7-2016 - Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation

JULY 2016
Back-to-School! August 1
From
The Supe’s Desk:
Back to School Info!
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Summer is upon us and no sooner
did we close out the 2015-16 school
year, than we began a fast and furious
effort to prepare for the 2016-17
school year. While the class of ‘16 will
be missed, they leave behind a legacy
of being the first class to lead the district’s 1:1 blended
technology learning environment and were a big part of its
success. With a full year of working in a blended learning
environment under our belts, we can now focus on
perfecting our trade as we continue to forge ahead and
provide our students with a high quality 21st century
learning environment. Let me segway into saying, many districts have struggled
to find the resources that would enable them to provide
students with robust engaging technology. As a district that
was once in the middle of a financial crisis, we have risen like
a phoenix from the ashes and are able to financially support
this endeavor. Get Ready...
School Begins
Monday, August 1
The best thing about this is that we are doing so by not
raising our bottom line. How you may ask? We have
leveraged a variety of prudent business practices that
have allowed our district to save money through such
tactics as requiring vendors to competitively bid for our
services. Furthermore, we are actively researching revenue
producing opportunities that will in turn allow us to increase
programming for our students. Are you new to Mt. Vernon Schools?
Welcome!!
Please fill out the enrollment form on www.mvcsc.k12.in.us,
under the “Choose MV” tab. The in-district and out-ofdistrict enrollment forms are both available online. Bring the
enrollment form and all information requested to the child’s
intended school during summer hours or on a registration
day.
One such revenue producing venture will be the expansion
of the “Mini-Marauder Preschool Early Learning Academy”
that will be housed at the MVCSC Administrative Service
Center. This program will not only provide revenue for the
Special Registration Days are Offered:
Mt. Vernon Middle School - July 25 & 26 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mt. Vernon High School - July 19 & 26 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Back to School!!!
School Begins Monday, August 1
Returning Students:
Parents of students returning to Mt. Vernon
Community School Corporation (MVCSC) should
expect an email announcing the dates to register,
verify and update student, family, emergency and
Skylert information through their Skyward family
access account (not student access account).
New for 2016-2017! Once students are
registered in Skyward, all MVCSC students
will receive Hancock County Library cards.
The Hancock County Library cards will be
used as an online educational tool in the
classroom setting.
School Bus Transportation
On the first day of school, students
should be ready for their bus at least one
hour before school starts. Approximate
pick-up times will be set within a few days
of the start of school and will be posted on
the MVCSC Transportation Department website
page by July 27.
School Office Summer Hours:
All elementary schools’ front offices will be open from 7 a.m. 3 p.m. from July 25-29. Mt. Vernon Middle School will be open
from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. July 21 - 29. Mt. Vernon High School will
be open all summer Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation Administrative
Service Center will be open throughout the summer, Monday Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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district, but it will also provide early literacy and preschool
opportunities for parents at a reasonable rate. These initiatives, as well as our increased enrollment, have
allowed our district to be the first one in the state of Indiana to
make the decision to not collect our third and final year of the
General Fund Operating Referendum. We are excited for what the future has in store for our school
district and are cognizant to the fact that none of this could be
accomplished without the support of our community. With that
“Engage, Educate & Empower Today’s Students”
Up To Date Immunizations
School begins August 1, are your child’s immunizations upto-date? Indiana law requires each child enrolled in school to
be completely immunized against communicable diseases. For
students new to the school system - including kindergartners this record must be on file before the child can attend classes.
Please refer to the Health Services Department website page
for immunization details, including the new requirements for
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said, I would like to end by saying I hope that you have a safe
and happy summer. As always, from the students and staff of the Mt. Vernon
Community School Corporation, we thank you for your ongoing belief and support.
Shane
Dr. W. Shane Robbins, ATC, LAT
Superintendent of Schools
@Dr_ShaneRobbins
New for 2016-2017!
Once students are registered in Skyward, all MVCSC students will receive Hancock County Library cards.
The Hancock County Library cards will be used as an online educational tool in the classroom setting.
Immunization continued
incoming 6th and 12th grade students. Before the first day of
school, incoming 6th graders are required to have the Tdap
and Meningitis booster vaccines and 12th graders are required
to have the Meningitis booster vaccine.
2016-2017 Daily Lunch & Daily Breakfast Costs:
The daily lunch and breakfast costs will be set at the July 18
board meeting. The prices will be posted on the Food Service
Department website page within the week.
Meal Assistance
After July 16, any family wishing to apply for meal assistance
may do so by visiting www.schoollunchapp.com. Students
eligible for free or reduced lunch assistance may qualify for
textbook/device rental fee assistance; watch for textbook rental
assistance option in the online application.
Online Meal Payment
Parents can pay for student lunches at www.myschoolbucks.
com. Create an account and pay for meals with credit/debit
card or electronic check. Also, check out the app!
