Come celebrate the MVTHS Blackout Game's "SWEET 16" But you're gonna want the right threads!
The 16th ANNUAL BLACKOUT GAME is Tuesday, February 11 against the Marion Wildcats. Pre-order your special designed Blackout shirt today. Order online using debit/credit here:https://shopsilkworm.com/mtvhsblackout. Short sleeves $15, long sleeves $20, crewneck $25, & hoodie $35. Deadline to order is Wednesday, January 29th. A limited amount of short sleeve shirts will be available for purchase a few days before the game. All other styles are pre-order only. Let’s Blackout Changnon gymnasium with Ram Pride!"
SENIORS -- MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Graduation Date was set by the MVTHS School Board. Sunday, May 18th at 3:00 PM. Please, that is all the information available at the moment. Other details will come out as we get closer. SO... "Watch this Space!"
With the 8:50 late start on Tuesday, bus riders in Mt. Vernon should expect their bus to pick them up approximately 30 minutes later than usual. Drivers of country routes will be starting their routes at the regular time, but will most likely be delayed due to reduced speed. Please be on the lookout for your bus.
MVTHS will have an E-Learning day on Friday, January 10 due to continued icy roads in the country and the anticipated snow coming early tomorrow morning.
MVTHS will have an E-Learning day on Thursday, January 9.
MVTHS will have an E-Learning day on Wednesday, January 8. Students are expected to log in electronically via Google Classroom at 8:10 am in the morning for further instructions from their teachers.
MVTHS will have an E-Learning day on Tuesday, January 7. Students are expected to log in electronically via Google Classroom at 8:10 am tomorrow morning for further instructions from their teachers and also check their emails for any new Google Classroom links.
Good morning - today's freshman basketball game @Althoff has been canceled for today. Stay safe, stay warm.
Today is bowling matches versus Salem have been postponed. Teams, check with your coaches for more information.
The district offices are closed Monday, January 6th, as a precaution, due to the weather. The staff inservice will be conducted online. Students are still scheduled to be back in school on Tuesday, January 7th. Stay safe, RamsFam.
Christmas break for students will run from Monday, December 23 - Monday, January 6. School will resume on Tuesday, January 7. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Rockin' Rams Dance Clinic!!
Work with the Mt. Vernon Rockin’ Rams and perform a routine choreographed by the team at the halftime of a varsity basketball game! The Clinic will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4th | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The Performance will be held at the Rams Basketball game's halftime on that same day, Jan. 4th. This will be held for kindergarten - 8th graders at $40. To register, complete the form below on or before December 24th—mail payment to P.O. Box 1351, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.
Click here to register: https://forms.gle/R7pLjE7jS4fqFZit6
Members of the MVTHS Treble Choir performed several Christmas favorites at the Mt. Vernon Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday.
Casa Raya is hosting an all-day event on December 14th. 15% of all sales are being donated to the Mt. Vernon Township High School's MTSS program! This is open to the public. Please come eat lunch or dinner or even both! Bring the whole family or join up with colleagues!
The MVTHS Student Council Presents: Holiday Spirit Week 2024!
You can check out the video at the top of the website, or just read on...
Themed days, special events, candy canes and more.
December 9 - Ugly Holiday Sweater Day
December 10 - Grandma Got Ran Over By a Reindeer Day
Frosh-Soph: Dress Like a Reindeer
Junior-Senior: Dress Like Grandma/Grandpa
Faculty and Staff: Wear Red and Green
December 11 - White Holiday Day
Dress Entirely in White Clothing or Winter Attire
December 12 - Bring Anything But Your Holiday Mug (All Items Must Have a Lid; NO Water-
Projecting Items)
Bring Your Morning Beverage in Anything But a Cup/Tumbler (must have a lid)
December 13 - Holiday Morning
Wear Your Favorite Holiday Gear
On March 8th, 2025 Hi-Tri is holding the MVTHS 2025 Sweetheart dance. Hi-Tri is seeking sponsors for the dance. If you are interested in sponsoring please fill out the information requested in the attachment below. Hi-Tri has also designed a souvenir Sweetheart tee shirt (seen below). If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Tami Lovin or Mrs. Tyra Anderson at 618-244-3700. You may also email them at tlovin@mvths.org or tanderson@mvths.org. Thank you!
REMINDER: Friday, December 6th
Friday is a MAP (Maximum Performance) testing day. Students have a half day and are released at 11:40. Teachers have a full day, with In Service and Professional Development scheduled for the remainder of the day. Have a great weekend!
Exciting news: the Black Student Union is selling raffle tickets this month to raise funds for our organization, just in time for Christmas! We have some fantastic prizes up for grabs, including 2 brand new Apple AirPods Pro’s, a $100 Amazon gift card, and a $75 Sephora gift card. Students can purchase tickets from any of the BSU officers or at lunch periods.
School will dismiss at 1:57 on Tuesday, November 26 and there will be no school November 27-29 for Thanksgiving break. School will resume on Monday, December 2.
FCCLA is Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. Our next meeting is on Monday, November 18th! We have meetings every other week on Mondays to discuss any plans or events we have coming up. If anyone is interested in getting involved with FCCLA or donating toward our community service projects, they can contact Mrs. Kitowski at ekitowski@mvths.org, Mrs. Headen at aheaden@mvths.org, or Mrs. Rock at rrock@mvths.org. Our continued efforts in fundraising will contribute toward community service activities. Our next community service will be centered around the geriatric population at local nursing homes to bring joy to residents who lack family support and improve our members' relationship with the elderly population in our community.
