Central Administration

Whitman-Hanson Strategic Plan

2023-2028

Overview

Mission: The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District provides a safe learning  environment and comprehensive student-centered learning opportunities that are  relevant and challenging. In supportive partnership with all stakeholders, our  District is committed to developing an academic foundation that emphasizes  critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills. Each student, as a life-long  learner, is prepared to face the challenges of the future with the skills needed to  become a responsible citizen. 

Vision: The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District is committed to providing each student with a high-quality education that promotes student success and  responsible citizenship. 

Vision of a W-H Student

A Whitman-Hanson student is equipped with the skills to choose their own path and contribute to an ever-changing community in a healthy, vibrant way.

Equity/Diversity Statement 

Whitman-Hanson Regional School District strives to provide an inclusive  environment for students, employees, and families by respecting the race,  ethnicity, national origin, languages, gender identity, gender expression, sexual  orientation, religion, ability, family composition, and socioeconomic status of  each community member. The District is committed to providing all students with  meaningful opportunities to explore interests and safely engage in learning.

Core Values 

We believe our schools: 

  • Make all decisions in the best interest of students. 
  • Are committed to providing a safe, secure, and healthy environment. 
  • Set high academic standards that provide an opportunity for all students  to reach their full potential. 
  • Model personal responsibility and an understanding and respect for others.
  • Provide student-centered learning environments where successes and  mistakes are valued as part of the learning process. 
  • Support staff initiative, innovation, and professional development. 
  • Share the responsibility for education with students, families, and  community. 
  • Promote broad-based communication and school-family-community  partnerships.
  • Utilize technology as an essential part of teaching and learning. 

Theory of Action 

A theory of action is a statement that outlines an organization’s beliefs and assumptions  about what will lead to long-term success and change. The statement articulates how an  organization will move from its current state to its desired future state. 

WHRSD believes that if we… 

  • Commit to developing and sustaining a culture of inclusivity and belonging to meet the  diverse needs of all students;  
  • Increase the District and school teams’ capacity to collaborate, learn, and design  sustainable systems that positively transform learning in a fiscally responsible manner.
  • Promote professional dialogue that allows people to explicitly articulate, appreciate, and  extend their understanding of teaching and learning practices;  
  • Expand the District’s focus on Social Emotional Learning as a means of supporting the  well-being of all individuals in the school community;
  • Develop practices and culture that promote the recruitment, development, and retention  of a highly qualified, diverse staff; 
  • Enhance communication with member towns that stresses the educational needs of  Whitman-Hanson students and promotes consistent, fiscally sustainable resource  allocation; 

Then… 

Each school will be able to provide all students with access to high-quality, appropriate learning  experiences as well as the supports they need to succeed;  

So that… 

Every Whitman-Hanson student will be equipped with the skills to choose their own path and contribute to an ever-changing community in a healthy, vibrant way.  



Link to Strategic Plan

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