Augusta Area School District's Mission

An Investment in the Future of Augusta Schools

The Augusta Area School District recently engaged in a deliberate and detailed strategic planning process.There were approximately 45 individuals engaged in the development of the District's mission, vision, belief statements, and core strategies that will guide the District's continuous improvement efforts during the course of the next five years. The students, staff, parents, grandparents, and community members that were involved in this critical work have helped identify the priorities of the Augusta Area School District. These guiding principles will serve as the focus for providing a future for our students in which they are prepared to find success and be career or college ready. 

Core Strategies

The following four core strategies organize our continuous improvement work at the district and at the school level over the long-term.  Our core strategies are further defined and supported by our strategic objectives.  We will focus on key performance objectives each year within these identified areas in order to meet our mission, vision, and belief statements for student learning.

• Fostering Educational Excellence
• Developing Quality Leadership and Staff
• Connecting School and Community
• Aligning Resources with Needs

Strategic Objectives

1. Fostering Educational Excellence
    Improve student achievement through a student-centered learning environment focused on literacy and critical thinking

2. Developing Quality Leadership and Staff
      Advance staff growth through collaboration and professional development

3. Connecting School and Community
      Enhance communication and relationships between the district and the community

4. Aligning Resources with Needs
      Allocate resources to meet the needs and promote growth of the district

Core Beliefs of the Augusta Area School District

• We believe students learn best when engaged, challenged, and respected.
• We believe that meeting and engaging the diverse needs of students ultimately empowers them to find their true potential and be productive in the life and career path of their choosing.
• We believe that students are the first priority. Every decision and action must be based on their needs.
• We believe in collaboration and partnerships between students, parents, staff, and community members to develop well-rounded and responsible citizens.
• We believe that students and educators share equal ownership of student learning.
• We believe co-curricular activities enhance school and community relationships.
• We believe in respecting the diversity of all.
• We believe in providing a safe learning environment