The MVP Titans play host to the Elk Point/Jeffereson Huskies tonight. Games will start at 4:30 pm at the Tom Young Community Center. The games will be streamed on Titans Live and our Santel channel. Go Titans!
Homecoming 2025 Schedule
How do we fill the gap?
Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing quick facts about the proposed opt out for the Mount Vernon School District. Our goal is to give you clear, accurate information so those eligible to vote can make an informed decision on September 9.
**How do we fill the gap?**
There are three ways to cover a budget deficit:
1️⃣ Opt out funds
2️⃣ Capital Outlay transfer (up to 45%)
3️⃣ Increased student enrollment (more state aid)
Without addressing this gap, the district would need to make significant cuts to educational programs and services.
📅 Learn more at our next Public Info Meeting:
Sep 3, 7 PM – Tom Young Community Center
Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing quick facts about the proposed opt out for the Mount Vernon School District. Our goal is to give you clear, accurate information so those eligible to vote can make an informed decision on September 9.
**How do we fill the gap?**
There are three ways to cover a budget deficit:
1️⃣ Opt out funds
2️⃣ Capital Outlay transfer (up to 45%)
3️⃣ Increased student enrollment (more state aid)
Without addressing this gap, the district would need to make significant cuts to educational programs and services.
📅 Learn more at our next Public Info Meeting:
Sep 3, 7 PM – Tom Young Community Center
Infinite Campus has been fixed and you should be able to see the information needed in both parent portal and student access. If you need your user name and password please contact Sue @ sue.stahl@k12.sd.us for that information.
Has Mount Vernon opted out before?
Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing quick facts about the proposed opt out for the Mount Vernon School District. Our goal is to give you clear, accurate information so those eligible to vote can make an informed decision on September 9.
**Has Mount Vernon opted out before?**
Yes, they have. Here is a brief history of opt outs in the Mount Vernon School District.
- 2005: $175,000 (4 years)
- 2010: $200,000 (4 years)
- Renewed in 2014, 2018, 2022
As the district approaches the 2026 renewal, the proposed increase from $200,000 to $400,000 reflects genuine financial pressures from inflation and changes in state funding formulas to maintain the same level of educational quality that Mount Vernon School District, it’s students and their families have come to expect. The district will only request what is needed each, based on many variables, at this time the district is not in need of the entire amount passed in resolution.
📅 Learn more at our next Public Info Meetings:
Sep 3, 7 PM – Tom Young Community Center
Booster Club meeting tonight at Mount Vernon in the school cafeteria! Meeting starts at 7pm for anyone interested from Mount Vernon and Plankinton!
The MVP Titans open up their volleyball season tonight in Mount Vernon. The Titans will be taking on the Parkston Trojans with JH games starting at 4pm. The games will be live streamed on YouTube and our Santel Channel. Go Titans!
The 5th grade created their class mission statement earlier this week.
Why does Mount Vernon need an opt out?
Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing quick facts about the proposed opt out for the Mount Vernon School District. Our goal is to give you clear, accurate information so those eligible to vote can make an informed decision on September 9.
**Why do we need an opt out?**
📊 We compare expenses vs. revenue.
Example for 2025–26:
- Expenses: $2,886,478
- Revenue: $2,384,054
- **Deficit: $502,424**
For the 2025-2026 school year, Mount Vernon School District faces a projected deficit. This deficit reflects genuine financial needs rather than discretionary spending. As costs for salaries, benefits, supplies, and services continue to rise with inflation, while revenue increases are often capped or formula-limited by state law, the gap naturally widens over time.
📅 Learn more at our next Public Info Meeting:
Sep 3, 7 PM – Tom Young Community Center
Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing quick facts about the proposed opt out for the Mount Vernon School District. Our goal is to give you clear, accurate information so those eligible to vote can make an informed decision on September 9.
**Why do we need an opt out?**
📊 We compare expenses vs. revenue.
Example for 2025–26:
- Expenses: $2,886,478
- Revenue: $2,384,054
- **Deficit: $502,424**
For the 2025-2026 school year, Mount Vernon School District faces a projected deficit. This deficit reflects genuine financial needs rather than discretionary spending. As costs for salaries, benefits, supplies, and services continue to rise with inflation, while revenue increases are often capped or formula-limited by state law, the gap naturally widens over time.
📅 Learn more at our next Public Info Meeting:
Sep 3, 7 PM – Tom Young Community Center
Volleyball Parents********Memory mates were not included in the picture packets that came home yesterday. The team pictures will be retaken on the day of school pictures in Mount Vernon. The reason for that is so they can be included in with their team (ie. varsity, junior varsity, etc) and not just in their grade.
FYI to all sports parents*************fall sports pictures will be taken at a later date next year to better streamline the process.
FYI to all sports parents*************fall sports pictures will be taken at a later date next year to better streamline the process.
Elementary Dress-Up Days! Parade theme is Disney Movies.
Can funds be moved around?
Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing quick facts about the proposed opt out for the Mount Vernon School District. Our goal is to give you clear, accurate information so those eligible to vote can make an informed decision on September 9.
**Can funds be moved around?**
Yes, but with limits. By law, the district can **transfer up to 45%** of yearly capital outlay revenue to the general fund.
General Fund = day-to-day operations
Capital Outlay = buildings and equipment
It’s about using every dollar wisely while following state rules.
