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Majors achieve and thrive together with purpose and pride!
Two Hour Early Release
In honor of Veteran's Day, Thursday, November 11th will be a 2-hour early release day for students. Please see the adjusted bell schedule below. For complete list of MVHS bell schedules as well and full school year calendars please visit our website: https://mountvernonhs.fcps.edu/about/bell-schedule
Veterans Day
Mount Vernon High School honors our staff and community members who are veterans this Veterans Day. We remain thankful for the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Next week, Majors will celebrate our veterans on Tuesday, November 10th during Major Time.
Follow us on Instagram @MVHSMilitaryMajors and Twitter @MVHSMilitaryFam.
Chef Rockymore-Murray’s Cafe
Join us as we celebrate Chef Murray and the contributions she made to the entire MVHS community. We will honor Chef Murray by renaming the MV Cafe to Chef Rockymore-Murray’s Cafe. The event will take place Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The actual “ribbon cutting” will take place in the cafe and will be reserved for family and distinguished guests, with live-streaming broadcasted for the remaining guests. Please use the link below to RSVP for this event.
RSVP for Renaming Dedication Ceremony
MVHS Spirit Gear
Looking for MVHS Gear. The spirit wear store has lots of options. Please see items available here.
The Class of 2024 will be hosting this year’s Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser! Be sure to save the date!
2022-2023 School Year Calendar Survey
Last week, FCPS shared the 2022-23 Calendar Survey with the community and staff. Due to some technical issues, you may have had trouble opening the survey or it may have been redirected to spam or junk folders. We apologize for the inconvenience. An updated version of the survey will be sent as soon as the technical issues are resolved.
We encourage you to complete the survey at your earliest convenience. Employees and students in grades 7-12 will be invited to take a similar survey as well. The results will be used to inform and support FCPS staff as well as the Fairfax County School Board as they work to adopt the 2022-23 calendar. All responses are confidential. If you have any questions about the survey, please email FCPSsurvey@fcps.edu.
Also, mark your calendars for a virtual Calendar Community Meeting on Monday, November 8th, 7-8 p.m. Stay tuned for more details.
This year, FCPS is using a different process to develop the calendar. Learn about the criteria being used in the development of the 2022-23 calendar. Please register online to attend the Calendar Development Webinar and indicate if you will need an interpreter. You will receive the webinar link on November 8, from “Office of Communication and Community Relations.”
Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.
Division-wide COVID-19 Testing for Students
Optional COVID-19 screening testing for students will begin November 15, 2021 and parent/guardian consent is required for students to be tested.
Student-athletes participating in VHSL winter and spring sports or other activities requiring a physical are required to be vaccinated or participate in weekly COVID-19 testing.
For more details about FCPS COVID-19 screening testing, visit this website.
MVHS Theatre Arts presents our fall play, Trap!
November 11, 2021 at 7pm
November 12, 2021 at 7pm
November 13, 2021 at 2pm
November 13, 2021 at 7pm
Documentary Theatre/Horror: May not be suitable for all ages.
"MENACHAP, CALIFORNIA. An incomprehensible event: every person in the audience of a high school play falls unconscious--every person but one. Using interviews with witnesses, loved ones, first responders, and the investigators pursuing the case, a theatre ensemble brings the story of the strange event to life, documentary-style. But as the strands weave together into an increasingly dangerous web, it becomes clear that this phenomenon might not be entirely in the past. Unnerving, exhilarating, and wildly inventive, you've never walked into anything quite like Trap."
For more details and tickets, please visit: www.mvhstheatrearts.com/trap
Trap - Official Poster, English.pdf
Trap - Official Poster, Espanol.pdf
Student Services Updates
Virginia College Application Week is Coming
Members of the Class of 2022 from across the Commonwealth of Virginia will be applying to colleges for free during the week of November 15-19, 2021. On this Google Site (fcpschools.net account required) you will find information about all of the schools that are participating in VCAW as well as some helpful resources on the Common and Coalition Application.
