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MVHS seniors are set to paint the parking lot.

Seniors Set to Paint the Lot: New Parking Spot Tradition Begins at MVHS

Staff September 2, 2025

This year, the Mount Vernon High School Class of 2026 is kicking off a brand-new tradition that lets seniors showcase their creativity in a bold and colorful way — by painting their very own parking...

Mr. Farmer's science class prepares for the upcoming lab.

MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL NAMED BEST IN KNOX COUNTY

Griffin Beach August 19, 2025

Mount Vernon High School has earned top honors in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, placing #134 among all high schools in Ohio and securing the #1 spot in Knox County. This significant...

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Mount Vernon High School Announces Honor, Merit and Achievement Rolls

June 9, 2025

Freshmen – 4 th 9 weeks Honor Roll - Isabel Barron, Nicholas Blair, Evelynn Brandenburg, Ayden Casanova, Sarah Clymer, Noah Corrigan, Lillian Crunelle, Isla Graham, Layla Grimm, Aiden Hawkes, Jenna...

Junior Lucy Rush powers through rain and sharp turns to finish 36th out of 80 in a challenging triathlon

Lucy Rush Races Ahead: MVHS Junior Conquers Triathlon with Grit, Grace, and Guts

Aden Burdulis May 20, 2025

Junior Lucy Rush made a powerful statement the weekend of May 3rd by competing in a triathlon placing 36/80 - a feat few Mount Vernon students can claim to have completed.  The demanding three-part...

Senior Olufemi Odiah receives the Kenyon College Wright Family Scholarship

Mount Vernon High School Seniors Awarded Thousands in Scholarships at Annual Senior Awards Night

Staff May 20, 2025

Last Name First Name Scholarship Name Allen Lillian Mike Crouch Memorial Scholarship Fund Anderson Austin Four-Year Key Club Membership Award Anderson Austin James...

The Rise of the Biopic

Between Truth and Theatrics: The Double-Edged Power of Biopics in Shaping Public Memory

Charlotte Petrie, Writer/Graphic May 9, 2025

From the blood-soaked dissonance of the Civil War in Steven Speilburg’s Lincoln (2012) to the 1960’s glamour of Sophia Coppola’s Priscilla (2023), biopics have enthralled global audiences for decades....

Kiwanis honors MVHS students with academic awards

Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon Honors Mount Vernon High School Students for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Staff May 8, 2025

For all of the photos of the evening, please log on https://jacketjournal.smugmug.com/   Algebra I Cody Dapprich Algebra II Delynda Burcham American History Iman Odiah AP...

TAC helps students across Knox County

Raising Awareness: The Crucial Role of Mental Health in Our Live

Khadija Ndow May 2, 2025

Good mental health is essential for overall well-being. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about mental health, recognize its significance, and work to break the stigma surrounding...

USC Speak Your Mind

More Than Cold Water: Why the Speak Your Mind Challenge Matters

Kassidy Eggert and Matti Workman/graphic May 1, 2025

Everyone has heard about the USC Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge, whether you’ve seen it, been nominated, or participated in the challenge.  However, it seems that the meaning behind the challenge...

Carter Huddleston and Gavin Zeiner participate in the National Robotics Championship

Local Engineering Teams Compete at National Robotics Challenge, Overcoming Challenges and Gaining Valuable Lessons

Marina Sinsel April 28, 2025

On April 17, the engineering team competed at the National Robotics Challenge in Marion, Ohio. Three teams, two being rescue robot teams and the other a combat team, traveled to the Marion County Veterans...

Senior citizens were able to mingle with NHS members

Generations Unite at Mount Vernon High School’s Heartwarming Senior Lunch Celebration

Aidan Nesbit April 25, 2025

On April 22, 2025, Mount Vernon High School hosted a heartwarming Senior Lunch in the gymnasium, where seniors and National Honor Society (NHS) students came together to share a meal and reminisce. The...

Students are working through a lab in Human Pys.

Mount Vernon High School Offers Students Diverse Options with CCP and KAP Programs

Kailtyn Alamo April 16, 2025

Students at Mount Vernon High School have a variety of ways to earn college credit before graduation through the College Credit Plus (CCP) and Kenyon Academic Partnership (KAP) programs. These options...

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