Mount Vernon City School District

08/18/2026

The Mount Vernon Voice and Vision council, formerly known as the Superintendent’s Advisory Council, had their first meeting of the 2026-27 school year on Monday. Secondary school students met with Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland at the Board of Education, and elementary school students will have their first meeting after classes begin.

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08/13/2026

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 ❤️🤍💙

08/12/2026

School supply lists for the 2026-27 school year are now available ✏️📏🎒 Visit tinyurl.com/mv-supplies to view each school's lists ✨

08/11/2026

The Mount Vernon Board of Education Work Session at the MOUNT VERNON BOARD OF EDUCATION CENTER.

08/10/2026

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. The District invites staff, students, families, and community members to join us as we honor those we lost. AmeriCorps

08/05/2026

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education will convene for a Work Session to be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at The Board of Education, 165 N. Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553.

Members of the public may view the Work Session LIVE on our website:

https://www.mtvernoncsd.org/our-district/board-of-education/meeting-video-library

https://www.facebook.com/MountVernonCitySchoolDistrict/

The meeting will be open to public comments, limited solely to the items being discussed on the agenda at the Work Session. A speaker wishing to make comments of any other nature may do so at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

Speakers must register in advance, by no later than 12:00 noon, the day of the meeting, by contacting the District Clerk in person (165 N. Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York), by phone (914-665-5235), or by email ([email protected]).

Comments about meeting topics and agenda items will be accepted at the email address [email protected]. Parents, students and community members can voice their concerns, opinions, and questions during and after meetings using email.

The meeting will also be available for playback on the district Board Docs website.

Please note that the agenda is subject to change.

You can find the complete agenda for this meeting on Board Docs 24 hours before the meeting:

http://www.boarddocs.com/ny/mvcsd/Board.nsf/Public

08/04/2026

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. Click the link below to read more ⬇

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 Mou...

07/31/2026

Mount Vernon City School District Treasurer Joe Lin provided a financial update to the Board of Education on Tuesday during the monthly treasurer’s financial report. He detailed the school district’s cash position, receipts and disbursements, and the impact on the budget and funds. Click the link below to read more ⬇

Mount Vernon City School District Treasurer Joe Lin provided a financial update to the Board of Education on Tuesday during the monthly treasurer’s financial report. He detailed the school district’s cash position, receipts and disbursements, and the impact on the budget and funds. Click here to...

07/30/2026

Lauren McKoy recently joined the Mount Vernon City School District as the Executive Director of Strategic Development, bringing nearly 20 years of educational experience and a collaborative vision for strengthening partnerships, expanding opportunities and supporting student success 🌟✨ Click the link below to read more about Ms. McKoy ⬇

Lauren McKoy recently joined the Mount Vernon City School District as the Executive Director of Strategic Development, bringing nearly 20 years of educational experience and a collaborative vision for strengthening partnerships, expanding opportunities and supporting student success.

07/28/2026

The Regular Business Meeting at the MOUNT VERNON BOARD OF EDUCATION CENTER.