Mount Vernon High School

The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets continued their strong conference play with an 11–2 victory over Johnstown‑Monroe on May 11, showcasing balanced offense, sharp pitching, and steady defense.

Mount Vernon edged Zanesville 5-3 in a tense extra-innings conference battle between the Yellow Jackets and Blue Devils.

Wade Ashby (Buzz) Lewis, 83, of Hamilton, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 15, 2026.

Mount Vernon showed stretches of strong play on Friday night but ultimately fell 3–1 on the road at St. Charles in a non‑conference matchup, taking the second set 25–21 before the Cardinals closed out the remaining frames 25–17, 25–15, and 25–20.

Mount Vernon’s performance at the OHSAA Girls Wrestling State Championship was highlighted by a dominant title run from Ashlynn Brokaw, who captured the 110-pound championship with an impressive series of victories against top competition across the state.

At the OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament Division I 2026, held at the Jerome Schottenstein Center, Mount Vernon finished 34th overall with 11 team points, closing out its season against the deepest and most competitive field in Ohio high school wrestling.

Mount Vernon's girls wrestling team finished 25th overall with 32 points at the district tournament. Big Walnut High School hosted the competition on March 7-8.

Mount Vernon wrestling impressed at the Hilliard Darby Division I District, scoring 66.5 points for eighth place as the Yellow Jackets earned multiple podium finishes against a strong central Ohio field.

Mount Vernon delivered a strong performance at the Upper Arlington Division I Sectional, finishing second overall with 218 points in an 11-team field.

The girls wrestling team for Mount Vernon had a very good showing at the OHSAA Sectional held at Licking Valley, finishing in sixth place overall and scoring 84 points as a team.

Mount Vernon High School will host its first blood drive of the year on Friday, Jan. 23, inviting students, staff and community members to help support the American Red Cross in its mission to save lives.

Mount Vernon High School (MVHS) launches Winter Food Drive to fight hunger.

Mount Vernon High School shared the list of more than 200 exceptional students who made it to its Honor, Merit, and Achievement Rolls for the First Grading Period.

The Mt. Vernon Yellow Jackets continued their strong conference play

Mount Vernon High School celebrates the achievements of senior students Sala Glandon, Ben Henricksen, and Lucy Rush, who have been named Semifinalists in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program.

The Mount Vernon Fighting Jackets have finalized their roster for the 2025 high school football season, setting the stage for a campaign filled with intensity, ambition and high expectations.

They didn’t leave with the state trophy, but they left with something far greater — a legacy that will echo through Mount Vernon softball for years to come.

The Mount Vernon City Schools Central Office, located at 300 Newark Road, will operate on a new summer schedule to better serve the district and community.

Mount Vernon High School has officially released the list of distinguished students recognized for their exceptional academic performance during the fourth nine-week grading period.

Under stormy skies and amid relentless competition, Mount Vernon High School’s track and field team delivered a standout performance at the District 1 Meet held May 20-24 at Hilliard Darby, advancing 14 athletes in 11 events to the regional stage — the program’s largest contingent in over two decades.