What is the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation?

The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation (MVEF) is a not-for-profit public corporation created to support the students and teachers of Mt. Vernon Schools, K-12. The foundation raises funds to award teacher grants for classroom or grade-level projects, as well as school corporation-wide initiatives.  The MVEF supports all areas of academics, the arts, citizenship, cultural awareness, athletics, healthy lifestyles, technology and more. The MVEF also assists teachers, students and administrators in applying for grants from outside sources.

How did MVEF come to be? The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation was formed by a group of leaders from all sectors of the community-- business, civic, education-- whose goal was to enhance student achievement in the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation.  The MVEF saw a need to expand the opportunities available to our students beyond what can be provided through current tax dollars.

Why was MVEF created? The Mt. Vernon School system employs some of the best teachers and administrators in the state.  The MVEF wanted to make sure these outstanding professionals were given the tools they needed to help each student reach his/her greatest potential.

When will I see an impact?  The MVEF has spring and fall grant cycles each year to fund unique and innovative projects for students. The grants that the MVEF have facilitated have awarded teachers many grants for classroom or grade-level projects as well as school corporation-wide initiatives.  The MVEF supports all areas of academics, the arts, citizenship, cultural awareness, athletics, healthy lifestyles, and technology.

What is the MVEF’s formal mission statement? To encourage and support creativity, innovation, and excellence that enhances the educational opportunities for students of the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation.