Award-Winning
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:
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Two “A” rated schools led the district to receive an “A” rating by the Indiana Department of Education (MVHS & MES)
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Two four-star schools (MVHS & MES)
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One of the first two districts in the state to be STEM-Certified K-12 by the Indiana Department of Education
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Named a Special Olympics Unified Champions School District
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MVHS had a graduation rate of 98% with the class of 2020
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MVHS was recognized as a “College Success Award” winner from the GreatSchools Organization
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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
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MVHS Athletics conquered many accolades through 2021, 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.
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MVMS was named a Gold Star Counseling Program by the Indiana Department of Education
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Numerous clubs and activities are available K-12 for students to explore their interests
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Enriching project-based learning activities engage students, such as the 8th grade “Walk on Water,” the elementary “Shark Tank” entrepreneurship competition, “Egg Drop” and “Wax Museum.”
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Student and staff safety is our number one priority with robust video surveillance, school resource officers in nearly all schools and Lobby Guard screening for visitors
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The Mini-Marauder Preschool was named a Level 3 Paths to Quality program by the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration
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Named a Common Sense Media certified district
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English language learners, high ability, speech/language, special education and social worker/counseling programs are available K-12
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MVCSC has been a 1:1 district (one computer device for every student/staff) since 2015
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Has a high-tech focus with most classrooms having interactive whiteboards, document cameras, projectors and Apple TV’s
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Strong community partnerships with local businesses, parents and community leaders