Stories

MVEF 2024-2025 Grant Cycle IS Now Open

MVEF Launches 2024-2025 School and Classroom Enrichment Grant Cycle The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation (MVEF) is excited to announce the opening of the 2024-2025 School and Classroom Enrichment Grant application process! Dedicated to supporting the…

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Why School Board Elections Matter, Why Should We Care?

Written by: Renee Oldham, Executive Director, Mt. Vernon Education Foundation Video Link to MV School Board Candidate Forum October 23, 2024 School Board Forum Link School board elections are crucial for several reasons, as they…

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Gwen and Phil Scrogham Criminal Justice Fund

Serving One’s Community Serving with Heart: A Family Tradition of Service Three years ago Phil Scrogham (husband of Gwen who retired from Mt. Vernon after 29 years of service) passed away.  At the time of…

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ERIC BULMAHN MT.VERNON LEGACY FUND ESTABLISHED

Mt. Vernon Education Foundation Announces $25,000 Donation from Mark and Connie Bulmahn to Establish the Eric Bulmahn Mt. Vernon Legacy Fund The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Eric…

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Back To School Drive for Mt. Vernon Students

Two Local Businesses Pitch In To Help MV Students As the summer break comes to a close and the anticipation of a new school year builds, the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation is excited to announce…

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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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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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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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