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The Billboard - What You Need to Know

No Place
For HAte

Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School has been designated as a No Place for Hate School. 

No Place for Hate an ADL Education Program

 

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MetroCard Subsidized bus passes 2025 - 2026 school year

The bee-line system MetroCard subsidized bus passes are available for $145 per semester (regular cost: $290.) Cash or money order made payable to: MVCSD. To obtain a bus pass or for more information contact Daffodil Graham at 914.358.2888 or email dgraham@mtvernoncsd.org

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Employment Opportunities Mount Vernon City School District
Job openings in Mount Vernon City School District

Apply now! The Mount Vernon City School District is accepting applications from qualified candidates who want to join the mission of serving some 6,500 students across 13 schools in a variety of roles, including special education teachers, speech pathologists and lunch monitors. Click here for the full list of job openings. Some positions may require specific licenses or certifications.  For more information, call (914) 358-2350 or reach us at HumanResources@mtvernoncsd.org.

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Physical exam reminder for fall sports 2026-27

All students interested in playing fall sports should make sure they have an up to date physical. You may go to your own physician, or physicals will be offered at the high schools. Athletes must do their physical at the school building they will attend in the Fall.​

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Mount Vernon Recreation Department’s Summer Basketball Clinic: July 6 to August 14 at MVHS

Mount Vernon Recreation Department’s Summer Basketball Clinic: July 6 to August 14 at Mount Vernon High School. Sessions are 1 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The clinic is open to ages 6 to 16 and costs $100 per week or $550 for all 6 weeks. You can sign up at the City Hall Recreation Department, by scanning the QR code, or by clicking here.

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Pre-K 4 Early Registration and Pre-K 3 Lottery to open now!

Pre-K 4 early registration and the Pre-K 3 lottery application for the 2026-2027 school year are open now! Pre-K 4 Early Registration will be open from March 2 to June 19, 2026. The Pre-K 3 lottery will be open March 1 to June 19, 2026. 

The online registration page can be found here. To schedule an appointment, click here. For more information, call 914-665-5077.

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(VIDEO) MVCSD gives back to remember those lost on 9/11

The Mount Vernon City School District will come together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, through a District-Wide Day of Service and Remembrance. Check out this video discussing the importance of giving back and teaching younger generations about 9/11.

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MVCSD welcomes Derrick Dunlap to the District as Traphagen's newest principal

Derrick Dunlap, a veteran educator with two decades of experience leading schools, improving student achievement and building strong school communities has been appointed principal of Traphagen Elementary School. Mr. Dunlap brings a diverse background in elementary and secondary education to the Mount Vernon City School District, having served as a teacher, assistant principal and principal in Washington, D.C., Maryland and New York. 

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Graham School welcomes a new principal with over 20 years of experience in education

Donald D. Peters is an accomplished educational leader with more than 20 years of experience in public education, specializing in instructional leadership, school improvement, special education, and student success. He currently serves as the Principal of Graham School, bringing a proven record of strengthening school communities, improving student outcomes, and cultivating a culture of high expectations and collaboration.

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Longtime MVCSD educator Anjanette Brown appointed as principal of Denzel Washington School of the Arts

Denzel Washington School of the Arts’ new principal, Anjanette Brown, is a dedicated educational leader with 20 years of service in the Mount Vernon City School District, committed to creating schools where students are empowered, supported, and prepared to achieve their highest potential. Throughout her career, she has remained steadfast in her belief that education must nurture the whole child.

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Mount Vernon PTA Leaders and Parent Liaisons attend the NYS PTA Summer Leadership Conference

Leaders from the Mount Vernon Parent Teacher Association (PTA), parent liaisons, and school board trustees participated in the New York State PTA Summer Leadership Conference held on July 18-19 in Albany, NY. This annual event provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to engage in workshops designed to enhance their skills and collaboration efforts to better support students and families in the Mount Vernon City School District.

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Barbara Abbey returns to lead Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School

Barbara Abbey is proud to serve as Principal of Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School, bringing more than 30 years of educational experience — including more than two decades in the Mount Vernon City School District — to the role. Ms. Abbey is excited to return to the school and build on the strong relationships she has established with students, families and staff. She believes every child can succeed when supported by caring educators, engaged families and a school community that fosters high expectations, belonging and opportunity.

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Mark Jaikaran, STEAM senior, 2025

I love how STEAM is an interactive school. It's not like they just read stuff off the boards to you, they make you interact with your environment and peers. That's one of the best parts of the school.

