
One Mount Vernon Digital Newsletter
April 5, 2024

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greetings MVCSD Community,
This week we are highlighting Eric Lu and Britaney Sinclair, the valedictorian and salutatorian of Mount Vernon High School. Eric and Britaney have gone above and beyond in every aspect of their education, and they will continue to find great success in their post-graduate education. Good luck at Stony Brook University and Howard University. We have very high standards in the Mount Vernon City School District, and Eric and Britaney have exceeded them all. Congratulations!
Congratulations are in order for the Mount Vernon STEAM Academy students awarded at the senior convocation ceremony. Students were recognized for all their achievements, and many received scholarship money. Thank you to all the organizations that came together to give our students money to help them succeed in college. We appreciate you!
We are also featuring Lowes Moore this week. Mr. Moore had a tremendous basketball career and came back to work with the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon. He sets a great example for our students, and Mount Vernon is so grateful for his commitment to the youth of this city. Thank you for all you’ve done Mr. Moore!
A fantastic program, Scales of Justice Academy, is currently accepting applications for young women interested in a legal profession. Students can apply to attend the summer program at Fordham University School of Law or at The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. Applications close tomorrow, so make sure to sign up to learn more about the legal profession from experts in the industry.
Next Saturday, Denzel Washington School of the Arts is hosting an art gallery walk and live performances at the Peace Through Arts ceremony with One World Future Ready. This event will connect our students with children across the world who have participated in One World. Our students worked side by side with a school in China this year, and now they will perform with them and view their cultural performances.
View our high school commencement ceremony schedule below!
Kindest Regards,
Dr. K. Veronica Smith
Acting Superintendent of Schools
MEET THE VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN OF MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL’S CLASS OF 2024
June brings many great things for students — warm weather, summer break, graduation — and for many students, recognition for their accomplishments. Mount Vernon High School has named Eric Lu its valedictorian and Britaney “British” Sinclair as its salutatorian for the Class of 2024. Over the past four years, both students have shown great dedication to their studies and community.
MOUNT VERNON STEAM ACADEMY HOLDS THE ANNUAL SENIOR AWARDS CONVOCATION
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Mount Vernon STEAM Academy held its annual Senior Award Convocation event to celebrate high-achieving seniors of the class of 2024. Awards, many of which were monetary, were given to various hard-working seniors for their commitment to academic achievement, community service and sports. Families dressed up and supported their children in being recognized for their accomplishments over the past four years.
OUR STUDENTS, NOW: LOWES MOORE
Lowes Moore, MVHS Class of 1976 graduate, is a former NBA basketball star and coach, and he served as Executive Director and Director of Development at the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon for 27 years. He now hosts a podcast and runs Lowes Moore Global Communications.
SCALES OF JUSTICE ACADEMY APPLICATIONS OPEN THROUGH JUNE 15
Applications for the 15th annual Scales of Justice Academy (SJA) at Fordham University School of Law and The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University have been extended and are open until Saturday, June 15, 2024. The program will begin on Monday, July 22, at both locations. Legal courses will be taught to young women interested in a legal profession by over 40 volunteer judges, lawyers, law professors, law students and elected officials.
DWSA TO HOST GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF HUMAN CONNECTEDNESS
Denzel Washington School of the Arts will host an art gallery walk followed by live performances on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., titled Peace Through the Arts, with One World Future Ready, a global educational enrichment program connecting students around the world. Click here to reserve a spot!
CLASS OF 2024 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY SCHEDULE
Denzel Washington School of the Arts Graduation: Friday, June 21, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Denzel Washington School of the Arts
Mount Vernon STEAM Academy Graduation: Monday, June 24, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon High School and Rebecca Turner Academy Graduation: Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Memorial Field