Superintendent

Dr. Ellen Perconti

Connections are key to learning and ongoing success. Whether it’s connecting staff to students, students to their learning, or our schools to the wider community, we believe these connections are at the heart of success for learning and life.

 

Goldendale School District is committed to fostering an environment where every student feels valued and engaged. Our staff is here to support, inspire, and challenge our students so that each one thrives and learns deeply. We know that achieving this requires all of us working together.

Deep learning involves layers of commitment and responsibility from staff, students, families, and the community. Connections start with students regularly attending and engaging in learning. When students are consistently present at school and understand the purpose of what they are learning, they learn more deeply and contribute to their own learning and the learning of others. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to meet grade-level standards, graduate on time, and pursue post-secondary education.

GSD staff connect with students by understanding their strengths and goals. This personalized approach ensures that learning is engaging and relevant for all students. We recognize that one size does not fit all when it comes to education.

We also know that achieving our goals requires everyone working together. We value family and community engagement and look forward to collaboratively creating the best learning experiences possible for each and every student.

At Goldendale School District, our motto is: "Everyone Contributing Every Day." "Everyone" truly means everyone—every staff member, every student, families, and our broader community. It takes all of us to support all students in learning. "Contributing" is an action—something we do for ourselves and for others. "Every day" emphasizes building consistency over time, not just occasionally or once a year.