Mr. Brett Karkosh, High School Counselor
bkarkosh@mvcsd.org
731 Palisades Rd. Mount Vernon, IA
319-895-8843 ext. 4119 Fax 319-895-6185
Twitter@counselormvhs

Registrar: Stephanie Timm stimm@mvcsd.org

2020-2021 School Calendar
CRISIS INFORMATION
  • Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255
  • Iowa Department of Human Services
  • Foundation 2
  • ​​Statewide Crisis Line 1-800-332-4224
  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
  • ​Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
  •  Adult Child Protective Services (Abuse Services) 1-800-362-2178
  •  Domestic Abuse Hot Line 1-800-942-0333  or  1 800 770 1650
  •  Iowa Statewide Sexual Abuse Hotline 1-800-284-7821
  • Gambling Hotline 1-800-BETSOFF (238-7633)
  •  Narcotics Hotline 515-244-2277
  • Youth Emergency Shelter & Services 515-282-9377
Seeking Support?
The Mount Vernon School District has partnered with Tanager Place of Cedar Rapids to help support our students. Seeking support can be a challenging process and Mount Vernon School District believes this is a great opportunity for families to utilize within the walls of our schools. Please contact Brett Karkosh, your school counselor or Linda See, your school nurse for more information. If you would prefer- you can also contact Kristin Cannon (Tanager Place) directly kcannon@mvcsd.org
CASEL Social and Emotional Learning for Education
From the Counselor's Office
Upcoming Events
January 22 US Junior Chamber International Senate Foundation Scholarship deadline
January 25 Point Foundation National LGBTQ Scholarship deadline
February 12 Iowa Newspaper Association Scholarship
February 26 Iowa Financial Know How Scholarship deadline
February 26 Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation Scholarship deadline
For more events or more information see the Counselor's Calendar
For more information on scholarships and how to apply visit the scholarship tab of this website.
Time to Sign Up!
Gazette College Guide 2020
A great way to introduce you to the admissions process and get a virtual look at what the college/ university can offer
Volunteer!
Looking for ways to stand out in the college or scholarship application process? Try volunteering. Contact Mr. Karkosh for more information on opportunities.
Pay It Forward program guidelines
Pay It Forward form
Interested in doing a job shadow?
For information click here. To register for a job shadow click here. 
Did you start the process but now need to complete it? Follow these instructions:
Go to workplacelearningconnections.com
Sign back into the dashboard as a returning user
When dashboard pulls up, click “NEW JOB SHADOW REQUEST”  (top right)
Scroll down to the bottom for “NEXT STEP” (bottom right) if they have all of the application information completed with emails, etc.

What's Next?
Plan for college
A helpful guide to your college questions (choosing a major, ACT, financial aid, scholarships) Click here

10 Things to know before heading to college click here

    Contact the Counselor

E-cigarettes and vaping: what you need to know
What is an e-cigarette?
​Parent's guide
​What teens should know
​Know the risks
High School Handbook 2020-2021