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The Mount Vernon City School District’s draft proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4, at Great Centennial Zion Church, by Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland. Please attend to learn more about how the District plans to invest in its schools in the upcoming year, provide feedback, and ask questions about the budget. The presentation will also be livestreamed.
![The image shows a man in a suit and tie sitting at a laptop, presenting information about a school district's budget meeting scheduled for April 21, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Pennington School in Mount Vernon, New York.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776095465/mtvernoncsdorg/ofmanxx45so8tvzj9tox/BudgetPresentation-Apr21-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776095465/mtvernoncsdorg/ofmanxx45so8tvzj9tox/BudgetPresentation-Apr21-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776095465/mtvernoncsdorg/ofmanxx45so8tvzj9tox/BudgetPresentation-Apr21-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776095465/mtvernoncsdorg/ofmanxx45so8tvzj9tox/BudgetPresentation-Apr21-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1776095465/mtvernoncsdorg/ofmanxx45so8tvzj9tox/BudgetPresentation-Apr21-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776095465/mtvernoncsdorg/ofmanxx45so8tvzj9tox/BudgetPresentation-Apr21-2.jpg","width":2000}])
The Mount Vernon City School District’s draft proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year will be presented from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, at Pennington School, by Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland. Please attend to learn more about how the District plans to invest in its schools in the upcoming year, provide feedback, and ask questions about the budget. The presentation will also be livestreamed.
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Mount Vernon Knights athletics is preparing for another busy stretch of action the week of April 20, with teams competing across the region in softball, baseball, tennis, track & field and flag football.
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In the Jewel Box this week, we are highlighting the importance of early childhood education for Week of the Young Child. Prekindergarten is a vital stage in a student’s academic journey, and you can sign up to start your child on that journey in our schools. Pre-K 4 Early Registration and Pre-K 3 lottery will be open until June 19, 2026. You can also view Mount Vernon’s Jewel Box on our Facebook, Instagram or YouTube! #MtVernonShines
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Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland presented the draft budget for the 2026-27 school year to the community at Graham School on Thursday evening. The draft budget was approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday, April 7 and includes a 1.99% increase to the tax levy, which is below the tax cap prescribed by the state. Click here to watch the full presentation or click here to view the PowerPoint.
![The image is a flyer for a Westchester County Realtist Alliance Community Day event, featuring portraits of several individuals and details about the event's workshops and activities.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776257590/mtvernoncsdorg/gdommsresqylay3oeotx/WC-Realist-CommunityDay-1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776257590/mtvernoncsdorg/gdommsresqylay3oeotx/WC-Realist-CommunityDay-1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776257590/mtvernoncsdorg/gdommsresqylay3oeotx/WC-Realist-CommunityDay-1.png","width":720}])
Register for the Westchester County Realist Alliance Community Day – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at Mount Vernon High School – now! Click here to register. Join for a powerful day of education, empowerment, and community connection – bringing together industry professionals, community leaders, and residents for a transformative experience focused on health, wealth, and homeownership.
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![Mount Vernon Autism Acceptance Day flyer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776100064/mtvernoncsdorg/pbtiujkccdipj5nymkhj/AutismAcceptanceDay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776100064/mtvernoncsdorg/pbtiujkccdipj5nymkhj/AutismAcceptanceDay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776100064/mtvernoncsdorg/pbtiujkccdipj5nymkhj/AutismAcceptanceDay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776100064/mtvernoncsdorg/pbtiujkccdipj5nymkhj/AutismAcceptanceDay.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776100064/mtvernoncsdorg/pbtiujkccdipj5nymkhj/AutismAcceptanceDay.jpg","width":1206}])
The Mount Vernon City School District invites families, staff and community members to come together for a celebration of inclusion, understanding and support at its Districtwide Autism Acceptance Day on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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