Feel the Pride!
Each Mt. Vernon school has amazing attributes and accomplishments that bring pride to the  students, staff and community.  This instills a strong sense of pride in the students, staff, parents and community.  Here are just a few facts that MVCSC is very proud of:

• Two “A” rated schools led the district to receive an “A” rating by the Indiana Department of Education (MVHS & MES)
• Two four-star schools (MVHS & MES)
• Dr. Jack Parker was named 2024 Superintendent of the Year for District V by the Indiana Association Of Public School Superintendents
• All five schools earn Highly Effective School Accreditation for 2024-2025
• One of the first two districts in the state to be STEM-Certified K-12 by the Indiana Department of Education
• Named a Special Olympics Unified Champions School District
• MVHS was ranked one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best High Schools” for 2024, placing 47^th within Indiana and 15^th in the Indianapolis Metro Area.
• MVHS had a graduation rate of 95.3% with the class of 2023
• MVHS was recognized as a “College Success Award” winner from the GreatSchools Organization
• MVHS offers 12 rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, 16 dual-credit courses and three Advanced College Project (ACP) courses to challenge students while saving them tuition dollars
• MVHS Athletics conquered many accolades through 2024, including a 4A Football State Championship, Boys & Girls Cross Country advanced to semi-state along with nine wrestlers. Six events in Boys & Girls Track qualified for state, along with one Boys Swimmer. 
• MVMS was named a Gold Star Counseling Program by the Indiana Department of Education and a Model Program by the ASCA (American School Counselor Association)
• Numerous clubs and activities are available K-12 for students to explore their interests
• Enriching project-based learning activities engage students, such as the 8th grade “Walk on Water,” the elementary “Egg Drop”
• Student and staff safety is our number one priority with robust video surveillance, school resource officers in nearly all schools and Raptor screening for visitors
• The Mini-Marauder Preschool was named a Level 3 Paths to Quality program by the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration
• Named a Common Sense Media certified district
• English language learners, high ability, speech/language, special education and social worker/counseling programs are available K-12
• MVCSC has been a 1:1 district (one computer device for every student/staff) since 2015
• Has a high-tech focus with most classrooms having interactive whiteboards, document cameras and projectors
• Strong community partnerships with local businesses, parents and community leaders