Next week, Mt. Vernon Middle School will join schools across the nation in celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a time to promote healthy, safe, and drug-free lifestyles. Each day will feature fun themes and activities that encourage students to make positive choices for their minds and bodies. We invite families to join the conversation at home by talking with your student about what it means to live with purpose, kindness, and self-respect. Together, we can help our students grow into confident, healthy young people who make choices they can be proud of!

Dr. Lori Katz, MVMS Principal

Peer tutoring will be offered after school on Wednesdays from 3:10pm - 4:00pm in Room B204. There will be mini-lessons at the start of tutoring to discuss topics such as organization, using a planner and many other tips for having a successful school day. High school NHS students will be paired with middle school students to work on homework, missing assignments or to review topics in math and ELA. Students will need to be picked up at 4:00pm in the front of the building. 

If you are interested, please complete this form. Spots will be limited due to having enough high school tutors to support students. I will send a follow up email after I receive the form to let you know if your student has a spot. Thank you for your request. 

Students who chose to attend Monster Mash on Thursday after school must bring $5 and must be picked up by 5:15pm. Students who are not picked up by 5:15pm may be excluded from future events. Follow normal car rider procedures

MVCSC is forming a social studies curriculum resource adoption committee and is seeking up to three (3) parents to participate in the committee.  Interested parents should contact Dr. Lori Katz, lori.katz@mvcsc.k12.in.us by November 3rd.  Interested parents must be available to attend ALL committee meetings from 4:00-5:30pm on Nov. 11th, Dec. 9th, Jan. 8th, Jan. 15th, Jan. 27th, Jan. 29th, and Feb. 3rd.  All meetings will be at the MVCSC Administrative Offices.  Parents who are selected to participate will be notified by November 5th.

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) requires that all students in grades 3 through 8 participate in three ILEARN checkpoints in addition to the ILEARN summative assessment in the spring each year. These checkpoints are a component of the ILEARN through-year assessment for English/Language Arts (ELA) and math. The checkpoints occur seasonally in fall, winter, and spring. Each checkpoint has 20 to 25 questions to show how an individual student is performing on key skills and concepts from the Indiana Academic Standards. Our fall checkpoint is scheduled for Monday, November 3rd (ELA) and Tuesday, November 4th (math). 

Each family will receive an access code that grants them access to the Family Portal in order to receive student’s results. Please refer to the attached guide for further information

After reviewing our options and considering a variety of factors, Mt. Vernon Middle School will not be taking the traditional 7th grade trip this year.

This decision was not made lightly. We know the trip has been a memorable experience for students in the past, and we recognize the disappointment some may feel. However, after reviewing the logistics, costs, and overall goals of the trip, we determined it is not the best fit for our current students and programming at this time.

Our focus remains on providing engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that build teamwork, responsibility, and connection. We are exploring other opportunities for our 7th graders later this year that align with those goals and will share more details as we are able to finalize plans.

Thank you for your understanding and continued partnership as we work to create meaningful experiences for all of our students.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

To help us ensure the safety and well-being of all students, we kindly ask that you review and update your child's emergency contact information. Having accurate and current contact details allows us to reach a responsible adult quickly if needed. 

In addition, we are implementing a new sign-in/sign-out process through our Raptor system. Keeping your emergency contacts up to date will help streamline this process and reduce delays when students are signed in or out during the school day. 

Please take a few moments to log in to Skyward and verify or update your child's emergency contacts by November 14th. 

Thank you for your prompt attention and for helping us maintain a safe and efficient system for our school. 

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!

If your student will be absent, please notify the school by 10:00 AM using one of the following methods:

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:

Click HERE for the full MVCSC Attendance Policy.

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.

Thank you for your understanding.

Athletic Website click Here

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.

Please read the information HERE regarding attendance at Mt. Vernon High School athletic events.

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.

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.

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!

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.

October - No Meeting Fall Break 

Wednesday, November 5 - Marauder Hall

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