Athens Area Schools Reveals New Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements

A Strategic Planning Team was formed to take a primary role in developing the strategic plan. The team, consisting of  35 parents/guardians, community members, board members, students, and staff members, were selected with input from the Board of Education and key community groups. The team participated in a retreat workshop as well as additional committee meetings to develop a mission statement, vision, beliefs, and strategic goals. During the retreat, the team reviewed and discussed relevant quantitative and qualitative data as essential elements in the formation of goals and objectives.

Athens Area Schools 2026-2031 Strategic Plan Vision Statement: 

Describes what you want to happen in the long term. It’s a statement about your hopes and expectations for the future. The vision statement below was validated during the Strategic Planning Team Retreat Workshop: 

The Vision of Athens Area Schools is ... Critical thinkers who are contributing members of their community.

Mission Statement: 

Establishes, in the broadest terms, the purpose of a school district. It should answer the question “What ultimate end will the district pursue and in the broadest sense, how?” The following mission statement was renewed during the Strategic Planning Team Retreat Workshop: 

The Mission of Athens Area Schools is ... Provide quality instruction to foster responsibility and foundational skills which will guide students to their full potential.. 

Beliefs:

The basic beliefs/core values of the district—those things that we believe of utmost importance, providing guidance for how we behave and relate to others. The following beliefs were developed during the Strategic Planning Team Retreat Workshop:

We Believe: We believe in a welcoming and safe environment where students are valued.