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Posted Date: 02/27/26 (04:00 PM)


marauder minute

March 2-6

Week 26

Welcome to Mt. Vernon Intermediate

Dear Students and Families,

As we head into the final two weeks before Spring Break, this is a great time to refocus and finish strong. Our 5th and 6th grade students have been working hard, and we want to encourage them to continue giving their best effort each day. These final days are important for wrapping up learning, completing assessments, and maintaining strong routines before a well-deserved break. We appreciate your support in reminding students to stay on top of assignments, come to school prepared, and continue making positive choices so we can end this quarter on a strong and successful note.

A special shout-out to our 5th graders for their outstanding experience at BizTown this past week! Students had a wonderful time participating in this hands-on learning opportunity and truly embraced the responsibilities that came with it. We are so proud of the way they represented MVIS!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Let’s finish strong together!

Sincerely,
Ms. Ashley Gustin 
Principal
 

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 Students of the Week

Students of the Week are recognized for demonstrating growth, effort, or a positive action during the week. We love celebrating these moments with our students! Great job, Marauders!
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MVIS Updates & Information

cyber safety

Save the date! MVCSC is hosting a "Cyber Safety: Connect & Protect" Digital Safety Event

Save the date! MVCSC is hosting a "Cyber Safety: Connect & Protect" Digital Safety Event for Adults on Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the MVHS Auditorium. Any adult is welcome to attend. The keynote speaker will be Katie Molindar, Executive Director at Zoey's Place Child Advocacy Center. Other speakers include: Seth Hamilton, Dir. of Technology, and Officer Diane Graffitti, MVHS SRO. Spread the word!
 
MV Rifle & Pistol Team

Mt. Vernon Scholastic Action Shooting Sports Team

The Mt. Vernon Scholastic Action Shooting Sports Team season is upon us. In our fourth year, we are set to compete four times with practices being held on Tuesday's beginning in March and ending in July. Please use the link below for more details and to share your interest in learning more.

Click HERE for basic information and to share contact information for future communications.
 

MVIS Peer Buddies

Peer Buddies
***See Attachment to click on links***
 

Textbook Adoption Review & Community Preview

Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation is considering the adoption of new social studies and FACS textbooks for the upcoming school year. The textbook adoption committee is recommending the below resources. Parents and community members may preview the resources in the administration building's main office between the hours of 8:30am-3:30pm until March 9th. The school corporation intends to seek board approval to purchase the resources at the March 9, 2026, school board meeting.   

The committee is recommending Savvas Learning’s social studies textbooks for 5th grade, 7th grade Social Studies courses, and HS courses consisting of US History, World History, Econ., and History and Geography of the World. The committee recommends BFW Publishing’s textbook for AP Psychology. The FACS (Family and Consumer Science) department is recommending the G-W Publishers textbook for the new IDOE course Fundamentals of Human Services.

Please direct any comments, questions, or concerns to Dr. Scott Shipley at scott.shipley@mvcsc.k12.in.us or 317-485-3100.
 

Kindness Spirit Week is Coming! 🌈 (March 9–13)

Kindness Week
 

Golden Marauder Party is Here!

Our Golden Marauder Party is our end-of-quarter celebration for students who are in good standing with both discipline and missing assignments. This is a time to recognize students who are finishing the quarter strong!

Teachers will have a list of students who are eligible to attend. Parties will be on March 12th and 13th during WIN time.

Students attending can enjoy:
Open Gym
A movie in the cafeteria
Games and time with friends
Students may also bring extra money if they would like to participate in prize games. All prize-winning games are $1 per play.

Games include:
M&M Guessing Game (win the whole jar!)
Bean bag Toss
Paper Airplane Contest
Spin the Wheel to earn tickets
Students can use tickets to:
Purchase small prizes
Enter raffles for gift cards, candy, or NeeDoh

We are excited to celebrate our students and all of their hard work this quarter!
Golden Marauder Party
 

Future 6th Grade Band Information

Current 5th grade students have the exciting opportunity to join 6th Grade Band next school year! Band is a wonderful way for students to get involved, build new skills, and be part of a team.

Families are encouraged to watch the informational video provided to learn more about instruments, expectations, and how to sign up.

There will also be a 6th Grade Band Information Meeting on Monday, April 20th at 6:30 PM in the MVIS Cafeteria. We hope to see you there!
 

Peer Tutoring and Study Skills

Peer Tutoring and Study Skills
MVIS will be offering 4 sessions of Peer Tutoring and Study Skills. These sessions will take place in the MVIS library on Thursdays at 7:30 AM.

Sessions 2-4 Peer Tutoring (Middle and High School National Honor Society Tutors)
Session 3: Jan 15th - Feb 26th
Session 4: April 2nd - April 30th

Please sign up here. Contact Michelle Shepherd michelle.shepherd@mvcsc.k12.in.us with questions.
 

Sixth Grade Specials Rotation

B & G schedule
 

Attendance Procedures & Reminders

If your student will be absent, please notify the school by 10:00 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

PTO Penny Wars

Community Updates & Information

Hancock County Community Health Needs Assessment

Every 3 years, Hancock Health asks residents and those connected to our community to tell us about the health issues affecting our county.
Your input is vital to Hancock Health’s community health strategy for the next three years. Together with our community partners, our goal is to create better services and address barriers to improved health and well-being for everyone living or working in Hancock County.
Please take a few minutes to tell us what is important to you. Share the link with your friends and family. Must be at least 14 years old to complete the survey.
This survey is anonymous.
Health Survey
 
MV PNO
 
Winter Football Clinic

Mt. Vernon Youth Football Free Winter Clinic

Hosted by MVHS Head Football Coach Kirschner
6 Free Football Sessions - Monday Evenings Feb. 2nd - Mar. 9th
Current MV Students Grades 3rd - 6th
Cost: FREE 
Location: PEC MV Indoor Sports Facility - 1927 IN-234 Fortville, IN 46040 (Across from MVMS)
Registration Link & More Information:
 
teacher recruitment
 
FUSE Flyer
Spanish version
 
Teen Advisory board
Library Game Night
Teen and Tween CAL
 
Children's Theater
 
Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu
 

Parents' Club

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Mt. Vernon Intermediate School

8414 N 200 W. Fortville, IN 46040

Phone (317) 482-4110