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Majors achieve and thrive together with purpose and pride!
International Night was a wonderful celebration of the rich diversity at Mount Vernon High School.
Good Morning Major Families,
I hope you all enjoyed the three day weekend and had time to reflect on the sacrifices of our fallen soldiers during this Memorial Day. We owe so much to our military and their families for protecting us and making so many sacrifices on our behalf.
It is hard to believe that we are in our last 9 days of school, but that is our reality. I am incredibly proud of the work of our students and staff after what has been such a tumultuous year, but I attribute that to our community being MAJORSTRONG!
We celebrated so much this past week academically, in athletics and performing arts. I am always in awe of the gifts and talents of our students and so very proud. Over the next two weeks, our students will be involved in preparing for graduation festivities, celebrating accomplishments during the spring sports and underclassmen awards ceremonies, and finishing the year with final examinations. As I shared with students, it is one thing to start strong, but finishing strong, especially when times are tough, shows our tenacity and resilience.
Please review the modified schedule below and plan accordingly to ensure you are working with your students to prepare for their final exams. Also, please note that beginning June 6th, MVHS will move to a half day schedule for underclassmen. On June 7, 2022, 9-11th graders will have an asynchronous day because the building will be closed for our MVHS Graduation.
We will also celebrate the culmination of this school year with a “Wellness Day” on the last day of school with activities such as karaoke, kickball, board games, chalk art and yoga. It will be a great time for all.
Finally, if you haven’t already, please take a moment to complete this survey to help us continue to grow. We value your feedback and will use it as we plan for the future.
With Major Pride,
Principal Rogers
Meet our New Administrators
Mrs. Lashonda Reed
Administrator for Subschool 2025
Official Start Date: 5/30/22
Special Education - Cat A
Social Studies
Greetings Majors! My name is Lashonda Reed, but you can call me Shon, and I am so excited to be joining the Mount Vernon family!
Brief Background: I was born and raised in Rochester, New York. In 2001, I followed my Marine husband to the Northern Virginia area, and we loved the area so much that we never left. I currently live in Fredericksburg, VA with my now Civilian Marine husband and 3 adult children. As a career switcher, I entered the field of education in 2010 and obtained my Master’s in Special Education General Curriculum K-12 in 2012 and my Education Leadership Certification in 2016, both from the University of Mary Washington. I previously served the Stafford County and Fauquier County communities as a LD Teacher, Special Education Department Chair, and Assistant Principal, all at the high school level. By the end of the 2020-21 school year, I needed a change of pace, so I decided to return to the classroom. Shortly after making this decision, I accepted a LD Teacher position with the FCPS Virtual Program. With the Virtual Program concluding at the end of this school year, I started my FCPS job search to find a new home and although I was not explicitly looking for AP positions, when I saw the Mount Vernon AP opening, I was inspired to apply, and the rest is history!
Personal and/or fun facts you’re willing to share: I enjoy the freedoms of having grown children, traveling, dating my husband, scrapbooking, and spending cool nights sitting around my backyard fire pit.
Why you’re excited to join the MVHS Family:As a Virtual Program Teacher, I was able to work with students, staff, and parents from all over the county; however, MVHS stood out from all the rest. With positive insight from all stakeholder perspectives, I could not pass on the opportunity to be a part of the MVHS family and, I am so honored that the family saw it fit to welcome me in with open arms!
Mr. Brian Murphy
Director of Student Activities
Official Start Date: 5/30/22
Health and Physical Education
Custodians
I come to Mount Vernon after being at Justice High School for the last 5 years. During that time I taught Geometry, was the Math Department chair, and coached varsity football. Prior to that I was at West Covina High School in California for 17 years, where I taught Geometry, was the Athletic Director for 14 years and coached varsity football for 17 years and varsity baseball for 7 years. I have three boys, a senior and a freshman at Oakton, and a 7th grader at Rachel Carson. My wife is a clinical director for the emergency department at Inova Fairfax. I am extremely proud of all 4 of them. I graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1995 with a BS in Accounting and from Azusa Pacific University in 2004 with a Masters in Education Administration. I look forward to joining the team at Mount Vernon as the new Director of Student Activities.
MAJOR PRIDE!
Congratulations to Mark Wilson, who will be presented with his Silver Medal by Congressman Beyer Jr on 1 June 2022. Mark joined the United States Congress’ only non-profit and highest honor for youth civilians in January 2020 right before the pandemic hit. He was required to put hundreds of hours into Physical Fitness, Voluntary Public Service, and Personal Development. Mark also was required to go on an expedition which he had to independently design, schedule, execute, and summarize any lessons learned.
