Director of Middle Level Education Page

The Board of School Directors of the Mifflin County School District formally approved a six-year Strategic Plan for the District on September 27, 2007.  This Plan will guide the direction of the District from 2007 through 2013, and has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

 Specific Action Plans in the Strategic Plan are as follows:

·           Collaborative Relationships

·           Facilities

·           Technology

·           PK – Grade 5 Achievement

·           Middle School Achievement

·           High School Achievement

·           Financial Management

·           Curriculum and Assessment

·           Character Education

·           Professional Education

Each of the above Plans is carried out by a separate Action Team composed of parents, teachers, administrators, board members, community members, and students.  Under the direction of an Action Team Leader, they meet at least twice yearly to review progress on their specific Action Plan.  This progress is reported to the Strategic Plan Steering Committee, and eventually the Board of School Directors in January, and May of each year.  Changes to any part of the overall Strategic Plan, or individual Action Plans, are recommended through the Steering Committee to the Board of School Directors.

 Persons interested in reviewing the Strategic Plan in its entirety will find it on this website.

Parents Make the Difference

Parents are a child’s most influential teacher.  Children spend the majority of their waking hours under the guidance of a parent or guardian.  There is strong evidence to support the importance of parental involvement in a child’s education.  Here are some ways you can help:

·           Encourage your child to read every day.  Be a reading role model.

·           Discuss local, state and national news, and current world events.  Relate these discussions to your family, community and the world.

·           Apply math skills to daily living.

·           Make sure your child knows the value of a sound, well-rounded education.

·           Promote regular school attendance and punctuality.

·           Be a role model that exemplifies the 12 Traits of Character promoted by our school district.

·           Establish routines and expectations that reinforce responsible behavior.

·           Support your child’s involvement in a variety of school and community activities.

·           Teach your child about the benefits of good nutrition and daily exercise.