Mission Vision and Core Beliefs
Our Vision
An Onteora education fosters intellectual curiosity, mutual respect, self-respect, creative problem solving, individual expression, ethical decision making, and active engagement in the world. Our community values and supports its children through a holistic collaboration among students, families, the educational community, and Onteora residents at large. During the middle school years, students build the confidence, self-awareness, and skills to reach their maximum potential — growing into engaged citizens and lifelong learners prepared to live rich and successful lives.
Our Mission
Our Onteora schools exist to educate and nurture the children of our diverse community. At Onteora Middle School, our mission is to create an engaging, healthy, and equitable learning environment that empowers all students to pursue their dreams, achieve their goals, and contribute thoughtfully to the global community — cultivating the knowledge, skills, and values for productive global citizenship.
Core Beliefs
We believe that:
- Every student can learn and deserves to be challenged and supported.
- A safe, welcoming, and inclusive school is the foundation for learning.
- Families are essential partners in each student’s education.
- Mistakes are part of learning