The Titans are hosting the Elk Point Jefferson Huskies tonight at Heroes' Field. Kickoff will be at 7pm. Follow along at Titans Live on Youtube. #RollTitans
Good luck to the Titans as they will be traveling to Tyndall to take on the Bon Homme Cavaliers! Follow along on Youtube. #RollTitans
Congratulations to our Art teacher, Mrs. Schuldt and her Art students for their success over the past five years. We are adding your banner to the gym wall.
Forty 4th and 5th grade students were able to attend the state fair this year! it was both educational and exciting!
Meeting Day Reminder
📅 **Tonight at 7 PM** – Tom Young Community Center.
Come ask your questions about the proposed Mount Vernon School District opt out before the vote on September 9. Be part of the conversation!
📅 **Tonight at 7 PM** – Tom Young Community Center.
Come ask your questions about the proposed Mount Vernon School District opt out before the vote on September 9. Be part of the conversation!
Day-Before Reminder
⏰ **Tomorrow at 7 PM** – Last public meeting on the opt out proposal.
We want everyone to have the facts before voting day, which is September 9.
⏰ **Tomorrow at 7 PM** – Last public meeting on the opt out proposal.
We want everyone to have the facts before voting day, which is September 9.
The $2 Million Rumor
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.
💬 You heard the school has $2M sitting in savings?
❌ Not true.
There can be a tendency for misunderstandings about Mount Vernon School District's finances. Clarifying these misconceptions is important for informed decision-making about the opt out.
**Misconception #1 "The district has $2 million in savings that should be spent before raising taxes."**
While Mount Vernon School District does have nearly $2 million in its Capital Outlay fund balance, South Dakota law (SDCL) strictly limits how these funds can be used. There is no "savings account" containing unrestricted funds available for general operations. The district is only permitted to transfer up to 45% of annual Capital Outlay revenue (not the fund balance) to the General Fund.
This transfer capability has already been budgeted for the 2025-2026 school year and is insufficient to cover the entire projected deficit.
📅 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.
💬 You heard the school has $2M sitting in savings?
❌ Not true.
There can be a tendency for misunderstandings about Mount Vernon School District's finances. Clarifying these misconceptions is important for informed decision-making about the opt out.
**Misconception #1 "The district has $2 million in savings that should be spent before raising taxes."**
While Mount Vernon School District does have nearly $2 million in its Capital Outlay fund balance, South Dakota law (SDCL) strictly limits how these funds can be used. There is no "savings account" containing unrestricted funds available for general operations. The district is only permitted to transfer up to 45% of annual Capital Outlay revenue (not the fund balance) to the General Fund.
This transfer capability has already been budgeted for the 2025-2026 school year and is insufficient to cover the entire projected deficit.
📅 Learn more at our next Public Info Meeting:
Sep 3, 7 PM – Tom Young Community Center
Good luck to the Titans today as they travel across the state to play St. Thomas More. Kickoff will be at 5pm MT/ 6pm CT. The game will be streamed on YouTube. Please search for "Cavalier Sports Network" #RollTitans
Reminder, no school on Friday, August 29th and Monday, September 1st. School resumes on Tuesday, September 2nd.
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.
