Achieving dreams
We serve to provide innovative educational opportunities for students to achieve successful futures.
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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.
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Better choices
After centering themselves through yoga, Fourth Grade Teacher, Lydgia Palmer, saw her students more attentive to their mindfulness and making positive choices.
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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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Black & Gold Gala
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.
Leanne Brown Cornerstone Award
Founder Provides New MVEF Grant The Leanne Brown Cornerstone award is presented to an outstanding individual for their invaluable dedication and service to the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation. This award was renamed in 2019 in…
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He’s Back By Popular Demand ….
Rafael Sanchez, Master of Ceremonies ’23 B&G Gala Renee Oldham, Mt. Vernon Executive Director announced today that multiple Emmy Award-Winning Anchor and Investigative Reporter will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for this year’s “Once…
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