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Monday, April 21, Green Day

Tuesday, April 22, White Day

Wednesday, April 23, Green Day, Early Dismissal @ 12:30

Thursday, April 24, White Day

Friday, April 25, Green Day

For sporting events please click link https://mvhsbulldogs.com/events

MVHS FBLA is excited to announce an official partnership with the Seattle Mariners! Support our chapter by purchasing a 100-level ticket to the Mariners game on Saturday, May 31 at 4:15 PM at T-Mobile Park for just $30. Proceeds will help your fellow Bulldogs attend student leadership conferences this school year. Tickets are available from Cheri Duncan in the ASB Office — just $30 for cash payments, and a small processing fee for orders made with a card.

LAST Blood Drive of the year-Friday, May 2nd in the MVHS Library!

Sign up below if you are over 16 (pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Wright in OM107 if under 18).

Reserve your appointment here!

The National Honor Society is a national high school organization that MVHS students can apply to if they have a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher. This society meets once a month and are leaders on campus with a focus on demonstrating good character in and out of class as well as doing service projects on and off campus. Students pay $10 yearly in dues, complete 40 hours of community service each year and can lead a project their senior year to earn a graduation cord. We host social events and guest-speakers at our meetings as well as celebrate college and scholarship applications and acceptances.

Students can apply to join the 2025-2026 National Honor Society on the attached google form (using your student email and chromebook) by May 2nd, 2025.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOXQq0wJlWLfr7lesb9vVXmH0Fa2obI8sh9iaevruSaljChQ/viewform?usp=header

All current 9th-11th graders are eligible with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at the end of Semester 1 (January 2025).

Please contact Mrs. Wright at kwright@mvsd320.org if you have any more questions.

Supporting Your Student's Success – Academic Support Opportunities

Dear Families,

We hope this message finds you well. As we approach the end of the third term, we want to ensure that every student has the opportunity and support they need to earn their credits and progress toward graduation.

On April 21, 2025, third-term grades for the second semester will be posted. As of last Friday, your student has not passed one or more of their courses. While there is still time to improve these grades with additional assignments and assessments, we want to make you aware of your student's current standing and share the resources available to support their success.

To better serve our students, we are organizing support into three focused groups:

Group 1:

Students who are currently failing 1–3 courses.

Group 2:

Students who are failing 1–3 core courses (such as Algebra B, English B, Environmental Science B, or Biology B) and also failed the A-section of the same courses earlier in the year. These students may still earn credit for the A-section through what’s known as Mastery Credit if they pass the B-section this semester.

Group 3:

Multilingual Learners who are struggling in general education courses. These students will receive additional language support and help with both Mastery Credit courses and others, such as Social Studies or Career and Technical Education (CTE).

Weekly Academic Support Schedule:

Mondays – English, Social Studies, Spanish in the Library

Tuesdays – Science in the Library

Wednesdays – CTE (computer labs) and PE (gym) (non-early release days only)

Thursdays – Math (assigned classrooms)

On Mondays and Tuesdays, our support team includes subject teachers, English Language Acquisition (ELA) teachers, administrators, and our Bulldog Edge Coordinator. Support runs until 4:00 PM. Students will be picked up from their last class by school staff and dropped off at their after-school support location.

On Wednesdays, students will receive 30 minutes of targeted support after school.

On Thursdays, students will receive help with math, including opportunities to complete makeup tests, receive tutoring, and get assistance with assignments. Support is available until 4:00 PM.

Transportation home is provided at 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday for students attending the support sessions.

Important Notes:

If your student is invited to attend this support program but you feel this is not the right time, you may request to opt out by emailing Ms. Kirkpatrick at kkirkpatrick@mvsd320.org.

If we do not receive a request to opt out, your student’s attendance is required.

We understand that students may occasionally have appointments. Just keep us informed.

Mastery Credit Students:

Students who are eligible to earn Mastery Credit will meet with the 9th-grade administrator on April 17 and 18. They will be expected to attend the library support sessions independently on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for Math support. Attendance will be tracked by Ms. Sosa, our Bulldog Edge Coordinator, and families will receive a weekly attendance report every Friday via email. As soon as your student attains a C, the student will not need to attend the program unless they want to.

We encourage families to log in to Skyward twice a week to check grades and missing assignments. Please also ask your student to review their academic progress with you regularly.

