The mission of School District 9 is

East Helena Public Schools in partnership with the parents and community will offer a secure place where students gain knowledge, grow in wisdom, develop confidence and value learning for life.

This mission is the guide to the district as it strives to serve nearly 1100 students each year in grades K through 8. The district is organized currently into three buildings, each housing over 350 students according to their grade level. Eastgate School is the district's Elementary building for the Kindergarten to 2nd grade students, Radley educates the 3rd through 5th graders and the newest building in the district, East Valley Middle School prepares another 350+ students for high school in grades 6th through 8th.