Hello MVMS Families,
Thank you to everyone who donated items to support our staff through the PTO Amazon Wish List. There are still items remaining, so please visit the Amazon Wish List to donate items for the raffle or everyday needs for the staff lounge. As a portion of Kindness Week, students posted encouraging messages on lockers and raised almost $250 for Riley Children’s Hospital. MVMS students regularly exhibit kindness to each other in ways big and small - We are so proud of them!
We are seeing a recent increase in intentional damage to student Chromebooks. Specifically, students are removing keyboard frames and picking individual keys off of their devices. This type of damage is not accidental and results in costly repairs, loss of instructional time, and limited device availability for students who rely on them daily. Please reinforce expectations of proper care and responsible use of school technology. Please remind your child that:
- Chromebooks are school property and should be handled with care at all times.
- Removing keys or tampering with the keyboard frame is considered intentional damage.
- Students may be held financially responsible for repairs resulting from misuse and void any accidental damage coverage.
Thank you for helping maintain our Chromebooks so they remain available and functional for everyone.
Have a great week!
Dr. Lori Katz, MVMS Principal
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This Week:
February 23 – March 6: MVHS counselors meet individually with students for course selection. (see counselor corner for details)
Wednesday, February 25: Early Release Day
Coming Up:
Thursday, March 12: MVMS Talent Show,
Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 27: Spring Break, No School
8th Grade Dates to Remember:
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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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! |
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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Tickets for the 51st Talent Show are now on sale. The show will feature singers, dancers, musicians and more. The show is scheduled for Thursday, March 12 in the high school auditorium. Tickets are just $5 if you buy them in advance. On the night of the show, tickets will be $7.
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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.
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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Join us at The Kitchen on Main for a Dine to Donate event supporting our PTO! We love partnering with local businesses that are such a special part of our community.
Skip the cooking, enjoy a great meal, and support our school at the same time — a portion of all sales will go back to our PTO to fund programs, events, and resources for our students and teachers.
Thank you for supporting both our school and a wonderful local restaurant that supports our community. We hope to see you there!
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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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Facebook: MtVernonMiddleSchool
Instagram: @Mt.Vernon_MS
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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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