Back to School Updates

Posted Date: 07/24/26 (04:00 PM)

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Back to School Information

Important Information for 2026-2027 School Year

Monday, August 3rd - 5th & 6th grade Back to School Night, 3:30 - 6:30

Thursday, August 6th - First Student Day

MVIS Start and End times:

Doors open: 8:15 am

Morning Bell Rings: 8:35 am

End of Day: 3:30 pm

Early release Wednesdays: 2:45 pm

School Supply Lists

5th Grade

6th Grade

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 Updates & Information

Back to School Night - Monday, August 3rd

Time:3:30 - 6:30

Open Entrances: Door #1 & Door #17

Join us for Back-to-School Night and get ready for a great school year! Families will have the opportunity to:

Pick up student schedules.
Find classrooms and walk your student's schedule.
Register for a car rider tag (if your student will be a car rider).
Drop off student medications with the school nurse.
Get transportation information.
Receive information about funding lunch accounts and applying for free or reduced-price meals.

We look forward to welcoming you and helping your family get ready for the first day of school!

2026-2027 School Supply Lists

5th Grade

6th Grade

School Meals: Payments and Assistance

e-Funds

e-Funds is the current system being used for lunch accounts. You may transfer money into your child's account, load funds, and set alerts using this online system. For more information about how to set up an account, please go to our e-Funds webpage.

Free/Reduced Lunches

Any family wishing to apply for meal assistance may do so by logging into Skyward Family Access, opening the Food Service tab and clicking on Applications. Applications must be filled out every year after July 1st. Students eligible for free or reduced lunch assistance may qualify for textbook/device rental fee assistance; also watch for textbook rental assistance option in the online application.

Free/Reduced Application Guidelines

**Applications have to be filled out every school year to qualify**

Consumable Fees

Consumable fees cover materials students use during coursework, such as clay, paint, sheet music, science lab supplies, PLTW project materials, and other hands-on classroom resources, but do not include textbooks. These materials are used directly by students and cannot be reused from year to year. The consumable fee for each course is posted under the “Parents” tab on each school’s website and can be paid through e-funds. - MVIS 2026 - 2027 Consumable Fees

MVIS Car Rider Procedures

To help ensure a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal, please review the following car rider procedures.

Morning Drop-Off

The drop-off line opens at 7:30 AM. Students may enter the building beginning at 8:15 AM.
Enter campus from 200 W.
Vehicles will fill the East Lot first. Once the East Lot is full (or at 8:14 AM), additional vehicles should proceed to the North Lot.
In the East Lot, vehicles should line up in five columns. Students should remain in their vehicles until staff releases them to enter the building.
In the North Lot, vehicles will remain in a single-file line around the perimeter. Students will exit at the curb once the East Lot has cleared.
Please remain in your vehicle at all times and follow the established traffic pattern.

Afternoon Pick-Up

The pick-up line opens at 2:45 PM. Car rider dismissal begins at 3:25 PM.
All new car rider families must register for a car rider tag at Back-to-School Night or in the front office.
Enter campus from 200 W and proceed to the North Lot, where vehicles will line up two-wide around the perimeter.
Staff will identify car rider tag numbers and direct vehicles to merge into a single-file line in the East Lot.
Students will enter vehicles from the curbside only.
After your student has safely entered your vehicle, continue following the traffic pattern and exit as directed.

Families with Students at Multiple Schools

Families who have students attending more than one Mt. Vernon school should use the MVHS car rider area for both morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.

Morning Drop-Off

Follow the MVHS morning car rider procedures.
MVIS students will walk north to the Intermediate School.
MVHS students will enter the high school.
MVMS students will board a shuttle bus that transports them to the middle school.

Afternoon Pick-Up

Follow the MVHS afternoon car rider procedures.
MVIS and MVHS students will be dismissed at 3:30 PM.
If you are also picking up an MVMS student, you will need to drive to the MVMS West Lot after leaving the high school campus. MVMS students are dismissed at 3:50 PM. - Email Jeff Brandes, MVMS Assistant Principal, to get on the list. You must be on the list to enter the parking lot. Jeff.brandes@mtvernonschools.org