Paying Textbook/Device Rental Fees
Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation is a 1:1 Technology district, which means every K-5 student has an iPad and
grades 6-12 have a Google Chromebook. The device rental
fees replaced the former textbook rental fees and cover the
entire year. Parents will receive device rental fee information by
mid-July. Middle School and High School students may have
additional class fees for specific courses. Fees are due at the
beginning of the school year after the invoice is posted in the
Skyward accounts. Payments can be made by cash, check, Visa
or Mastercard.
Parents will have the opportunity to purchase insurance for the
device. Information will be distributed at the beginning of the
school year. For further device questions, please see the “1:1
Technology” tab on www.mvcsc.k12.in.us.
To apply for book rental assistance, mark the appropriate
box on the school meal assistance application at
www.schoollunchapp.com. Assistance for eligible students
does not cover the entire cost and an initial payment may be
requested at the time of application.
MVCSC/Gleaners Summer Food Pantry
New! This summer, Mt. Vernon families can pick up pre-packaged boxes at Mt. Vernon
High School’s main entrance (Door #1) from 9-11 a.m. on the following Mondays: July 11,
18 and 25. (The traditional first Thursday food pantry dates will begin again in August.)
Corporation
Calendar
See the 2016-2017 school
Freshman Kick-Off
calendar under the “Our
Incoming Freshman, save the date and register for the Freshman Kick-Off on July 27 from
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Details and registration form are linked at the bottom of
www.mvhs.mvcsc.k12.in.us.
www.mvcsc.k12.in.us.
District” tab at
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Mt. Vernon High School
Celebrated Senior Honor Night
with Over 50 Scholarship/Recognition Awards Many students from the senior class of 2016 attended the Senior Honor Night to be recognized for their outstanding achievements. Students’ names were announced with the college/university they plan to attend next year as they entered the stage. The
ceremony began with opening remarks from Mt. Vernon High School (MVHS) Principal Bernie Campbell and Student Government
President Emily Fleming, followed by the presentation of awards/scholarships. The grand total amount of scholarships awarded to
the seniors was $4,991,176.75. This amount includes scholarships directly awarded from universities/colleges to the very talented
class of 2016.
G R A D U A T I ON
On May 27, 303 seniors, four juniors and three foreign exchange students walked the stage to receive their diplomas. The
graduates seemed ready to move on to their bright futures, prepared with one of the finest academic settings in the state. The
band opened the ceremony as the students filed to their seats, followed by remarks by Mr. Derek Shelton, Assistant Principal. The
salutatory address was given by Brian Bozymski and the valedictory address was by Cassandra York. The choir dedicated a song to the deceased students from the Class of 2016, Savannah Castle and Tristan Carson. Classmates wore gold
ribbons and a “TC/SC” sticker on their caps in their honor. Principal Campbell shared a few encouraging words and then presented the students to Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins.
Students were all smiles as they shook hands and received their diplomas. Mr. Campbell gave a final farewell, which was followed
by the senior class president presenting him with his own “2016” letter jacket in honor of his retirement. To see pictures and video of the ceremony, visit www.mvcsc.k12.in.us.
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Top Academics Honored
2016 MVCSC Retirees
SCHOOL BOARD SCHOLARS ( ) years as a scholar
The 2016 retirees were recognized by Dr. Shane Robbins at a
retirement reception and staff breakfast for their commitment
and service to MVCSC, which collectively equates to 231 years!
MCCORDSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Maria Downs (1)
Annelise Hiner (1)
FORTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dawson Anderson (1)
Gabriel Bell (2)
Evie Skene (1)
Joseph Wilson (2)
MT. COMFORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elisa Gawrys (1)
MT. VERNON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Megan Ashley (2)
Allyson Beattie (4)
Riley Britt (3)
Katherine Gawrys (4)
Maitlyn Griner (2)
Nolan Gronowski (2)
Sarah Hall (2)
Cole Hess (4)
Beth Hodgin (2)
Kiley Hunziker (2)
Meghan McCarthy (1)
Shiloh McFarland (4)
8th GRADE ACADEMY
Sarah Cardenas (1)
Tessa Freeman (5)
Andi Manship (5)
Madalyn Owen (5)
Sofie Mott (4)
Raelyn Stanfield (2)
Jackson Tabb (2)
Morgan Tharp (2)
Carly Wilkerson (3)
Olivia Yeley (4)
Campbell Shaffer (5)
MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL
Badrinadh Alvandhar (4)
Brian Bozymski (8)
Cassandra Bridges (6)
Dylan Cole (5)
Mary Grace Ertel (4)
Mary Fleming (6)
Keian Gatewood (6)
Caitlin Grandstaff (7)
Matthew Hays (4)
Sydney Henderson (7)
Anne Hermann (6)
Paige Hughes (8)
Zoe Jenkins (2)
Joan Lee (4)
Cleo Mills (4)
Mitchell McCarthy (4)
Samuel McCarty (5)
James McGowen (7)
Madalyn Mull (6)
Brendan O’Bryhim (7)
TOP 15 –
ACADEMICS
CLASS OF 2016
1. Cassandra York
2. Brian Bozymski
3. James McGowen
4. Aaron Rush
5. Chelsea Theobald
6. Cassandra Bridges
7. Lily Erlewein
8. Sabrina Woods
9. Brendan O’Bryhim
10. Megan Parke
11. Mary Grace Ertel
12. Matthew Hays
13. Kayla Smith
14. Ian Carson
15. Emily Fleming
Megan Parke (8)
Alyssa Powell (7)
Matthew Rollo (7)
Aaron Rush (7)
Margaret Schleter (7)
Olivia Spicer (6)
Saleem Tucker (5)
Hannah Watson (7)
Cassandra York (9)
Kathy Aldrich – MVCSC Bus Driver (27 years)
Bernie Campbell – MVHS Principal (32 years)
Brenda Cockrell – MCE Instructional Assistant (26 years)
Mark Copeland – MCE Teacher (14 years)
Suzanne Hanselmann – MCE Library Assistant (17 years)
Dianna Keough – MVMS Cafeteria Manager (15 years)
Sherry Milender – MCE Teacher (28 years)
Bonnie Reynolds – MVCSC Bus Driver (39 years)
Martha Sands – MVHS Guidance Office Director (11 years)
Shirley Sizemore – MVHS Custodian (22 years)
ACADEMIC WALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 2016
FORTVILLE ELEMENTARY:
Spelling Bee Champion:
Geography Bee Champion:
Addition T-Race Champion:
Multiplication T-Race Champion:
MT. COMFORT ELEMENTARY:
Joseph Wilson
Spelling Bee Champion:
Joseph WilsonGeography Champion:
Joseph Wilson
Addition T-Race Champion:
Gabriel Bell
Multiplication T-Race Champion
Reagan Britt
Dawson Wagner
Jersey Chargualaf
Kylie Huczko
MT. VERNON MIDDLE SCHOOL:
MCCORDSVILLE ELEMENTARY:
Spelling Bee Champion:
Seth Morrison
Spelling Bee Champion:
Renee Hyer
Geography Bee Champion:
Luke Rappe’
Geography Bee Champion:
NA
Addition T-Race Champion:
Chase Smith
Multiplication T-Race Champion
Nicole Burris
MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL:
Valedictorian:
Cassandra York
Salutatorian:
Brian Bozymski
School Board Scholar Five Times or More:
( ) years as a scholar
Brian Bozymski (8)
Cassandra Bridges (6)
Laura Cochran (5)
Madelyn Conway (5)
Lily Erlewein (8)
Emily Fleming (6)
Ashley Fritz (5)
Caitlin Grandstaff (7)
Madison Horsley (6)
Paige Hughes (8)
James McGowen (7)
Brendan O’Bryhim (7)
Megan Parke (8)
Aaron Rush (7)
Sydney Shelton (6)
Sydney Shurman (5)
Chelsea Theobald (8)
Saleem Tucker (5)
Sabrina Woods (6)
Cassandra York (9)
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MVCSC Staff Honored
at End-of-Year Breakfast
Several Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation (MVCSC)
staff were honored at the inaugural end-of-year staff breakfast.
Staff were recognized by Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins and received a gift for the
following years at MVCSC: 5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service.
