One Mount Vernon Digital Newsletter
September 15, 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greetings MVCSD Community,
We had a great first week of school last week. It was wonderful greeting our scholars and seeing them get back into their classrooms. It was nice to get out into the community and visit several of our schools. Seeing teachers get back to what they love the most was so heartwarming.
Convocation was an exceptional tone-setter. I was happy to address our teachers and hope they take the messages stated to heart. We can always do more for our scholars, and we have to work as hard as possible to ensure that we are meeting all our scholars' needs.
The first day of school featured many smiles and hugs between students, and it was amazing to see. Watching students come pouring into schools a year older and ready to learn makes it all worth it. High schools held their orientations as they prepared for their first days. All our students are now back in the full swing of things, and it’s exciting to see.
I would also like to extend a heartfelt welcome to new In-House Counsel Mr. Royce Russell, an exceptional and experienced attorney.
Kindest Regards,
Dr. K. Veronica Smith
Acting Superintendent of Schools
MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOMES BACK STAFF AT CONVOCATION
Unity, togetherness and collaboration were the focus for the 2023-24 school year’s convocation on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Administrators and Board Trustees attended the ceremony at the Board of Education, and it was broadcast to each school via Zoom, where teachers and building administrators watched it together.
MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT KICKS OFF 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
Students streamed into the school hallways, smiled, laughed and hugged their friends as they kicked off the 2023-24 school year. The first day of school in the Mount Vernon City School District was Thursday, September 7, 2023.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PREPARE FOR FIRST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL
As high school students gear up for their first full day of school next week, students were at their schools meeting their teachers, school administration and spending time with their friends. Denzel Washington School of the Arts hosted a back-to-school kickoff ceremony on Friday, September 8, 2023. Mount Vernon STEAM Academy held 11th and 12th grade orientation, and Mount Vernon High School held orientation for all grades.
DISTRICT WELCOMING NEW IN-HOUSE COUNSEL ROYCE RUSSELL
The Mount Vernon City School District welcomes In-House Counsel Royce Russell. Mr. Russell is an attorney specializing in employment (wrongful termination and discrimination), contracts, and civil rights violations. He will work with all aspects of the District, including legal, policies and procedures, and daily operations.
MOUNT VERNON COMMUNITY DISCUSSES ISSUES FACING THE CITY AT PUBLIC SAFETY SUMMIT
The Mount Vernon community filled up Grace Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, and passionately discussed the public safety concerns in the city during a public safety summit hosted by the City of Mount Vernon.
