Mount Vernon Township High School

MVTHS students - please report to your first hour, first semester class Thursday morning. You will be given your new second semester schedules at that time.

As we approach the end of the holiday break, this is a reminder that students will return to start the second semester on Thursday, January 4.

This is a reminder that Monday and Tuesday are 1:57 dismissal days for students.

Kellsie's Hope Foundation announced as Illinois Association of Student Council's fundraising effort. https://youtu.be/ygsNCJkrblM?si=VXwjyJ1amqIhtMN_

The Dental Safari team will be at MVTHS on December 6th. You can book your student's appointments by signin up online, here: http://www.dentalsafaricompany.com/patient-forms/

MVTHS will dismiss students Friday, December 1 at 11:40 due to a teacher inservice.

Students will be dismissed Tuesday at 1:57 to begin Thanksgiving break. School will resume Monday, November 27.

A few reminders... Thursday, October 26 - 1:57 dismissal - MV Conference prep Friday, October 27 - no student attendance - MV Conference Monday, October 30 - PSAT testing with 1:57 dismissal

The PSAT test originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 17 has been moved to Monday, October 30. We will still have a 1:57 dismissal tomorrow and another on October 30.

Early dismissal notification - MVTHS will dismiss at 1:57 on Tuesday, October 17 due to student PSAT testing.

Local law enforcement officials have been made aware of a threat involving MVTHS. Police have investigated the report and have identified a juvenile suspect in Ohio. After conducting the investigation, authorities believe there is no threat to students or to the school. However in light of these circumstances and to exercise the utmost caution, we will be screening all attendees and spectators as well as have an increased police presence on campus tonight at the dance. Thank you to our law enforcement officers for their efforts in investigating this report.

Student Council is excited to welcome Homecoming dance attendees to "A Night in Athens" tonight! The decorations from Talia Campbell at A Pocketful of Sunshine are amazing - we can't wait for you to see them! Please be advised that in order to maintain the current level of security on campus, all dance attendees and coronation spectators will be required to pass through metal detectors. Doors will open at 6:40. The dance begins at 7:00. Spectators may be admitted for coronation beginning at 7:30. A $3.00 admission fee for those 13 and older will be split between Student Council and the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. The dance will end at 10:00.

Friday, October 6 is a 11:40 dismissal due to an afternoon staff in-service. In addition, there is no school Monday, October 9.

This is a reminder that Homecoming tickets will be sold during lunch hours through Thursday of this week only. Tickets are $20 and must be paid in cash. Students may not have any current debt nor be on permanent social suspension. All guests from other high schools or graduates must have an approved guest form on file in the Attendance Office. STUCO is excited about next week's Party at the Parthenon Homecoming events!

Please note there will be increased security measures this morning. As a precaution to events in our community, additional officers will be on our campus. There have been NO threats made against our students, staff or facilities. We welcome the additional officers to ensure a successful start to our instructional day.

Homecoming dance tickets will be sold during lunch hours Monday, September 25 through Thursday, September 28. Ticket sales will be set up in F lobby just outside the Media Center. No tickets will be sold after the 28th. Tickets are $20 each and must be paid for in cash. All student debts must be cleared before a ticket may be purchased. Please check your student's Skyward account for any fees owed. If a student plans to bring a guest from another school or a graduate, a guest form must be obtained in the Attendance Office and returned to that office no later than Monday, September 25. A ticket will not be sold for a guest until the Attendance Office has signed off on the form. Guests must be in high school, a graduate, and no more than 20 years old. Grade school students may not attend the dance. This year's dance theme is "A Night in Athens." A limited amount of Homecoming t-shirts will be given to students on a first-come, first to purchase ticket basis.

MVTHS has a scheduled 1:57 dismissal Thursday, September 14 to prepare for Open House. Open House runs from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Please enter through the main front doors or the cafeteria entrance.

Students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white and blue tomorrow in honor of Patriot's Day and in remembrance of 9-11.

Open house is set for Thursday, September 14 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Parents will have the opportunity to meet teachers and other staff members during this time. You may enter through the front of the building or through the cafeteria doors. We hope to see you soon!

MVTHS has a mandated intruder drill scheduled for Wednesday, September 6 at 9:10 am. Law enforcement will be onsite to assist with the drill. Please contact the District Office with questions or concerns.