
District 96 Mission, Vision, Core Values & Goals
Mission
Nurturing and empowering every learner, every day.
Vision
To cultivate a joyful, inclusive community that fosters a love of learning and inspires confident, courageous students.
Core Values
Respect
Respect everyone through empathy, kindness, dignity, and fairness.
Community
Build lasting relationships across our community to foster a culture where everyone thrives.
Creativity
Empower each other to lead with curiosity and solve with creativity.
Belonging
Ensure everyone belongs, that every voice matters, and every person is safe to show up exactly as they are.
Equity
Recognize and respond to diverse needs, removing barriers and providing access necessary for everyone to flourish.
Achievement & Knowledge
Believe knowledge is realized through continuous opportunities for everyone to achieve their fullest potential.
Goal Target Areas
Student Learning & Student Experience
Provide all students access to a guaranteed, high - quality, engaging curriculum.
Learning Environment & School Culture
Enhance systems, structures, and resources to support and strengthen schools that promote a communal sense of safety and belonging.
Talented & Invested Staff
Develop and support highly committed and fulfilled staff in all positions.
Communication & Community Engagement
Engage the community through enhanced involvement and communication.
Finance & Facilities
Create a transparent budget plan that makes financial data easy for everyone to access and understand.
Develop a master facilities plan to tackle urgent upgrades and design future - ready spaces that embody our district values.