Mission and Beliefs for the Papillion-La Vista School District

In cooperation with family and community, the mission of the Papillion-La Vista School District, is to prepare all students to be productive responsible citizens in a changing society through superior educational programs in a safe and supportive environment.

Governing Beliefs

The governing beliefs of the Papillion-La Vista School District are:

Our District’s purpose is to ensure academic learning in an equitable manner while offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Our schools will provide a student centered environment which is safe, supportive and nurturing.

Our schools’ effectiveness is maximized when students, family, staff and community share in the vision and actively participate in the educational process.

Our schools have the primary role in managing the educational variables necessary for learning.

All students will obtain knowledge and skills which enable them to be contributing, responsible members of society.

All students can learn when their unique needs are met.

All students will be challenged to meet high standards.

All students will be provided the resources needed to learn.

Education is a life long process.

Goals

The District will meet needs of all students and maximize every student's learning experience.

The District will provide and maintain facilities that assure optimum student learning.

The District will assure an effective learning environment through the recruitment, employment and retention of qualified certificated and non-certificated staff.

The District will increase its support among staff, parents and the general public through effective communication.