Adopted: May 1983
Revised: October 2024
Download 101 - District 196 Mission, Vision, Values and Priorities
1. Mission Statement:
1.1 Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success.
2. Vision:
2.1 Developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures;
2.2 Engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics, and
2.3 Living our mission and core values to prepare students, families and employees for lifelong success.
3. Core Values:
3.1 Student-Centered – All decisions are centered on what is best for students.
3.2 Empathy – Seeking awareness and understanding of the perspectives and experiences of others.
3.3 Wellness – Support the emotional, social and physical well-being of the whole person.
3.4 Integrity – Act with respect, honesty and responsibility.
3.5 Achievement – Provide learning with high expectations, rigor and resiliency for all.
3.6 Collaboration – Learn and engage together for a shared purpose.
3.7 Community – Foster an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging.
3.8 Lifelong Learning – Inspire a love of learning for all ages.
4. Strategic Priorities:
4.1 Wellbeing - Increasing capacities, skills, structures, and experiences in social-emotional well-being.
4.2 Achievement - Strengthening and aligning curriculum and instructional practices across all classrooms to improve student outcomes and staff efficacy.
4.3 Equity - Supporting equity as a core competency through practices, structures, beliefs, resources and staffing.
4.4 Resources - Providing staffing, facilities, technology and equipment needed to support a safe, sustainable and dynamic learning environment for all students.