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City of Mount Vernon celebrates Rai Benjamin at Olympics watch party

Rai Benjamin getting ready for race.
City of Mount Vernon celebrates Rai Benjamin at Olympics watch party

City of Mount Vernon residents gathered in the theater at The Doles Center with pride and enthusiasm to cheer on Class of 2015 Mount Vernon High School graduate Rai Benjamin for his semifinals race at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Benjamin won his heat of the 400-meter hurdles with ease and jogged through the finish line.

"I am ecstatic to see Rai compete in another Olympics and wish him the best of luck in the finals on Friday," said Acting Superintendent Dr. K. Veronica Smith. "It's wonderful to see the community come together and support him in such a big way. I hope Rai knows that the city of Mount Vernon will always be here to support him in all of his endeavors, and that we are immensely proud of all that he has accomplished thus far. Go win gold!"

During the event, spectators from all over Mount Vernon watched as each of the 100 and 400-meter relays played on the big screen. The last heat of the event was Rai’s turn. Benjamin spent the majority of the race at the front of the herd, earning first place and qualifying for the finals on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 3:45 p.m., where he will compete for the gold medal. Watch live on NBC and Peacock TV. 
 

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Parents attend Coffee & Tea event held by Grimes School Principal and Parent Teacher Association
Parents attend Coffee & Tea event held by Grimes School Principal and Parent Teacher Association

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, parents attended Coffee & Tea, a meet-and-greet event, held by Grimes School. Coffee, bagels and other breakfast delights were served as parents filed into the school’s auditorium, getting a chance to mingle and settle in before the event started. The goal of this meet-and-greet was to have an honest discussion and set boundaries with technology, as Grimes is moving towards becoming a phone-free school. 

Grandfather posing with grandkids of Take Your Dad to School Day.
Dad Take Your Child to School Day celebrated across multiple schools throughout the MVCSD

Scholars from various elementary schools across the Mount Vernon City School District strolled into their respective schools on Thursday, September 19, 2024, holding the hands of their father, grandfather, or father figure. There were plenty of smiles, as everyone was excited for the district’s annual Dad Take Your Child to School Day.  Click here to view the photo gallery from the day!  

Special Education supervisors being introduced.
Mount Vernon City School District holds special education meet-and-greet

Parents filed into the auditorium at Rebecca Turner Academy to meet Special Education Department staff, Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) staff, and hear more about how the Mount Vernon City School District can support their children’s success. Parents also learned about different resources they can use at the meet-and-greet, which was held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Principal hugging the teacher of the year.
Mount Vernon City School District awards 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year

The Mount Vernon City School District recognized its top educators by honoring them at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Administrators handed out 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year certificates and recognized educators from each of the District’s 16 schools.

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Community Message: Vehicular Accident at Mount Vernon Honor Academy

At approximately 12:15 p.m. today – Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – a car struck the side of Mount Vernon Honor Academy, causing damage to a wall. The car hit in the area of the building where drop-off and dismissal are conducted, but no students were in the immediate area when the accident occurred. There were no injuries to staff members or students.

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