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Every four years, the world's best athletes pack their bags, board a plane, and embark on the journey of a lifetime to the Olympic Games ...
The unanimous U.S. Supreme Court's June ruling limiting the NCAA's ability to restrict education-related benefits to athletes won't have ...
High school student Comfort Ohajunwa is making extraordinary strides in mathematical and computing research, thanks in part to her stron ...
See how college aid applications changed for Mount Vernon area high schools.
Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Mount Vernon Patch.
FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Mount Vernon area high schools have done so far.
The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Fairfax County.
This article about a former Major was shared by a member of the MVHS PTSA. We are #ProudMajors!
Your gift will help middle and high school students who struggle with hunger.
When's the first day of school in Mount Vernon? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.
A homeschooled student from Mount Vernon was among the Virginia winners.
The Mount Vernon and West Potomac students will use the scholarships to pursue medical and dental careers.
The eight finalists include both Pulitzer Prize & National Book Award Winners, the winner will be recognized at the black-tie gala May 25.
Voting will take place in five locations on Tuesday, March 7 throughout the Mount Vernon City School District.
For every 75 packs of socks sold, LIMBS will provide one leg to an amputee through partner clinics around the world.
Students have until Oct. 16 to apply for 2016-2017 class at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
Household size and income are used to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meal benefits.
Meeting Monday addresses problem. In 2013-2014 school year, county saw more than 2,000 students each take more than 20 unexcused absences.
Some top posts in Va., including a "super strain" of head lice in Virginia. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics at Patch.
Lottery profits cleared $500 million for only the second time ever, while lotto players hauled in more than $1 billion.
Meeting about Fairfax County Public Schools budget is scheduled for September in Mount Vernon.
Check out the dates of all breaks and student holidays for the coming school year. School begins on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
FCPS continues to face a budget cut of up to $100 million for the 2016-17 school year, and this task force is aiming to find solutions.
SACC offers before- and after-school care five days a week, and also operates during school breaks and vacations.
County residents can propose solutions to a possible $100 million budget shortfall, or can vote in support of someone else's suggestion.
BB&T, Betchel Global Corp. and Cox Communications were all recognized for their support of FCPS through the years.
The county is encouraging individuals to donate cash, backpacks or calculators for FCPS students for the coming school year.
FCPS residents can share what programs they'd like to save or cut before decisions are made in December.
The new bell schedule will ensure every school in the county is in session for six hours and 45 minutes each day.
Stratford Landing and Carl Sandburg PTA's have joined together to bring a viewing of "Race to Nowhere" to our community. May 13th at 7pm.
High school seniors will be making college choices soon. Before heading off, let’s talk about college drinking.
For parents thinking of moving a child to a different school next year, right now is the time to start “shopping” for it.
FCPS makes announcement after disastrous weather day Tuesday.
School officials decided not to delay or close school Tuesday with snowfall in forecast; buses struggle on roadways.
Schools are open Tuesday. What do you think? Should FCPS have closed or delayed schools Tuesday morning?
The Fort Hunt Preschool Open House for prospective parents (and students!) will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 10:00 to 12:00 pm
The Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool Open House is January 11, 2015 from 1-3 pm.