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Teacher Appreciation Week


Teacher Appreciation Week

May 2nd-6th is teacher appreciation week!  Please help us in celebrating all of our dedicated educators and the amazing work they do for and with our students and families. 


Morning Attendance Notifications


Dear MVHS Families, 

Morning attendance calls, texts, and e-mails are suspended until June 10. Many of our students are involved in AP and SOL testing and are in designated testing sites during our normal attendance-taking time.  Evening attendance notification will continue.  Parents and guardians continue to use the normal absence reporting.  If you have any questions, please contact us at 703-619-3100.

Thank you,

Principal Rogers


Updated Isolation Procedures for Students Effective May 1


The following was shared with families and staff on April 27th. Please re-share with your community and staff as needed.

Dear MVHS Families,

Since the start of the pandemic, Fairfax County Public Schools has regularly reviewed and adjusted our health and safety guidance in alignment with recommendations from local, state and national health experts.

As a result, FCPS will be changing current isolation procedures for students who have tested positive for COVID-19. Beginning May 1, 2022, your child may return to in-person instruction and activities, including athletics, when your child has met the following criteria:

  • Student has completed at least five days of isolation; AND 
  • Student is fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication; AND
  • Student’s symptoms have improved or resolved
  • Student wears a well-fitting mask for 5 additional days (day six through day 10) after the end of the 5-day isolation period, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance

If students are unable to wear a mask when around others, they are to continue to isolate for a full 10 days at home.

Children who are in isolation will continue to have access to our StreamIn/CheckIn during this time. 

The new procedure aligns with the timeline recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). It also follows improving vaccination rates in the Fairfax Health District, as well as a continued community level of low in Fairfax County.

We continue to balance the need for students to have a high-quality in-person learning experience with student and staff safety. By adhering to our layered prevention strategies and increasing vaccination rates, we are all doing our part to keep schools safe.

Fairfax County Public Schools


Class of 2022 Carnival Volunteer Sign up


The MVHS PTSA Grad Party Committee has been working hard to organize a day of fun and celebration for the Class of 2022 Seniors, and is in need of support and volunteers.  If you are interested in supporting the PTSA committee to provide an outstanding experience for the senior class, please click on the link below.  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e054aacac2ca13-class


Class of 2022 Senior Parent-Council Mtg


Carnival

Save the date - Thursday, May 12th 6:30pm MVHS Library


Class of 2024 T-shirts


The Class of 2024 is selling the sophomore class shirts until the end of the year!  Shirts are $8 cash or check (payable to Mount Vernon High School). Stop by the 2024 Sub School for more details!

Class of 2024 t-shirts

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Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.

NYC Calendar 5-1-22

College and Career Center News


Attention Seniors, MVHS and FCPS want to Celebrate Your Plans!


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May 1st is National Decision day, we want to flood social media with all of the wonderful things our seniors are doing.  Tag us @MVMAJORS and @MVHS2022.  Use the hashtags:   #FCPSclassof2022 and #celebrateyourplan

On Monday, May 2nd,  MVHS will celebrate our seniors in front of the Career Center.  Using the theme “Follow your dreams into the galaxy ” each senior will be given a star to sign with their name and plan for after high school.  Students who are still unsure, please see your school counselor, Ms. Orr in the Career center or check out https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/college-and-career-resources/home for college and career resources (fcpsschool.net account required)


COLLEGE and CAREER PLANNING


Seniors continuing applications to college and university

Click this link to see schools in the USA and Internationally still accepting applications.


 NOVA APPLICATION SUPPORT FOR SENIORS – during all lunches May 5th


NOVA admissions counselor - Ms. Torkornoo, and FAFSA champion - Ms. Rowsey will both be in front of the cafeteria helping seniors with NOVA and FAFSA/VASA applications. 


POSSE FOUNDATION JUNIOR NOMINATIONS open May 12th at 3pm


Interest Meeting May 12th at 3pm in the College and Career Center.  This spring, Mount Vernon High School will nominate 10 Juniors to Posse Foundation:  a scholarship competition for students to win free tuition at one of the partner colleges.  This year, Virginia Posse is partnering with William and Mary and University of Virginia.  


Girls Fire and Rescue Academy June 21-24

Girls Fire and Rescue Academy


Future Force, June 4 and June 11th

Future Force


A two-day workshop series for local junior and senior high school students interested in careers in technology; One student will be selected to win a scholarship valued at $5000.  To apply: click this link


Click Here for Application: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire-ems Applications are due on May 20th for this program that runs June 21-24th


INTERNSHIPS


FCPS IT Internship Program is NOW accepting applicants for the 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.

Who Qualifies? Rising FCPS Juniors and Seniors and pending/recent FCPS graduates who plan to stay in the area.

How many openings are there? There are five different paid positions students can apply for and serve as official FCPS employees.


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

  • PLEASE begin using the Opportunity Scholarship to help Practice for the SAT

WEEKLY SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOPEVERY MONDAY 3pm-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)

(No website, apply on Naviance)


*For any questions, please email Ms. Orr, College and Career Specialist, kmorr@fcps.edu *