• Feb 4 / Boys BasketballMount Vernon High School - 42, Lakewood - 48
  • Feb 3 / Girls BasketballMount Vernon High School - 48, East Knox (Varsity Only) - 26
  • Feb 1 / Girls BasketballMount Vernon High School - 51, Watkins Memorial - 33
  • Jan 31 / Boys BasketballMount Vernon High School - 63, Watkins Memorial - 51
  • Jan 29 / Girls BasketballMount Vernon High School - 42, Utica - 39
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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
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
MVHS Football Team Brings in Elite
Elite Performance Arrives in Mount Vernon: Exclusive Insights and Weekly Sports Highlights
December 20, 2024
Mount Vernon Boys Swim Team Wins Small Schools Invitational; Ladies Place Third as Both Teams Claim Second Overall
Mount Vernon Boys Swim Team Wins Small Schools Invitational; Ladies Place Third as Both Teams Claim Second Overall
December 16, 2024
Isaiah Columber leads the Jackets past Johnstown.
Friday Sports Zone: Inside Yellow Jacket Athletics, Mount Vernon Insights, and College Football Talk
December 13, 2024
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
Mount Vernon High School Kicks Off Holiday Break with Festive Assembly
Mount Vernon High School Kicks Off Holiday Break with Festive Assembly
December 20, 2024
Girls basketball with the win
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
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
Atambai finishes fourth in the John Brown Memorial Tournament.
Bridging Cultures: Atambai’s Inspiring Journey as an Exchange Student at MVHS
December 16, 2024
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
Aryana Radtke designs the JJ Bee
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
Aryana Radtke designs the JJ Bee
Inside KAP and AP: Navigating Advanced Courses at Mount Vernon High
January 10, 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

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May 10, 2024

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

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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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