The Lady Titans will host the Wagner Red Raiders tonight in volleyball action. Catch the game on Titans Live here https://youtu.be/EiflR13r510
Homecoming Week is September 5th - 9th.
Theme - Outdoor Activities
Dress Up Days -
Monday - No School - Coronation 7:30 pm
Game for Coronation is a Scavenger Hunt between classes with audience
participation - please bring items for the game.
Tuesday - Anything but the backpack
Wednesday - BBQ Dads and Soccer Moms
Thursday - Formal Day
Friday - Spirit Day
FYI - to get notifications for schedule changes, additions, deletions - here is the process.
1. Go to mtvernon.k12.sd.us
2. Click on "menu"
3. click on "activities"
4. on bottom right side, click on "notify me" (you can also click on "get the mobile app" right above notify me to add the app to your phone.)
5. follow the instructions to create an account
**You can also download the Mt. Vernon School app - search Mount Vernon SD 17-3 in your app store. From there, you can click on "menu" then "settings" and sign up for push notifications on your phone.
Schedule changes:
The JH and JV Football games tonight are in FORESTBURG.
The VB game vs BH which was originally schedules for Thursday, September 1, has been moved to Monday, October 17.
The JV football game vs TDA on September 6th has been cancelled as TDA has cancelled their JV season due to lack of numbers.
Good luck to the Titans as they travel to Miller tonight to take on the Miller/Highmore-Harrold Rustlers.
MVP TITANS BOOSTER CLUB SPIRIT ORDER!!
MVP Store Fall 2022 - Stitch N Time (stitchntimesd.com)
Good luck to the Titans Volleyball team as they travel to Parker tonight to take on the Pheasants. Watch the game online here--> https://youtu.be/NV8fij0ACfc
Catch the Lady Titans on Parkston Trojans live tonight as they open up their season vs the Trojans. Go Titans!
Did you know that our Backpack Blessings program goes through over 50 plastic shopping bags a week when providing for our students? Our Backpack Blessings program is in need of plastic shopping bags. Please bring any you have to share to the school office. Thank you in advance for your help.
The JV football game versus Wagner today has been cancelled. Wagner suffered some injuries and they do not have enough kids to play.
GAME DAY! Tune in and catch the Titans opening kickoff at 7pm vs the WSSCW Blackhawks. Cole Larsch is on the mic! https://youtu.be/Dc8Etv9V66U
FOOTBALL FRIDAY!! Just a reminder to all patrons that we now have parking and a ticket booth on the west side of Heroes' Field - thanks to Maria Baker's senior project!! GO TITANS!!
Students who will be riding the bus from the Mitchell 4H Grounds to the Mt. Vernon School, the bus will arrive between 7:20 and 7:30am M-F. Drop-off will be at 4pm M-TH and on Friday at 2:20pm.
Attention all Mt. Vernon and Plankinton HS Students!! There will be a 5th quarter on Friday! It will be hosted by at the Richard and Charlotte Larsch residence. Walking tacos will be the main course. Hope to see you there!
Reminder - Fall Sports Pictures will be taken tomorrow 8/17/2022. I have extra paper forms(attached photo) in the office (make sure to send payment with your child) or you can go online to order and prepay at Mark's Photographic Images.
Just a reminder, Back to School Night tomorrow Tuesday, August 16th at 6pm for PK-5. Please use the north entrance doors of the TYCC and report to the gymnasium.
Mt. Vernon Families,
Here are a few reminders for the upcoming school year.
August 16th - Back to School Night at 6 pm for PK-5. Report to the gymnasium for a short informational meeting, visit classrooms and teachers, have a meal at your convenience. For Incoming Preschoolers, there will be an Open House at 7pm on the 16th in Mrs. Feenstra's classroom.
August 17 - Fall Sports Pics
August 18 - First Day of School.
August 19 - School will dismiss at 2pm
Preschool will go half days until 12pm on Thursday August 18th and Friday August 19th and students will be served lunch. Preschool will begin full-days August 22nd.
After School Program will not begin until Monday August 22nd. After School Program will run from 3:45-5:30 M-TH. No ASP on Friday's.
Reminder, if you have not done so, please contact the school to get bussing arranged for the school year if your student utilizes the service. Also, complete the 22-23 enrollment forms, found on the school website.
We are looking forward to a great school year.
Attention parents/community members! We have some extra duty positions at the school that we still need to have filled:
1. Prom advisor. This is a paid position. Duties include leading fundraising and organizing the prom with the junior class.
2. Concessions Supervisor. This is a paid position. Duties including ordering food, beverages, etc.... for the concession stand and running the show on the nights of home events.
3. After Prom Coordinator - Duties include organizing and leading the charge for the after-prom festivities for the kids. This is a volunteer position.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact the school. Or maybe it is something that you could be split up amongst an organization or a few people. Might need to get creative!
Reminders:
1. There will be no more free meals provided by Covid Relief. Please fill out the application for Free/Reduced Meals - located under Documents - 2022-2023 Enrollment Information. This process not only benefits you but also the school.
2. Complete your enrollment paperwork online - located under News - 22-23 Enrollment Form.
3. Contact Sue Stahl @ the school if you are needing bussing services this year. Please call to verify even if you rode last year.
4. HS Student Orientation is set for Tuesday August 9th - Seniors - 11 AM; Juniors - 12 pm; Sophomores - 1 pm; Freshman - 2 pm.
5. Elementary Back to School Night is set for Tuesday August 16th 6 pm - 8 pm.
Have a great rest of your summer and make sure to bring your smile and positive attitude on the first day of school - August 18th!!