Mount Vernon School District

5th-8th Grade Students participated in Instrumental Contest, last week Wednesday in Platte, SD. Congratulations to all the Students on doing such an amazing job! Also a special THANK YOU to Dawnette Anderson for helping and accompanying many of the solos and ensembles!

Congratulations to our South Dakota Arbor Day Creative Writing Contest Winners from Mrs. Schumacher's 6th Grade Language Arts Class. Each student who entered received a packet of tree seeds and a bookmark.
Brynlie Nebelsick was the 1st place winner in the local contest, winning $25.
Hudson Baker was the 2nd place winner in the local contest, winning $15.

Brynlie's essay was submitted to the state level and tied for 3rd place winning an additional $75 and a plaque.

Awards presented by:
Angela Ehlers, SDACD (SD Association of Conservation Districts) Executive Director
Debbie Bartscher, Assistant District Manager, Davison Conservation District
Nathan Kafer, State Forester of Dept. of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Preschool Recognition 2026 will be held on May 15, 2026 @ 8:30 am in the TYCC. Students may go home with parents after the program.

The FCA Spring Event will be Saturday May 2nd. This is open to any 6-12 grade MVP student. Please sign up in the office!! You will also need to bring your own lawnchair.

Baccalaureate services will be Sunday May 3, 2026 @ 7 pm at the Salem Lutheran Church - 204 E 4th Avenue - Mount Vernon, SD

The 4th and 5th grade had a lot of fun at each of their stops during out class field trips last week. They saw the Dakota Discovery Museum, Corn Palace, and MTC.

REMINDER!

The NHS Induction and Academic Awards Ceremony is May 6th at 2:00 in the TYCC.

We are excited to have Kyle Gerlach, a 2011 MV graduate, be our guest speaker.

1st graders have been studying the phases of the moon. Yesterday we did a cut & paste activity of the cycle. Today we completed a demonstration using Oreos to depict the Moon's illumination from the sun. They've really gotten the hang of the different vocabulary. Waxing meaning increased light & waning meaning decreased light.

Please see the calendar updates for two days in May.

The seniors began their mock trial today, with the prosecution and defense both presenting their opening arguments and the prosecution presenting their first witness.

Reminder:
Elementary Concert May 4th
6th-12th Concert May 7th

This week is National Student Leadership Week. NHS members are encouraged to pursue leadership roles in the school, be active in extracurriculars, and participate in service work throughout the year. This year's members have certainly done that. Thanks for your continued involvement in the school and community.

Mt. Vernon 5-8 instrumental students will be participating in contest in Platte on April 29th.

Reading and Math Night on Thursday, April 30 for grades K-5. Please sign up by Friday if your child would like to attend!

The west entrance at the Old Gym is currently under construction to replace the steps. Please avoid this area - the south entrance is still accessible. Unsure on how long this will be under construction at this time.

The 3rd,4th, and 5th grade presented their wax museum/pop bottle biographies on Friday. They all did an excellent job!

The NHS Induction and Academic Awards Ceremony is scheduled for May 6th at 2:00 in the TYCC. Come show your support for our students!

NEW RECORD!! Kyle Sandland breaks his previous record in the pole vault! Congratulations Kyle!

Art Night at School. Read Below: