Ms. Kathryn Baron, High School Counselor
kbaron@mvcsd.org
731 Palisades Rd. Mount Vernon, IA
319-895-8843 ext. 4119 Fax 319-895-6185
Twitter@counselormvhs

Registrar: Vicky Wieseler vwieseler@mvcsd.org

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
  •  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
2017-2018 School Calendar
2018-2019 School Calendar
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 Kathryn Baron, your school counselor or Linda See, your school nurse for more information. If you would prefer- you can also contact Nicole Brighton directly nbrighton@tanagerplace.org 

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
From the Counselor's Office
Upcoming Events
April 26 Marion American Legion Auxiliary 298 Scholarship deadline
April 27 Quit Distracted Driving Scholarship deadline
April 30 Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship deadline
April 30 Mark Kraus Timberline Manufacturing Scholarship deadline
​May 1 Cedar County Cooperative Scholarship deadline
May 1 Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship deadline
May 1 Cadets of St. George Scholarship deadline
May 4 Sutliff Bridge Authority Scholarship deadline
May 15 Mae Henry Family & Consumer Science Scholarship deadline
May 15 Jean Griffith Scholarship in Engineering deadline

For more events see the Counselor's Calendar

For more information on scholarships and how to apply visit the scholarship tab of this website.
Volunteer!
Looking for ways to stand out in the college or scholarship application process? Try volunteering. Contact Ms. Baron for more information on opportunities.
Pay It Forward program guidelines
Pay It Forward form

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