• Oct 17 / FootballMount Vernon High School - 13, Licking Valley - 58
  • Oct 11 / Boys SoccerMount Vernon High School - 2, River View - 1
  • Oct 10 / FootballMount Vernon High School - 42, Licking Heights - 13
  • Oct 9 / Boys SoccerMount Vernon High School - 8, Heath - 0
  • Oct 9 / Girls VolleyballMount Vernon High School - 3, Lakewood - 1
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From a small field trip for Mount Vernon’s eighth graders to a high-caliber career fair for all sophomores in Knox County, Knox County’s Career Quest was a blast!
Career Quest Opens Doors for Knox County Students
October 3, 2025
Rural team, left to right: Madison Seng, McKenzie Herdman, Ryan Fletcher, Charles Page, Zachary Busenberg
Mount Vernon FFA Advances to State Soils Contes
October 2, 2025
MVHS faculty travels to KCH to learn about opportunities for our students.
Mount Vernon High School Teachers Explore Post-Graduation Pathways in Hands-On Professional Development Day
September 23, 2025
Mount Vernon Key Club Partners with American Red Cross for Successful Blood Drive
Mount Vernon Students Step Up for Blood Drive, First-Time Donors Shine
September 11, 2025
Ben, Sala, and Lucy qualify as National Merit Scholars
Mount Vernon High School is proud to announce that three of its seniors have been named National Merit Semifinalists:
September 11, 2025
Khadija Ndow captures the energy and emotion of the game, showcasing her editing skills and eye for composition in this dynamic soccer photo series
Capturing the Game: Khadija Ndow Showcases Talent Through Soccer Photography
January 24, 2025
MVHS dances the night away in Homecoming 2024
Mount Vernon High School Students Dance the Night Away at 2024 Homecoming Celebration
October 8, 2024
Mount Vernon High School Celebrates Achievement: 272 Graduates Shine at Commencement Ceremony
Mount Vernon High School Celebrates Achievement: 272 Graduates Shine at Commencement Ceremony
May 26, 2024
Mount Vernon High School Shines at Spectacular Prom 2024 Celebration
Mount Vernon High School Shines at Spectacular Prom 2024 Celebration
May 20, 2024
2023 MVHS school dance
Mount Vernon High School Students Danced the Night Away at Homecoming
October 9, 2023
Jackets drop to Westerville South 1-o in the first round of the tournament
OHSAA Tournament Action: Jackets drop to Westerville South
October 14, 2025
Lucy Rush finishes first at the Licking County League Tournament and set a new school record
Rush Leads the Way: School Records Fall at the Licking County League Meet
October 13, 2025
Sophomore Callie Swanson with a serve for an ace.
Senior Night Victory
October 10, 2025
Mount Vernon honors the four seniors on senior night
Senior Night Success: Mount Vernon Rolls Past Heath, 7-0
October 9, 2025
Xavier Marhefka going for the goal
Yellow Jackets Celebrate Senior Night with a 3-1 Win Over Tri-Valley
October 3, 2025
Mount Vernon Teen Ondee Is Lighting Up the Underground Scene with Vibrant Sound and Big Dreams
Mount Vernon Teen Ondee Is Lighting Up the Underground Scene with Vibrant Sound and Big Dreams
October 21, 2025
Fall Concert in Focus: A Look at Mount Vernon Choir’s Big Night
An Evening of Harmony: Fall Concert Highlights from Mount Vernon Choir
October 7, 2025
The 2025 Marching Band with their new unforms
Debut Alert:Marching Band Presents Their New Uniforms
September 15, 2025
The Vedette Showcase is open
Collection is open for the first Vedette Showcase:
September 12, 2025
Mount Vernon High School's logo
MVHS Drama is excited to announce auditions for the fall play – Play On
August 21, 2025
The Jackets are sitting at 5-2 overall
Dammon and Nolan Recap Yellow Jackets Sports, Talk with Girls Golf Team; Ethan Franz Hosts On-the-Spot Interviews with Dammon Wolfe and Nolan White
October 9, 2025
Jackets advance to the Districts which will be held at Apple Valley
Sports Zone: Dammon and Nolan Break Down Yellow Jackets Week — Tyler Marsell Reflects on Sectional Triumph.
October 3, 2025
Jackets open up with a victory
Nolan and Dammon Recap Yellow Jacket Sports; Exclusive Interviews with Mason Richards and Luke Mullins on Football Success
September 25, 2025
Welcome to your 2025 LCL Champions
Champions Spotlight: Griffin Beach & Tyce Davidson Join Sports Zone to Talk Yellow Jacket Success
September 18, 2025
Lucy Rush Breaks School Record at Watkins Invitational
Breaking Records and Personal Bests: Lucy Rush Joins Sports Zone After Dominant Cross Country Performance
September 12, 2025
Building Bridges: Leadership Students Connect with Special Needs Program Through Weekly Activities
Building Bridges: Leadership Students Connect with Special Needs Program Through Weekly Activities
October 22, 2025
Gavin Zeiner prepares for the upcoming arm wrestling tournament
From Hobby to Hustle: Junior Gavin Zeiner’s Journey Into Competitive Arm Wrestling
October 14, 2025
MVHS students join together to create Clash Royale club.
Mount Vernon High’s Ultimate Gaming Clan Brings Competition, Community, and School Spirit
October 13, 2025
Mount Vernon students fill up three buses for the away match against Watkins Memorial.
Mount Vernon Is More Than Just Orange and Black—We’ve Learned How to Win Together
October 6, 2025
Twin Oak Elementary students enjoy the atmosphere of the pep rally
A Tradition of Spirit and Connection: Seniors Bring Pep Rally Excitement to Elementary School
September 29, 2025
Nick Coon returns to Mount Vernon as a teacher and coach
Layne Dailey Chats with Nick Coon About His Comeback as Teacher and Coach in Mount Vernon”
May 8, 2025
Welcome back to MVHS, Mr. Scott Patterson
Full Circle: Layne Daily Chats with MVHS Alum and Science Teacher Mr. Scott Patterson
April 24, 2025
JJ Reports: Aden Burdulis and Caleb Rickett Talk Sports at the Next Level
JJ Reports: Aden Burdulis and Caleb Rickett Talk Sports at the Next Level
April 8, 2025
Podcast Bee
Jacket Journal Reporters Kassidy Eggert and Cameron Carlson Explore High School Book Censorship with Assistant Principal Ben Richards
March 19, 2025
JJ Reporter Layne Dailey Interviews Teacher Mr. Vonck on His Return to Teach at Mount Vernon and Its Personal Significance
JJ Reporter Layne Dailey Interviews Teacher Mr. Vonck on His Return to Teach at Mount Vernon and Its Personal Significance
March 6, 2025
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Emma Dean, Editor

