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Secondary students in the Superintendent’s Advisory Council stood in front of the room and showed off their leadership skills during their presentations on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Each student was given a scenario where they would need to lead, and they presented the methods they would use to reach their goal. 

A sea of denim and teal moved through the hallways at Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School, as students, faculty and staff wore blue for Autism Awareness Month on Thursday, April 18, 2024.  

Cheers erupted with every basket made in the Mount Vernon High School gym, as students with disabilities from Mount Vernon High School and Woodlands High School competed in a game of basketball on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The game was held through the New York State Pioneer League, which provides students with disabilities the opportunity to play on a team. 

The winners of the Mount Vernon City School District “Biggest Loser” challenge gathered around the Education Center with smiling faces, holding their plaques and checks during the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  

Westchester County is partnering with Operation Prom Network for its annual Prom Dress and Tuxedo Giveaway at the County Center from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28, 2024.

The Mount Vernon City School District will be hosting the Athletics Sports Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Mount Vernon High School. 

Another friendly face took place as superintendent of the Mount Vernon City School District for a day on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Dr. Colleen Seivright-Crawford, principal at Mount Vernon Leadership Academy, fulfilled the position of superintendent for Acting Superintendent Dr. K. Veronica Smith’s “Superintendent for a Day,” series. In exchange, Dr. Smith served as the principal at Mount Vernon Leadership Academy.  

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, there will be an Autism Walk, starting at City Hall and ending at Doles Recreation Center, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. There will be activities, arts and crafts, resources and giveaways. Please RSVP by Monday, April 22, at bit.ly/mvautismwalk. 

Call 718-547-8853 or email senatorjbailey@nysenate.gov for more information.