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Majors achieve and thrive together with purpose and pride!
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Greetings Majors and Families,
I hope this message finds you well. I can hardly believe we are in the second semester of school. Our students and staff have worked so hard and we have many celebrations. Next week, families will receive report cards. I encourage you to take a moment to discuss your child's progress with them. Reflect on their achievements, celebrate their successes, and identify areas for growth. If you have questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teachers. Open communication between home and school is crucial for the continued success of our students, and your insights are invaluable.
Looking ahead, we remain committed to providing a nurturing and challenging environment for all of our Majors. Your feedback is essential in helping us continually improve. With that, I hope you all plan to join me for the next virtual Principal Chat – Wednesday, February 14, 2024 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm using this link. If there are topics of questions you would like addressed, please submit them here. The topic for this month’s chat is on the social emotional well-being of students. We will review results from our Social Emotional Learning Screener and share our plans to address the needs.
Thank you once again for your unwavering support. Together, we can ensure that every Major achieves and thrives TOGETHER with purpose and pride! I wish you all a restful and productive weekend.
With Major Pride and Love,
Principal Rogers
Major Pride
The National District Swim and Dive Championship
Our Majors, both boys and girls teams placed 6th in the district. All swimmers and divers posted season best times or scores. We have four Majors advancing to the region championship in individual events.
- Senior Jay Eckardt qualified in two events, the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle
- Sophomore Molly Lussier qualified in 50 freestyle
- Junior Walter Stankewick qualified in the 100 backstroke
- Senior Wilman Vlach qualified in the 100 breaststroke
The Majors will also be represented in six relay races. The Occoquan region championship meet is on February 9 and 10. Go Majors!!
Renaming of the JROTC Wing
We are delighted to announce the renaming of our Marine Corp JROTC wing in honor of two former Majors - Colonel Walter Dehoust and 1st Sergeant Willie Medley, who started the JROTC program at MVHS and whose contributions have left a lasting mark on our entire school community. This renaming is more than a change of signage; it is a testament to the impact they had on the betterment of our school and the students they served.
Please mark your calendars with the important dates below.
Winter Sneaker Ball
Student Services Updates
National School Counseling Week 2024 (Feb. 5-9), sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the essential contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Take a moment to thank your school counselor!
College and Career Center Visits/Events
2/5/24 - Ms. Rowsey in CCC during Major Time to help with financial aid applications
2/7/24 - ASVAB Testing - Aux Gym - 9:00am
2/13/24 - Greensboro College Visit - CCC - 10am
2/15/24 - Ms. Rowsey in CCC during Major Time to help with financial aid applications
2/15/24 - Underclassman Night - G100 - doors open at 5:00pm
Scholarships
MVHS First Generation Scholarship- Amount 5 $1000 awards - Deadline 5/1/24 - Application in Naviance
Elizabeth Koury Scholarship Fund- Amount: $5,000/ for 4 years Deadline: 3/14/2024 Application in Naviance.
Harold Ford Scholarship- Amount: $2,500 Deadline: 3/24/2024 Application in Naviance.
NoVAC Scholarship- Amount: $6,000 Deadline: 3/15/2024 Application in Naviance.
AFCEA DC STEM Scholarship 2024- Amount: Varies Deadline: 3/17/2024 Application in Naviance.
Cooley-Moore Scholarship Amount- $4,000 for 4 year scholarship, another scholarship for $4,000 one-time Deadline: 3/22/2024 Application in Naviance.
CTE Month
February Is Career and Technical Education Month
By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Since this is an elective, course offerings may vary by school. Learn more on the CTE website.
CTE also offers summer programs for students to explore their programs. Enroll now!
PTSA Corner
PTSA SPRING MARKET!
We would love you to join us for the 2024 Mount Vernon High School PTSA Spring Market. The Spring Market will feature a variety of vendors offering unique items including clothing, jewelry, candles, teas, books, and more! We look forward to seeing everyone soon!! The Spring Market will be on Saturday, 4/13 from 10am-3pm. Interested to be a vendor - complete the google form on the Spring Market flyer.
PTSA Senior Class Celebration SPRING MULCH SALE!
It's almost that time of year again! Mulch time!! The MVHS Class of 2024 is starting its spring mulch sale. Keep a look out to place your order soon. We will be delivering on Saturday, March 16th! SAVE THE DATE!
Please consider donating today to help support our PTSA programming including senior scholarships, community engagement, teacher mini-grants, monthly meetings with designated speakers, teacher appreciation, and more!
https://mountvernonhsptsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4403&form=4
Join us today! Become a member! Help support your child's success and education and have a voice at the table!
https://mountvernonhsptsa.ptboard.com/home
Senior Class Celebration!! We are just a few months away from celebrating our senior class! Please help us give them the event they deserve and consider donating to help us fund the celebration.
https://mountvernonhsptsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4402&form=1
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