Mission Statement

East Stroudsburg Area School District, a diverse and rapidly growing community, nurtures within all students a commitment to excellence and life-long learning which prepares them to become creative, productive and responsible citizens in a continually changing and challenging world.

Belief Statements

The school district is based on the beliefs that:

1. All students can learn.
2. Effective communication is essential to the learning process.
3. All eligible students have the right to receive an education in a safe and caring
   environment.
4. Diversity is essential for the success of our educational program and our
   community.
5. Motivation is essential for learning.
6. Clear and consistent discipline for all creates a positive school community.
7. It is critical that all members of the educational community should be treated
   with mutual respect.
8. School, family, and community partnership is vital to student self confidence,
   performance and success.
9. A fundamental understanding of technology is imperative.
10. Continuous evaluation and revision of our educational system is our
    commitment to our beliefs.
11. Financial support of education is a meaningful investment in the entire
    community.
12. The ability to adapt to educational requirements and district obligations is
    essential to our changing world.