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Mission Statement

District Mission Statement

The Mission of the Pennsauken Public School District is to provide a safe, challenging, and enriching learning environment for all students that leads to academic success and the development of personal responsibility and self-directed lifelong learning needed to become contributing members of a diverse, global society.

Board Beliefs

The Pennsauken Board of Education believes

  • The well-being of our students is the foremost consideration in all district decision making.
  • Every child can learn and succeed.
  • Every child will be offered programs that suit their interests and educational needs.
  • Higher expectations will yield higher results.
  • Schools are most effective when there is a shared commitment and shared responsibility between home, school, and the community at large.
  • The diversity of our community and students is one of our greatest assets.
  • Excellent educational services are at the forefront of the concerns of the Board of Education.

Board of Education Goals

  • Improve student achievement at all levels for all students with the focus on improved programs and improved instruction. 
  • Continue to improve educational opportunities for all students and parents in the community through dual credit and career and technical education programs. 
  • Prepare students for post secondary education and lifelong learning through cost effective measures. This will be executed through alignment of articulation agreements with academic and career-based post secondary institutions. 
  • Create a properly aligned, cost-effective budget that provides for educational resources as well as preventive maintenance and ongoing facility improvement in all schools. 
  • Enhance communication with and outreach between all stakeholders within the community including students, parents, staff, teachers, administrators and the community at large.