Our entire team is here to support your student, and we truly believe that with the right tools, structure, and encouragement, every student can achieve success.

Thank you for partnering with us to help your student stay on track. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Warmly,

Dr. Giovanna San Martin

MVHS VP & 9th Grade Administrator

P.S. You can see the after-school attendance form below.

The 2024-2025 Skagina Yearbook will be handed out to seniors only on Monday, June 9th, during both lunches in the cafeteria and after school in CT4. On Tuesday, June 10th, they will be handed out to all students during the same times as Monday. On Thursday, June 12th, all extra yearbooks will be sold at the ASB office to seniors only for $75 each. On Friday, June 13th, if any remain, they will go on sale to all. An announcement will be made on the MVHS website Thursday afternoon if extra books are available. If you have any questions, please email the yearbook advisor at thornbacher@mvsd320.org

https://www.mountvernonschools.org/node/995

What is Canvas

We are excited to have deployed Canvas to secondary students as our new learning management system. Canvas will act as a central location for communication, coursework, assignments, and grades. As a parent, you play an essential role in your student’s education, and Canvas will provide you with the ability to stay informed and engaged in their learning.

How to get Connected

• You will receive an email titled “Finish Registration: Canvas” from Canvas at the email address registered in Skyward. Please check your spam/junk folder if you do not see the email.
• The email will provide you with steps to get logged in with your new Canvas Parent account.
• If you do not receive the communication, your email in Skyward may need to be updated. Please reach out to your student’s school front office, and they will assist you in updating your information.

Alternative Pathway to get Connected

If you are unable to access your Canvas parent account through the email invitation, you can create an account using a pairing code provided by your student.

To Create an Account Using a Pairing Code:

1. Have your student log into Canvas.
2. Click on Account > Settings.
3. Select “Pair with Observer” to generate a unique code.
4. Use the code to create a parent account by visiting https://mvsd.instructure.com/login/canvas and selecting “Parent of a Canvas User? Click Here for an Account.”

Already Using Canvas?

If you’re already set up with Canvas in the Mount Vernon School District, you shouldn’t experience any changes as we continue our implementation.

​SENIORS: You have been emailed this Class of 2025 Senior Survey. Please complete by May 16th at 3PM.

1) We want to learn about your plan for after high school.

2) You will use this SURVEY to request your final transcript.

3) SCHOLARSHIPS: List the merit based scholarships you have been awarded, including those to schools you are not planning to attend. These scholarships will be listed in the "Graduation Program". If you receive new or additional scholarships, please complete this survey again to provide us with that information.

Below is a list of Admitted Student Day Events for Seniors:

• April 22nd ~ Willamette University Admitted Student Day 9-9:30 in the CCC
• May 21st ~ Bellingham Technical College Student Overview: Both Lunches in the CCC
• May 28th~ Skagit Valley College Student Overview (Field Trip)

MAY 1, Signing Day- TACO TRUCK

This is an event during lunch. All Seniors are invited, however it is a first come first serve and students will be asked to complete a task around their FUTURE PLANS to receive their "taco ticket".

JUNE 11- Senior Festivities!!

• Senior Breakfast, 7:15am, Cafeteria
• Graduation Practice, 8am, MVHS Gym
• Moving-Up Assembly , 9:15am-10:15 am, MVHS Gym
• Carne Asada Fiesta, following the Assembly, Bulldog Stadium
• Graduation Parade, 6pm-7pm, begins at the City Library
• Senior Sunset, 7pm-9:30pm, Bulldog Stadium

Graduation!! Whoop whoop!!

Thursday, June 12, at 7pm. Venue: Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett, WA.

Seniors: College Thursday continues…Join the College and Career Center each Thursday during lunch to get assistance with your plans!

Teen Ambassador Program

Deception Pass Park Foundation invites you to join our team in promoting Conservation and Environmental Stewardship of our Parks. We are looking for motivated Teens who are interested in conservation, restoration, non-profit organization operation, and building up their professional skills in an active community of Naturalists, Rangers and Interpreters.

Deception Pass Park Foundation has a strong legacy of supporting conservation efforts and community engagement within Deception Pass State Park. Through fundraising, promoting Park events and establishing education programs, we are committed to preserving and protecting the natural beauty and historic value of Washington's most popular State Park. We invite the next generation of stewards to add their perspective and engagement to help support the natural spaces we love and cherish.

