• Oct 7 / Girls VolleyballMount Vernon High School - 2, Licking Heights - 3
  • Oct 4 / Boys SoccerMount Vernon High School - 2, Westerville South - 4
  • Oct 3 / FootballMount Vernon High School - 28, Watkins Memorial - 27
  • Oct 2 / Boys SoccerMount Vernon High School - 3, Tri-Valley - 1
  • Oct 1 / Girls SoccerMount Vernon High School - 3, Licking Valley - 0
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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
Mount Vernon High School Teachers Explore Post-Graduation Pathways in Hands-On Professional Development Day
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
Xavier Marhefka going for the goal
Yellow Jackets Celebrate Senior Night with a 3-1 Win Over Tri-Valley
October 3, 2025
Damonte Walls for capturing the action with his sharp eye for photography and top-tier editing skill
Lady Jackets Sweep Buckeye Valley
September 12, 2025
Jackets down the Vikings, 5-1
Jackets Down Northridge, 5-1
September 11, 2025
Jackets edge Ontario 2-0 with two PO kicks by Jones
Jones Hits the Mark Twice as Jackets Sting Ontario
September 9, 2025
Lucy Rush Breaks School Record at Watkins Invitational
Lucy Rush Breaks School Record at Watkins Invitational
September 8, 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 opej
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
Love, Loss, and Literature: Little Women Comes to Mount Vernon High
Love, Loss, and Literature: Little Women Comes to Mount Vernon High
April 14, 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
The Jackets sing the alma mater after the victory
Sports Zone Returns for 2025: Weekly Highlights, Player Reactions & Game-Day Insights Every Friday
September 7, 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
A Tradition of Spirit and Connection: Seniors Bring Pep Rally Excitement to Elementary School
A Tradition of Spirit and Connection: Seniors Bring Pep Rally Excitement to Elementary School
September 29, 2025
Over 100 Join “Cere-bration” 5K to Support TBI Survivors Like Delaney Rothgeb
Over 100 Join “Cere-bration” 5K to Support TBI Survivors Like Delaney Rothgeb
September 15, 2025
Wrestling Around the World: Senior Alex Taylor Competes in Greece and Brazil
Wrestling Around the World: Senior Alex Taylor Competes in Greece and Brazil
September 12, 2025
Year 2 students attending the Global Scholars conference
Mount Vernon Students Expand Global Perspectives at Ohio History Center Through Global Scholars Program
September 11, 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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Mount Vernon Seniors Reminisce: Cherished Memories Shared with Jacket Journal Staff

Ashton Veleno, Ethan Conant, Jack Marhefka, and Zack Karns
May 24, 2024

Zack Karns Chats with Marissa Rutter on Her Hurdles Mastery; Rutter named back to back OCC Athlete of the Year

Zack Karns and Jack Marhefka
May 17, 2024

Behind the Scenes: JJ Live Editor Zack Karns Goes In-Depth with Members from the 2024 OCC Champion Baseball Team

Zack Karns and Jack Marhefka
May 10, 2024

Mr. Steve Farmer Honored with Central District Official of the Year; Makes Debut as State Tournament Official

Jack Marhefka
March 20, 2024

Behind the Diamond: Zack Karns Opens Up on 2024 Baseball Ambitions in Candid Talks with Team Members

Zack Karns and Jack Marhefka
March 7, 2024
MVHS Celebrates School Counselors Week

Celebrating the Dedication of Mrs. Wihl, Mrs. Kennerly, Mrs. Fawcett and Mrs. Luckey

Jack Marhefka
February 9, 2024
Jacket Journal staff updates the athletic department sports pages

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

Jack Marhefka, Editor
January 23, 2024
MVHS preforms 12 Angry Men

MVHS Drama announces Freaky Friday the Musical Auditions

Jack Marhefka
January 16, 2024
Sports Center explained - JJ website

Exciting News from the High School Newspaper: Introducing Sports Center.

Jack Marhefka
November 21, 2023
Seniors Citizens were treated a lunch served by the NHS students.

Intergenerational Bonding and Cultural Enrichment: Mount Vernon City Schools Hosts Senior Citizen Luncheon

Natalie Boggs, Jack Marhefka, Zack Karns, and Ethan Conant
November 17, 2023
JJ and Yearbook students attend a workshop

Jacket Journal and Yearbook Students Attend Workshop

Jack Marhefka
October 18, 2023
Mount Vernon Volleyball defeats Lexington in 5 sets.

[Photo] Jackets sting Lexington in five

Zack Karns and Jurnie Gleason
August 23, 2023
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