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Superintendent

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Dr. Ellen Perconti

Goldendale School District has a new strategic plan! The plan intentionally holds a connection with the strong traditions of Goldendale while focusing on the skills our students will need in their futures.

Our mission remains the same: Empowering through Education. This statement defines why GSD exists – our purpose – which is to ensure that our students have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to engage and contribute positively to their own well being and to their communities.

Our vision also remains the same: Embrace high quality learning for everyone, every day, in every environment. This statement shines a light onto what our district must become, how we must engage, in order to ensure that our students are empowered in their learning.

Over the course of last school year, community, family, student, and staff input was sought regarding what we value in education and desire for our graduates. This input was used to craft seven core values and a graduate profile.

GSD’s Core Values are:

Respect: Emphasizing the importance of every student feeling appreciated and valued and fostering respectful relationships.

Learn Deeply: High quality engaging learning that leads to knowledge and skills for life success.

Together: Stressing the importance of collaboration and teamwork among all stakeholders.

Inspire: Encouraging motivation and joy in the learning process.

Challenge: Promoting a culture of high expectations and pushing students to reach their potential.

Thrive: Focusing on the overall well-being and success of students.

Responsibility: Highlighting accountability, consistency, and honesty.

These values assist us in implementing high quality learning that empowers. And, that will lead to graduates who:

  • Cultivate competence and knowledge
  • Sustain Well-being
  • Demonstrate resilience and adaptability
  • Are Contributive Learners

As we begin the 25-26 school year, our task will be to effectively turn the words from our strategic plan into productive actions that will ensure that everyone contributes every day.

I’m honored to serve such a fantastic district and community. Our goal is to put well-being and the learner first. I look forward to our continued partnership in empowering through education. Please reach out at 509-773-5177 or email ellen.perconti@gsd404.org.