📅 Learn more at our next Public Info Meeting:
Sep 3, 7 PM – Tom Young Community Center
Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing quick facts about the proposed opt out for the Mount Vernon School District. Our goal is to give you clear, accurate information so those eligible to vote can make an informed decision on September 9.
**Can funds be moved around?**
Yes, but with limits. By law, the district can **transfer up to 45%** of yearly capital outlay revenue to the general fund.
General Fund = day-to-day operations
Capital Outlay = buildings and equipment
It’s about using every dollar wisely while following state rules.
📅 Learn more at our next Public Info Meeting:
Sep 3, 7 PM – Tom Young Community Center
Game Day!! MVP Titan football opens up tonight vs the McCook Central Montrose Fighting Cougars. Kickoff is at 7pm in Mount Vernon. Tune into Titans Live on youtube for streaming access! #RollTitans
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Homecoming Royal Court -
Back Row: Camden Stahl, Tyce Feistner, Riley Mayer, Cole Sandland
Front Row: AuBree Tollefson, Brooklyn Bosma, Taryn Hegg, Allyson Espedal
Coronation is set for Monday September 8, 2025
Back Row: Camden Stahl, Tyce Feistner, Riley Mayer, Cole Sandland
Front Row: AuBree Tollefson, Brooklyn Bosma, Taryn Hegg, Allyson Espedal
Coronation is set for Monday September 8, 2025
Get your official 2025-2026 MVP Titans Apparel!! All orders that are placed by the 1st of the month will be delivered to the school by the 15th of that month.
$2 from the sale of each item will be donated to the MV Student Council/Plankinton Senior Class.
Place your orders here:
https://www.gcndesign.com/mvp-titans.html
$2 from the sale of each item will be donated to the MV Student Council/Plankinton Senior Class.
Place your orders here:
https://www.gcndesign.com/mvp-titans.html
Where does school money go?
Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing quick facts about the proposed opt out for the Mount Vernon School District. Our goal is to give you clear, accurate information so those eligible to vote can make an informed decision on September 9.
💰 Myth: All school funds go into one big pot.
✅ Fact: Funds are separate and have different purposes.
A common misconception is that all school funds go into a single account to be spent wherever needed. In reality, South Dakota law strictly governs how each fund can be used, creating a complex financial management system that requires careful planning and compliance. While the separation of funds ensures accountability, it can create challenges when one fund faces shortfalls while another has a positive balance. Different buckets. Different rules.
- General Fund: Salaries, utilities, supplies
- Capital Outlay: Buildings, equipment (can’t be used for salaries)
- Special Education
- Food Service
- Enterprise Funds
The Mount Vernon School District's finance department must carefully manage each fund according to its legal parameters while meeting the educational needs of students and maintaining facilities. Understanding this fundamental structure is essential for comprehending why opt outs become necessary despite apparent balances in other funds.
📅 Learn more at our next Public Info Meeting:
Sep 3, 7 PM – Tom Young Community Center
Just glimpse of a few items available with todays lunch. Farm to School hamburger patties made with beef donated by many of our local producers, grilled onion, baked beans, and a full salad bar!
If you have a child ages birth to 5 and would like to participate in the Developmental Screening please sign your child up.
What is an Opt Out?
Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing quick facts about the proposed opt out for the Mount Vernon School District. Our goal is to give you clear, accurate information so those eligible to vote can make an informed decision on September 9.
**What is a school 'opt out'?**
When a school district cannot operate effectively with the revenue generated by the maximum allowed for the general fund or capital outlay funds under standard limitations, the district may choose to "opt out" of these limitations. This action requires formal approval through a resolution by the school board and, in this year’s case, a public vote since the resolution has been challenged through a petition process.
For taxpayers, an opt out means a higher property tax levy than would otherwise be assessed. For the school district, opt out funding provides crucial operational support that helps maintain appropriate class sizes, offer diverse programs, retain quality teachers, and provide necessary educational resources.
Opt outs represent a critical local control mechanism in South Dakota's school funding system, allowing communities to determine what level of investment they wish to make in their educational systems beyond the standard state-determined funding formulas.
📅 Learn more at our next Public Info Meeting:
Sep 3, 7 PM – Tom Young Community Center
Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing quick facts about the proposed opt out for the Mount Vernon School District. Our goal is to give you clear, accurate information so those eligible to vote can make an informed decision on September 9.
**What is a school 'opt out'?**
When a school district cannot operate effectively with the revenue generated by the maximum allowed for the general fund or capital outlay funds under standard limitations, the district may choose to "opt out" of these limitations. This action requires formal approval through a resolution by the school board and, in this year’s case, a public vote since the resolution has been challenged through a petition process.
For taxpayers, an opt out means a higher property tax levy than would otherwise be assessed. For the school district, opt out funding provides crucial operational support that helps maintain appropriate class sizes, offer diverse programs, retain quality teachers, and provide necessary educational resources.
Opt outs represent a critical local control mechanism in South Dakota's school funding system, allowing communities to determine what level of investment they wish to make in their educational systems beyond the standard state-determined funding formulas.
📅 Learn more at our next Public Info Meeting:
Sep 3, 7 PM – Tom Young Community Center
Welcome Back to School! The elementary staff is fired up for a great year!
