Baccalaureate services will be Sunday May 3, 2026 @ 7 pm at the Salem Lutheran Church - 204 E 4th Avenue - Mount Vernon, SD
The 4th and 5th grade had a lot of fun at each of their stops during out class field trips last week. They saw the Dakota Discovery Museum, Corn Palace, and MTC.
REMINDER!
The NHS Induction and Academic Awards Ceremony is May 6th at 2:00 in the TYCC.
We are excited to have Kyle Gerlach, a 2011 MV graduate, be our guest speaker.
The NHS Induction and Academic Awards Ceremony is May 6th at 2:00 in the TYCC.
We are excited to have Kyle Gerlach, a 2011 MV graduate, be our guest speaker.
1st graders have been studying the phases of the moon. Yesterday we did a cut & paste activity of the cycle. Today we completed a demonstration using Oreos to depict the Moon's illumination from the sun. They've really gotten the hang of the different vocabulary. Waxing meaning increased light & waning meaning decreased light.
Please see the calendar updates for two days in May.
The seniors began their mock trial today, with the prosecution and defense both presenting their opening arguments and the prosecution presenting their first witness.
Reminder:
Elementary Concert May 4th
6th-12th Concert May 7th
Elementary Concert May 4th
6th-12th Concert May 7th
This week is National Student Leadership Week. NHS members are encouraged to pursue leadership roles in the school, be active in extracurriculars, and participate in service work throughout the year. This year's members have certainly done that. Thanks for your continued involvement in the school and community.
Mt. Vernon 5-8 instrumental students will be participating in contest in Platte on April 29th.
Reading and Math Night on Thursday, April 30 for grades K-5. Please sign up by Friday if your child would like to attend!
The west entrance at the Old Gym is currently under construction to replace the steps. Please avoid this area - the south entrance is still accessible. Unsure on how long this will be under construction at this time.
The 3rd,4th, and 5th grade presented their wax museum/pop bottle biographies on Friday. They all did an excellent job!
The NHS Induction and Academic Awards Ceremony is scheduled for May 6th at 2:00 in the TYCC. Come show your support for our students!
NEW RECORD!! Kyle Sandland breaks his previous record in the pole vault! Congratulations Kyle!
Art Night at School. Read Below:
Last week Thursday, 7-12 grade jazz students traveled to Brookings to participate in the SDSU Jazz Festival. Congratulations on your 4th place!
Congratulations to State B Art Champions and Congratulations to Kaytlyn Espedal for receiving Best in Show for her Crafts piece.
I'm extremely proud and honored to have you all be part of my crazy program at school.
School Clean-Up Day will be taking place Friday, May 1, in the morning. Please reach out if you have any suggestions that students in grades 6-12 can help with! Thank you!
The BHSU Chorus will be performing at the TYCC at 1 pm on Friday April 10, 2026. This is open to the public!
MVP JH track meet scheduled for 4/9/2026 in Mount Vernon has been cancelled due to cold temperatures.
