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Parkway School District
The Parkway School District is a diverse school district in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. Faculty and staff educate approximately 17,000 students in an early childhood program, eighteen elementary (K-5) schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools and one non-traditional high school. Students, faculty, and schools consistently receive recognition at national, state and local levels for numerous academic and professional achievements.
Vision
We succeed when each student and each graduate: • transfers prior learning to new demands, in and out of school • is fully prepared for future educational challenges • is a creative, thoughtful and effective problem solver • is increasingly a self-directed, skilled and persistent learner • is a literate and critical consumer of information and ideas • speaks articulately and listens effectively • acts out of a strong sense of personal, social and civic responsibility
Mission
The mission of the Parkway School District is to ensure all students are capable, curious, caring and confident learners who understand and respond to the challenges of an ever-changing world.
Additional Culture Details
Parkway Ethos Statement:
The Parkway School District is a leader among state and national public educational institutions. Parkway School District employees serve as role models to the students and the community. All those involved in education are always held to a high standard. Because of this, we must understand how our actions impact the image of the district. Therefore, we believe in the following ideas as a commitment to what it means to be part of the Parkway team.
● We should strive to display courtesy, respect, integrity and kindness in our work to ensure a positive environment for all members of the school district community.
● We should strive to maintain a positive image and a high level of professionalism.
● We should strive to place value in our behavior and take advantage of opportunities to positively influence students, colleagues and community members with whom we interact.
● We should strive to represent the District in a positive manner to promote our reputation.
Parkway’s success depends on the dedicated employees who all come together each day and work with a sense of pride and commitment in being the very best for our students and families. Our support for these important commitments will help ensure we accomplish our mission for students as they learn, grow and develop in Parkway Schools.
The Parkway School District is a leader among state and national public educational institutions. Parkway School District employees serve as role models to the students and the community. All those involved in education are always held to a high standard. Because of this, we must understand how our actions impact the image of the district. Therefore, we believe in the following ideas as a commitment to what it means to be part of the Parkway team.
● We should strive to display courtesy, respect, integrity and kindness in our work to ensure a positive environment for all members of the school district community.
● We should strive to maintain a positive image and a high level of professionalism.
● We should strive to place value in our behavior and take advantage of opportunities to positively influence students, colleagues and community members with whom we interact.
● We should strive to represent the District in a positive manner to promote our reputation.
Parkway’s success depends on the dedicated employees who all come together each day and work with a sense of pride and commitment in being the very best for our students and families. Our support for these important commitments will help ensure we accomplish our mission for students as they learn, grow and develop in Parkway Schools.
Values
- Integrity
- To be honest. To do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.