The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation is proud to announce Jaime Ray Arnett, a 1976 graduate of Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation, as a recipient of the 2026 Mt. Vernon Distinguished Alumni Award. Arnett has built…
Read MoreMt. Vernon Education Foundation Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Honoree: Elliot Bloom The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation is proud to announce Elliot Bloom, a 1995 Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation graduate, as a recipient of…
Read MoreA 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…
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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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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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Bringing Real-World Coding to Life: A Mini Grant Success Story When Stephanie Thorla, a dedicated 1st and 2nd grade educator, submitted a mini grant request for $500, her passion for hands-on learning and real-world application…
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