• Feb 12 / Girls BasketballMount Vernon High School - 44, Marion Harding - 33
  • Feb 11 / Boys BasketballMount Vernon High School - 36, Zanesville - 34
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  • Feb 7 / Boys BasketballMount Vernon High School - 43, Granville - 50
  • Feb 5 / Girls BasketballMount Vernon High School - 38, Lakewood - 36
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SAD affects many students across the country. Charlotte Petrie with the illustration
Shedding Light on Seasonal Depression: How Students Cope with Winter’s Challenges at MVHS
January 31, 2025
MVHS Announces Academic Awards
Mount Vernon High School Announces Honor, Merit and Achievement Rolls for the Second Nine Weeks
January 28, 2025
Mount Vernon Robotics Shines at VEX Tournament, Team Y Reaches Semifinals
Mount Vernon Robotics Shines at VEX Tournament, Team Y Reaches Semifinals
January 7, 2025
Kenyon College Announces
Kenyon College Announces Full Ride Scholarship for Mount Vernon Student
December 4, 2024
MVHS hosts the annual senior luncheon
Mount Vernon Schools Celebrate Seniors with Holiday Luncheon and Choir Performance
November 22, 2024
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
Mount Vernon plays host at the Jim Lyndsey indoor track meet
Record-Breaking Performances and Yellow Jacket Sports Recap on This Week’s Sports Zone
February 13, 2025
Strong Finishes Highlight LCL Championships for Boys and Girls Swim Teams
Yellow Jackets in Focus: Recapping the Week in Sports and Noah McCallen’s Weightlifting Triumph
February 10, 2025
Freshman Sadie Taylor Shines Behind the Lens: Capturing Varsity Basketball Like a Pro
Freshman Sadie Taylor Shines Behind the Lens: Capturing Varsity Basketball Like a Pro
February 7, 2025
Strong Finishes Highlight LCL Championships for Boys and Girls Swim Teams
Strong Finishes Highlight LCL Championships for Boys and Girls Swim Teams
February 4, 2025
Junior Alex Taylor with a win against Clear Fork
Captains’ Insight & Weekly Recap: 2025 Wrestling Leaders Join Sports Zone
January 31, 2025
Image from Pixabay
67th Grammy Awards Recap: Beyoncé’s Best Country Album Win Sparks Controversy
February 13, 2025
Sophomore Hailey Hall performs in the 2024 Forum Show
15 Years of Dance: A Journey of Passion, Resilience, and Teaching the Next Generation
January 29, 2025
Capturing the Rhythm: Katilyn Alaimo's Stunning Jazz Band Photo Illustration
Capturing the Rhythm: Katilyn Alaimo’s Stunning Jazz Band Photo Illustration
January 29, 2025
Congratulations to the Cast of Little Women
Congratulations to the Cast of Little Women
January 24, 2025
MVHS Choirs Preform their Annual Holiday Concert
Voices of Growth: Ethan Foley’s Documentary Spotlight on the Mount Vernon Choirs
January 14, 2025
Freshman Sadie Taylor Shines Behind the Lens: Capturing Varsity Basketball Like a Pro
Live from the Hive: Karma Carpenter Showcases Girls Basketball Senior Night
February 5, 2025
Mount Vernon High School looks for the next level in MVHS sports
Game Plan Ahead: JJ Reporters Lucia Burt and Marina Sinsel Discuss the Future of MVHS Sports with Mr. Justin Sanford and Nolan White
January 14, 2025
Mount Vernon seniors enjoy the annual luncheon.
Mount Vernon Seniors Reflect on High School Memories at Annual Luncheon
December 4, 2024
Senior Katie King is ready to serve in an LCL matchup
Recognizing Excellence: Mount Vernon Volleyball Announces Katie King Award
November 14, 2024
MVHS announces fall play
Jacket Journal Editor Dalan Vail Interviews Kyla Keller on Her Role in Murder on the Orient Express and the Fall Play
November 5, 2024
Mason Chesnut at the 2024 Forum Show
From YouTube to the Stage: Mount Vernon Teen Juggles Passion and Performance
February 13, 2025
Senior Ellie Martin caps off her final year in the 2024 Forum Show
Life in Harmony: How Music Uplifts, Connects, and Inspires Us All
January 14, 2025
Kyla Keller captures what she believes are the aesthetics for Gen Z.
Defining the Vibe: How Social Media Aesthetics Shape Gen Z Identity
December 18, 2024
Welcome to Mount Vernon High School
From Across the Globe to Mount Vernon: How Two Exchange Students Built Lifelong Bonds
December 18, 2024
MVHS/MVMS students enjoy the holiday party
Building Bonds, Growing Together: The Big Sibs Program at Mount Vernon High School
December 18, 2024
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Meet the Seniors: Chris Susil Chats with Layne Dailey on Life After High School
February 7, 2025
Off the Cuff reveals their logo
JJ Editors Dalan Vail and Griffin Beach Discuss Student Safety Policies with Principal Cory Caughlan
February 5, 2025
Mattie Workman designed the cover art for her Podcast
Matti Workman Chats with Mrs. Fawcett, Mrs. Kennerly, and Mrs. Keaton on Senior Year Success Strategies
February 5, 2025
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Seniors After School: Chris Susil Chats with Christian Glockner on High School Memories and Future Plans
January 31, 2025
Femstone Podcast
Her Voice, Her Impact: Women Shaping the Future of Healthcare
January 14, 2025
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MVHS Honors Seniors at awards night

Mount Vernon High School Students Shine at Awards Night

Esme Mcdonald
May 26, 2023

JJ Editors sit down with Julie King (Yale University) and Sophia Zoldak (The Air Force Academy) to discuss their next adventure

Esme McDonald and Zane Jones
May 23, 2023
Senior Art Show on Friday, May 12th, 2023

Seniors to present their work at the Schnormeir Gallery in downtown Mount Vernon

Esme Mcdonald
May 9, 2023

Mount Vernon hosts alumni panel for juniors and seniors

Esme McDonald and Zane Jones
January 12, 2023

The Jacket Buzz sits down with freshmen students to discuss their first semester at MVHS

Esme McDonald and Zane Jones
December 16, 2022
MVHS girl's basketball team in action against West Holmes

Full Court press leads West Holmes over the Lady Jackets

Esme McDonald, Editor
December 2, 2022

The Jacket Buzz talks with student leaders from MVHS’s Winter Sports

Zane Jones, Jack Craigo, and Esme McDonald
December 2, 2022
Kylie Parsons for JJ pick Photo by Grace Laymon

Kylie Parsons’ for this week’s JJ Pick

Chelsea Bender and Esme McDonald
November 6, 2022

Sophia Zoldak runs to the State Cross Country Tournament

Cooper Carpenter and Esme McDonald
November 4, 2022
Jackson Barrett shines as senior of the week Photo by Jack Craigo

Jackson Barrett at this year’s first JJ Pick

Esme McDonald and Chelsea Bender
November 1, 2022
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