2026-2027 District Goals

Longwood is committed to developing strong curriculum and instructional practices that support our students in developing the necessary tools to be successful and productive members of our local and global communities.

• Everyone can learn and grow.
• We learn to think critically and communicate effectively through active engagement and collaboration.
• Everyone deserves multiple opportunities and methods to demonstrate growth.

• Deepen our understanding and Implementation of evidence-based instructional practices

• Strengthen our districtwide system for data-informed instruction and review of student progress

• Strengthen the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to identify, monitor, and intervene for at-risk students

Longwood is committed to cultivating a culture of dignity, respect, and support that empowers everyone to continuously push their limits to learn and grow each day.

• Everyone deserves to feel connected, respected, and experience personal growth.
• It is our collective responsibility to ensure that everyone feels safe, seen and supported.
• Self-confidence and grit are developed through high expectations, productive struggle, and unwavering support.

• Implement comprehensive restorative practices program across all buildings

• Improve student attendance through incentives, targeted intervention, and family/community engagement.

• Continue targeted professional development to sustain a warm, welcoming environment for all

Longwood is committed to building and maintaining strong community partnerships to ensure that each of our school community members feel welcomed and connected to the work of our schools.

• Student opportunities are maximized when schools, families, and community members are engaged and work together.
• Student achievement is best achieved through an engaged, collaborative, and supportive community.

• Build capacity for cultural proficiency and embed culturally responsive practices across all buildings

• Continue strengthening transparency and collective ownership of "Every One … Every Day" through community engagement

Longwood is committed to ensuring efficient, organized, streamlined, and well-managed operations to support our commitments and promote success for all.

• Clear goals, strategic planning, and progress monitoring to ensure successful outcomes.
• Effective and efficient operations best ensures that resources are utilized to maximize student achievement.  
• It is our duty to develop a responsible budget that meets our commitments to our community’s taxpayers.

• Strengthen recruitment, diversity, and talent acquisition systems, including expanded hiring events and college partnerships

• Continue our advancement facilities improvements and learning environments

• Streamlining systems between departments and districtwide to improve efficiency