Mount Vernon High School values artistic expression from all students. One way for students to showcase their talents is through the Literary Magazine, "The Pen & Palette". The Pen & Palette is published three times per year, highlighting superior writing submitted by students in the Creative Writing class. Also featured are works of art and photography submitted by the MVHS student population.

Students taking Creative Writing compile, edit, and publish a new issue of the Pen & Palette in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters of the school year. Submissions from Creative Writing students and the school are received before each issue. Of those submissions, only the best works make the cut. The Pen & Palette is available digitally, and students from all grades are represented. 

Mount Vernon High School has a pool of immense talent in the building -- writers, photographers, poets, artists -- and we encourage all students to send their best work to The Pen & Palette.