Congratulations to the Class of 2009!

It's official--the Mount Vernon High School Class of 2009 has left the building! 308 seniors were awarded diplomas during graduation ceremonies held in the MVHS gymnasium Friday, June 5. Cheered on by approximately 1,900 family and friends, the graduating seniors gave lots of smiles and hugs. For a look at a selection of graduation photos, please click here.

2008-2010 Technology Levy

The Mount Vernon School District is accepting sealed proposals for the Technology Levy Workstation Project and Technology Levy Virtualization Project. Please contact technology specialists Jeremy Kay or Tim Papendorf for proposal instructions, 360.428.6200. Click here for more information.

For a list of frequently asked questions about the technology levy, please click here.

Surplussed elementary math books for sale

The Math Trailblazer (1997) Kendall Hunt series of books (teachers guides and student books), totaling $15,360 in value, will be available for view and/or purchase on June 18 and 19, 2009. For further information, please contact curriculum director Teresa Van Haalen at 360-428-6110.

Tulip Art

More than 80 Mount Vernon High School students representing 12 high school clubs braved the wind and rain last Tuesday to participate in the annual Tulip Competition, a tradition at MVHS. Despite the less-than-cooperative weather, enthusiasm ran high as students vyed for the coveted first place award. By 6:00 p.m., the designs were in place and a group of judges made their way to the top of "Old Main" for a birds-eye view of the creations. The top three winners were:

• First Place - MEChA Club
• Second Place - Key Club
• Third Place - LEAP Club

Other clubs participating were: FCCLA, DECA, Life Skills, Art, Latin, Honors in Science, AVID, National Honor Society, and Choir. The first, second, and third place designs garnered $300, $200 and $100 respectively, and each club received $25 for participating.

For a look at the dazzling display, please click here.

To view the Skagit Valley Herald's coverage of the event--including a short video--please follow this link.

Notification of Early Kindergarten Entry Screenings

The Mount Vernon School District is scheduling appointments for screening for entry to kindergarten for children who turn five years old after August 31. If your child turns five years old between September 1 and October 15 and you feel s/he is ready for kindergarten, you must call the Special Services office at 428-6141 by June 1 of this year to make arrangements for the required testing procedures.

If your child turns five years old by August 31, then s/he is able to attend kindergarten next school year without a screening and you should call your area elementary school to get information about registering your child. For a link to the district's elementary schools, please click here.

School District news on TV-10

Join us for the Mount Vernon School District TV show, Focus on Learning, as we explore school-related issues, instructional programs and important community partnerships. Focus on Learning airs at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on channel TV-10.