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Fortville Elementary principal details programs to boost belonging, literacy and number sense

Mount Vernon Board of School Trustees · February 9, 2026
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Principal Vince Edwards told the board Fortville Elementary emphasizes relationship‑building (TBRI), MTSS supports, a house system, mentoring and a weekly 'success slide' to recognize students; he said the school is tracking NWEA growth and aims to meet reading and number‑sense goals this year.

Vince Edwards, principal of Fortville Elementary School, briefed the Mount Vernon Board of School Trustees on Feb. 9 about programs the school uses to promote student belonging and academic growth.

Edwards described relationship‑focused practices including TBRI (Trust‑Based Relational Intervention) and daily social‑emotional instruction during the first 15 minutes of the school day. He said the school…

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