Mount Vernon Schools Face Fewer Dates, New Standards For State Tests

State education officials are working on overhauls of exams.

Mount Vernon Library Welcomes Superintendent Hamilton

Mount Vernon City School District Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton will be a guest reader for Summer Buddies Reading on August 10.

New Law Bans E-Cigarettes In Mount Vernon Schools

A bill that was recently signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes it illegal to possess e-cigarettes on school properties.

Mt. Vernon School District Hosts 'Chat & Chew' Forum

The forum will discuss children with disabilities and information about program and services available to the family.

Back-To-School Shopping In Mount Vernon Includes Tax Break

Certain items under $110 are exempt from New York State sales taxes.

Kids Entering Mount Vernon Schools Must Get Vaccinated

New York State publishes its required student vaccinations list for the 2017-18 school year.

Local ​HS Student Receives $1K Distinguished Graduate Award

Shane Rafferty was selected as the recipient of the $1,000 Timothy J. Rooney Distinguished Graduate Award scholarship.

New Partnership Between Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, Mount Vernon High School

This new relationship, which will officially kick off next school year, is made possible by $80,000 in state funding.

New Graham Elementary Play Park Opens With Community Ribbon Cutting

Shamoya McKenzie’s memory memorialized with dedication of marble park bench.

MVSD Celebrates Reading Challenge Achievers

The district celebrates improvement in literacy rates across all grade levels thanks to the Superintendent’s Reading Challenge.

Yonkers Partners in Education Launches Regeneron STEM Institute

The program will be for Yonkers HS students who have a serious commitment to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Thornton HS Students Inducted into Spanish Honor Society

The 56 National Spanish Honor Society inductees are students who have shown a deep interest in their study of the Spanish language.

Mount Vernon School District Election Results

Six candidates ran for three seats on the Board of Education.

Voters Guide to the Mount Vernon School District Election

Don't forget to vote May 16.

Mt. Vernon School District Hosts My Brother's Keeper Summit

The initiative launched by former President Barack Obama aims for self-reflection and to strengthen student connections with young men.

Westchester Teens Plan for Strong Financial Futures

Teens learned best practices for saving money, building credit and more through a discussion with Patriot Bank EVP Judith Corprew and others

Six Vie For Three Mount Vernon School Board Seats

The field includes two incumbents and four newcomers.

Ribbon-Cutting Makes Mt Vernon PreK3 Program Official

Friendship for Tots and the Mount Vernon City School District have a long-standing partnership educating preschool-age students.

Mt. Vernon Opens Kindergarten Registration

Mt. Vernon has announced the dates for 2017 Kindergarten registration starting May 15 at Rebecca Turner Elementary School.

Mount Vernon Board of Education Adopts $246M Budget

The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education unanimously approved the 2017-2018 school year budget.

Hudson Valley's Best High Schools For 2017: US News

The annual list is out, and Hudson Valley schools rank among the best in the state. How did Mount Vernon's schools fare?

Mount Vernon Students Visit African American Burial Grounds and Federal Hall

A recent field with Mount Vernon City School District exposed thirty students to the role of African Americans in New York history.

Mount Vernon Schools Report Debt Rating Upgraded

Moody's Investors Service also upgraded the district’s enhanced rating. Read on for details.

Mt. Vernon School District Students Present 2017 Spring Showcase

Students of the Performing and Visual Arts Magnet School presented their Spring Showcase which featured band, orchestra, and dance.

Mount Vernon Schools Receive My Brother's Keeper Grant from SED

The program focuses on closing the education opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color.

Superintendent's Reading Challenge Fundraiser Raises $10K

The book fair and fundraiser raised $10K for the Superintendent's Reading Challenge on Mar. 11.

Westchester Student Among Winners of NY "Kids Safe Online" Poster Contest

His poster will now be in the the National K-12 Poster Contest.

Mount Vernon Students Compete in #WestchesterSmart Mobile App Development Bowl

More than 400 students from across the region are building apps to help seniors in the 3rd annual competition.

Mt. Vernon to Hold Superintendent’s Reading Challenge Fundraiser

Mt. Vernon City School District and the Mt.Vernon PTA Council will host the Superintendent’s Reading Challenge Fundraiser on March on 13.

Results of Mount Vernon Vote for Bond Reallocation

The plan includes keeping neighborhood schools, changing some to K-8, adding on to deal with increasing enrollments.

Business Council Of Westchester Hosts Job Training Program For Youth

Local high school students received the opportunity to learn about different careers thanks to BCW partnering with local businesses.

New List Ranks Public Elementary Schools in New York

Niche.com compiled the rankings. See how Mount Vernon schools performed. Do you agree?

Thornton High School Blood Drive Collects 30 Units

Mount Vernon City School District says that forty-eight students participated, as well as staff and the community.

Mount Vernon City School District Welcomes Risk Manager to Team

Brown & Brown of NY, Inc. joins to provide risk management consulting and help reduce work-related injuries.

Everything You Need To Know To Register For Kindergarten in Mount Vernon

It's not too soon to register for kindergarten.

Mount Vernon City School District Hosts Parent Involvement Day

“Students are more successful when their parents are more involved with their children’s academic lives.”

Mount Vernon Mayor Faces Off With Student Chess Club at City Hall

The mayor joined the inventor of a best-selling chess teaching system to face off against the Amani Charter School chess club at City Hall.

Mt. Vernon City School District Hosts Book Fair

The book fair will take place at B&N Eastchester on Mar. 11 and will aim to encourage students to read more books during the year.

Mt. Vernon City School District Graduation Rates Increase By 6 Percent

In the recent publication by NY State Education Department Mt. Vernon's graduation rate rose from 55 percent to 61 percent in 2016.

Mount Vernon Schools Change Schedules in Snow's Aftermath

It's also very cold in Friday morning.