The mission of the Gretchen Higgins School is to link the resources and needs of the school, staff, parents and community in support of the school district's educational program through open communication, active participation, quality programming, and collaborative decision-making to empower students to become life-long learners.

Partnerships between home and school are vital.

Schools must be student-centered.

Family is the primary influence in the development of the child.

Positive attitude is the key to success.

All people are of equal worth.

All ideas are worthy of consideration.

Change and risk are components of progress.

Accepting ownership in the school is vital for its success.

Involvement in the school promotes life-long learning.

All community members can make positive contributions to school.

All people are capable of learning.

People can work together more effectively when cooperation and mutual respect exist.

Gretchen Higgins staff activities are worthwhile.