Mission:
The Mission Statement, Beliefs, and Goals presented below are the result of work completed by Cumberland Valley School District's Strategic Planning Steering Committee. These philosophy statements are not an attempt to state how things are, but rather are intended to give impetus and direction toward meeting the needs of all children who attend the schools of this district now and in the future.

"The mission of the Cumberland Valley School District, through a partnership of students, educators, parents, and community, is to help students develop skills, knowledge and talents to achieve their fullest potential and to become lifelong learners and productive, responsible citizens."

The Cumberland Valley School District has adopted the following belief statements to guide its thinking and planning for the future.

We believe...

America's greatest resource and hope for the future is the successful education of present and future generations of our children.

The student is the focus of education.

Students have diverse needs.

Everyone can learn and succeed.

High expectations yield educational excellence.

The sharing of ideas promotes personal and group growth.

Education is a lifelong journey.

Individuals are ultimately responsible for their own actions.

Caring and responsible attitudes create respectful individuals.

Goal setting and constructive evaluation enhance performance.

A safe, healthy, and orderly climate is essential for learning.

Effective leaders create long-term plans with vision.

A skilled, committed, and caring staff is vital for success.

A rapidly changing world requires adaptability.

Family is an important foundation for an individual's success.

Effective two-way communication facilitates involvement.

The education and welfare of students is a shared responsibility.

The Cumberland Valley School District accepts the 6 Core Goals and the 9 Academic Goals as outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In addition, the district has also adopted a set of local goals to help shape the future direction of our district.