…academics, the arts, career/technical, and extra-curriculars are beneficial for a well-rounded education

…education has a positive impact on our county

…education is a shared responsibility that requires engagement among family, school, and community

…a safe, supportive, healthy, and positive environment is crucial to learning

…essential character qualities model integrity, respect, and trust

… student engagement, motivation, and effective communication promote success

…each person is unique, capable of learning, and equally important

…a key indicator of student achievement is post-secondary success