Mission/Vision/Beliefs

Mission, Vision, & Belief Statements

District Mission 
Inspire, Challenge, and Educate.

District Vision

  • The school community of Westville is a place where families choose to send their students.
  • Staff members are empowered to teach and all students and staff are accepted and celebrated.
  • Students are encouraged to become complex thinkers, caring individuals, and community contributors within a safe, well-maintained environment that is conducive to learning.

District Goals

  • Staff members are empowered to teach.
  • Students are encouraged to become caring individuals (plus staff).
  • Environment is safe.

Belief Statements

New Durham Township Schools believes:
  • Students achieve success in a variety of ways measured not only by their grades, but also their ability to merge into the world following graduation.
  • That supportive families have a positive impact on student achievement.
  • Children must be provided opportunities by the school and the community to reach their potential.
  • Student achievement is our top priority.
  • Student achievement increases when all stakeholders are invested in students’ college and career readiness.
  • A successful organization has personnel with a common vision and set of beliefs.
  • Westville personnel must interact, teach, mentor, motivate, and help prepare students for their futures.
  • Budget and finances reflect the priorities set by the district and school leadership to responsibly provide the maximum opportunities for students.
  • A healthy school culture helps students develop skills to manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, and make responsible decisions.

New Durham Township Schools value:

  • A curriculum that is relevant, developmentally appropriate, engaging, hands-on, rigorous, challenging, and cross-curricular.
  • District cohesiveness.
  • A student-first environment.
  • A community that is engaged, supportive, and involved.
  • Student contributions to community
  • Community contributions to our school.
  • Positive, open, and honest communication between the school and community.
  • Facilities that are well-maintained, clean, safe, and conducive to learning.
  • Technology as a tool for enhancing learning, career readiness, communication, and organizational administration.