Mission

The responsibility of the Rolla School District is to provide, in partnership with the community, the best educational opportunities possible for our students through a commitment to excellence in personnel, facilities, curriculum and instruction.

Beliefs

Students...

• Should be prepared to compete and excel in a global society.
• Should be prepared to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
• Deserve a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Deserve the opportunity to realize their potential through early learning opportunities and intervention.
• Deserve the best educational opportunities possible through a community-wide commitment to excellence.
• Deserve the best teachers, and the school district is responsible for attracting and retaining high-quality educators.
• Deserve a stable educational environment, provided by secure fiscal management of the school district.

Goals

• Student performance on state and local assessment measures will continue to improve.
• Student attendance will meet expected performance standards.
• Students will improve citizenship skills and individual character traits.
• Student graduation rates will increase for the school district to 90% or better.
• Teachers will enhance instruction through the use of technology.
• Parent involvement and communication through the district will improve.
• Career and Technical Education will maintain its regional influence through excellence in programming and job placement.