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Majors achieve and thrive together with purpose and pride!
Majors celebrated Autism Awareness by “Lighting it Up Blue”
MVHS Staff supports our Military-Connected students and families! #PurpleUpforMilitaryKids
2022 MVHS West Point LEADS STEM Workshop
On Friday, April 22, students from Mount Vernon High School and Whitman Middle School had the opportunity to participate in a free Leadership Ethics and Diversity in STEM (LEADS) conference sponsored by West Point and the Chick-fil-a Foundation.
During this full day conference our students participated in workshops led by West Point and Howard University ROTC Cadets. In addition to the fun and engaging workshops our students and staff received words of welcome, inspiration and had the opportunity to interact with several distinguished guests and presenters. Below are a few of our guests:
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Mr. Joe Alexander, Senior Executive Service, Army Research Lab, DEVCOM
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1LT Simone Askew is a Rhode Scholar and First African American Woman First Captain for the US Corps of Cadets
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Major Karl Davis, Major Carlton Jones and Dr. Anelyn Purifoy
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Dr. Debra Yourick, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)
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1LT Nailah King, West Point Admissions
LTG-R Leslie Smith, : LMI Board of Directors and former Inspector General of the US Army
AP/IB and SOL Testing Dates
The end of the year is quickly approaching, which means that IB/AP and SOL testing is right around the corner.
IB/AP TESTING – IB/AP tests will be administered between April 28th and May 20th. Tests are scheduled to start at either 8:10am or 11:50am.
SOL TESTING – SOL tests will be administered between May 10th and May 19th. Students will be emailed individualized test schedules (which includes testing dates, locations and times) to their @fcpsschools.net Gmail accounts. In order to accommodate testing space and staff proctoring, we are adjusting the bell schedule for the entire school on May 17th, May 18th, and May 19th to hold AM and PM testing sessions. On these days, there will only be two class periods per day. We are currently in the process of finalizing the bell schedule.
SOL Testing Schedule
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Tuesday, May 10 – Social Studies SOLs and Senior First Attempts
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Tuesday, May 17 – 1st and 5th period only: Science SOLs (Biology, Chemistry, Geosystems)
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Wednesday, May 18 – 4th and 2nd period only: Reading SOL
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Thursday, May 19 – 8th and 7th period only: Math SOLs (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.
3rd Quarter Virtual Honor Roll Assembly
Our 3rd Quarter Virtual Honor Roll Assembly will take place, Monday, May 22, 2022 at 6:00pm. Honor Roll students and families will receive additional information about the ceremony. Certificates will be provided during Major Time.
College and Career Center News
College and Career News Spanish
College and Career Center Schoology Course
Course code: GP9G27S276SST
MVHS SPRING JOB FAIR
Saturday, April 30th 9:30am-1:30pm
Located in the Mount Vernon Hall of Fame at MVHS
For all students, including our graduating seniors
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER – to learn more
COLLEGE and CAREER PLANNING
Seniors continuing applications to college and university
Click this link to see who is still in USA and International accepting applications.
Virtual College and Career Fair by Army Child and Youth Services April 28th
To Register Click Here Opportunities in post-secondary education, leadership, and careers
NOVA Virtual GMU ADVANCE INFO SESSIONS for students and families
Tuesday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.- “Advance” Session in English: Zoom link
Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.- “Advance” Session in Spanish: Zoom link
FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO MILITARY ACADEMIES
Virginia Congresswoman Wexler - VA-10 Academy Day 2022 April 30th 10am
Representatives from the Service academies will be there to answer questions and go over the application process. FOR ALL INFO CLICK HERE
CAREER EXPLORATION
Virtual Exploring Physicians Assistant Session April 26th @ 3pm Sign up Here
How are PA’s different from doctors, nurses, and other staff and why such a great career?
- Are you interested in healthcare, nursing, or medicine? Come learn about becoming a Physician’s Assistant, a very prestigious in demand occupation in the USA.
Speaker: Dr. Sapre, MSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM practices emergency medicine in Falls Church, Virginia.
