
A Clear and Compelling Organizational Mission
What is spoken within the halls of an organization should and often points towards an organization’s purpose. Purpose requires decisiveness; it determines one’s true north. Purpose sets an organization apart from others, challenging it to ask, “If our organization (we) ceased to exist, what would the world miss?”
Ultimately, the purpose of an organization should impact the lives of people.
We are a school of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Grounded in Christian values, we prepare all students to be college ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders.
Expressions of MV Purpose

Redefine Your Brand Position
In a recently recorded podcast with Peter Baron of Blackbaud K-12’s Get Connected Podcast, Head of School Dr. Brett Jacobsen shares the backstory of how the School has redefined and raised its position in the Atlanta independent school market.

#IMAMUSTANG means Servant Leadership
While fans of the popular Harry Potter series know prefects as authority figures or those with special privileges and powers, Mount Vernon’s prefects embody a far purpose. They’re the School’s ultimate servant leaders— outstanding juniors and/ or seniors selected by a...
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Mustangs are Business Partners

Young Man, Big Ideas, Lofty Goals
Miller Vargas is a young man with big ideas, lofty goals, insurmountable courage, and who set out to make an impact. That he did….at 100%. As fourth grader Miller sat with his family around the dinner table, he shared his vision of raising money for the School, and...
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