Mount Vernon School District

Kids' Summer Reading Program at the Mitchell Public Library - 2026--Unearth a Story. See the attached to view dates and times. You can always contact the Mitchell Public Library with any questions - 605-995-8480

The 2nd/3rd Graders took a field trip this week to the Akta Lakota Museum and SD Hall of Fame in Chamberlain. We ate lunch at the rest area and took pictures with the Statue of Dignity. On the way back we visited the Wind Farm by White Lake. It was a fun day!

If you have a sewing room that is out of control and you need to purge, we would love your extra fabrics and sewing notions. Our FCS class is starting from scratch and would love to put your extra sewing materials to good use! You can drop them off at the school anytime Monday-Friday from 8:30-4:00. You can call ahead to make sure someone is in the building. (605)236-5237 We can't wait to get sewing. Thank you in advance!

🚨🚨MVP record breakers! 🚨🚨 Riley Mayer broke the MVP Long Jump record in Lennox on May 7th in Lennox with a jump of 20'3"! Kyle Sandland broke the MVP Pole Vault record at the SESD conference meet in Tyndall with a vault of 11'1". Congrats, guys!

MVP Titan Athletic Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Meal is provided by the Titan Booster Club. Please RSVP to either Sue in MV or Tessa in Plankinton. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask!!

Please note the attached schedule of semester test for all high school students grade 9 - 11. Please do not schedule appointments or interrupt these students during this time.

Some 7th and 8th Grade Band Students went to 3 senior care facilities in the last week to play music for them. The seniors appreciated having students come in and play for them.

The 4th and 5th grade math students create a store each year and take turns visiting each business.

Congrats!! To the 2026-2027 Student Council of MV School. President Daniel Dorsey, VP Madalynn Lorang, Treasurer Skylar Kussatz and Secretary Karter Westendorf.

We're cooking now!! We have pots and pans!! Thank you!

Our FCS supplies are flowing in. Thank you so much for thinking of us at Mount Vernon School!!!!

The FCS class continues to be blessed! Thank you for all of your donations that are coming in!

Thank you so much!!! The gifts just keep coming and are greatly appreciated!

Thank you so much!!! We received our first FCS gift from our Amazon registry! Your generosity is greatly appreciated, unfortunately I am not able to see who purchases the items to send a thank you to. If there is a place to leave your information you are welcome to do so when sending items. Thank you.

Congratulations to Gracie and Tatum for being selected as the NHS youth leaders for April!

5th-8th Grade Students participated in Instrumental Contest, last week Wednesday in Platte, SD. Congratulations to all the Students on doing such an amazing job! Also a special THANK YOU to Dawnette Anderson for helping and accompanying many of the solos and ensembles!

Congratulations to our South Dakota Arbor Day Creative Writing Contest Winners from Mrs. Schumacher's 6th Grade Language Arts Class. Each student who entered received a packet of tree seeds and a bookmark.
Brynlie Nebelsick was the 1st place winner in the local contest, winning $25.
Hudson Baker was the 2nd place winner in the local contest, winning $15.

Brynlie's essay was submitted to the state level and tied for 3rd place winning an additional $75 and a plaque.

Awards presented by:
Angela Ehlers, SDACD (SD Association of Conservation Districts) Executive Director
Debbie Bartscher, Assistant District Manager, Davison Conservation District
Nathan Kafer, State Forester of Dept. of Agriculture & Natural Resources