Mission, Vision & Belief Statements

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Ephrata Area School District to provide all students a secure learning environment and exemplary academic programs that inspire all students to reach their full potential.

Vision Statement

Achieving success, one student at a time

Shared Beliefs

We believe…

  • Public Education is the SHARED PARTNERSHIP among student, family, school, and community.

  • TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS help support the social/emotional needs of our students and are essential to our overall success.

  • A HIGHLY SKILLED, COMPASSIONATE and EMPATHETIC STAFF is an invaluable component of our District.

  • TECHNOLOGY can be a powerful instructional and learning tool.

  • The rapidly changing world increases the importance of SKILLS and DISPOSITIONS.

  • Learning happens most rapidly when it is PERSONALLY RELEVANT and AUTHENTIC.

  • A GROWTH MINDSET should be modeled and promoted.