Mission
The mission of the Pierce County School System is to maximize learning for all students through a diverse and quality education that develops responsible and productive citizens.

Vision
Our vision is that the Pierce County School District leads Georgia school systems in improving student achievement. Academic excellence will be reflected in test results that exceed Georgia Performance Standards and graduation rates that exceed national and state averages. All schools shall have safe, healthy and caring learning environments where students will excel, teachers will grow, and parents and community are involved.

Pierce Board of Education Core Beliefs:

We believe that all students can learn.

We believe each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.

We believe that students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning.

We believe that students achieve best when they are actively engaged in the educational process and share accountability for their learning.

We believe students will become confident self-directed life-long learners by developing a strong work ethic, self-discipline, and personal accountability.

We believe that prompt and regular attendance by students and staff is essential for optimum learning.

We believe student and staff wellness contributes to effective teaching and learning.

We believe continuous and balanced assessment improves teaching and increases learning.

We believe collaborative learning communities enhance student achievement.

We believe that teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, students, Board, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school district’s mission.

We believe that a safe and quality physical environment promotes student learning.

We believe that technology should be used to support instructional and operational processes.

We believe that all decisions - instructional and operational - should be data driven.