Achieving dreams

We serve to provide innovative educational opportunities for students to achieve successful futures.

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Student

Real-world experiences

When the MVEF brought the NASA exhibit to Mt. Vernon High School, I learned that I truly could follow my passion and actually become an astronaut.

Teacher

Better choices

After centering themselves through yoga, Fourth Grade Teacher, Lydgia Palmer, saw her students more attentive to their mindfulness and making positive choices.

Donor + Volunteer

Giving back

Jill and Kevin Prefontaine support the Mt. Vernon community by helping the MVEF impact thousands of students each year with unique educational opportunities.

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Grants

Events

Black & Gold Gala

April 1, 2023 | 6pm - 12am

This annual signature fundraising event in April highlights Mt. Vernon’s Teachers/Staff of the Year and the Distinguished Alumni Awards at a semi-formal setting in downtown Indianapolis.

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YOUTH OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

February 2, 2023

Sponsored by the Indiana Women’s Education Foundation, Inc. Through the Conni Richards Youth Fund. The Youth of Achievement Award is presented to a student, male or female, who is currently in grades 9 to 12. …

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2023 Black and Gold Gala

January 24, 2023

Support Mt. Vernon Education Foundation Join us in providing a“happily ever after” by supporting the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation 6th Annual Black and Gold Signature Gala, “Once Upon A Time,” on Saturday, April 1, 2023,…

Mt Vernon Education Foundation2 days ago

IWEF Youth of Achievement Award is presented to a student, male or female, who is currently in grades 9 to 12. The student should be nominated based on her/his volunteer/community activities, not on academics or athletics. The nominee should be a student who is truly...

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Mt Vernon Education Foundation3 days ago

Thank you Thomas P Turner Foundation for Supporting all 4 Hancock School Districts Education Foundations!

Boot scootin boogie

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Mt Vernon Education Foundation6 days ago

The Northern Hancock County Area Chamber invites you to breakfast on Monday! Even if you aren't a current member, they want to invite all business owners to attend so they can get to know you and your business!

Join them for breakfast...

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Mt Vernon Education Foundation1 week ago

Get Your Business/ Item in the Auction!
Do you have something special that you'd like to donate to a great cause? MVEF is looking for items for the "Once Upon A Time" Black and Gold Gala Live and Silent Auction." From home goods to...

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Mt Vernon Education Foundation2 weeks ago

Join us in making Mt. Vernon students' dreams come true!

Support the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation 6th Annual Black and Gold Signature Gala, Once Upon A Time, on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 5:30 PM at Indiana Roof Ballroom.
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