Mission:

The Mission of Shenandoah County Public Schools is to prepare each student for a future of life-long learning. We believe that:

• The success of Shenandoah County Public Schools rests with how well we prepare our students for the future
• All members of the learning community are valued and respected
• A work environment must encourage and support trust, mutual respect, open communications, and risk taking
• Processes which allow for continuous improvement and problem solving are essential
• The education of all members of the learning community is a shared responsibility.

Vision:

The Vision of Shenandoah County Public Schools is to be the first choice for education by:

• Producing individuals who have the skills, ability, and attitudes to succeed as productive citizens and develop a mindset of life-time learning
• Demonstrating high standards and expectations for all school personnel
• Maximizing the utilization of school resources
• Fostering goals and values that will be embraced by those whom the school division touches
• Recognizing superior performance
• Comparing favorably with Virginia standards.

Belief Statements
Great communities come from great schools; therefore, we believe.....

• All decisions are based on the best interest of our students.
• Meaningful learning occurs only in the presence of meaningful relationships.
• Measures of success are unique and individualized for each learner.
• Continuous growth and improvement is expected for everyone.
• Problem solving is an essential skill.
• An atmosphere of respect must exist.
• The education of our children is an investment of time, labor, and resources in our future.