Mission Statement

The Josiah Bartlett School is a community school in the Mt. Washington Valley committed to guiding the educational journey of all children toward personal success through intellectual, aesthetic, and social growth. We strive to instill in each student a sense of responsibility, compassion, respect, and a lifelong desire to learn. We create an environment for children to become competent problem solvers in their role as global citizens.

By discovering, understanding, and nurturing every child's uniqueness, Josiah Bartlett School endeavors to:

Foster a respectful, caring environment.

Encourage open communication amongst all members of the community.

Engage families in the learning process.

Challenge all students in a child-centered environment.

Ensure each child experiences success.

Enrich our curriculum through integration of technology and the arts.

Ensure that every child achieves their fullest academic potential.

Encourage individuals to make well-informed, positive health choices in the pursuit of wellness throughout life.

Bring the community into the school and the school into the community.

Provide the facilities of the Josiah Bartlett School as a community resource for lifelong learning.

Access community resources and provide activities unique to our natural environment.