Mission:

Valley Stream's mission statement reads: Through the efforts of home, school, and community, the schools of Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen enable students to become independent, responsible, self-confident, and motivated towards lifelong learning. To this end, the school district offers its entire community of learners a varried and challenging curriculum in a nurturing environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. Children are expected to consider important ideas, to master basic skills, to develop keen problem-solving skills, to develop social responsibility, and to set high personal goals. Children become literate in the traditional sense, as well as in the areas of technology, science, and mathematics.

To make the mission statement a reality for the District's 2,189 students, Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen employs 200 teachers and administrators in four schools - James A. Dever, Howell Road, Wheeler Avenue, and Willow Road.