MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Fergus Falls Public Schools is to prepare productive and engaged members of society by creating an environment where all students reach their full potential.

VALUES: Integrity, Respect, Empathy, Responsibility, Commitment, Enthusiasm, Persistence, Resilience, Innovation, Creativity

BELIEF STATEMENTS:

1. We believe in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment.

2. We believe in being committed to every student’s emotional, social, and academic success and well being. These conditions develop compassionate and curious minds.

3. We believe in providing students with challenging opportunities to reach their full potential as confident and responsible thinkers, problem solvers and decision makers.

4. We believe involvement in meaningful activities enriches a person’s life.

5. We believe we are stewards of our community’s resources and will offer efficient and effective learning spaces for students.

6. We believe in creating an environment where staff are engaged and valued.

7. We believe in open communication among students, staff, families, and in cultivating strong community partnerships.

8. We believe learning is an active and lifelong process

GOALS:

The District will measure its effectiveness by:

1. Students entering kindergarten will meet school readiness goals.

2. Achieving grade-level literacy with all third grade students.

3. All staff will be knowledgable about the core concepts of the district's vision which is represented by our Otter Portrait of a Graduate.

4. The district will begin implementing ISTE standards preK-12th grade.

5. The district will begin implementing Project-Based Instruction (PBL).