INTERNSHIPS
Urban Alliance - Lunch Blocks April 25th Monday! Rescheduled from April 19th
For Flyer, Click Here. During Lunch blocks, Urban Alliance will go over summer and senior year internships, and share applications with junior and seniors.
FCPS IT Internship Program is NOW accepting applicants 2022-2023 school year! (HS)
Interested students should visit the FCPS IT Internship website to learn more about these positions before applying. Resumes and cover letters must be submitted by the deadline on Monday, May 9, 2022.
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Who Qualifies? Rising FCPS Juniors and Seniors and pending/recent FCPS graduates who plan to stay in the area.
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How many openings are there? There are five different paid positions students can apply for and serve as official FCPS employees.
TUITION FREE OFFER FOR SENIORS
NOVA JumpStart2NOVA Application Closes at 5pm on April 29th
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Who/What: Qualified seniors graduating this spring may take one 3-credit course and NOVA’s 1-credit College Success Skills course, SDV 100, at no tuition
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When/How: Classes offered through NOVA Online and run May 31st through August 8th, 2022.
- Students are required to pay for textbooks or other course materials.
FINANCIAL AID and SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
View all scholarship detail and enrichment here: www.fcps.edu/naviance
And scholarships are shared on College and Career Center Schoology Course
Course code: GP9G27S276SST
JUNIORS WHO WANT TO PRACTICE FOR SAT CLICK HERE
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PLEASE begin using the Opportunity Scholarship to help Practice for the SAT
SAVE THE DATE - FINANCIAL AID NIGHT Wednesday, April 27th at 7:00pm
Virtual Financial Aid Night for Region 3 – Wed, 4/27 at 7:00pm. A link will be shared soon.
WEEKLY SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP– EVERY MONDAY 3:00pm-4:30pm
Seniors – come visit the college and career center Mondays after school from now until June. Students will give and receive help finding and applying to various scholarships. Working session, not a presentation. Bring laptops!
SHARED SCHOLARSHIPS
(Click on scholarship, and encourage your senior to apply)
The Rotary Club of Alexandria – April 29th
Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation – April 30th
Emily and Fred Ruffing ACCA Scholarship – April 30th to Ms. Orr
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships – June 15th
*For any questions, please email Ms. Orr, College and Career Specialist, kmorr@fcps.edu *
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist for the Mt. Vernon Pyramid Schools
Hello MVHS Community,
I am Beth Mohaupt, the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist for the Mt. Vernon pyramid schools. I can be reached at ejmohaupt@fcps.edu with any questions regarding substances or substance use concerns. We have a few events that are happening over the next couple of weeks:
DEA Drug Take Back Event
Saturday, April 29th is National Drug Take Back Day. Bring your unused medications (over the counter and prescriptions) for proper disposal. Mt. Vernon Police Department is hosting the event from 10am-2pm for the MVHS area, but other drop sites are also available in the county. I will be there providing information and support for the event, so stop by and say hi (don’t forget to bring your unused meds!). The flyer for the Drug Take Back Event and sites can be found here
FCPS and Fairfax County Government Partnering to Provide Substance Abuse Webinars on April 20, 26, 28
Due to the rise in opioid overdoses in the Fairfax Health District (which is consistent with national and state trends), Fairfax County Public Schools has partnered with Fairfax County Government to provide educational webinars on youth substance use trends and supports. The free webinars are scheduled for April 20, April 26, and April 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Each of the three webinars will provide the same information.
The topics to be covered include:
- Most commonly used substances.
- In-depth opioid information.
- Reasons why youth use substances.
- Ways parents can support their children.
- Available FCPS and Fairfax County Resources.
- Ways students, parents, and community members can connect with support providers.
Registration for the webinars is available online
.Youth Substance Use Trends Event - English
Youth Substance Abuse Trends - Spanish
Girls Fire And Rescue Academy Applications due May 20
Please see attached flyer for more details on Girls Fire and Rescue Academy.
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