Mark Jaikaran, Mount Vernon STEAM Academy senior, 2025

Prosper Ibeto, MVHS senior, 2025

I am so thankful to God and to the District for everything. Shout out to all the students out there. Keep believing in yourself because you never know what you can do until you do it.

Prosper Ibeto, Mount Vernon High School senior, 2025

Elizabeth deGrandpre, DWSA 2025 salutatorian

Thanks to all of my Denzel teachers, new and old. You have inspired me to want to become a teacher myself and share my love of math with students.

Elizabeth deGrandpre, Denzel Washington School of the Arts salutatorian, 2025

Charlotte Watson, Denzel Washington School of the Arts valedictorian, 2025

We've all heard the saying, ‘it takes a village,’ and well, we are the product of our village. All of this could not have been made possible without my village, I know that for a fact.

Charlotte Watson, Denzel Washington School of the Arts valedictorian, 2025

Alexia Angel​​​​​​​, Benjamin Turner Academy

I love being at BTA because I love my Teacher Assistant, Ms. Johnson and my ELA teacher, Ms. Odindo. They are hard on me and push me to do my best.

Alexia Angel, Benjamin Turner Academy

Morgan Bowen, Edward Williams School

My teacher Mrs. Creighton makes school fun. With all the teachers, principals and AP they do fun stuff.

Morgan Bowen, Edward Williams School

Raven "Madison" Arce-Harris, Cecil H. Parker School 

If you follow your dreams, they will come true.  When I first came to this school, it was hard.  Now I'm doing better with my work and making friends.

Raven "Madison" Arce-Harris, Cecil H. Parker School

Hillary Vallecillo, Lincoln School

I like Lincoln because all the teachers care about their students, not just about their classes but also about how the students feel. It is important for students to feel confident and happy in their own skin.

Hillary Vallecillo, Lincoln School

Alistair Bell, Traphagen School 

Everyone knows everyone. It’s like a family here at Traphagen.

Alistair Bell, Traphagen School

Amelia Toppin, Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School

l like NMHZ School because we do fun activities in my class. My teacher taught me cursive handwriting. I am learning multiplication and I like when we made an array of sunshine showing different arrays. I love my new teacher because she makes me understand what I am learning.

Amelia Toppin, Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School

Amanda Outen, Denzel Washington School of the Arts

DWSA has really helped me to reach my potential or at least helped me to see my true potential as an actor. I can use this experience to develop my public speaking skills so I can eventually use my voice to change the world.

Amanda Outen, Denzel Washington School of the Arts

Timari Jenkins, Benjamin Turner Academy

“We are learning to code the robot to play tug-of-war against another robot. My favorite part of this program so far is driving the robot.”  

Timari Jenkins, Benjamin Turner Middle School

Dylan Taylor, Graham School 

My school is special because the teachers slow down and help you if you need help.

Dylan Taylor, Graham School

Skylar Savariau, Parker School 

I do band lesson and I'm getting better at it. 

Skylar Savariau, Parker School

Emily Galindo, MV STEAM Academy

We are strongly encouraged by teachers and the staff to work hard and try our best with all the work we do.

Emily Galindo, MV STEAM Academy

Vera Wreh, Mount Vernon Honor Academy

My journey here at the Mount Vernon Honor Academy has been an amazing thrill for my education. Being able to be offered wonderful opportunities like participation in the National Junior Honor Society has really made me grateful. I am proud I have made it this far. Thank you MVHA!

Vera Wreh, Mount Vernon Honor Academy
 

Tristan Paul, Edward Williams School

I like that my school has a drumline. I have a chance to practice doing something that I LOVE!!

Tristan Paul, Edward Williams School

Eliana Dewar, Traphagen School 

I like the preps because I get to learn different things about art, music, PE, and media. In every activity, I learn more and more about music and art. I learn about abstract art, how to play the ukulele, how to play basketball, and poems.

Eliana Dewar, Traphagen School

Naomi Hooks, Mandela/Zollicoffer School 

What makes my school special is that some of the staff have great qualities to have the students look up to them.

Naomi Hooks, Mandela/Zollicoffer School

Kimberly Munguia, Lincoln School

Lincoln is a great school for learning and making friends. The teachers are amazing at their jobs and help give you so many opportunities to get ahead in life.

Kimberly Munguia, Lincoln School

Lily Cudjoe, Graham School 

My school provides us programs to help us, like African dance, the Boys Club, and My Sister’s place.

Lily Cudjoe, Graham School