Stories

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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