About Granite Falls School District
"We Expect Success"
Mission Statement:
Granite Falls School District is committed to the individual development of each student.
Vision Statement:
Our students begin school ready to learn within a system of support and emerge as resilient and engaged citizens fully prepared to pursue life's opportunities.
District Goals:
- Powerful Teaching & Learning. (1) Provide differentiated instruction with a rigorous, aligned curriculum that drives student engagement and achievement;(2) Hire and retain exemplary staff, supported by an innovative and collaborative framework;(3) Empower parents by encouraging participation;(4)Create pathways —via partnerships, mentoring and district resources— for our students to excel in post-secondary pursuits; and (5)Embrace technology as an engine for student growth, instructional integration and operational efficiency.
- School Climate. Foster a consistent, district-wide culture which encourages and celebrates student success at all levels, enabling a climate of mutual respect, inspired learning, character and life-skills development. Initiate positive behavior supports via targeted staff training, role modeling, counseling and family partnerships.
- Early Learning. Establish a firm and equitable foundation for learning by promoting kindergarten-readiness and successful K-3 transitions for all students.
- Growth Management. Undertake a strategic, collaborative and timely growth-planning process that clearly defines the district’s challenges and opportunities.
- Stewardship. Promote trust by projecting fiscal stability through the prudent, responsive and optimal use of district resources, in a manner that is both transparent and understandable.