Parents,
It's hard to believe we are already nearing October and the end of the first quarter! Thank you for another great week at MVMS. Our fall athletic season wraps up this week, and we are so proud of our student-athletes for their hard work, growth, and teamwork. A special thank you to our parents for your continued support. You make a big difference in helping our athletes succeed both on and off the field.
Have a great week!
Dr. Lori Katz, MVMS Principal
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This Week:
Wednesday, October 1: Early Release
Friday, October 3rd: Picture Retake Day
Coming Up:
Wednesday, October 8: Dental Safari
Monday, October 13 - Friday, October 17: No School - Fall Break
Daily News
Daily announcements can be found HERE.
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8th Grade Families,
Our district requires additional information on the academic needs and performance of
individual students in order to ensure that the school corporation is providing instruction at the
appropriate level for each child.
Depending on the information needed, your 8th grade student may be administered a screener for the CogAT high abilities assessment. This screener is a short 45 minute test and will be given in October.
Please refer to the website below for practice and sample questions:
If you have questions regarding the testing, please contact:
Lauren.Adams@mvcsc.k12.in.us
Thank you!
MVCSC High Ability Identification Team
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Now anyone can share a kind message to a bus driver, teacher, cafeteria worker, instructional assistant, custodian, or any staff member. The Mt. Vernon employee being recognized will receive a “Because of You…” postcard (for free) with your personalized message, from you! Click the link below to fill out the simple form! |
Our 8th graders are headed to Washington, D.C.! This exciting three-day adventure includes visits to Arlington National Cemetery, the White House, Smithsonian museums, and a night tour of the monuments. Want all the details? Cost, itinerary, chaperone info, and payment schedule can be found in the D.C. Trip Information Packet.
Be sure to review it with your student and secure your spot soon—space is limited!
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Please ensure that students who are car riders arrive at school with enough time to be in their 1st period class by 8:45 AM. Timely arrival helps set a positive tone for the day and ensures they don’t miss important instruction. Thank you for your support in helping students start their day on time! |
Hello Parents,
Our district is required to complete hearing screenings at MVMS for all 7th graders and new-to-the-district 8th graders. The district SLPs conducted hearing screenings for MVMS students at the open house on 8/4/25 so that students would not have to miss class time for the screenings. However, a number of students were not screened at the open house. Parents may opt out of these hearing screenings if they wish; however, we want to ensure that all students have the opportunity to receive a hearing screening if parents choose.
If you would like to have your student's hearing screened, please fill out the Google Form below. An MVMS speech therapist will then briefly pull your student from class for the screening. These screenings will take place during our second quarter (late October to mid-December). Thank you for your time.
Questions? Please contact:
Joey Box-Jarman
MVCSC Speech Therapist
(317) 485-3131 (ext. 1771)
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Reporting an Absence
If your student will be absent, please notify the school by 10:00 AM using one of the following methods:
Important Notes:
- Absence documentation must be submitted within 3 days of the absence.
- If the student is sick for 3 or more days, a doctor’s note is required for the absence to be excused.
- For any doctor, dental, or other appointments, a provider’s excuse note is needed for the time missed to be excused.
Picking Students up Early
If your student needs to be picked up early, please notify the school ahead of time to ensure a smooth process:
Please include the following in your message:
- Student’s name
- Name of the person picking student up
- Time of pickup
***For safety reasons, individuals must be at least 18 years old to sign a student out of school.***
Click HERE for the full MVCSC Attendance Policy.
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Parents, please be aware: We close the entrance off of State Road 234 at 3:20 PM for our car rider line. If you plan to pick up your child early, please do so before 3:20 PM, as the entrance will no longer be accessible after that time.
***For safety reasons, individuals must be at least 18 years old to sign a student out of school.***
Thank you for your understanding.
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Athletic Website click Here
Physical Forms
Anyone interested in trying out for an athletic team is required to complete and submit to the Athletic office the IHSAA Sports Physical and Final Forms prior to tryouts.
Attendance at MVHS Athletic Events
Please read the information HERE regarding attendance at Mt. Vernon High School athletic events.
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Medication Drop-Off:
Medications can be dropped off from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Dropping off medication for a student can be tricky after 3:00 PM due to the car rider line forming and SR-234 being closed in front of the school. Lunchtime (11:45 AM to 1:00 PM) is a busy period in the clinic, so if you drop off medication during this time, please be aware that your visit may take longer.
Asthma/Allergy Action Plans:
I am still missing several students' asthma and allergy action plans. If these forms are not submitted, your child(ren) may be excluded from field trips. These forms must be signed by both you and your physician. They are available on our website here.
Water Bottles/Food:
It is helpful if students bring a water bottle to school each day to stay hydrated throughout the day. It is also important that they have a good breakfast in the morning before school.
Be Prepared: It’s a great idea to keep a small personal kit on hand during your menstrual cycle. Consider including items like pads , wipes, and even a change of clothes—just in case.
New Students: If you're new to the school, please make sure to turn in your vaccination form as soon as possible. This helps us keep everyone safe and up to date!
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PTO would like to start each of their meetings with a short session on overcoming the challenge of parenting in the middle years. Please click on the button below to rate the level of interest you have in each topic (5 being very interested, 1 being not at all interested). If there are additional topics that you would like information on, please input those topics in the space provided.
Next meeting:
October - No Meeting Fall Break
Wednesday, November 5 - Marauder Hall
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We’re excited to participate in the Box Tops for Education program through General Mills. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents — and those dimes add up quickly!
When possible, please cut Box Tops from your packages and send them to the Main Office. The funds raised will help us purchase groceries and cooking supplies for our Family & Consumer Science (FACS) classroom.
Thank you for your continued support — every Box Top helps!
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Car Rider Procedures - If you have a car rider please review car rider procedures HERE
Bus Riders - Please see the attachment for QR code. Please see information sent out by transportation in parentsquare on Friday, August 1st.
If your family has students who attend MVMS, MVHS, and/or MVIS and they are car riders, pickup will take place in the west lot of MVMS by the Fieldhouse.
Thank you for helping us keep traffic organized and students safe!
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1862 W. State Road 234
Fortville, IN 46040
317-485-3160
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