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Edward Williams School has been designated as a No Place for Hate School.
There will be a mobile pantry at Cecil H. Parker School on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Meeting of the Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Education Center, 165 North Columbus Ave., Mount Vernon, NY 10553.
Members of the public may view the meeting LIVE on our website:
https://www.mtvernoncsd.org/our-district/board-of-education/meeting-video-library
Denzel Washington School of the Arts will present their spring musical – A Night of Broadway, A Musical Revue – at 6:30 p.m. on May 16, 2025, in the Phylicia Rashad Auditorium. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $10 for senior citizens, and $5 for students with their school ID. Click here to buy tickets.
The Mount Vernon PTA Council is hosting a 2025-2026 school year budget presentation at Graham School at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. This will be followed by a school board candidates forum at 6 p.m. Click here to submit questions for school board candidates.
View this month’s events and workshops at the Parent Resource Center here! Read more about the events below or click here to register.
The Mount Vernon Knights Youth Football Clinic will be held at Mount Vernon High School from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, through Friday, May 22. Join the Knights for a three-day football clinic with special guests from the New York Giants, college football players, and more! Open to grades 3-8, click here to register.
View upcoming Visual & Performing Arts events here!
NOTICE OF THE DISTRICT-WIDE BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD/BUDGET VOTE ELECTION OF THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK AND THE MOUNT VERNON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Click "Read More" or view the MVCSD Calendar to view 2025 dates for grades 3-8 New York State Computer-Based Testing.
The Mount Vernon City School District has opened its pre-K3 and pre-K4 lotteries from March 3 to June 27, 2025. Click here to visit the registration page and learn more.
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The Parent Resource Center is a place for parents, students and families to receive support. Click the link below for more information!
Williams School News
The Mount Vernon City School District hosted a budget presentation and Q+A last Thursday at Pennington School. Parents and community members listened to the presentation and asked questions throughout to gain a better understanding of the budget in a conversational setting.
During the second week of May, schools across the country celebrate teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week, recognizing the hard work, patience, and lasting impact all teachers have on students. The Mount Vernon City School District expresses its gratitude to all of its fantastic teachers who, whether they teach algebra to ninth graders or are guiding kindergarteners to read and write for the first time, leave an impression on their scholars that lasts a lifetime.
The Mount Vernon City School District hosted a public hearing for the 2025-2026 school year budget this Tuesday. Jose Formoso, Assistant Superintendent for Business, presented the budget, which will go to voters on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He then answered questions from community members.
Voter and polling information, more information about the budget, and answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the District website at www.mtvernoncsd.org/budget. The full budget hearing video can also be viewed on that page.
When faced with an academic challenge, Mark Jaikaran practices discipline and extreme precision in order to position himself for success in the future. As a senior at Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, Mark is gearing up for college by keeping strong in his education and community engagement.
The Edith Kaplan Scholarship Dinner Dance, hosted by the Mount Vernon PTA Council, proudly celebrated individuals who make meaningful contributions to their schools and communities during the evening of April 25. The dinner dance raised $31,000 for graduating seniors from the District and honored 20 phenomenal teachers and staff.
Click here to view the 2025-2026 Budget Book, which can also be viewed on the budget webpage.
View the 2025-2026 school year budget edition of Conversations with Dr. Kim here!
Click here to view the 2025-2026 school year budget presentation from the April 22 Board meeting