One Mount Vernon Digital Newsletter - June 14, 2024
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One Mount Vernon Digital Newsletter - June 14, 2024
![Dr. Strickland speaking to community at forum.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750348340/mtvernoncsdorg/jle1lieq1mff2q9odkss/LetsTalk-Part2-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750348340/mtvernoncsdorg/jle1lieq1mff2q9odkss/LetsTalk-Part2-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750348340/mtvernoncsdorg/jle1lieq1mff2q9odkss/LetsTalk-Part2-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750348340/mtvernoncsdorg/jle1lieq1mff2q9odkss/LetsTalk-Part2-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750348340/mtvernoncsdorg/jle1lieq1mff2q9odkss/LetsTalk-Part2-4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1750348340/mtvernoncsdorg/jle1lieq1mff2q9odkss/LetsTalk-Part2-4.jpg","width":2200}])
Incoming Superintendent of Schools Dr. Demario Strickland continued engaging with the Mount Vernon community on Wednesday evening during the second session of Let’s Talk: Conversations with Dr. Strickland. He will meet with community members again at the third Let’s Talk at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, at Denzel Washington School of the Arts.
Click here to view the full presentation from Wednesday’s Let’s Talk.
Click here to watch the full video of Let's Talk.
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A group of mothers was honored Wednesday by parent liaisons for their volunteerism, support and outstanding contributions to their respective schools in the Mount Vernon City School District throughout the year.
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Twenty-eight seniors from Mount Vernon High School, STEAM Academy and Denzel Washington School of the Arts were honored at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday as recipients of the Edith Kaplan Scholarship for making meaningful contributions to their schools and communities.
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At the final regular Board of Education meeting of the 2024-2025 school year, the Mount Vernon City School District’s accomplishments under Acting Superintendent Dr. K. Veronica Smith were highlighted. Dr. Smith was appointed as Acting Superintendent in February 2023. Click here to view the brochure, highlighting just some of the accomplishments since February 2023.
![D'Andre Shepard holding his medal outside of state championships.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750090609/mtvernoncsdorg/hyicqxrngjfh4vnkouyp/DAndreShepardStateChamp.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750090609/mtvernoncsdorg/hyicqxrngjfh4vnkouyp/DAndreShepardStateChamp.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750090609/mtvernoncsdorg/hyicqxrngjfh4vnkouyp/DAndreShepardStateChamp.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750090609/mtvernoncsdorg/hyicqxrngjfh4vnkouyp/DAndreShepardStateChamp.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750090609/mtvernoncsdorg/hyicqxrngjfh4vnkouyp/DAndreShepardStateChamp.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1750090609/mtvernoncsdorg/hyicqxrngjfh4vnkouyp/DAndreShepardStateChamp.jpg","width":2200}])
This weekend, D'andre Shephard, a senior at MVHS, competed in the New York State Outdoor Track and Field Championships and came in 4th place in the shot put. Congratulations D’Andre!
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After a year of competing in sports and balancing their academics, Mount Vernon City School District student-athletes were recognized for their achievements at the 2024-2025 Sports Awards Celebration on Thursday evening. You can view the full ceremony on Facebook by clicking here.
View the full list of awards here or by clicking here to view the full program.
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