Emma is a senior at Mount Vernon High School and plans to attend Asbury College to further her academic and volleyball career.

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Fredericktown high school students meet up with our Jacket Journal staff to learn about our journalism program

[Photo] Jacket Journal Class Equips Fredericktown High: Unleashing the Power of Journalism Tools and Innovation

Natalie Boggs
January 24, 2024
Jacket Journal staff updates the athletic department sports pages

[Photo] Exciting News: Jacket Journal Unveils Expanded Sports Coverage and Dynamic Athletic Page

Jack Marhefka, Editor
January 23, 2024

Emma Dean and Ava Burson Share Insights on Exchange Student Experience with Sophia and Leonor

Emma Dean, Ava Burson
January 10, 2024

JJ Buzz: Candid Conversations with Leonardo and Xabier on their Exchange Student Adventures

Rylee Jarosz Podcast Editor, Cole Wilson, Emma Dean, and Ava Burson
November 29, 2023
Seniors Madi Dungeon, Tori Burdette, Emma Dean and junior Kaitlyn Thompson pose for a picture.

MVHS Volleyball Team “Blocks for Boone” in the annual “Volley for the Cure” game

Emma Dean
October 4, 2023
MVHS celebrates custodians to their dedication to our school

Mount Vernon High School Celebrates Custodian Day

Emma Dean and Ava Burson
October 3, 2023
MVHS students are awarded their academic letter

MVHS Students Honored with Academic Letters

Emma Dean
May 18, 2023
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