The mission of West Valley Middle School, a community of learners dedicated to understanding, respecting and meeting the unique needs of the middle-level child, is to ensure all students explore, recognize, and develop their skills, talents, and abilities to help them become responsible, contributing citizens by providing opportunities for success in a caring, safe learning environment strengthened through partnerships among school, family and community.

We believe that .....

• all individuals are entitled to an education that will maximize their potential.

• success and responsibility foster confidence and self-worth.

• each individual has intrinsic value.

• mutual respect, appreciation, and our building agreements - active listening, no rumors, no gossip, no put-downs - are essential in the development of responsible, caring citizens.

• each individual is responsible for contributing to

the community.

• the primary responsibility for the child belongs to the family.

• education is a shared responsibility of the student, family, school, and community.

• each individual can learn.

• the family, the school, and the community are interdependent.

• each individual has a unique set of characteristics, capabilities, needs, and values.

• striving for excellence and producing quality work is challenging and is worth the effort.

• people choose and are responsible for their own behavior.

• high expectations improve performance.

• each individual is entitled to a caring and safe learning environment.

• learning is enhanced when basic needs are met.

• each individual needs to be given opportunities to be successful.

The mission of the West Valley School District, a vital partner in a proud and caring community, is to ensure that all students achieve their highest level of knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be responsible and productive citizens, effective communicators, creative problem solvers and life-long learners. Through mutual support and the combined efforts of our families, schools and community we will provide a safe, high quality learning environment in which each student experiences success every day