Our MVHS College and Career Week includes the following events for parents.
Parents as Partners
- Families with students in all grades are invited to meet with representatives from Virginia Tech to learn about the College exploration and application process.
- Monday, November 15, 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at MVHS in Room G100. Door 1
FAFSA Completion Workshop
- Seniors and their parents/guardians are invited to get help filling out the FAFSA, students and families are encouraged to bring all required documents.
- Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 11:30 to 1:30 pm at MVHS in room G100. Door 1
Student Workshops include:
- Virginia Tech Essay Writing Workshop
- Military College and Career Panel
- George Mason University Information Session and Application Clinic
- MVHS Greek Life Panel
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MVHS College and Career Fair: 11/16 and 11/18: over 25 Colleges, Military Reps and Career Trainers will be in G100 to meet with seniors.
Scholarship Spotlight: College Access Fairfax Scholarships
College Access Fairfax (CAF) is a local non-profit committed to helping Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) students with the daunting and complex task of acquiring financial aid for post-secondary education. They help students realize their dreams for higher education through: workshops, scholarships and providing financial aid champions. CAF offers several scholarships to Fairfax County Public School Students. Applications are due February 15, 2022. Click here for more information: CAF Scholarships.
The Michael Marshall Fund Scholarship
At least one $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from Annandale High School, Falls Church High School, Justice High School, or Mount Vernon High School who has plans to pursue a degree at a two- or four-year school eligible for USDOE federal funds. Candidates must show a demonstrated interest and proficiency in the fields of vocal or instrumental performing arts.
Military Academies Fair
Fort Bragg is hosting the Annual Military Academies Fair in a virtual format again this year. Although hosted by Fort Bragg this event is open to all students and families interested in attending a Military College or JROTC program while in college. This event is intended for high school students and their families who are interested in attending US Service Academy, a Senior Military College, or ROTC while in college. You must pre-register by completing this registration form or by emailing bragg_maf@army.mil to receive the login information; registration deadline is November 8, 2021 at 12 pm.
When: Monday, November 8, 2021
Time: 5PM-7:45PM EST
For more information please visit the website or view this flyer
Upcoming College and Career Center Visitors and Events
- Monday, November 8th: University of Maine
- Wednesday, November 10th: Lycoming College
- Monday, November 15th -19th Virginia College Application Week
Financial Aid Workshop and Champion
Ms. Katrina Rowsey, our MVHS Financial Aid Champion will be in the building and available to meet with students and families on the following days during Major Time (9:41 to 11:06) and times. She can also be reached via email at khrowsey@fcps.edu.
- November 10, 2021
- November 17, 2021 (FAFSA completion workshop during Virginia College Application Week)
- November 22, 2021
- December 1, 2021
- December 7, 2021
- December 15, 2021
MVHS PTSA SENIOR GRAD PARTY COMMITTEE NEWS
The MVHS PTSA sponsored Senior Grad Party has been a Mount Vernon High School tradition since the 1980s! In an effort to continue our tradition, the MVHS PTSA Grad Party Committee is inviting you to help raise money for this year's Class of 2022 celebration. We will be conducting a number of ways to raise money to give you a memorable experience at the end of your senior year.
Today, we are kicking off two of our fundraisers! Please help share, promote, and sell our Little Caesar Pizza & Cookie Dough kits and our Mount Vernon Christmas ornament. All funds will go towards the end of year celebration!
MVHS PTSA Grad Party Committee Little Caesar's Pizza & Cooke Dough kits and Mount Vernon Christmas ornament fundraising links are attached.
MVHS PTSA GRAD Party
Little Caesars Pizza & Cookie Dough Order Form Link
MVHS PTSA GRAD Party
Mount Vernon Ornament Order Form Link
(MVHS PTSA webpage: mountvernonhsptsa.ptboard.com)
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