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70th Anniversary Old School v Not So Old School Basketball Game!New
Come for a full day of basketball and fun on December 5 as the alumni go head to head followed by a continuation of a fierce rivalry as the MV boys take on the West Potomac Wolverines. The alumni game is $1.00 and the Varsity game is $3.00 in advance and $5.00 at the door. Below is the schedule of events and click here for the registration form.
| 12:00 p.m. | Alumni Game - Women |
| 2:00 p.m. | Alumni Game - Men |
| 4:00 p.m. | Building Tour |
| 5:00 p.m. | Free Reception |
| 7:00 p.m. | Boys Varsity Game: MVHS v West Potomac |
Order Yearbook Ads Now!New
Show your love and pride for your child by placing a Senior Ad in this year's 2009-2010 yearbook. You can submit your Ad form and money to Ms. Johnson in room C204. This year you can also order your Ad online at www.yearbookforever.com - just search for "Mt. Vernon High School" (exactly as written) then click "Other Ads." Please see the attached form for further information. All Ad payments and forms are due no later than Tuesday, November 24th. Remember, ads are sold on a first come, first serve basis because there is limited space in the yearbook.
Tribute to Parents in the MilitaryNew
MVHS would like to honor parents serving in the military. On Friday, December 18, 2009 Mount Vernon High School will present its second annual Multicultural Celebration, "Embracing Seventy Years of Diversity". A Tribute to Those Who Serve will be a part of this celebration. We would like to show pictures of Mount Vernon High School students with their military parents, preferably in uniform. If this is not possible, separate pictures of students and their parents can be used. The program will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the Michael Skinner Field House.
SAT-ACT Preparation Program
Mount Vernon High School has purchased access to an SAT preparation program – FinalPrep. Click on this link for more information.
It's Time to Order Your Yearbook!
Yearbooks are now on sale and the price is only $65.00. Use this order form to place your order at MVHS or you can purchase online at www.yearbookforever.com. To order online go to www.yearbookforever.com and for school name enter Mt. Vernon High School (exactly as written here) then select Virginia and Alexandria. You can then select Mt. Vernon High School and begin your order.
Get your Mount Vernon HS calendar now!
Would you like a calendar that lists all the major school event dates such as end of quarter, interims, student holidays, sporting events, and other special events? That calendar is here!!!! Academic Boosters has developed a calendar for the 2009-2010 school year with many major school events. Cost is $12. To get yours, email Sherry Cunningham at slcunningham@cox.net. Calendars are also on sale in the main office school store. The supply is limited, so get yours today!
Parents Get Your Own FCPS 24-7 Account/Blackboard Account!
Parents can now create their own account for FCPS 24-7/Blackboard. After registering and having their account validated at one of their children's schools, parents will have their own username and password to access all of their children's active courses, their high school students' career and college planning through Family Connection and will be able to update their children's emergency information through weCare@school. Updating weCare with the correct email address will ensure better communication via Keep in Touch. Details.
Registering Students at MVHS
If you are the parent of a student who will be transferring to Mount Vernon High School, the information below is important to you.
Registrations are scheduled by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please call:
Linda Alvarez, Registrar
703-619-3112
Please bring to your scheduled registration meeting:
- Proof of Residency (a deed or lease)
- Birth Certificate
- A current transcript. For students entering 9th grade for the first time, a final report card will suffice.
- Immunization Record
Because of budget constraints, we are not staffed for registrations except on the dates above.
Important Information on School Attendance!
Regular school attendance is necessary for maximum academic achievement. FCPS and MVHS require that students be punctual and regular in school attendance. In addition, there are serious consequences for violating the state's compulsory school attendance laws. Please read this important Letter to Parents and the Attendance Policy Reference Guide.
Alumni - Keep in Touch with happenings at MVHS!
Alumni - would you like to receive emails with information about the reunion and other happenings at MVHS? Would you like to be included in the alumni directory? If yes, sign up for MVHS Alumni Keep in Touch.
School Year 2009 - 2010 Course Catalog!
The Course Catalog for the 2009-2010 School Year is now available. Click here to view the catalog.
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