Kailah Augustine received a “Special Mention” at the Brandon Victor Dixon Awards for her performance in Matilda. Check it out here.
Congratulations to our Fine and Performance Department
This past week our Choral, Orchestra and Band students performed for a week of Spring Concerts. Each performance was special, our seniors were celebrated and music beautifully rang out of the Andrew Lee Pauley Theater. On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 our orchestra students premiered their commissioned piece Free Fall to thunderous applause in front of the composer Selena Ryan who was flown in from Arizona thanks to a generous anonymous benefactor.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Art Program partnered with our orchestra program to bring the composition to life. The students created stream-of-consciousness painting, drawing and sculpting sessions while listening to the digital mockup of free fall. The thematic art installation and interactive gallery also premiered on May 25th. Congratulations to all involved in this inspirational collaboration. It was a wonderful evening
Upcoming Senior Schedule
Senior Laptop Collection
Senior should plan to turn in their laptop/charger on the following days/times.
Tuesday May 31st – G103 (2pm-4pm)
Wednesday June 1st – G100 (9:30am-1:30am)
Senior Class Trip Thursday June 2nd – Permission slips for the senior class trip will be posted in Schoology and available in the Senior sub-school on May 4th. Students who wish to attend the senior-class trip must return their signed permission slip no later than Friday May 13th. Students attending the trip will arrive and check-in the cafeteria from 8:00-8:15am on Thursday. Buses will depart at 8:30am and return to MVHS at 6:30pm. Bus sign-up will be made available in the sub-school on May 23rd.
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsals June 3rd & 6th – Students are required to attend both graduation rehearsals if they are participating in the Graduation Ceremony. Students should arrive by 8:30am and be in their seats in the Field House by 8:45am. Rehearsal will begin promptly at 9:00am. Rehearsal will run from 9:00am-11:00am. Following Monday’s rehearsal, students will be issued their cap/gown and given their 6 Graduation Tickets.
Senior Carnival June 3rd – The PTSA is hosting a Senior Carnival on Friday June 3rd from 11am – 3pm. There will be rides, games, food, music, etc. This event is a single-entry event, once students leave, they are not permitted back into the carnival. The Carnival will take place at MVHS in the football stadium grounds.
Senior Awards June 3rd – MVHS Student Services is hosting the senior awards night on Friday June 3rd from 5:30-630pm in the Little Theatre. Students receiving awards will be contacted directly by Student Services. Students attending should arrive by 5pm and check-in at the cafeteria. Parents are encouraged to attend and will receive communication from Student Services.
Inter-Faith Baccalaureate Service June 5th – Good Shephard church is hosting a brief non-denominational service for our graduates who wish to attend on Sunday, June 5th at 4pm. More information will be forth coming. Seniors who are attending will be issued their caps/gowns for the event.
Elementary School visits June 6th – Students who wish to visit their ES will wear their cap/gown and travel to the elementary school they attended. They will participate in a parade through the halls of their elementary school as the students cheer them on. Any senior who did not attend one of our feeder elementary schools, can choose any of the elementary schools and go with friends. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the elementary schools and should arrive by the times below:
Fort Belvoir ES - 12pm
Riverside ES - 2pm
Washington Mill ES - 2pm
Mount Vernon Woods ES - 2pm
Woodlawn ES - 2pm
Woodley Hills ES - 2pm
Senior Carnival
"The Class of 2022 carnival is almost here! The MVHS PTSA can't wait to celebrate YOU! Come enjoy - games, music, a photo booth, raffles, and food! Come enjoy on Friday, 6/3 from 11 am-3 pm. "
Class of 2022 Yard Signs
"There is still time to get a yard sign to celebrate your graduating senior! If you haven't ordered a yard sign yet, there is still time but quantities are limited. Order now."
https://mountvernonhsptsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=2514&form=9
Laptop Collection for MVHS Students
The end of year is right around the corner and this means the MVHS Tech Team will be collecting student laptops before the end of the school year.
For the Class of 2022, laptops will be collected on May 31st which is an early collection period for seniors and on June 1st during the final Senior Major Time. The collection times are listed below:
- Early Collection: May 31st, 2022 in G103 (2 - 4 p.m.)
- Normal Collection: June 1st, 2022 in G100 (9:30 - 1:30 p.m.)
For our underclassmen, laptops will be collected on:
- June 9th, 2022 in G100 (8 - 11:30 a.m.)
- June 10th, 2022 in G100 (8 - 11:30 a.m.)
During your assigned collection period, students need to return the following to avoid any replacement fines. (The replacement fines are listed after the items below.)
