Hello MVMS Families,
My apologies that this newsletter did not go out as scheduled on Sunday. We do have an after-school event tomorrow until 5:15pm. There are posters around the building so students should be aware. If your child is staying for the event, please make sure you are in the car rider line at 5:15pm. Please follow staff directives for pick up to ensure students' safe dismissal.
Student safety is our first priority - in and out of the school building. While situations like this are rare, we want to share an important safety reminder. If you ever receive information that a student may be at risk of harming themselves or others outside of regular school hours, please know that staff members' emails are not consistently monitored during evenings and weekends. Should this situation ever happen, we strongly encourage you to call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or call 911 or your local emergency services immediately to ensure timely support and care. Thank you for partnering with us in keeping our students safe and supported.
Students participated in ILEARN Checkpoint #2 over the past two weeks. You can access the ILEARN parent portal to retrieve your child's results. Questions regarding access can be directed to Kim Zeis (kim.zeis@mvcsc.k12.in.us). Questions regarding your child's performance should be directed to his/her math or English teacher.
Our staff do an incredible job supporting students every day in so many ways. As part of our Q3 Wellness Challenge, staff are participating in a Bingo challenge with raffle prizes. If you’re able, please consider visiting the PTO Amazon Wish List to donate items for the raffle or everyday needs for the staff lounge.
Have a great week!
Dr. Lori Katz, MVMS Principal
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This Week:
Monday. February 16: Presidents Day, No School
Tuesday, February 17: Teacher Professional Development day, No School
Wednesday, February 18: Early Release Day
Friday, February 20: Heart Dance - after school - 5:15pm, $5
National Kindness Week Dress Up Days
Thursday, February 19: Hat Day for Riley Children's Hospital; $1 donation
Friday, February 20: Heart Dance & Wear Red
Coming Up:
Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 27: Spring Break, No School
8th Grade Dates to Remember:
February 23 – March 6: MVHS counselors meet individually with students for course selection. (see below for details)
Friday, May 8: 8th Grade Semi-Formal - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday, May 28: 8th Grade promotion - more details to come
Daily News
Daily announcements can be found HERE.
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We’re excited to host our upcoming Heart Dance on Friday, February 20. The dance will begin immediately after school and end at 5:15 PM.
The cost to attend is $5 per student.
***Please plan to pick up your child promptly at 5:15 PM in the car rider pick-up line. Timely pick-up is greatly appreciated to help ensure a smooth and safe dismissal for all students.
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As you reflect on your child’s digital footprint and online safety, you might also explore these additional online resources:
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Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation is considering the adoption of new social studies and FACS textbooks for the upcoming school year. The textbook adoption committee is recommending the below resources. Parents and community members may preview the resources in the administration building's main office between the hours of 8:30am-3:30pm until March 9th. The school corporation intends to seek board approval to purchase the resources at the March 9, 2026, school board meeting.
The committee is recommending Savvas Learning’s social studies textbooks for 5th grade, 7th grade Social Studies courses, and HS courses consisting of US History, World History, Econ., and History and Geography of the World. The committee recommends BFW Publishing’s textbook for AP Psychology. The FACS (Family and Consumer Science) department is recommending the G-W Publishers textbook for the new IDOE course Fundamentals of Human Services.
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Save the date! MVCSC is hosting a "Cyber Safety: Connect & Protect" Digital Safety Event for Adults on Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the MVHS Auditorium. Any adult is welcome to attend. The keynote speaker will be Katie Molindar, Executive Director at Zoey's Place Child Advocacy Center. Other speakers include: Seth Hamilton, Dir. of Technology, and Officer Diane Graffitti, MVHS SRO. Spread the word! |
MVHS counselors will be at MVMS from February 23 through March 6 to meet individually with students regarding high school course selection. |
Our school life value terms help guide positive choices each day: Redo, Be Kind, Focus on Your Task, and With Respect.
In February, MVMV’s social-emotional lessons will focus on our life value term Be Kind. Students will learn about empathy, inclusion, and using kind words and actions to support one another. Together, we’re building a caring and respectful school community.
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- Feb 23-27- High School counselors will come to MVMS to meet with 8th graders for one on one scheduling meetings.
Catfishing Awareness
We want to remind families to talk with students about online safety, especially catfishing—when someone pretends to be someone else online. This can happen on Social Media Platforms or Gaming Platforms. Encourage your child to be cautious about who they interact with, avoid sharing personal information, and let a trusted adult know if something online feels confusing or uncomfortable. Open conversations at home help keep students safe and confident online.
National Kindness Week is Next Week!
Let’s spread kindness, one small act at a time!
Thursday 2/19 – Hat Day for a Cause
NJHS students are sponsoring a Hat Day to raise money for Riley Children’s Hospital. For just $1, students may wear their favorite hat to school (please note: hoods are not included). Every hat makes a difference—thank you for supporting a great cause!
Friday 2/20 – Heart Dance & Wear Red
Join us for the after-school Heart Dance and show your kindness spirit by wearing red in honor of National Kindness Week. More details about the heart dance to come!
Let’s come together to celebrate kindness, generosity, and school spirit all week long!
Care Closet:
This closet is filled with various “basic needs” items for our Mt. Vernon Middle school students. More and more students visit the counseling department needing toiletries, clothing, food, etc. When our students’ basic needs are not met they are unable to learn. We will be forever grateful for any donations!! Please take a look at our Amazon wish list. Thank you in advance for helping our students! ❤️
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Important School Reminders |
We are running very low on spare clothes in the nurse's office. If anyone has any gently used pants/ leggings/ shorts for women or men to donate we would greatly appreciate it! It is always a good idea to pack an extra set in your child's backpack as well because we don't have much to give out!
Thank you,
Angela and Katie, MVMS nurses
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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
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.***
Click HERE for the full MVCSC Attendance Policy.
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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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Calling all 7th grade parents!
We are building our 7th Grade Glow Party volunteer list. If you are interested in helping our co-chairs to plan/organize or you are just interested in working the event, please email mtvernonmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com
Help us celebrate our teachers!
The PTO is collecting $10 gift cards and Amazon wish list items for weekly staff challenge winners. You can email mtvernonmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com to coordinate drop off of items. Thank you for supporting our staff!
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Once a week, kids ages 12–18 can gather in a youth-group style to share a meal, play games, and connect with one another in a safe, welcoming space. It’s a great opportunity to build friendships and have fun. Check it out!
125 E. Staat Street
Fortville, IN 46040
317-525-7791
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Website: www.mvcsc.k12.in.us
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1862 W. State Road 234
Fortville, IN 46040
317-485-3160
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