40 Years of Service
Fran Overstreet
George Rafert
35 Years
of Service
Karen Cochran
Carey Cole
Linda McGill
Janet Nylund
20 Years of Service
Anita Benoodt
Stacey Bricker
Steve Doud
John Gross
Laurie Gwaltney
Lola Halterman
Joan Heiden
Doris Johnson
Lisa Long
Eric Riggs
Ann Shirley
30 Years of Service
Melinda Jackson
Adrienne Webber
25 Years of Service
Brenda Cockrell
Dianne Grannan
Diana Myers
Debbie Thomas
Candy Turner
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15 Years of Service
Cara Adams
Tina Guinn
Patricia Bennett
Lori LaBelle
Kay Burdine
Teresa McGowRussell
Jenny Campbell
Nancy Owens
Treasure Coonce
D’Lee Rush
Stephen Day
Brooke Tharp
Rebekah Tilley
Heather Whitaker
Brianne Williams
FEATURED MT. VERNON SCHOOL:
Mt. Vernon High School Snapshot
(per the latest statistics from the Indiana Department of Education):
➤ Ranked #28 in Indiana in 2016 (out of 412 high schools) –“Best High Schools”–
10 Years of Service
Meredith Beck
DuWain Boss
Cliff Brooks
Tonya Brown
Brigitte Bussen
Sheri Davis
Paula Day
Mike Depew
Mary Jean Denk
Carla Dowdell
Diane Dwenger
Jessica Evans
Misty Hall
Virginia Horton
Jenny Humerickhouse
Angela Hyde
Dwayne Jones
Dan Keeler
Sara Keljo
Veronica Kirby
Daniel Knight
Phyllis Koch
Patricia Laughlin
Alissa Lockwood
Pam Lyons
Debbie McEvers
Stacy Muffler
Mark Noesges
Gwen Perkins
Mike Prewitt
Susan Rafert
Nick Ragan
John Reifel
Carla Renforth
Ashley Schenck
Shannon Schiller
Derek Shelton
Nick Stadler
Sarah Terrell
Kim Tillett
Wendy Wilson
Beverly White
Ben Williams
5 Years of Service
Joan Barber
Amanda Bartemus
Christina Bickley
Christy Bovard
Kelly Brown
Lisa Buchanan
Lynnea Case
Kimberly Clark
Julie Cole
Amanda Collier
Tiffany Creager
Candy Duzan
Marilyn Eckel
Kelly Fleming
Sarah Hampton
Connie Illy
Bobby Johnson
Erin Jordan
Lisa Lindman
Harold Lower
Melissa Montague
Rita Osborn
Alicia Pierce
Kayla Rutledge
Kristi Scherer
Tracy Schilling
Jennifer Sherbak
Terri Smith
US News & World Report (also ranked in Top 30 in 2014 & 2015)
➤ One of the first high schools in the country to have a 3D printer and currently the
only high school in the country to have an Elumen’s Vision Dome
➤ High-Tech Academy offers state-of-the-art television studio and computer animated
design courses
➤ Each student has their own Chromebook
➤ Indiana Department of Education (DOE) – Four Star School – 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
➤ 2014-2015 Graduation Rate – 95%
➤ Indiana DOE rated MVHS an “A” in 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012
➤ Offered 14 Advance Placement (AP) courses – 2015-16
➤ Offered 17 Dual Credit courses – 2015-16
➤ 2016 Seniors earned $4,991,176.75 in scholarships
➤ Band – state qualifier (95% of students received a Gold rating) – 2016, 2015, 2014 ➤ Band – “All-Music Award” (One of 68 HS bands to earn the ISSMA honor) – 2016 ➤ Co-Ed Cheerleaders won state – 2014
➤ Boys Cross Country team state finalists – 2015, 2014
➤ Class 3A Girls State Basketball Champs – 2013
➤ ISHDTA State Dance Champion in Pom – 2014
➤ Named to Indiana Chamber of Commerce “Best Buy” High Schools each year
➤ 2014-2015 attendance rate – 96.1%
➤ Student Enrollment – 2015-16: 1,201; 2014-15: 1,169; 2013-14: 1,141
➤ Percentage of class earning Academic Honors diploma – 2015-38.8%, 2014-41.5%
➤ Academic Honors diploma students average SAT score – 2014: 1,642; 2013: 1,615
➤ 79% of 2014 class took SAT – average MVHS score – 1,489 (exceeded state
average by 15 points)
➤ 19 Varsity sports offered
➤ 6 Fine Arts opportunities in choral and instrumental
➤ 9 Academic competitions including Fine Arts, Math, Science
➤ 14 (Non-Athletic) clubs/organizations including NHS, FFA and FACS
➤ MVCSC/Gleaners Food Pantry (1 of 5 Indiana schools selected as school-based pantry)
➤ Named as “Schools With Excellent Educational Opportunities” – Indianapolis
Monthly City Guide – 2013
Greg Roach, Principal
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Elementary Back to School Nights & School Supplies
Requested school supplies are listed under the “Parents” drop-down on each school’s website. (High school supplies vary per class and will be shared with students on the first day of school.)
Back to School Nights:
Mt. Vernon High School – Open House will be Wednesday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m.
There will be a Senior Parent meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium prior to the Open House.
Mt. Vernon Middle School – Grades 6-7 will be August 10 at 6 p.m. Grade 8 will be August 11 at 6 p.m.
Mt. Comfort Elementary School – Grades 1-5 will be Tuesday, August 16 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Kindergarten Night will be July 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
McCordsville Elementary School – Grades 1-5 will be Tuesday, August 16 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Kindergarten Night is July 29 from 5-6 p.m.
Fortville Elementary School – Grades 1-5 will be Tuesday, August 16 from 5-6:30 p.m. Kindergarten
Night is July 29 from 5-6 p.m.
Mt. Vernon Education Foundation 5K Race
Save the date!
The MVEF Annual 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run will be at the Mt. Vernon High School track on September 24.
Additional information can be found at www.MtVernonFoundation.org.
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