The following students received superior awards for their solo performances at the USD jazz festival last week: Katelynn Laufman, vocal jazz, Hagan Tlam, jazz ensemble, Sheridan Hansen, jazz ensemble, and Vanderlae Podhradsky, jazz ensemble!
I enjoyed my time with this month's student leaders during donuts with the principal. Keep up the great work!

Due to very poor traveling conditions, there will be no school today, March 26, 2024 in Mount Vernon.
Mt. Vernon School will be starting at 9:30 tomorrow, March 26th. Pickup at the 4h grounds will be between 8:50 - 9:00. Drive safely
Young band festival is rescheduled to be safe weather wise- the new date is a week from tomorrow, April 2- same schedule for that day with the concert at 4pm.
There will be no school or Parent Teacher Conferences tomorrow, March 25th, 2024 due to the winter storm we are experiencing. Enjoy the extended weekend and be safe!
The Middle School Dance is underway. What a fun night!

The 2024 Senior Composite is complete and ready to be ordered if you would like a copy. You can purchase one online at: https://marks.hhimagehost.com/2024SrComp

Congratulations to Zach Baker on being selected to the SESD Boys All-Conference 2nd team!

Winter coat found - please have your child claim - they may need for a few more days!

Make sure your kids have warm clothing!

Please see the schedule for Prom 2024.

The 4th graders spent part of the morning in Mitchell at Ag in the Classroom. As you can see, they had an amazing time!




The MV jazz choir did a great job today at competition! So proud of these students:) I will be sure to post results later!

Third grade students doing community service by stuffing eggs for Bella's Easter Egg Hunt.



Congratulations to these students who made the Honor/Merit Roll this quarter! Keep up the good work!

The Legion Auxiliary has announced the winners of the Americanism Essay and Poem Contests.
Americanism Essay Contest "What Freedom Means to Me"
Grades 5 & 6 - 1st-Samantha Eide; 2nd-Hattie Deinert; 3rd-Lillian Klumb
Grades 7 & 8 - 1st-Scarlet Ragsdale; 2nd-Colt Hegg; 3rd-Vanderlae Podhradsky
Grades 9 & 10 - 1st-Marley Velez; 2nd-Paxton Nedved; 3rd-Ethan Estabrook
Grades 11 & 12 - 1st-Trevor Sweet; 2nd-Katelynn Laufman; 3rd-Luke Baker
Americanism Poem Contest "Embracing Our Veterans"
Grade 3 - 1st-Bo Olson; 2nd-Thomas Bode; 3rd-Casen Gunkel
Grade 4 - 1st-Hudson Baker; 2nd-Penelope Podhradsky; 3rd-Brynlie Nebelsick
Grade 5 - 1st-Ellie Hauge; 2nd-Aria McKenzie; 3rd-Hallie Baker
Grade 6 - 1st-Kennedi Zwetzig; 2nd-Brooklyn Hansen 3rd-Thomas Van Zee
Congratulations to all of the winners!
Class B State Visual Arts Champions! Congratulations to the team and Mrs. Schuldt for a wonder showing.

The Parent Committee is organizing a Middle School Dance for Friday, March 22nd from 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM at the Old Gym.

Katie Stange presented the check for Dave Kluth for the Mount Vernon Fire Department from proceeds raised from raffle tickets for her quilt (Senior Project). Mount Vernon and Plankinton Fire Departments each received $950.
