Varsity Girls Soccer completes historic season and competes in Sectionals, eight players receive All-League honors
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Varsity Girls Soccer completes historic season and competes in Sectionals, eight players receive All-League honors
Congratulations to the Mount Vernon Varsity Girls Soccer team on a historic 2025 season! Under the leadership of Coaches Jay Concepcion and Eldon Morales Jr., the Knights earned 8 victories—7 more than last season and the most wins the program has seen in nearly two decades. For the first time in 19 years, Mount Vernon qualified for the Triple-A Sectionals Tournament, showcasing the incredible growth and dedication of the team.
Although the Knights fell to Scarsdale in the opening round, the season was nothing short of remarkable. Anchored by standout goalkeeper/defender Blanquita Valladares and a disciplined back line that recorded 4 shutouts, and powered by star striker Brianna Alves, who netted an impressive 19 goals, the team demonstrated heart, grit, and unity every step of the way. Eight players earned All-League honors—Brianna Alves, Janiel Anderson, Madyson Powell, Emily Ramos, Kimberly Ramos, Priscilla Santillan, Blanca Valladares, and Hawa Massaquoi—an achievement voted on by coaches across the league and a true reflection of Mount Vernon’s resurgence as a competitive force. A season to remember by a phenomenal group of young ladies.
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As the Mount Vernon community rallied together to support families affected by an apartment fire, dinner was served at First Presbyterian Church for an early Thanksgiving gathering!
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Administrators for grades K-8 met this Thursday for a professional development (PD) to work on improving math and science instruction at their schools. The presentation focused on strengthening Tier 1 math and science instruction within the District for students in grade K-8.
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The state monitor for the Mount Vernon City School District, Dr. Kimberly Young Wilkins, stood in front of community members and administrators to present a proposed academic improvement and financial plan at the Education Center on Tuesday, November 18.
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This week in Mount Vernon’s Jewel Box, we are recognizing our stellar student-athletes for their achievements during the fall sports season. Students were recognized in a ceremony at the high school last week for their academic success, sportsmanship and community service. Students have displayed phenomenal character during competition and outside of their sports in the classroom and community. Congratulations to all our fall sports athletes on a successful season! #MtVernonShines. You can view Mount Vernon’s Jewel Box on our Facebook, Instagram or YouTube!
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Students in the Superintendent’s Advisory Council met for the second time of the school year to provide feedback to Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland about their schools and how they can be improved.
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The Mount Vernon City School District partnered with the PTA Council and Feeding Westchester to host a food pantry at Denzel Washington School of the Arts yesterday afternoon. There will be another food pantry at Graham School at 3:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, November 19. Bring your own bag and choose from essentials such as dairy, vegetables, grains, protein and fruits while supplies last!
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Twenty-eight student-athletes were honored Thursday for their sportsmanship and academic achievement during the Fall Sports Recognition Celebration.
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Yesterday marked the exciting opening game of Mount Vernon City School District's Pioneer League! Our team faced off against Mamaroneck’s Tigers in a thrilling soccer match. Congratulations to all the players for their hard work and sportsmanship—what a fantastic start to the season!