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: 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
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
2018-2019 School Calendar

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
November 14 1:00 Early dismissal
November 22, 23 No School
November 28 Central College representative visits
December 1 American Legiona Oratorical Scholarship deadline
December 7 National Honor Society Scholarship deadline
December 8 ACT test (at various locations)
December 12 1:00 Early dismissal

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 Mr. Karkosh for more information on opportunities.
Pay It Forward program guidelines
Pay It Forward form

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