Mount Vernon - JAG

10/13/2026

Proud of our students for volunteering their time to hand out flags in support of our Veterans this ABMD at the parade! Nice work!

10/05/2026

10/01/2026

JAG MV had the opportunity to attend leadership day at Fair Play practicing teamwork, communication, collaboration, and mentorship with JAG programs from all around the Southwest Region! Thank you Harvest Assembly | Fair Play, MO for hosting us! Mount Vernon High School JAG-Missouri

09/30/2026

JAG Jumpstart! A good time for first year Jag students from Aurora, Monett, Joplin, and Mount Vernon to collaborate together to learn more about what Jag is. Thank you to all the speakers who came and spoke at this event we appreciate your support! Mount Vernon R-V Schools JAG-Missouri Mount Vernon High School

09/24/2026

High School JAG our way to Career Day at Silver Dollar City! Thankful for meaningful opportunities for our students! JAG-Missouri Silver Dollar City Mount Vernon R-V Schools

09/16/2026

A huge thank you to Dr Judy Busby Aerospace Engineer coming to speak to our middle school JAG classes! Introducing students to a career that has taken her all across the world!

07/29/2026

The impact of JAG is best told through the voices of our students.

"When I first came into JAG I was a mess and struggling with life, school was my last priority. Joining JAG has opened my eyes and showed me the world in a whole different way. I am now more confident and open, I have a passion for life and I'm actually excited for life and to see where the future takes me. I made it on the JAG leadership team and I never thought I would, I made it into trade school for esthetician, I was even offered a scholarship."

This student's journey is a powerful reminder that JAG is about more than preparing students for careers. It's about helping young people discover confidence, recognize their potential, and pursue opportunities they once thought were out of reach.

To our board members, partners, employers, educators, and supporters—thank you for making stories like this possible. Your investment in JAG helps students build brighter futures, one story at a time.

07/29/2026

🍎It’s that time of year again📚✏️ Jobs for America’s Graduates is a nationally recognized program that helps students discover their strengths, build confidence, develop leadership, career readiness, employability skills, while connecting them with opportunities that prepare them for life after high school. Whether a student’s path leads to college, technical training, the military, or directly into the workforce, JAG is about helping every student discover their strengths and build a successful future.
If you’re a:
📊business owner
🛠️skilled tradesperson
🩺healthcare professional
💵entrepreneur
🏫college representative
🎖️military member
or someone with experience to share, We’d love to connect with you! Together, we can help students see the many opportunities that exist right here in our community and beyond.

There are so many ways to make an impact:
• Speak to students about your career
• Host a field trip or workplace tour
• Offer job shadowing or internship opportunities
• Conduct mock interviews
• Partner on community service projects
• Serve as a mentor
• Sponsor experiences or classroom resources
• Support student leadership activities
• Or simply share your ideas!

Whether you’re a business owner, organization, parent, alumni, or community member, there is a place for you in this program. Every connection helps our students see what’s possible.

Help our students make lasting relationships with the Mt Vernon and surrounding communities! Rotary Club of Mt. Vernon, MO Mt. Vernon MO Area Chamber of Commerce

07/02/2026

05/02/2026

Carson had a blast in Salt Lake, while he didn’t place top ten we are so amazed at his effort and hard work it took to get here! Proud of you!! Thank you for your service in JAG for the last 3 years! Now to graduation 🎓