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Ottumwa Community School District
Purpose
Ottumwa Community School District Core Beliefs:
- Every student matters
- Building relationships is the foundation of success
- We will meet the needs of all students
- Data will drive our decision-making
- Collaboration and teamwork are necessary for success
- All students can learn at high levels
- Every student matters
- Building relationships is the foundation of success
- We will meet the needs of all students
- Data will drive our decision-making
- Collaboration and teamwork are necessary for success
- All students can learn at high levels
Vision
Vision: Engage, educate, and empower every student every day.
Mission
Mission: Inspire every student to think, learn, achieve and care.
Additional Culture Details
On the first anniversary of the Be The Best Initiative, Superintendent Mike McGrory presented his vision to continue efforts to move Ottumwa Schools toward becoming a destination for families and the best district in the state. The Vision of Excellence is a shared vision and response to our stakeholders’ desires for continued school improvement. The responses from our stakeholders formed the foundation of the Be The Best initiative. The Vision of Excellence continues to address the critical issues that are important to our community:
- Increase student achievement by investing in our teachers and the necessary academic, social, and emotional support that students need.
- Smaller personalized learning environments through neighborhood schools and ideal grade configurations that increase flexibility in buildings, maximize student support, and improve teacher collaboration and curriculum alignment
- Create safe and supportive schools by improving the culture and climate of each school
- Promote community collaboration and school pride
- Increase student achievement by investing in our teachers and the necessary academic, social, and emotional support that students need.
- Smaller personalized learning environments through neighborhood schools and ideal grade configurations that increase flexibility in buildings, maximize student support, and improve teacher collaboration and curriculum alignment
- Create safe and supportive schools by improving the culture and climate of each school
- Promote community collaboration and school pride
Values
- Be The Best
- Our district has experienced remarkable growth over the years, and today, we proudly serve over 5000 students. We have become one of the fastest-growing school districts in the state, and it's a testament to the trust and confidence our community has placed in us.
At the heart of our educational mission is our motto: "Be the Best." But what does it truly mean to "Be the Best" in our district? It goes beyond academic excellence; it encompasses a commitment to nurturing well-rounded, compassionate, and responsible individuals who will thrive in an ever-changing world.
Our district's vision is clear – we aspire to be the best school district in Iowa. We are dedicated to removing barriers to student success to achieve this vision. This commitment takes many forms, from adding more resources to our schools to lower class sizes, ensuring the right grade configurations in our buildings, and providing state-of-the-art facilities for learning.
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