Hello MVMS Families,
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we want to encourage all students to stay focused and finish strong. Our final round of standardized testing begins Monday and Tuesday with NWEA assessments, and we appreciate your support in helping students arrive rested, prepared, and ready to do their best. Please ensure that students are charging their ChromeBooks nightly.
We also want to sincerely thank the many families who reached out during Teacher Appreciation Week to share kind words and encouragement with our staff. Your support means a great deal and helps make our school community so special. Let’s keep the momentum going and make these last few weeks a successful finish to a great year!
Have a great week!
Dr. Lori Katz, MVMS Principal
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This Week:
Monday, May 11: NWEA Testing
Tuesday, May 12: NWEA Testing
Wednesday, May 13: Early Release Day
Coming up:
Monday, May 25: No School, Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26: 7th grade Awards; parents do not attend
Wednesday, May 27: NO Early Release, dismissal - 3:50
Thursday, May 28: Last day of School
8th Grade Dates to Remember:
Daily News
Daily announcements can be found HERE.
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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.
As we wrap things up this month for the 25/26 school year, students are working on thinking about their future, looking at graduation plans, and learning about working together during their Advisory periods on Wednesdays. We are eager to end the year STRONG!!
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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! ❤️
Teletherapy Option
Cartwheel provides rapid access to evidence-based 1-1 teletherapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, parent guidance, and family therapy.
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
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Important School Reminders |
Please take a moment to check your child’s meal balance. To avoid any interruptions in meal service, follow the directions below to view your child’s balance and add funds to their account if needed. Thank you for your attention to this important reminder!
- Log into Skyward as a parent
- Click “Food Service” on the left
- Click “Make a payment” in blue
- Click “Fund lunch”
- Continue as a guest or log in/create an account
- Fill out the information on the screen, including your student’s ID number
- Add your student and continue on to fund lunch
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MVMS Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
To help ensure a safe and efficient process for all students, please review and follow the procedures below for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.
General Reminders
- Use Loop Drive only for drop-off and pick-up (enter from 200 West).
- Do not use Shoppell Drive or enter from SR 234.
- West Lot access is only for families with MVHS or MVIS students.
Morning Drop-Off
- Follow Loop Drive to the front of the school.
- Cars will be released into the drop-off lane at 8:25 AM.
- Form a single-file line and pull forward as far as possible.
- Students must exit on the curbside only.
- Doors open at 8:30 AM; school begins at 8:50 AM (tardy after 8:48 AM).
Afternoon Pick-Up
- Follow the same route; cars enter at 3:40 PM.
- Dismissal begins at 3:50 PM.
- Students enter vehicles from the curbside only.
- Exit onto 200 West (right turn/north only).
Important Safety Reminders
- Always pull forward to help keep the line moving efficiently.
- Follow all staff directions at all times.
- These procedures are in place to ensure the safety of all students—thank you for your cooperation and support!
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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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We need YOUR help to make our End of Year Celebration Dine to Donate at Daniel’s Vineyard a success!
We’re looking for volunteers to help with games, activities, setup, cleanup, and more during this fun family event. This celebration is a great way to wrap up the school year and we can’t do it without amazing volunteers!
Whether you can help for a little while or the whole event, we would love to have you join us. Thank you for helping us create a fun and memorable evening for our students, staff, and families!
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Th Skip the back-to-school shopping stress and order next year’s school supplies through EPI!
Get exactly what your student needs—teacher approved and delivered right to your home—making back-to-school prep easy and hassle-free for your family. i
Ordering through EPI also helps support our school, so it’s a win-win! Be sure to place your order before the deadline. Thank you for supporting our students and school community! s
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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
X: @MVMS_Sports
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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