Mission Statement:
The mission of the Bernards Township School District is to provide a superior education which results in academic excellence, responsible behavior, good citizenship and fosters social-emotional development so that ultimately each student will be able to:

Maximize his/her potential.
Become a contributing member of society.
Maintain a commitment to life-long learning.
Achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels.

Philosophy:
Bernards Township School District Believes:
Education is our first priority.
Intellectual, social, physical and emotional development are essential to a student's education.
Children learn in different ways; we have a responsibility to help all students maximize their potential.
Students will benefit from a challenging curriculum with high standards.
Individual student achievement is maximized by high expectations.
Co-curricular and community service activities are important components of effective education.
Education provides a foundation for life-long learning, critical and analytical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and respect for the individual.