
Family Weekly Update
2/7/25
PT Conferences
2nd Semester Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, February 13 from 5:00-8:00.
UPDATE Academic Award Requirements
Moving forward, Students are awarded an Academic Letter for the following:
Freshman-3.8 CUM GPA (weighted) or greater-Thru 1 Semester
Sophomores-3.7 CUM GPA (weighted) or greater-Thru 3 Semesters
Juniors-3.6 CUM GPA (weighted) or greater-Thru 5 Semesters
Seniors-3.5 GPA (weighted) or greater-Thru 7 Semesters
There is no application process. The school will run a report to identify those students who qualify.
Remote Learning Expectations
In the event of another calamity/snow day, MVHS will provide students with online/remote learning activities.
MVCSD Secondary Remote Learning Procedures and Expectations
Lesson Availability:
- Lessons for all core subjects and electives/unified arts will be posted on Google Classroom by 8:00 AM on the designated remote learning day.
Assignment Completion:
- Students are expected to complete and submit their assignments within two school days upon returning from the calamity day.
Teacher Availability and Assistance:
- Teachers will monitor email and previously established communication platforms (e.g., Remind) between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM (teachers will be unavailable from 12:00-1:00) to assist with any questions or concerns related to the assigned remote lessons.
- Students can also receive support and ask questions about the assignments upon returning to school after the calamity day
International Travel Opportunities
To kick off the year properly, Mount Vernon High School is launching TWO INTERNATIONAL TRIPS for 2026. You can sign up using the links below to learn more information about each trip. The info session does not obligate students but will allow them to gain valuable information to make an informed decision:
England, Scotland, and Paris: https://bit.ly/427JRiF
Barcelona and Madrid: https://bit.ly/4aa4EUW
Stay Connected with MVCSD!
Mount Vernon City Schools uses Instant Connect to keep you informed with important notifications, including attendance, district and building updates, community news, and school closings and delays. Instant Connect provides reliable and fast communication to ensure you receive timely school information.
With the Instant Connect Dashboard, you can manage your account and customize the types of alerts you want to receive. Follow the Instant Connect Portal registration instructions and then select the Account Registration Link below to set up your account and select your preferred alerts.
Instant Connect Portal Account Registration Link
Important Information:
- Automatic Enrollment: Parents of enrolled students are automatically set up to receive information and alerts through Instant Connect based on contact information in our system.
- Customize Alerts: If you want specific building alerts, athletic updates, or other notifications, setting up an Instant Connect account is highly recommended.
Need Help?
If you're not receiving text messages or need assistance with account setup, please contact John Frye, District Web Manager, at 740.397.7422 x 6038 or jfrye@mvcsd.us.
For further guidance, please refer to the attached document with registration instructions and FAQs, especially if you are receiving emails but not texts.
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out.
Attachments Available to Download:
Facilities Master Plan
For more information regarding the Facilities Master Plan meeting, please visit the MVCSD Website
Digital Hall of Fame
Check out the MVHS Digital Hall of Fame
The hall of fame now contains Forums and/or Jacket Journals from as far back as 1905 in the MVHS History section.