Mount Vernon's school board unanimously appointed a new superintendent, Demario A. Strickland, at a May 14 special meeting. Strickland, who is currently interim superintendent of the Rochester ...

The Mount Vernon Leadership Academy, the Cecil H. Parker School, and the Mount Vernon Honor Academy will all close permanently this year. The Mount Vernon School board made the decision to move ...

District officials say their financial situation is dire and the tax increase is necessary to cover union contracts and sustain programs such as athletics, pre-K and after-school care.

A few elementary schools within the Mount Vernon City School District could close in the future. The potential move is all a part of a possible school reorganization plan. Dr. Kim Smith ...

The Mount Vernon High School is set to celebrate its 165th Annual Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025.

MOUNT VERNON — Families, friends, students and partners of the Mount Vernon School District got together Wednesday to celebrate the completion of the LaVenture Middle School expansion.

Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Mount Vernon, Illinois defeated O'Fallon 49-43 Saturday at O'Fallon. Mount Vernon, Illinois (6-5) visits Salem, Illinois on ...