- Dell Latitude 3300 laptops without stickers or drawings (Replacement cost - $481.00)
- Dell Laptop Charger (Replacement cost - $23.00)
- Kajeet Smartspot MiFi Device (Replacement cost - $100.00)
- Kajeet Smartspot MiFi charging cord (Replacement cost - $12.00)
Students who do not return their school devices will be charged the full placement cost for the missing item.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Mr. Atwater (satwater@fcps.edu), Mr. Abrams (mfabrams@fcps.edu) or Mrs. Bradshaw (imbradshaw@fcps.edu) for assistance.
College and Career Center News
College and Career Center Schoology Course
Course code: GP9G27S276SST
Important Dates Coming up
June 2nd--Underclassmen Award
June 3rd – Senior Awards
June 7th – Graduation June 10th – Last Day of School
Career Planning Student Meetings with Ms. Orr
Ms. Orr will be taking 20 Min Meetings with students beginning next week, until the end of the year. Students email kmorr@fcps.edu to schedule during non-class time.
COLLEGE and CAREER PLANNING EVENTS/CLUBS
Seniors continuing applications to college and university
Click this link to see who is still in USA and International accepting applications.
Future Force, June 4 and June 11th
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
Girls Fire and Rescue Academy – June 21-24
Click Here for Application: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire-ems - Applications are due on May 20th for this program that runs June 21-24th
Academic Success Week - Your Guide to Finals and Preventing Summer Slide
From May 15th to May 19th, The Princeton Review is hosting a series of online events, curated for 9th to 12th grade students, will include presentations as well as a new program called “The Digital SAT: What You Need to Know.” included is flyer here with clickable links to register for each event.
NOVA Support for graduating Seniors! - Are you ready for your first semester in college at NOVA? Here’s how you do it in 3 easy steps – view flyer and follow the steps.
Juniors interested in joining the College Help Club and being an officer in their senior year, fill out this form: A meeting will be shared next week by current CHC officers for juniors interested!
Fairfax NAACP 2022 DMV Trade Jobs Fair June 4th 11am High School students interested in promising careers in the skilled trades should attend the 2022 DMV Virtual Trade Jobs Fair scheduled for Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Several employers will be available to chat about paid job opportunities that include on-the-job training with little or experience required. Interested students should view the event flyer and make sure to register today by visiting this link: bit.ly/DMVJobsFair
INTERNSHIPS/JOBS/SERVICE
Moonlit Wings is looking to hire camp leaders for their performing arts summer camp for kids! Click here for more information
Hollan Hall Summer Day Camp Counselor Opening Click Here for Flyer and Application
Skrimp Shack on Richmond Highway is hiring! Click here for flyer and application
Statfield Non-Profit Summer Camp STEM Instructor for High School Students Seeking students 16 years or older as part-time instructors for in-person summer camps. Looking for dependable tech-savvy individuals with knowledge of coding and engineering design process, experience teaching or facilitating activities for youth, and the ability to work in Reston, Centerville, or Lorton locations. Interested students should view this flyer for more information and visit this link to apply: bit.ly/JoinStartfield.
Spring Village Residential Construction Site 2022 Summer Job Opportunities Seeking students 16 years or older interested in working summer at the Spring Village Residential Construction Site in Springfield, Virginia. Paid opportunity from July 6, 2022 – July 29, 2022, where students employed can earn $15 per hour while acquiring valuable construction skills. Students interested in this opportunity should review this flyer and email Ron Meinert, the Residential Construction Site Teacher, for details on how to apply.
Arcadia Summer Farm Camp in Alexandria
Graduating Senior Job for 18+, need to fill 4 counselor positions which is over July and August. job description/application info. More information here: www.arcadiafood.org
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 WORKSHOP– EVERY MONDAY 3pm-4:30pm
Juniors and 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. Juniors are welcome! Working session, not a presentation. Bring laptops!
WEEKLY SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP– EVERY MONDAY 3pm-4:30pm
Juniors and 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. Juniors are welcome! Working session, not a presentation. Bring laptops!
AFCEA NOVA STEM Scholarships SHARED SCHOLARSHIPS (Click on scholarship, and encourage your senior to apply)
*For any questions, please email Ms. Orr, College and Career Specialist, kmorr@fcps.edu *
Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services
Spring Fling Lee CC -English June 3.pdf
LeeCS-SFJune3.Spanish.2.pdf
OMVHS Community Meeting
Community Meeting Flyer June 1 2022.pptx
Community Meeting Flyer June 1 2022_ Spanish version.revised.pptx
June 4th Community Events
2022-06-04-Family-Fun-Day-Mt-Vernon-Woods-Park.pdf
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