FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
There will be NO PRESCHOOL OR SCHOOL on Friday, October 30, as teachers complete first-quarter grading.
| MEMBERSHIP AND RENEWAL | 2026-2027 | |
Applications and renewals for the 2026–2027 MVC Association are now open! New applicants and returning members are invited to complete the form below by
December 1, 2026.
We encourage you to apply or renew as soon as possible so we can update our membership list and keep you informed about an additional Association meeting being planned to discuss the capital campaign. This meeting will be held in addition to our annual March meeting, and we hope as many members as possible will join this important conversation about MVC’s future.
Regular membership must be renewed annually, and both voting and supporting memberships are available.
There is no membership fee for MVC parents or personnel.
Association membership is optional and is not required for school attendance. Applications are reviewed by the Association Committee for recommendation to the Board.
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HEATHER VILLAGE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Part-Time Property Manager
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Heather Village, a Christian retirement community in Mount Vernon, is seeking a property manager. Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills and be computer proficient. Previous experience in real estate or property management is preferred. This is a part-time position of up to 12 hours a week, with potential growth.
Interested individuals must submit a résumé or list of qualifications, including references, to Mardick Stevens, Board President, at Marjill@comcast.net or the Heather Village office at hvoffice2021@gmail.com. A detailed job description is available from the Heather Village office.
Applications will be accepted until Monday, November 2.
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CAMPUS SAFETY & SECURITY UPDATE
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Superintendent Dr. Paul Bootsma emailed families on October 21 with an update on MVC’s ongoing safety and security efforts. Please review his message and the accompanying Standard Response Protocol information to learn the terminology and how families can respond appropriately during an emergency.
Click the button below to view his email.
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LAST CHANCE: POINSETTIA & WREATH FUNDRAISER
ORDERS DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
Get ready for Christmas while supporting the MVC Music Department! Students are selling poinsettias, wreaths, garland, and other festive greenery.
To order, connect with a participating music student by Monday, October 26. Orders are recorded on paper, and payment must be made by cash or check payable to Mount Vernon Christian School.
Our requested delivery date is Tuesday, November 24. Participating families will pick up their students’ orders in the High School Commons, and students will distribute them to their customers.
| | LAST CHANCE FOR 10% OFF YEARBOOKS! | |
YEARBOOK SALE EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER 31!
Our yearbook team is busy capturing memories! If you missed the sale, Treering has extended it one last time—save 10% through October 31!
Your purchase includes two free personalized pages to fill with your own photos and memories. These pages are printed only in your copy of the yearbook!
| | THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING MVC FFA! | |
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MVC FFA extends a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who helped make our fundraising banquet a success! Thanks to the generosity of our attendees, volunteers, FFA members, families, and donors, we raised approximately $8,500 to support our FFA program!
This event would not have been possible without the support of our donors:
Dinner Donors
WCP Solutions • Walton Beverage Co. • Maple Wood Farm Inc. • Timmerman Family • Votipka Family • Adam Bieghler
Bingo & Prize Donors
Bakerview Blooms • Billy’s Cafe • Cedardale Orchards • Coastal • Del Fox Custom Meats • Hot Tubs Northwest • McDonald’s • Old Skagit Gun Club • Papé Machinery • Skagit Farmers Supply • Starbucks • The Coffee Barn • West Ave. Barber Shop • Whidbey Coffee
A special thank-you to our FFA members and their families for their donations, time, and help with the event. Whether you attended, volunteered, or contributed, thank you for supporting our students and helping our FFA program grow!
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FFA BBQ SAUCE IS HERE!
MVC FFA launched its new BBQ sauce at our fundraising banquet!
With two flavors available for $10 per bottle, it’s a delicious way to support our FFA students—and a great gift idea!
Bottles are still available, and FFA plans to make another batch if they sell out.
To purchase, contact Mrs. VanValkenburg to arrange pickup at school.
| | MVC FFA GRADUATES EARN NATIONAL HONORS! | | |
Congratulations to MVC graduates Justus Visser and Anika Hibma, who received national bronze proficiency awards through FFA! Justus was recognized in Dairy Placement, and Anika in Nursery/Landscape Placement.
As MVC’s first national FFA award winners, they’ve reached an exciting milestone for our chapter. We’re proud of their hard work and dedication—congratulations to them both!
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Monday, October 26
- Senior Meeting: Cap & Gown Ordering | 8:30 a.m. | High School Commons
- MVC Music Poinsettia & Wreath Orders Due
Tuesday, October 27
- Boys Soccer Senior Night | 3 p.m. | MVC
- Volleyball Senior Night | 4:30 p.m. | MVC
Wednesday, October 28
- FCA Meeting | High School Athletes | 7:30 a.m. | Mr. Lubbers’ Room
Thursday, October 29
- Girls Soccer Senior Night | 3 p.m. | MVC
Friday, October 30
- End of First Quarter | No School or Preschool
Wednesday–Friday, November 11–13
- November 11: Veterans Day | No School or Preschool
- November 12–13: Staff Professional Development | No School or Preschool
Tuesday, November 24
- Poinsettia & Wreath Pickup | 2–5 p.m. | High School Commons
Wednesday, November 25
- K–12 Buddies & All-School Thanksgiving Chapel
- Noon Dismissal | No Preschool
Thursday–Friday, November 26–27
- Thanksgiving Break | No School
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WEDNESDAY: Pizza
FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL
Questions or interested in volunteering? Please contact Mrs. Hood.
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MONDAY: Marvelous Monday
TUESDAY: Baked Potato Bar
WEDNESDAY: Snack Shack
THURSDAY: Pizza
FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL
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🍪 WEDNESDAY COOKIE SALES
Elementary students can purchase cookies in the elementary gym every Wednesday afternoon for 50¢ each.
Gluten-free options are available.
Cookies are provided by MVC PTF, with all proceeds donated to a charitable cause.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CANES COOKIE CAFE!
MVC PTF welcomes volunteers to help with Canes Cookies! View the volunteer sign-up sheet below and select the Canes Cookies tab at the bottom to choose an available date.
Thank you for helping make Wednesday cookie sales possible!
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THANK YOU, SUSIE’S BAKING CO.!
Thank you to Susie’s Baking Co. for generously
supporting Canes Cookies! We’re grateful for their help making this possible and for sharing their delicious cookies with our elementary students.
Visit Susie’s Baking Co.
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FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
MVC fall athletes and their families: Watch for Mr. Russell’s weekly email through FinalForms for important information about the upcoming week in athletics.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT CONCESSIONS
MVC is hosting the 1B District Volleyball Tournament on November 7, and we need volunteers to help run concessions in our gym!
Proceeds benefit all MVC athletic programs. If your family can cover a shift, please sign up using the link below. Thank you for supporting our student-athletes!
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COACHING NEEDS
HS Girls Basketball — We are looking for a JV Head Coach for the upcoming season.
HS Baseball — We are currently accepting applications for Head Coach.
Interested in one of these positions? Please contact Nicole Latulippe in the Central Office for more information and application materials.
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Make sure you’re following @mvc_canes on Instagram and MVC Canes on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest MVC news, announcements, events, and photos.
And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, @MVC-tv, for videos and highlights from around MVC!
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