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Posted Date: 09/25/26 (04:00 PM)

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September 28 - October 2

Week 8

Welcome to Mt. Vernon Intermediate

Dear Students and Families,

It was great to see so many families on Parent/Teacher Connection Day! We hope you were able to connect with your student’s teachers, ask questions, and get a better idea of how things are going so far this school year. If you weren’t able to attend, please reach out to your student’s teachers if you have any questions or concerns. We want to make sure you have the information you need and feel connected to your student’s progress.

We are looking forward to celebrating College GO! Week next week! It is always a great time to see our students learning about the different pathways they can take after high school and getting excited about their futures. We also love seeing everyone get involved with our dress-up days! Check out the schedule below and encourage your student to participate.

The cooler temperatures are starting to roll in, and it’s beginning to feel a little more like fall around MVIS! We’re looking forward to all the fun that comes with the season and seeing our students continue to enjoy their time at school. 

Sincerely,
Ms. Ashley Gustin
Principal
 

Dates to Remember

This Week:
Monday, September 28 - Friday, October 2: College GO! Week (see below for dress up days)
Monday, September 28 - Wednesday, September 30:  Fall Book Fair - Volunteers Needed (see below)
Wednesday, September 30: Early Release day, 2:45pm
Wednesday, September 30 - All Pro Dad, 5:00 pm

Coming Up:
Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 16: Fall Break, NO SCHOOL

Stay Connected with MVIS On Social Media

We frequently update Facebook with student learning activities, projects and other things happening in the building. Give MVIS a quick follow to see the daily activitivies.
MVIS Event Calendar

MVIS Student of the Week

Students of the week are recognized for demonstrating growth, effort, or positive actions during the week. We love celebrating these moments with our students! Great Job, Marauders!

5th Grade

5th grade

6th Grade

6th grade

MVIS Updates and Information

🎓 College GO! Week

Next week is College GO! Week at MVIS! Throughout the week, students will have opportunities to learn more about college, careers, and the many paths they can take after high school. We’ll also have fun dress-up days throughout the week to get everyone involved! Be sure to check the dress-up schedule below and encourage your student to participate.
College GO! Week
 
PTO
 

Spring 2026 ILEARN Results

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Spring 2026 ILEARN assessment results have been released and are now available for families to view in the Indiana Family Portal.

You should have received a ParentSquare message with your child’s individual Family Portal access code and information about accessing their assessment results. The Family Portal allows you to view available ILEARN and IREAD results, including your child’s spring 2026 results.

You can access the Indiana Family Portal here: Indiana Family Portal

Please keep your child’s access code for future reference, as the Family Portal will be used to access results for state assessments throughout the school year, including ILEARN Checkpoints, IREAD, and spring 2027 ILEARN results as they become available.

If you need assistance accessing the portal, please contact Alissa Lockwood at alissa.lockwood@mtvernonschools.org.

Thank you for your continued support in your child’s learning!
 

CHARGE Cards: Tracking Behavior & Celebrating Success

We want our students to have a great year and feel successful both in and out of the classroom. One way we help students recognize their choices and stay on track with expectations is through our CHARGE Cards.

Students receive a CHARGE Card each Monday and use it throughout the week to keep track of how they are doing. The cards are collected the following Monday. If a parent or guardian signs the card, the student will receive a positive mark on their new card to start the week. We encourage families to look over and sign the card each week so you can see how your student is doing at school.

Students who have zero, one, or two “Not Meeting Expectations” marks during the week will get to participate in Fun Friday! This might include extra time outside, a special activity, or another fun reward.

If a student receives three or more “Not Meeting Expectations” marks, there may be additional consequences, including losing Fun Friday time, a step in our school-wide behavior system, a phone call home, or an office referral depending on the number of marks.

We encourage you to ask your student about their CHARGE Card each week and talk about the positive choices they are making at school. It is a great way to stay connected and celebrate their successes!
Charge Card
Charge Card 2
 
scratch masks
 
Poster for the MVHS Color Run, featuring silhouettes of runners and vibrant paint splatters.
 

Tutoring Opportunities

MVIS has multiple tutoring opportunities for students! Sign up for FREE peer tutoring. Session 1 begins September 16th and is study skills lessons. Sessions 2-4 are regular tutoring sessions with our Peer Tutors from National Junior Honor Society and National Honor Society. Sign up here!

Looking for individual tutoring options? We have available tutors for all subjects, including organization/study skills. Contact Michelle Shepherd michelle.shepherd@mtvernonschools.org for tutor lists and tutoring questions.
peer tutoring
 

Dismissal Reminder

For the safety of our students, we would like to remind families that we do not allow walk-up dismissal at the end of the school day. If you need to pick your student up early, the latest time to pick them up is 3:00 PM. After that time, students will need to be picked up through our car rider line.

We appreciate your cooperation and support in helping us maintain a safe and orderly dismissal process for all students.
 

Attendance Procedures & Reminders

If your student will be absent, please notify the school by 9:40 AM using one of the following methods:

Important Notes:

  • Absence documentation must be submitted within 3 days of the absence.
  • If the student is sick for 3 or more days, a doctor’s note is required for the absence to be excused.
  • For any doctor, dental, or other appointments, a provider’s excuse note is needed for the time missed to be excused.

Picking Students up Early
If your student needs to be picked up early, please notify the school ahead of time to ensure a smooth process:

Please include the following in your message:

  • Student’s name
  • Name of the person picking student up
  • Time of pickup

Click HERE for the full MVCSC Attendance Policy.

PTO

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Community Information

Dance Fall Clinic
Golf Outing
 
open gym
basketball tryouts
 
Travel Basketball
Basketball Training Camp
 
Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu
 

Parents' Club

Follow our PTO on social media
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Important Information for 2026-2027 School Year

MVIS Start and End times:
Doors open: 8:15 am
Morning Bell Rings: 8:35 am
End of Day: 3:30 pm
Early release Wednesdays: 2:45 pm

School Supply Lists
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Mt. Vernon Intermediate School

8414 N 200 W. Fortville, IN 46040

Phone (317) 482-4110