MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Gateway School District, in cooperation with parents and other members of the community, is to provide quality educational opportunities for all students, to promote academic excellence in a safe and caring environment, to enhance self-confidence through personal responsibility, and to develop life-long learners who will be productive citizens in a diverse and changing world.

BELIEF STATEMENTS
At Gateway School District, we believe that:

• Each individual has worth and deserves respect and dignity.
• All students are unique and can be successful learners.
• Education provides students with the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.
• Learning is best achieved in a safe and caring environment.
• Academic excellence is worth the commitment of time, effort and financial resources.
• High expectations are needed to challenge and motivate students.
• There is value in preparing for all career choices.
• Quality professionals are essential to the instructional process.
• Community, families, students, and staff share the responsibility for education.
• The community and school should share a partnership in the development of a relevant curriculum consistent with evolving social and economic trends.
• Communication between home and school is essential.
• The adult community has the responsibility to model high ethical standards for children.
• Students should learn to live and work together in a cooperative and productive manner.
• Schools should prepare students to accept responsibilities in the local and global community.
• All students should be empowered to succeed in a changing world.
• Education should foster the desire to be a life-long learner.
• The public school system is an important aspect of the community and should be an essential factor in attracting prospective residents.