Hello MVMS Families,
At Wednesday’s PTO meeting, Seth Hamilton, MVCSC Director of Technology (and MVMS parent!), presented on how to parent in a social media age. He covered multiple ways that parents can monitor their child’s technology usage in order to provide “training wheels” for them to navigate their digital world. Visit our district online safety page ( MVCSC Online Safety) to learn more about Qustodio (a free resource provided by MV), tools on the district technology homepage, how to leverage built-in phone controls, and tools to manage the parameters of your child’s cell phone. A huge thank you to Seth for sharing his expertise.
Have a great week!
Dr. Lori Katz, MVMS Principal
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This Week:
Wednesday, November 12: Early Release Day
Coming Up:
Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day Program, 2:20 PM - See below for details
Daily News
Daily announcements can be found HERE.
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Mt. Vernon Middle School invites military veterans and active service members to attend our Veterans Day program. Members of the Symphonic Band, MVMS choirs, Student Council, and NJHS will be participating.
Veterans or Active Service Personnel, their family, and the students they represent are invited to attend our program. All other students will be able to watch via live streaming. If you are a Military Veteran and would like to attend, please complete this form.
Please complete this form if a Veteran plans to attend the program. - If a Veteran from your family will be joining us, please also let your student know so they can meet them before the program begins.
Program Details:
Our Veterans Day celebration will include a guest speaker, musical performances, and a Veterans Recognition Walk. During the walk, honored veterans will be invited to walk through the hallways while students show their appreciation and respect.
DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday 11/11/25
Time: 2:20 PM (will last about 45 mins)
Location: Mt. Vernon Middle School - Main Gym
Park in the WEST lot (between the middle school and the high school) and enter the building at Door #8
If you have any questions, please contact the MVMS Main Office at 317-485-3160
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As part of our Veterans Day program, we are honoring our nation’s heroes by also showing respect to our flag.
If you have an American flag that is worn, faded, or damaged, we invite you to send it in with your child (on or before Veterans Day) for a proper retirement.
A collection container will be available during the Veterans Day program so that we can retire our community’s flags appropriately.
This tradition ensures that old flags are retired with the dignity and respect they deserve—a symbol of our gratitude to those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
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The Fall NJHS service project will be a canned food drive. All donations will go to the Fortville Area Resource Mission. This project will be beneficial because it will help those less fortunate in the Fortville community. The Mt. Vernon Middle School first-period classes will compete to see which class can donate the most nonperishable foods for this project. The winning class will receive a donut party. Some of the canned foods needed include cereal, canned soup, canned fruit, spaghetti, peanut butter and jelly, and rice, but everything is welcome. The competition will run from November 10-21, and members from NJHS will tally the donations twice a week. The National Junior Honor Society would love everyone to partake in this project. |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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