Mount Vernon High School said Mount Vernon High School announced that Superintendent Bill Seder and the Mount Vernon Board of Education will host their annual Senior Citizens Spring Luncheon on April 9 from 12 to 2 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
The event is open to all senior citizens in the community and aims to provide an opportunity for attendees to connect with the district and its schools. The luncheon is free of charge, featuring a meal prepared by the district's Food Service Department and entertainment provided by Mount Vernon High School students. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Thursday, April 2, by providing their name and a contact phone number, according to a news release by MVHS.
The Mount Vernon City Schools Board of Education serves as the district's official policy-making body, working alongside the Superintendent and administrative team to oversee educational programs and student outcomes. The board consists of nine publicly elected members who each serve three-year terms on a volunteer basis without compensation, according to the Mount Vernon City Schools Board of Education.
Mount Vernon City Schools is a public school district serving around 3,600 students in kindergarten through 12th grade across approximately 145 square miles in central Knox County, Ohio. Ranked 111th among Ohio's 610 public school districts, the district operates eight schools: six elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. It also offers an online learning program called Mount Vernon Digital Academy launched in 2016. Students have access to the Knox County Career Center for career and technical education, according to Mount Vernon City Schools.
Mount Vernon High School serves students within this district and has earned an overall four-star rating on the Ohio Department of Education's annual report card. It is ranked among the top five percent of similar districts statewide. The school emphasizes academic development alongside a supportive culture with programs designed for a diverse student body and community, according to MVHS.
