The Huntingdon Special School District prioritizes four (4) core values in assuring that a public education in Huntingdon propels our students, staff, and community to success. Ultimately, student development is the primary purpose of our existence. Therefore, in our pursuit of doing what is best for students, we must be intentional in fostering a culture of unconditional care, engaging our community, and supporting our staff. We acknowledge that when our students are the primary focus, we will allow our core values to influence our decisions and interactions.
We believe in fostering a culture and climate that is encouraging, welcoming, supportive, and values the diversity of all stakeholders. We strive to care for each other unconditionally while we all work together to establish learning environments that value high expectations and a growth mindset. We believe each person plays an integral role in our purpose of developing our students for future success.
We believe our students are most successful when we all work together and prioritize community engagement. We encourage our families and community to take an active role in supporting our students' education. Education is the gateway to future success in living a productive life. Whether academics or extracurricular activities, we must invest in education by modeling for our students appropriate behavior and communicating the importance of being educated.
We believe our staff are essential in the development of our students. We must support our staff by assuring they are provided a working environment that is supportive and is centered around doing what is best for students. As we focus on our students, we must assure our staff have the resources, professional development, and other additional supports that promote their success in educating our students.
We believe our students are more likely to succeed when our decisions are based on the needs and interests of the students before the habits and traditions of the adults. We strive to provide a variety of educational experiences that allows our students to broaden their perspective as they pursue opportunities aligned to who they are designed to be. We desire for our students to be challenged so they may be curious learners, respectful individuals, and humble leaders.
