Academics

Our students consistently score above state and national averages on state and national academic assessments, and are able to pursue interests in core academic classes as well as classes in the fine and practical arts.

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Arts

The District has exemplary and award-winning programs in band, choir, orchestra, theater, and art, with learning and performances taking place in a state of the art Performing Arts Center.

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Athletics

The Mount Vernon Mustangs consistently excel at high levels in all sports, winning multiple state, district, and conference championships throughout its history.

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Excellence in Academics, Arts & Athletics

Our students thrive in a culture that recognizes that being a well-rounded person is key to their personal growth and development. Many of our students excel in all three arenas, developing life skills and building relationships that will assist them for their lives after school.

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Mount Vernon Community School District School Board Elections 2025

2025 is an election year for school boards across the state of Iowa. The Mount Vernon Community School District will have three (3) seats up for election on the upcoming November 4, 2025. Nominations for open seats can be filed between August 25 and September 18.

Nomination papers for school board seats are available online on the district website, or physical copies may be picked up in the district office at 525 Palisades Rd SW. School board candidates must obtain at least 50 signatures of district residents to secure a spot on the ballot.

For more information on the upcoming election, please visit the district website at mvcsd.org/district/school-board/. Any questions or inquiries can be directed to Board Secretary Michael Marshall at mmarshall@mvcsd.org or 319-895-8845.
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Attention Mount Vernon families: Registration information will be delayed in being sent to families as we ran into an issue with the enrollment company. We hope to have this information shared with families in the next couple of day. Thanks for your patience! See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago

The Mount Vernon Community School District is sharing an opportunity for students in 2nd – 4th grade for a FREE Summer Reading Camp on behalf of Cole Library. Cole Library is partnering with former teachers (Elementary and Middle School), former Camp Counselors, a Social Worker, former Librarians, and a wonderful group of High School students who are volunteering to earn volunteer hours to help the children of Mount Vernon/Lisbon improve their reading skills and also learn to love reading more. Registration forms are also available at SE Linn Community Center and at the first floor Circulation Desk at Cole Library. The deadline for registration is July 25 or when they reach capacity. Questions can be directed to Sherene Hansen Player at sherene1968@gmail.com. See MoreSee Less

1 month ago
The Mount Vernon Community School District is sharing an opportunity for students in 2nd - 4th grade for a FREE Summer Reading Camp on behalf of Cole Library. Cole Library is partnering with former teachers (Elementary and Middle School), former Camp Counselors, a Social Worker, former Librarians, and a wonderful group of High School students who are volunteering to earn volunteer hours to help the children of Mount Vernon/Lisbon improve their reading skills and also learn to love reading more. Registration forms are also available at SE Linn Community Center and at the first floor Circulation Desk at Cole Library.  The deadline for registration is July 25 or when they reach capacity. Questions can be directed to Sherene Hansen Player at sherene1968@gmail.com.

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Changes to the Nutrition Program

Things at the district have been very busy this summer with lots of changes taking place. One change that is currently taking…

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Fostering growth and confidence as learners and people

Opportunities to Explore

Students in the Mount Vernon Community School District have the opportunity to pursue their interests and passions in a variety of academic programs, while also being able to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities.

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Accomplished Educators

The Mount Vernon Community School District is fortunate to have teachers and staff members who have dedicated several decades in service to our students, while also recruiting talented new teachers and staff members to join a dynamic team.

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A Caring Community

Supporting the social and emotional growth and well-being of our students is as important as their academic growth, and is evident in the positive relationships established between the students and staff.

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POSITIVE CULTURE

100% of the Mount Vernon Community School District recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of all students and staff in all academic and co-curricular areas.

FUTURE FOCUSED

70% of Mount Vernon Community School District students receive college credit prior to graduating from high school, and 87% of our graduates are enrolled in a two or four-year academic or trade program.

COMMUNITY FOCUSED

MANY of Mount Vernon Community School District students work in the community and are engaged in a variety of volunteer and service projects.

INVOLVED STUDENTS

MAJORITY of Mount Vernon Community School District students are involved in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

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Our students are all in with being proud Mustangs and proud members of the Mount Vernon community, and our staff and community are all in for them!