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Students hear from adults and students at MVHA Career Day

Students teaching other students at MVHA
Students hear from adults and students at MVHA Career Day

It’s never too early to start thinking about your career, and Mount Vernon Honor Academy students heard about a number of interesting jobs from adults and their entrepreneurial classmates at Career Day this Tuesday. 

Professional speaking to students.

Students learned about careers in several fields, including graphic design and massage therapy. The Mount Vernon Police Department and representatives from other jobs also came to share information with students. 

“For some students, it’s their first time speaking with or seeing adults outside of the school building so I hope they gain motivation to keep going, to achieve their dreams, to seek people like them in high positions,” said Gabriela Suarez, school counselor at MVHS. “Just to keep them motivated for a goal.”

Students in seventh and eighth grades presented their self-made businesses at Career Day as well. In D’wayne Miller’s Career and Financial Management class, seven students shared that they have been working on starting and operating their own businesses and were chosen to present.

Students teaching other students at MVHA

“Sometimes it's not always going to turn out how you want it, but if you don’t give up, it’ll eventually become better,” said Ava Mathew, a seventh grade student who has been making and selling bracelets. 

Other student businesses included snacks, pastries, jewelry and cards. Their peers enjoyed learning from entrepreneurship from their classes and even started getting their own ideas from the whole Career Day experience.

“I’ve seen how doctors work in operations and how people make business locally and widely on social media. The coolest thing I learned was how doctors operate when they’re in the surgery room,” said Quinn Menzie, a sixth grade student at MVHA. “It kind of gives me an idea to start my own business. It’ll probably be related to athletics and sports.”

Police officers speaking to studnets.
Students listening to graphic designer.
Students presenting to their classmates.
Students presenting to a younger class.

 

Students playing with animals.
Friends of Rye Nature Center visit MVHA

Mount Vernon Honor Academy was excited to welcome Friends of Rye Nature Center, who brought their mobile Nature Station and a variety of live animals, this Monday. The students had an opportunity to explore the Nature Station and learn more about animals, habitats and life cycles. The students had a great time learning facts about Popcorn the snake and Buddy the rabbit.  

Children and their parents at Bring Child to Work Day
Mount Vernon Honor Academy celebrates Bring Your Child to Work Day

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Presenter giving presentation during event.
Mindful morning with moms hosted at MVHA

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Students at MVHA learn about coding in Girls Who Code Club
Students at MVHA learn about coding in Girls Who Code Club

Girls Who Code Clubs are free computer science programs designed for students in grades 3-12, and students at Mount Vernon Honor Academy have been participating to learn about coding. These clubs provide a supportive environment where girls can learn coding skills, build confidence, and develop a sense of community. Club members work on projects that address real-world problems, learn fundamental programming concepts, and engage in activities that promote social-emotional development.

Yinette Fernandez, a parent at MVHA, volunteers once a month as the club's advisor.

Class posing for the camera.
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Mount Vernon Honor Academy celebrated Black History Month with a bang! During the week of February 24th, MVHA staff and students participated in a spirit themed week commemorating Black History Month. Students were invited to submit artwork reflecting the contributions of African Americans as well. Festivities also included a Black History Month trivia contest hosted by Mrs. Youngblood.