Learn more here: Teen Ambassador Program - Deception Pass Park Foundation (deceptionpassfoundation.org)

Requirements:

● Attending High School

● 14-18 years old

● Interested in the outdoors and conservation

Commitment:

● Attend monthly Board meetings

● Represent Youth Voice to Our Board

● Develop and Complete Capstone Project

● Minimum 1-year term (Typically begins mid June)

Process:

● Fill out online Application between January 1st and March 31st [Application]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclS4oV4sM1Ad2hdnd_T4m-eEx0kc3pT7HGlEkcPFg23g212Q/viewform

● A phone or in-person interview may be conducted

● Selection of 2 teen members will be complete mid-May

● Questions email dppfedcommittee@gmail.com

*SEE MRS. WRIGHT IN OM107 for more information or if you have any questions!

Heritage Language Slavic Club meets every Monday at 2:30 in NM 120. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Chuprinov, CTE-A.

Bulldog E.D.G.E. - Bulldog Edge is Mount Vernon High Schools after school homework program. We meet every Monday-Thursday from 2:30pm-4:00pm in the library. Also open on early release days from 12:30pm-2:00pm. Come study, work on assignments, tests or projects. For more information, contact Sasha Sosa at ssosa@mvsd320.org.

NHS meeting April 3rd 2:40pm in the auditorium!

Thank you to all of the Blood Donors that shared their love on 2/14 and donated 31 pints of blood to the National Honor Society blood drive! Every pint saves three lives. Next Blood Drive is May 2nd-look out for the sign-up sheet after Spring Break. Donating 4 times before graduating earns you a cord from NW Bloodworks.

FCCLA meets every Monday in CTE-1 from 2:40 to 3:15. See Mrs. McColl with questions in CTE-1. amccoll@mvsd320.org

ASL Club- Where? PB5A 1st and 3rd Tuesdays after school. Come learn some new signs. All welcome.

Robotics Team 4173 MVHS Robotics Team has begun their competition season! We are looking for students who want to become a part of a competitive team. Each year we build a 120+ pound industrial robot. Students interested in electronics, wiring, fabrication, CAD, programming, cnc, business marketing, fundraising, communications and photography are encouraged to join. We are one of over 3700 international teams! This is a free program for students. Meetings during build season are M/T/F 5-8pm and Sat 9-2:30, all in AG1. For more information contact Mrs. Slater at mslater@mvsd320.org

Stop by one session and check us out!

Gaming Club- Gaming club meets every White Day Thursday from 2:45 to 4:00 in NM120 (across from the bulldog store). Come hang out and play video games with other gamers! All are welcome.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes We meet every Wednesday at 7:15 AM in OM 108. Come join us for fun, food, and Bible study. See Mr. Young for more details.

Migrantes Unidos MV Club We meet every Tuesday at 2:45 pm at the West Foyer. Come in and be part of our “Familia,” If you have questions, contact Mrs. Paula at pdesjarlais@mvsd320.org or stop by her office, N103C!

MVHS Honeybee Project- We are lucky to have two honey bee hives on campus! They are located on the 3rd floor of New Main and students are welcome to help inspect the hives and participate in their regular maintenance every Thursday after school as long as the weather is cooperative. We have five full bee suits! A permission slip is available by the hives and should be dropped off with Mr. Engman in New Main 304. This is a good time to remind everyone that our school nurse needs to know about any life threatening allergy that students might have. These bees have been on campus for over a decade and do not tend to sting, but it is better to be safe than sorry.

Bulldogs, are you interested in volunteering? Do you already volunteer? Need something to do in your free time but don't know what? Look no further than Varsity in Volunteering! Learn how to earn a varsity letter for volunteering 100 hours! See Mrs. Wright in OM107 for the google code to apply and to get a log to track your hours!

K-pop Club meetings have officially started, and we would like to invite you to join us on Mondays after school in OM 308. If you have any questions please come talk to Ms.Flores in person (OM310) or Email gflores@mvsd320.org.

