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Mission

MISSION STATEMENT

Through a dedicated commitment from students, parents, staff and the entire community, the mission of North Palos School District 117 is to create a positive, caring, learning environment, which fosters excellence and active student participation and to ensure that every student will realize his/her full potential as a socially responsible lifelong learner.

CORE VALUES

Visionary Leadership 
Search for Possibilities

Learning Centered Education
Developing Professional Learning Communities
 
Organizational and Personal Learning
Creates a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Managing for Innovation
Model and Monitor what is Important

Systems Perspective
Find Ways Around Obstacles

Management by Fact
Find what is Working

Focus on the Future
Believe that Solutions Exist

Public Responsibility and Citizenship
Be the Best for the World

Agility
Realize that Change is a Possibility

Focus on Results and Creating Value
Broaden Your Definition of Winning