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Our Mission, Priorities & Goals

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.

OUR BELIEF

We believe that education is a partnership between students, families, schools, and community and that our:

  • students are our top priority
  • highly qualified staff provide a positive and rigorous learning environment for academic excellence
  • rich diversity provides students with real-world perspectives and experiences
  • students are prepared for post-secondary education, the workforce, and lifelong learning

PRIORITIES

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

DISTRICT GOALS

Goal 1: 75% of students are ready for kindergarten based on teacher assessment.
Goal 2: MCA reading and math proficiency rates for FRP (free/reduced price) students will increase by 3% per year.
Goal 3: 100% of students graduating from Pelican Rapids High School have a plan to attend post-secondary education, military, or work force.
Goal 4: Pelican Rapids High School graduation rate will exceed the statewide graduation rate.