Mission:

To ensure a rigorous and relevant education where all learners are valued, positive relationships are developed and students are prepared for life-long learning in a global society.

Vision:

Stillwater Area Public Schools will be schools of excellence where all students have high quality, comprehensive and individualized educational experiences, preparing them for successful post-secondary education, fulfilling careers and positive contributions in the global community.

Beliefs:

• Students are the primary focus of all decisions.

• A safe, supportive and engaging learning environment will foster excellence.

• Student learning is enhanced when there is a united effort and positive

communication among home, school and community.

• A student’s well being is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect

among and between students and staff.

• Student growth occurs when students are actively engaged in rigorous and

relevant learning.

• Excellence in learning is directly related to excellence in teaching.

• Valuing the strength found in a diverse world is essential to high quality learning.

• Creativity, innovation and initiative are encouraged and celebrated.

• Each individual, including student, family and staff has inherent dignity and the

right to equitable and respectful educational experiences.