Superintendent's Welcome

Our Mission

Lakeland School Corporation will educate and prepare ALL student for career and life success.

Our Vision

Lakeland School Corporation will be a “destination corporation” for students, staff, and other educational entities.

• Students
  • Lakeland will provide a safe supportive environment for students to grow in.
  • Lakeland will provide opportunities and collaborations that encourage connection to our school and community.
• Staff
  • Lakeland will provide an environment that encourages growth by furnishing the opportunities and tools to successfully educate our students.
  • Lakeland will be a place people want to work.
• Other educational entities
  • Lakeland will be anchored in best practices.
  • Lakeland will be a place that other schools want to emulate; programs and methods that are ahead of the curve.

Our Beliefs

• All Lakeland students will meet the standards set by the State of Indiana while pursuing personal goals and developing skills for responsible citizenship.
• All Lakeland students will demonstrate the following competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Initiative and Self-Direction; Communication; Collaboration; Personal Responsibility; and Metacognition/Learning How to Learn.

Parameters / Non-negotiables

• We will engage in work that directly supports our K-12 education and the mission and vision that drive it.
• We will stay true to our educational philosophy and practice and will not allow them to be compromised by external factors or forces.
• We will always expect the best of everyone.
• We will always honor the dignity of each person.
• We will responsibly administer all resources of the district.

Strategies

• We will foster the personal, academic, and career achievement of all students.
• We will provide a competent, caring staff capable of meeting our mission and objectives.
• We will work as a collaborative community to develop the character and personal attributes necessary in each student to realize their personal goals and potential.
• We will provide a motivating, supportive, and safe learning environment for all students.
• We will establish and maintain effective internal and external communication with stakeholders.
• We will develop and maintain strong partnerships with businesses and community members to enhance collaboration and maximize use of community support.
• We will enhance and align facilities to fulfill the mission of Lakeland School Corporation.
• We will create and maintain an exemplary image of Lakeland School Corporation both internally and externally.

Outcomes / Expectations

• Students will develop a career focus and personal goals to provide motivation and direction for learning experiences.
• Students will be able to think critically and creatively to solve authentic, real world problems.
• Students will be able to read, discuss, and respond with deep comprehension and the ability to reach informed opinions and learning.
• Students will be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Students will be able to use mathematics to solve problems and analyze information.
• Students will develop a foundation and respect for education in establishing a mindset that learning is a continuous process throughout life.
• Students will learn to respect the beliefs and traditions of others and to be honest with themselves and others.
• Students will learn to understand and appreciate the rights and responsibilities that come with being a member of the community, State of Indiana, the United States, and the world.
• Students will learn how to manage their emotional, physical, psychological, spiritual, social, and environmental health successfully.