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Project Graduation "Class of 2012"

A little info... | Saturday, January 7, 2012

Project Graduation is a chaperoned and substance abuse-free party after the graduation ceremony. It is for the current graduating students only (no relatives). This is not a school-sponsored event, but is organized by parents of senior students. We want this to be a fun and memorable graduation celebration. We are looking for help with . . . read more

Art Students Earn Awards from the Scholastic Art Awards Competition

The Art department recently had five students receive art awards from the Scholastic Art Awards Competition.  The students and their awards are:    Hailey Beal- Gold Key Keila Stumbaugh- Gold Key and American Vision . . . read more

Winter Driving Safety Tips

As winter weather is upon us and we look forward to the next few months of possible snow and ice, we urge all students, their families and staff to be cautious when driving during these winter months. Here are some helpful tips to employ . . . read more

Hi-Tri Sweetheart Dance Ticket Sales

January 7, 2012

The annual Hi-Tri Sweetheart Dance will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012. The dance will be held from 8:00—11:00 p.m. in the Changnon Gym. This year’s theme is Alice in Wonderland .  A king and queen from each of the four . . . read more

Meet the Rams

'Meet the Rams' football night tomorrow night?  It takes place at the football field and begins at 6:30pm. Cost to get in is a gatorade or a $2 donation. Concessions will be available. Football players and cheerleaders . . . read more

Unofficial results show the MVTHS referendum passed

60 to 40 -percent

Be one of the first to see artist renderings of the NEW Mt. Vernon Township High School. In addition to these artist concepts of a new facility, some basic floor plan layouts and pictures of similar schools already built for the same cost are . . . read more

K.A.R.E. FUNDRAISING TIME!

November 17, 2010

It’s time once again to raise money for the KARE Foundation Christmas Shopping Trip. What is the KARE Foundation? It started in 1999 and stands for Kids At Risk Educationally. The foundation helps students in Hamilton and Jefferson . . . read more

Project Graduation Committee Forming

November 17, 2010

A "Project Graduation" parent committee is organizing for the Class of 2011. The post graduation event is an all-night, chaperoned, drug and alcohol free party exclusively for the MVTHS graduating seniors. Planning and participating in . . . read more

Student Ambassadors Added at Cedarhurst

October 22, 2010

The Administrative Counselors at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts have recently added the position(s) of Student Ambassador to the roster of volunteer counselors at Cedarhurst.  Mr. Rolland Mays, MVTHS Orchestra Instructor and Cedarhurst . . . read more

Notice to Parents -- 2010

As the parent of a student attending Mt. Vernon Township High School, a Title I eligible school, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers who instruct your child. Federal law allows you to ask for . . . read more

Feedback on "mvths.org"

We value your input...

Welcome to Mount Vernon Township High School’s Web site! Whether you are a student, parent, teacher, administrator or interested community member, we hope you will find "mvths.org" full of useful information. Communication with key . . . read more Feedback 11

Mt. Vernon High Open House

Monday, September 27, 2010

The administration and faculty of Mt. Vernon Township High School wish to invite you, the parents, to visit the 2010-2011 Mt. Vernon High Open House.  This visitation night is planned for Monday, September 27 from 5:00 to 6:50 p.m. . . . read more

MVTHS.org Surpasses 2 Million Hits in March!

April 5, 2010

The Mt. Vernon Township High School web site reached a milestone in March.  The site surpassed 2 million hits in one month for the first time.  Students, staff, parents, community members and others are coming to mvths.org for all . . . read more

Project Graduation 2010 Committee

Donations Sought...

This spring another outstanding class of young people will graduate from Mt. Vernon Township High School.  Project Graduation will provide a safe, chaperoned alcohol, drug-free event for the senior class to celebrate their successful . . . read more

Hi-Tri Sweetheart Dance

The annual Hi-Tri Sweetheart Dance will be held on Saturday, January 16. The dance will be held from 8:00— 11:00 p.m. in the Changnon Gym. This year’s theme is Winter Wonderland and the colors are blue, white, and silver. Music will be . . . read more

Take the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics!

by: Amanda Chambliss | December 4, 2009

Plungers raise at least $75 in donations from friends, family, and co-workers in exchange for jumping into the icy waters in the middle of winter!  Each plunger receives a Polar Plunge sweatshirt and entrance into the Post-Plunge . . . read more

MV Website Sets a Record

1.9 Million Hits in September

October 12, 2009

The MVTHS web site reached a record number of hits in September, almost 2 million! The web site had a daily average of over 66,060 hits, which is almost double the amount of Augusts’ average hits numbering 37,923. This is the most hits . . . read more

Welcome back!

Registration began today at Mt. Vernon Township High School and will continue through Thursday, August 6.  Below is the registration schedule: "Click" here for additional information/forms... Students must be . . . read more

Mt. Vernon AVC Director elected

president-elect of state association

Mr. Knutson, Chair of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department and director of Mt. Vernon AVC, was recently elected President-elect of the Illinois Association of Career and Technical Educators (IACTE) on Thursday, June . . . read more

Mt. Vernon FFA

brings home a coveted award...

The Mt. Vernon Agriculture Department and FFA Chapter were named the top program in state in student development at the Illinois FFA Convention, held June 9-11 in Springfield.  Mt. Vernon was chosen first out . . . read more

Mt. Vernon FFA Chapter

Awards at 2009 State FFA Convention

The Mt. Vernon Township High School Agriculture Program and Mt. Vernon FFA Chapter took home many top honors, including 9th place in the state, at the 81st Illinois FFA Convention. The convention was held in Springfield, Illinois, on June . . . read more

SCHOLAR BOWL FUNDRAISER....

17th STREET BAR & GRILL

World Famous 17th Street BBQ: Pork, Sauce, and Magic Dust...These ingredients make for a tasty and hassle-free meal for any summer BBQ!!! Fourth of July, family reunions, business luncheons, and so many more!! The pork will be smoked . . . read more

Mr. Tomlin's Class Shoots Rockets!

May 22, 2009

by Taylor Schultz

It is the end of the year and the seniors are gone.  It's a perfect time for the Juniors from the Physics class to have some fun.  For the past week Mr. Tomlin has instructed his physics classes on how to build their own rockets. . . . read more

4th annual MVTHS Golf Outing is coming up...

Mount Vernon Township High School District #201 Foundation Board's fundraising efforts are now focusing on the 4th annual MVTHS Golf Outing at Green Hills Golf Club on Thursday June 4. Teams of 4 golfers may enter, or individuals can . . . read more

Louis D. Martinez

Louis D. Martinez, a highly respected national speaker from the International Center for Leadership in Education will be speaking on Tuesday, November 27 and Wednesday, November 28 at Mt. Vernon Township High School.    . . . read more

2007 MVTHS Homecoming Parade

Vernois News Staff

The 2007 MVTHS Homecoming Parade took place on Thursday September 20th. School organizations Hi-Tri, HOSA, Rockin’ Rams, and FFA provided floats all centered around the Homecoming theme “Follow the Yellow Brick Road.” . . . read more

 
 

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