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Community Message: Vehicular Accident at Mount Vernon Honor Academy

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Community Message: Vehicular Accident at Mount Vernon Honor Academy

At approximately 12:15 p.m. today – Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – a car struck the side of Mount Vernon Honor Academy, causing damage to a wall. The car hit in the area of the building where drop-off and dismissal are conducted, but no students were in the immediate area when the accident occurred. There were no injuries to staff members or students.

The building was promptly evacuated, and police and firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after as a matter of precaution. Students were evacuated to the playground, where they were supervised while police and firefighters analyzed the scene. Fluids were leaking from the vehicle, which caused a fear of fire risk. The fluids were later identified as windshield washer fluid. 

The school principal was on the scene to direct students and staff in the immediate aftermath, and District administrators arrived shortly after. Student safety is the Mount Vernon City School District’s highest priority, and the decision to precautionarily evacuate the building was made quickly to avoid any risk to student wellbeing. 

There was also a concern of structural damage due to where the vehicle hit the building. Building damages were assessed by structural engineers, who were on the scene immediately after the accident occurred. The building was deemed safe, with no structural damage or compromising of the building’s structural integrity. Students returned to their classes shortly after 1 p.m.
 

Mount Vernon Knights defeat Yonkers Force in homecoming game 37 - 6
Mount Vernon Knights defeat Yonkers Force in homecoming game 37 - 6

The stands of Mount Vernon’s Memorial Field boomed with excitement as it was packed with many Mount Vernon Knights Football Team fans. Most people in the crowd dressed in maroon and gold attire, representing Mount Vernon. On October 5, 2024, the Mount Vernon Knights kicked off their Unified Homecoming Football Game, scoring a touchdown not even a minute into the game!  

Students posing with red and gold pompoms.
Mount Vernon City School District unites all four high schools at Unified Homecoming Pep Rally

On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the Mount Vernon High School gymnasium stands were packed with high school students from around the District, repping their school colors and Mount Vernon pride. Students from all four Mount Vernon City School District high schools joined forces for the afternoon's pep rally, getting hyped for the big Unified Homecoming Game on Saturday, October 5, at Memorial Field. 

Click here to view the full photo gallery!

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Community Message October 3, 2024 - Ruling on Stay of Arbitration

Mount Vernon City School District: 

The Mount Vernon City School District successfully won yesterday’s court hearing concerning Dr. Waveline Bennett-Conroy’s motion to stay her arbitration hearings. The Federal Court in the Southern District of New York denied the stay of arbitration so the District is clear to continue arbitration proceedings with Dr. Bennett-Conroy. The District is thankful that the legal process is moving forward, and we are hopeful that we can provide our community with a resolution to this matter. 

Executive Assistant Lisa Autieri
Our Students, Now: Executive Assistant Lisa Autieri

Lisa Autieri, a Class of 1984 Mount Vernon High School graduate, has spent her entire professional career working in the Mount Vernon City School District. After graduating from MVHS, she immediately began working with the District and continues to this day. She has held a number of positions throughout the District, and she has always stayed committed to supporting the schools in the city she grew up in. Now, she serves as the Executive Assistant to the Acting Superintendent and makes an impact through her role as one of the primary points of contact in the District. 

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Community Message - September 30, 2024

From Acting Superintendent Dr. K. Veronica Smith:

Prior to the opening of schools today, the Mount Vernon City School District was informed of an unconfirmed online threat to an unidentified school by the Mount Vernon Police Department. The MVPD determined that it was safe to open schools. As a precautionary measure, entry scanning procedures at all schools were increased and extra time was taken to thoroughly search all bags to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Nothing suspicious was found. The District’s typical entry procedures include daily bag searches. The MVPD is continuing to investigate the threat. We will keep you updated as we receive more information.