Allentown School District
Mission, Vision, & Core Values
Mission
The mission of the Allentown School District is to serve the diverse educational needs of each student, by igniting their passion for learning and creating an academic culture.
Vision
The Allentown School District envisions a learning community that increases student achievement by cultivating positive relationships, offering rigorous and meaningful curricula, and by empowering the Allentown community.
Core Values
To support students in achieving academic excellence and attaining a bright future beyond graduation, we must align our actions and mindsets in order to become a learning community committed to these core values:
- Collaboration - Cultivating students, staff, families, and community engagement and recognizing that we get better together and all of our strengths are needed.
- Empowerment - Equipping stakeholders to help students reach their full potential by providing them with the encouragement, resources, support, and opportunities they need to excel.
- Equity - Prioritizing an inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity, values multilingualism, and ensures equitable access to resources and opportunities.
- Innovation - Fostering innovation among our staff to design learning experiences and environments that promote a culture of curiosity, creativity, and future readiness.
- Integrity - Building trust and accountability through honest and transparent communication within our learning community.
- Respect - Creating the conditions for a positive and welcoming culture where everyone feels safe, valued, empowered, and loved.