, engaged community starts with our families. There are numerous ways for parents to get involved and make a lasting impact. Parents, grandparents, and extended family can learn alongside students as active and engaged members of our community, invest their time and talents by serving in various capacities, join committees within our parent network, and participate in our exciting school signature events.

Together, the Mount Vernon community creates a nurturing and dynamic environment that enriches the educational experience for all. Explore the opportunities below and discover how you can be a vital part of the Mount Vernon community!

At the moment when someone can say to themselves, "I’m a Mustang," they already have a sense of belonging. A feeling of pride. An appreciation for school spirit.

They are a part of the community. The Mount Vernon community.

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LEARN

Parents, grandparents, and extended family LEARN alongside students as active engaged members of the community. Through Mount Vernon’s Parent University, the School offers unique insights and opportunities for lifelong learning with an annual Speaker Series, Divisional Connections, Learning Walks, and special events.

During our annual Speaker Series, industry experts provide enterprise on topics tied to the Mount Vernon student experience. The School draws from a deep bench of in-house learning designers to national speakers providing insights and best practices.

Divisional Connections offer more specific insights into student learning and life in the Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.

Mount Vernon faculty have been conducting learning walks and instructional rounds, to transform school culture from a closed-door, master-teacher mindset to an open-door, collaborator mindset, for many years. Recognizing the value, the invitation is extended to parents to accompany teachers on these learning walks. With quiet, independent observations, parents enter the classroom, fade into the background or look over a student’s shoulder to better understand learning. By participating in the classroom as an observer, or a questioner, MV parents gain a strong understanding of the learning that is taking place through student comments, conversations, and actions. All parents are invited to see learning in action.

These events bring our community together through fellowship, advance the mission of the School, and drive impact.

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SERVE

Parents, grandparents, and extended family SERVE when investing time, and/or talents in any capacity at the School.

MVXperts, a network of industry experts within the Mount Vernon parent community, connect their skills, services, and businesses to support educational outcomes at the school. They provide our students with real-world learning experiences, both in the classroom and in authentic off-site settings.

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The Mount Vernon Parent Network works to promote a strong sense of community by encouraging Mount Vernon families to Learn, Serve and Give. Parents are provided the opportunity to support each other, as well as faculty and staff, in an informed, and welcoming environment. Success is grounded in a shared mission, a supportive community, and strong parent participation.

Giving of your time makes our community stronger. There are so many ways to offer a helping hand from volunteering at an Admissions event, volunteering in the Made in MV Spirit store, to one of the hundreds of annual Arts or Athletics events.

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Parent Network

The Mount Vernon Parent Network (MVPN) works to promote a strong sense of community by encouraging Mount Vernon families to Learn, Serve, and Give. We provide our community the opportunity to support each other, as well as faculty and staff in an informed, and welcoming environment. Our success is grounded in a shared mission, supportive community and strong parent participation. All parents, grandparents, persons standing in place of parents, and parents of alumni are members of the MVPN. Membership is covered by tuition.

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MVPN COMMITTEES

The Mustang Athletic Club supports all MV sports and athletic activities at the School in conjunction with the Athletics Department. They assist during home games throughout the School year and at various athletic events, including banquets and the MVees (Mount Vernon’s version of the ESPYs).

The MVAA supports MV Arts programming and activities at the School in conjunction with the Maker, Art, and Design Department. Arts Alliance members commit to volunteering at arts performances and events throughout the school year.

The MVPN Inclusion Network partners with the Office of Community Impact and other MVPN committees to provide perspective and support in an effort to increase representation and access for Mount Vernon families.

Everyone has a journey – and a story to tell. The Mount Vernon community of parents, grandparents, and alumni is uniquely positioned to provide authentic real-world input and feedback to our students by sharing their experiences and expertise. Sign up to engage with students as an MVXpert or to share your network.

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This Committee helps plan and manage school-wide events, fundraisers, and special activities, including Rock the Block, Grandparents Day, Mustang Rally, Volunteer Appreciation, Homecoming events, Auctions, and Galas.

MV Grandparents Committee provides grandparents with an opportunity to support the school’s mission, to help build a stronger community that is inclusive of our grandparents and caregivers, and to impact and engage in our students’ learning experience.

This committee works directly with the Heads of the Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School to plan events and strategic engagement opportunities that contribute to the “Mustang Magic” that goes hand in hand with our supportive and inclusive community. In addition, we create opportunities and cultural experiences for Mustangs across all divisions to develop meaningful relationships through connection and annual traditions, including the Alpha Omega Parade, student volunteer opportunities, and peer mentorship.

The Admissions and New Family Ambassadors serve as an extension of the Admissions team. Engagement opportunities include connecting with prospective families during admissions events, assisting with outreach, submitting online reviews, and shepherding new families during their first year at Mount Vernon.

MV Serves is a parent-led committee dedicated to cultivating a culture of helping others in love without expecting something in return, by teaching our students how to lead with a servant’s heart in our local community. Throughout the school year, MV Serves implements three week-long service opportunities for the entire campus and MV community. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)

The MV Appreciation Committee provides care and appreciation for our families, staff, and faculty through the organization of school-wide faculty appreciation days, in partnership with non-profit organizations and community groups and businesses.

The MV Prayers committee strives to exemplify the school’s foundational bedrock of the fruit of the Spirit by lifting up our families, staff, faculty, and the greater community through prayer and caring actions. They meet monthly to offer support, prayer, and care for the MV Community. Finally, they work closely with the Lower and Upper Campus chapel leaders.

Made in MV spreads spirit throughout the community. Volunteer options include working in the Made in MV store in the Upper Campus building, volunteering at the uniform resale, and pop-up shops at campus events.

The Men of Mount Vernon strives to encourage male presence on campus with the purpose of engaging dads, grands, and special friends to support the faculty and staff. Men often see women as volunteers but Men of Mount Vernon wants to create an opportunity for dads/men to feel welcome and included.

The MV TechWise committee aims to educate and empower families raising kids in the digital age. This committee believes that we are better together when we can learn from each other and promote healthy digital habits within the community.

This parent volunteer committee partners with the Community, Giving, and Impact office (CGI) to encourage and advocate for gifts to the MV Fund, our school’s annual fund.

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Community Pride

At the moment when someone can say to themselves, "I’m a Mustang," they already have a sense of belonging. A feeling of pride. An appreciation for school spirit. They are a part of the community. The Mount Vernon community.

LEARN

Annual Speaker Series

Divisional Connections

Learning Walks

Signature Events

SERVE

Become an MVXpert

Join an MVPN Committee

Volunteer at the School

Parent Network

MVPN COMMITTEES

Mustang Athletic Club (MAC)

Mount Vernon Arts Alliance (MVAA)

Inclusion Network

MVXperts Network

Community Events

Grandparents

Connection & Engagement

Admissions and New Family Ambassadors

MV Serves

MV Appreciation

MV Prayers

Made in MV School Store

Men of Mount Vernon

MV TechWise

MVF Ambassadors

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At the moment when someone can say to themselves, "I’m a Mustang," they already have a sense of belonging. A feeling of pride. An appreciation for school spirit.

They are a part of the community. The Mount Vernon community.