Our Mission

Pelican Rapids Public Schools is committed to providing a variety of high-quality academic, arts, and athletic programs in a unique rural setting.

We believe that education is a partnership between student, family, school, and community and that our:

• students are our top priority
• highly qualified staff provide a positive and rigorous learning environment for academic excellence
• diversity provides students with a unique advantage
• students are prepared for career, college, and lifelong learning

District Priorities

• Community engagement
• Educate the whole child
• Increase student enrollment
• Sound and transparent financial practices

District Goals

1. 75% of students are ready for kindergarten based on teacher assessment.
2. 75% of 3rd graders show a 50 SGP (Student Growth Percentile) from their fall STAR reading test to the spring STAR reading test.
3. Decrease the achievement gap of our free and reduced students by 5%.
4. Increase graduates attending postsecondary to 60%.
5. Increase the District’s graduation rate to 95%.