Vision, Mission and Belief Statements
GREAT FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The District’s mission, vision and belief statements define the core values that shape the District’s direction and action.
Vision: All kids engaged in learning today……for life tomorrow.
Mission: We successfully educate students to navigate their futures.
Belief Statements:
1. All students deserve teachers and staff who thrive on student success.
2. Each student will have fair and equitable opportunities for quality instruction and academic success.
3. All students learn when their individual needs are met through a personalized school experience.
4. All students and staff learn and work best in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.
5. Highly skilled and committed personnel are our greatest asset.
6. Students, staff, family, and community members are partners in a quality education.
7. Dedication to affirming diversity enriches the educational experiences for all.
8. District programs are flexible and adaptable, and our staff strives to provide innovative and creative choices to meet the changing needs of all students.
9. A well-educated community is the foundation of our democracy.
10. District resources and staff are public assets requiring responsible stewardship and community involvement.
11. All students will graduate citizenship ready and prepared for career and/or college.
While our District has many strengths and successes to build on, we must also seek continuous improvement to make our vision come true for each student. Therefore, the Board sets forth the following goals and key results that it believes are of the highest priority for action in the upcoming school year and beyond. These goals and key results do not describe everything the District is dedicated to accomplishing. While not all programs and services are specifically addressed in these goals and key results, the District is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that meets the needs of each student.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Goal: By June of 2027, a minimum of 80% of Great Falls Public Schools (GFPS) students will make at least one year's growth each academic year in both math and literacy as measured by assessments and data collection.
HEALTHY, SAFE, AND SECURE SCHOOLS
Goal: By June of 2027, Great Falls Public Schools will implement evidence-based strategies and opportunities to increase appropriate behavior among students. This will be measured by a 5% decrease in major incidents by increasing student student opportunities to demonstrate skills, traits, and characteristics identified by the GFPS Profile of a Learner, as reported by school-based and district-level data.
STEWARDSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Goal: By June of 2027, Great Falls Public Schools will develop and implement a comprehensive communication plan to improve communication between the district, staff, parents, students, and the community by increasing parent and community member engagement by 10% as measured by responses to surveys and attendance/participation at events, conferences, and meetings.