Public Schools

The mission of Pittsfield Public Schools is to enable every student to develop his or her interests and abilities to their fullest potential. The goal toward which our mission is directed is not only individual accomplishment, but also the betterment of society as a whole.

To accomplish this mission the following principles have been established:

Operating Principles

• That the individual student is the focal point of our efforts
• That excellent teachers are prerequisite to a quality school system
• That a nurturing environment is required if each teacher is to develop to his or her potential
• That home-school cooperation is critical to student success
• That participatory decision-making produces quality results as well as identification with and commitment to the organization
• That community resources in general and business partners in particular can make a valuable contribution to quality education