Science and Earth Club! Did you know that MVHS now has a Science Olympiad Team?! We are currently accepting new members and signing up for the events for the competition this spring. If you are interested or curious in science, engineering, or inquiry, please come to the Science and Earth Club meetings on Tuesdays after school in NM305 or talk with Ms. Krueger or Ms. Mortimer in the science department. Some of the many events include: disease detectives, entomology, astronomy, dynamic planet, fossils, air trajectory, wind power, chemistry lab, forensics, electric vehicle, helicopter, robot tour, tower, codebusters, hovercraft, botany, agricultural science, protein modeling, and more! We would love for you to join us!

Skilled Trades club

SkillsUSA is the number 1 workforce development organization for students. We empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members.

Any MVHS student involved in classes or pathways of any of the skilled trades is welcome and encouraged to attend a meeting.

Meets every Green Monday @ 2:45- 4pm in CTE-6

Mr Erickson: Advisor

Google Classroom code: prp2u23

Email: serickson@mvsd320.org

MVHS DEBATE- This past weekend, your MVHS Debate Team competed at the WIAA State Speech & Debate Championships!

Senior Taite Kirkpatrick…. Taite easily dominated the tournament. They brought home another State Championship in Impromptu Speaking! And, they brought home another State Championship in Extemporaneous Speaking! Taite didn’t stop there, though… they also earned the prestigious Erik Helppie Award and Scholarship that is given to the best debater and leader in the State each year! Taite will be attending Dartmouth in the fall.

Avalon Stewart…. Avalon is our new State Champion in POI (Program of Oral Interpretation)! Additionally, she was a finalist in Congressional Debate! Avalon will be attending Whitman in the fall.

Jahaira Romo Perez and Dawn Rosas… Your new STATE CHAMPIONS in Duo Interpretation!

Michaela Holland….TWO awards this weekend… 3rd place in Dramatic Interpretation and 4th Place in POI!

Amanat Narwal…. with her Oratory about the role of faith in today’s politics took 6th place! She was also Top 10 in Informative Speaking!

Sayer Theiss and Matty Reiss… Sayer earned 4th place overall and Matty earned 8th place!

Sayer was also awarded the meaningful Lois Gorne Award and Scholarship. The award goes to a debater who also shows a passion for performing arts- in Sayer’s case, his love of music.

Sayer will be attending Williams and Matty will be attending George Washington in the fall.

Sam Solano was Top 10 for his POI on the impact of mispronouncing names as an microaggression!

Marisa Felciano Mendoza was Top 10 with her Spoken Word Poetry that interlaced her time growing up picking berries and today’s ICE raids!

And, we call them the Big Dawgs, Taite, Amanat, Jahaira, and Dawn, our top Worlds School Debate team, brought home 2nd place on a 1-2 decision in finals against their friends from Newport.

Overall, we were the 2nd Place team at State this season— by one little point!

Thank you for your support this season… up next: Tournament of Champions, NIETOC, and NSDA Nationals!

Yours,

Coach Kelley

If you are interested in pursuing a career in the field of education, Careers in Education is the place for you! This is more than a class - it is a supportive program within a class that helps students learn why to pursue a career in education and how to do it! This is a "grow your own" teacher preparation program offered to grades 10-12 who are interested in a career in the field of education. Students will have the chance to be placed in an internship with elementary or middle school teachers and will work cooperatively in their mentor teachers' classrooms during our class time to assist younger students with their education. Students will also have the chance to take the Paraprofessional Exam, which combined with being 18 years of age and graduating high school will make them hireable as a Paraeducator in Washington State Schools. Hands-on college advising and support is provided throughout the pathway, with additional guidance from our Maestros Para el Pueblo advisors from Skagit Valley College and Western Washington University. Sign up for Careers in Education during registration. See or email Mr. Hand for more information. rhand@mvsd320.org

UW TRIO Educational Talent Search is a program designed to provide individualized guidance and information on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships.

ETS will be visiting UW Bothell on May 28th for a campus tour and admissions presentation.

Interested? Contact Ms. Lexus, call/text 360-770-1502 or email ledwards@mvsd320.org

The MVHS Counseling website provides resources and information to our students and families at MVHS.

For rising 11th & 12th grade students interested in Running Start, we hope you were able to attend our annual Running Start Information Night back on 3/13. Please use the resources on our Running Start Information webpage to help you navigate the application process. If you have questions please reach out to your primary school counselor. We encourage all students to begin the process by early April, in order to complete the process before the end of this school year.

For rising 11th & 12th grade students interested in applying to the Northwest Career and Technical Academy (NCTA), be sure to complete your NCTA application by the end of March! For more information please view our MVHS NCTA FAQs.

Is your student taking a Dual Credit Course at MVHS (AP, College in the High School, or CTE Dual Credit) If yes, please review the MVHS Dual Credit Website with information about all programs, including registration and deadlines.

Lara Sallada is our new Student Assistant Professional here at MVHS located in the Counseling Office! Please click here for more info on how Lara can support you, MVHS Bulldogs.

The College and Career Center website is a great way to stay informed about all things related to college and career services at MVHS!

• The College and Career Center offers numerous field trips! View our Field Trips on our website! Don’t miss these great opportunities.
• The College and Career Center offers Career Guest Speaker Series (Pizza with a Pro). Visit our website to learn more.

• Seniors: College Thursday continues…Join us each Thursday during lunch to get assistance with your future plans!

• College Application Information is available with step by step direction on our website.

• Seniors: Financial Aid Information and Scholarships Information is all available on the MVHS College and Career Center> Paying for College site.

• ​SENIORS: You have been emailed this Class of 2025 Senior Survey. Please complete by May 16th at 3PM.

  1) We want to learn about your plan for after high school.

  2) You will use this SURVEY to request your final transcript.

  3) SCHOLARSHIPS: List the merit based scholarships you have been awarded, including those to schools you are not planning to attend. These scholarships will be listed in the "Graduation Program". If you receive new or additional scholarships, please complete this survey again to provide us with that information.

College and Career Center: Job, Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in earning high school credit for working your job? Contact Mrs. Mustappa smustappa@mvsd320.og or your counselor to see if worksite learning is a good fit for you!

As a diverse, inclusive, multicultural, and multilingual school, Mount Vernon High School wants to acknowledge as many cultural celebrations in our community as possible. A peaceful and productive society is dependent on both diversity and inclusion. Our Diversity Calendar can provide valuable opportunities to celebrate and embrace the richness of our differences. If you would like us to recognize an upcoming cultural celebration, don't hesitate to contact Dr. San Martin, the 9th-grade administrator.

April is dedicated to World Autism Month, raising awareness and promoting understanding and acceptance of people with autism. This month also includes diverse religious and cultural celebrations, highlighting the rich tapestry of global traditions.

April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day

Promotes understanding and acceptance of people with autism.

April 12 – Jehovah’s Witnesses: The Memorial of Jesus’ Death

Commemorates the death of Jesus Christ.

April 13-20 – Jewish: Passover*

Celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery.

April 14 – Sikh, Hindu: Vaisakhi

Marks the Sikh New Year and celebrates the spring harvest.

April 20 – Christian: Easter

Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

What Does the Closed Campus Policy Mean?

In line with Mount Vernon School District Board Policy 3242, students are required to remain on campus from the time they arrive until the end of the school day, including during lunch. As a reminder, this policy has always been in effect and is supported by RCW 28A.225.010, which mandates student attendance throughout the school day.

Exceptions:

• If a student needs to leave campus for a valid reason, such as a medical appointment, a parent or guardian must notify the school office in advance.
• Only those students with prior administrative or parental permission will be excused from the campus during school hours.

Consequences for Violations:

• Students who leave campus without permission will receive a Saturday School.
• Repeated violations will result in escalating disciplinary actions, including suspension.

How You Can Help:

• Reinforce the policy at home: Please discuss with your child the importance of staying on campus during the school day and the potential consequences of leaving without permission.
• Plan ahead: If your child has an appointment or another reason to leave campus, notify the school office ahead of time to avoid any confusion or disciplinary issues.

This policy is crucial in creating a safe, structured environment where students can focus on their education. Your support in communicating and upholding this policy is key to its success.

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a safe and positive school environment for all students.

Athletic Office: 360-428-6191

Attendance Office: 360-428-6153

College & Career Center: 360-428-6256

Counseling Office: 360-428-6156

MVSD Student Health Services, 360-428-6151

Transportation: 360-428-6147

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NONDISCRIMINATION

The Mount Vernon School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Jon Ronngren, Director, 124 E. Lawrence Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360)428-6110; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Clint Carlton, Executive Director/Student Support Services, 920 S. Second Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, (360)428-6141.