A Community Commitment to Our Children 2026 MVEF Gala Fundraising Initiative Not long ago, childhood looked very different. After school meant riding bikes through the neighborhood, knocking on a friend’s door to see if they…
Read MorePowering Student Possibility Building Possibility: Walmart Reverse Supply Chain Gift Fuels Creativity, Innovation, and Excellence The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation is proud to announce a transformative donation from Walmart’s Reverse Supply Chain program — seven…
Read MoreMt. Vernon Education Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni AwardsHelp us honor Marauders who inspire, lead, and make a difference. The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation is proud to announce that nominations are…
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Why Your 2025 Charitable Gifts Matter More Than Ever As we approach the end of 2025, many people are unaware that major federal tax changes taking effect on January 1, 2026, will significantly reshape how…
Read MoreReset. Recharge. Reimagine.Celebrating Educators. Cultivating Joy. Creating Belonging. It all began with a powerful idea from Principal Ashley Gustin at the soon-to-be Mt. Vernon Intermediate School: “What if we could create a lounge space that…
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By Renee OldhamExecutive Director, Mt. Vernon Education Foundation While the school buildings may seem quieter this summer, the work behind the scenes never stops. At the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation, summer isn’t our slow season…
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It starts with a bounce.A small child steadies themselves on a brightly colored mini trampoline, knees slightly wobbly, a mix of anticipation and excitement written across their face. With a tiny leap, they begin a…
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MVEF has purchased over 7800 Snacks this Year, Allocated $7500 Four years ago, the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation (MVEF) embraced a powerful truth: for children to learn, they must first feel safe, seen, and supported.…
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MVEF Awards Grant to Support DARE Program Development at Mt. Vernon Middle School The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation (MVEF) is proud to announce the awarding of an $800 grant to DARE Officer Lee Carnish to…
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Every student. Every teacher. Every classroom. Impacted. When the third-grade team at Fortville Elementary—Melanie Hufford, Amy Hoeppner, Larissa Gordon, Kristina McCoskey, Sharon Tyner, and Jill Mace—shared their vision with the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation, it…
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