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MVHS MCJROTC Wing Dedication
Please use this link to RSVP for our MCJROTC Wing Dedication. If you have any questions about this event contact Veronda Grimes at vlgrimes@fcps.edu.
We look forward to you celebrating this momentous event with us.
Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.
Student Services Updates
Please mark your calendars, Second quarter ends on January 25, 2024 with a two-hour early release for students and a teacher workday on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Our school’s bell schedule will be adjusted on Thursday. Students will attend periods 1,7 and 5 in that order. Because of the early release, Academy schedules will also change. Academy students should contact their academy teachers for information about classes and transportation. You will find a complete list of MVHS bell schedules on our website: https://mountvernonhs.fcps.edu/about/bell-schedule.
PRIDE· DEMOCRACY· PATRIOTISM· GROWTH· INSPIRATION· FRIENDSHIP·
EMPOWERMENT: 2024 GIRLS STATE PROGRAM
Who: Female members of the Class of 2025 who are US citizens or legal residents of the US and have an interest in municipal and state government. The best applicants illustrate leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty, service to their school and community, and an interest in civic engagement. Participants must be US citizens or legal residents of the US (details on application). Delegates should be able to cope with a very strenuous schedule of activities (there’s not a lot of free time!).
What: Since the inception of the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program in 1937, nearly one million young women nationwide have had the opportunity to learn firsthand how their state and local governments work. The program has grown to some 20,000 participants annually. This adventure in Americanism is sponsored annually by the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) with the cooperation of many civic clubs, school groups, and community-minded businesses. Through this program, the ALA hopes to make our young citizens realize they are an essential part of their government and are responsible for its character and success.
When: Sunday, June 16 through Saturday, June 22, 2024
Where: Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia
Why: ALA Virginia Girls State provides participants an opportunity to learn, in a few days, the mechanics, objectives, and ideals of democracy. “Learning by doing” is the keynote to the success of this program.
For details on the activities of the week, visit: https://www.vagirlsstate.org/your-own-government/
Application deadline 3:30 pm, Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
Questions? See Mrs. McAlevy, School Counselor in lower A subschool or email mcmcalevy@fcps.edu
Edison Academy Open House
Edison Academy invites you to attend an in-person Open House event on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (snow date is Saturday, February 10). Edison is located at 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA. The entrance is located at Door #13. Families will have the opportunity to tour their state-of-the-art facilities, meet instructors and current students, and learn more about their incredible courses! Please feel free to contact Cassandra Deedy at (703) 924-8101 or cjdeedy@fcps.edu if you need any additional information. See the flyer below.
George Mason Financial Aid Session
You and your family are invited to learn more about financial aid from the experts at George Mason University! We will talk about scholarships, the FAFSA, and best practices for college affordability.
Access To Excellence Seminar:
Saturday, February 10, 2024; from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
George Mason University
Register Now at: https://mason.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a1J6S00001GuROcUAN
2024 Children's Science Center Lab STEM Summer Camp Internship (HS)
The STEM Summer Camp Internship is available to students ages 16+ who have an interest in STEM education. They will work closely with elementary-aged students conducting hands-on STEM activities. Interns will also have the opportunity to develop their own STEM programming for camp students.
Applications are due: Friday, March 1, 2024, by 5 pm.
Application Link: https://form.jotform.com/220076220193142
Scholarships
Harris K Leonard Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1,800 Deadline: 2/12/2024 Application in Naviance.
UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Amount: $5,000-$10,000 Deadline: 3/15/2024 Application in Naviance.
The Community Foundation Scholarships Amount: Varies per scholarship Deadline: 2/7/2024 **Many of these are school specific, please read through them per school to advertise**
Global Public Health and UN Sustainable goals Research Scholarship Contest Amount: Full scholarship for 1 on 1 research program Deadline: 3/31/2024 Application in Naviance.
Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund Amount: $5,000 Deadline: 4/26/2024 Application in Naviance.
Fairfax Civitan Scholarship AmountL $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: 2/15/2024 Application in Naviance.
Save the Date-Underclassman Night
Mount Vernon High School will be hosting their annual underclassman college night information session. This is a great session to get a jump start on life after high school planning. The session is open to all 9th, 10th and 11th grade families. We will chat about how to ensure your student is on track to succeed after graduating from MVHS. There will be a $1,000 scholarship awarded - students must be present in order to receive the award.
Financial Aid Resources
Attention Seniors: If you are interested in receiving assistance with completing the FAFSA - Mount Vernon High School has an amazing financial aid champion - Ms. Rowsey who is available to assist in the FAFSA process. She is at MVHS on a weekly basis but can also be reached at khrowsey@fcps.edu - here are some of her upcoming dates she will be at MVHS (all during Major Time): 1/23/24, 1/30/24 and 2/5/24
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