One Mount Vernon Digital Newsletter
MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greetings MVCSD Community,
This Wednesday, I presented the first 2025 State of the District Address to faculty and staff in the Mount Vernon City School District. I provided updates and information about the upcoming building reconfiguration and what the future will look like for the District. While school closures are difficult circumstances, our employees have always put the needs of the students first. I am so grateful for the people who work in this District, and I appreciate them giving me their time. I will provide another update at the next meeting in April.
Students in Andrea Sherlock’s English 2 Honors class at Mount Vernon High School completed a project where they created three-dimensional Bloom Balls. This research project incorporates artwork to provide students with an engaging and fun project to work on their research skills. We place a great importance on our high school students doing research papers and projects, and these projects were a fun way to get students ready for the research papers they will write next. When learning is fun, and we get back to the basics – which includes thorough research – our students can move forward to mastery!
This week’s Senior Spotlight celebrates Jhaelyn Jacobs, a senior from Denzel Washington School of the Arts. Jhaelyn has worked hard to achieve high grades and stay engaged in the DWSA community, all while running her own small business selling crocheted items! Her exemplary record does not go unnoticed, with her placing on the high honor roll and principal’s honor roll every marking period and even becoming the vice president of the DWSA Student Council. She also started two clubs at her school: the Textiles Club and the Community Service Club. Jhaelyn has had a lasting impact on the DWSA community, and I am so excited to see what she accomplishes in the future.
The Mount Vernon High School CTE Automotive program has partnered with the Lincoln Technical Institute and Rockland Community College for two separate articulation agreements! This means that students in the program are now able to earn college credits towards the two institutions. This amazing opportunity will help open doors for our students and help them be ready for both college and careers!
Kindest Regards,
Dr. K. Veronica Smith
Acting Superintendent of Schools
STATE OF THE DISTRICT ADDRESS - MARCH 2025
Acting Superintendent Dr. K. Veronica Smith presented the first 2025 State of the District Address via Zoom to Mount Vernon City School District faculty on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Dr. Smith gave updates about the upcoming building reconfiguration, how it affects employees, and where the District stands in the process of closing schools.
STUDENTS AT MVHS COMPLETE BLOOM BALL PROJECTS IN ENGLISH 2 HONORS
Alexandra Sherlock's English 2 Honors students recently finished their Bloom Ball project as one of their assessments. This engaging and multifaceted literary analysis project focused on symbolism and the representation of seasons in literature, specifically through the lens of "The Grace Year" by Kim Liggett.
DWSA ENTREPENEUR MAINTAINS HIGH GRADES AND ENGAGES WITH COMMUNITY
Jhaelyn Jacobs is a senior at Denzel Washington School of the Arts who shows amazing character and dedication to her academics and school community every day. During her time at DWSA, she has chartered two clubs, earned outstanding grades, and runs a business selling crocheted items.
AUTO PROGRAM SIGNS TWO ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS WITH COLLEGE AND TRADE SCHOOL
The Mount Vernon City School District’s Career and Technical Education Automotive Program has secured two articulation agreements, where students can transfer credits to a post-secondary institution, in the past four weeks. Students will now be able to earn college credits for Lincoln Technical Institute and Rockland Community College through the program.