Located in the seat of Skagit County 60 miles north of Seattle, Washington, Mount Vernon is a growing and diverse school district that serves close to 7000 students attending nine schools grades kindergarten-12. Six elementary schools provide educational programs for students through grade 5. Two middle schools serve students in grades 6-8. Mount Vernon High School is home to students in grades 9-12. A parent partnership style ALE program serves approximately 300 students and we are the fiscal agent to the Northwest Career & Technical Academy that serves students in Skagit and Whatcom Counties. With over 900 teachers, administrators and support staff, the district is the third largest employer in Skagit County.