Mission:

The mission of the Northbridge Public Schools is to prepare our students to become responsible, contributing members of society by providing a challenging, rigorous educational program which will maximize academic achievement, enable intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development in an atmosphere which promotes creative and critical thinking.

Vision:

The Northbridge Public Schools provides a challenging, rigorous academic program in a supportive, nurturing environment that enables all learners to become knowledgeable, active and contributing members of both local and global societies.

Beliefs:

The Northbridge Public Schools are committed to the following core beliefs:

• All students can attain high levels of achievement, can reach maximum individual potential, and have a responsibility to actively participate in their own education.
• Students and staff deserve to have a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they are treated with respect.
• Students and staff are actively engaged and ready to participate in a positive learning environment with social and emotional supports.
• Families, educators, and the community have a responsibility to form a partnership to support the growth and development of each student.
• When students, families, and educators work together, student achievement is maximized.

Rigorous curricula and high quality instruction are vital to student success and achievement.