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Policy Date: 03/18/2025

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HOOKSETT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION/CORE VALUES

MISSION:
The mission of the Hooksett School District is to ensure that each student develops the
foundational academic skills and knowledge necessary to be a contributing participant in an
evolving global society. We work collaboratively with our community to provide the highest
quality education in a secure, positive, and challenging environment for all students.

CORE VALUES:

High Achievement
We will:
• Set high expectations and standards for all students and staff.
• Teach students to be involved and active learners who work hard, think critically and
communicate effectively.
• Educate the whole child through engagement in academic, physical, civic pursuits and
the arts.

Excellence in Teaching
We will:
• Recruit and retain passionate, knowledgeable and skillful teachers.
• Support a professional and collaborative learning community that sustains a culture of
intellectual excitement, creative instruction, and personal growth.

Innovation
We will:
• Be recognized as a leader in education and curriculum development.
• Foster critical thinking, open mindedness, creativity and collaborative problem-solving
with our students and staff.
• Continuously assess learning and adjust teaching practices accordingly.

Respect
We will:
• Create an environment where students feel known, safe, and valued
• Recognize the uniqueness and dignity of individuals of differing races, religions, classes,
ethnicities, sexual orientations, learning styles and abilities
• Create a culture of collaboration, collegiality and open communication
• Welcome divergent ideas on important issues
• Cultivate citizens who contribute to and care about their community and the world

GOALS:
Each year, the Hooksett School Board will identify strategic district goals. These goals will guide
the work of administrators and promote the advancement of the Hooksett School District.
Progression of goals will be assessed and discussed at monthly school board meetings. At the
conclusion of the year, the Board shall reflect on the degree to which the goals and objectives
have been accomplished.

Adopted: March 18, 2025