MISSION

Our collective and fundamental purpose is to assure all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to be responsible citizens and successful individuals. 

VISION

We will continuously, passionately, and persistently strive to be a high-performing learning community that effectively meets the learning needs of our students.  To attain our mission we must:

-maintain a clear and shared focus on student learning;

-continuously implement, in all grades and subject areas, an articulated and effective curriculum that aligns with recognized standards and is supported by appropriate instructional and assessment practices;

-set and maintain appropriately high expectations for students and for each other;

-frequently and systematically monitor the learning of each student to appropriately respond to each student's learning needs and to improve our ability to be a high-performing learning community;

-provide for and expect high levels of commitment, collaboration, and communication among students, parents, staff, and community members;

-provide a safe and supportive environment for learning and teaching;

-implement professional development activities for staff that support their efforts to appropriately use the best practices of high-performing schools; and

-provide effective leadership in the classroom, the building, and the District.

Adopted by the Hastings Public Schools Board of Education

September 19, 2005